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Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 17

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

1. Happy St. Patrick's Day! There are plenty of festivities going on around the city at the various bars and . Plus, you can check out for best place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day: in Upper Falls. 

2. Book sale. The Friends of the will hold today on the lover level of the . Proceeds support the library. The sale runs today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and tomorrow noon to 3 p.m.

3. Music and a beer. What could be better? The New Philharmonia Orchestra is holding . The orchestra will perform Celtic tunes and sing-a-long favorites. Plus, pre-concert festivities will feature traditional Irish appetizers and the will provide a craft beer tasting. The event will be held at the and starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults or $10 under 21 years old - IDs will be checked for all guests 35 years and younger.

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4. Growing fruit trees. Want to learn how to grow fruit trees? Join the farmers at today from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a workshop on growing fruit trees. The class runs $60, $54 for Friends of the Farm. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 617-916-9655 or visit the Newton Community Farm website.

5. Comedy night. Check out the show , a one-man comedy show written and performed by Yisrael Campbell, tonight at the . Ticket price is $26. Discount for JCC members, students and seniors. Purchase tickets online at www.bostonjcc.org/artsevents or contact boxoffice@jccgb.org, 617-965-5226 or 866-811-4111.

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