Kick off your St. Patrick’s Day fun early by seeing the Dropkick Murphys at the House of Blues. This Celtic punk rock band’s newest album, 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory, was released in 2017. The group is known for songs like “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” and “The State of Massachusetts.”

House of Blues, 4640 U.S. 17 S. Friday, 6:45 p.m. $32.50–$65. (843) 272-3000, houseofblues.com