First started last year, Dancing on the Charles is a recurring warm-weather, outdoor, nighttime event established specifically for people who like their loud music mixed live and in the fresh air. Oh, and there’s barbecued food and booze from cash-only bars to boot.

Lots of good stuff is on the way this summer now that the original founders have partnered with hot and hip beverage company Red Bull. In addition to the seven Saturday dates already established — May 31, June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, August 23, and September 20 — DOTC is sponsoring creative hookups with artists to produce special flyers and promotional clothing for each event.

People who purchase tickets in advance of their desired event will pay a flat fee of ten bucks. Arrive without such a ticket after 9pm, and you’ll have to shell out more. And don’t forget all events last from 7pm to 1am and have a minimum required age of 21.

The Kickoff Bonanza for this year takes place Saturday at American Legion Marsh Post #442 (1 Gerrys Landing Road, Outside of Harvard Square, Cambridge). Check out the DOTC website for more details.

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From 5pm to 2am on Monday, March 17, the deservedly popular venue will present a unique blend of live entertainment and authentic Irish comfort food. The last comes courtesy of in-house chef Rebecca Newell, who will use her culinary talent to whip up such savory à la carte treats as House-made Bangers with Bubble & Squeak ($11), Irish Pub Salad ($11), Lamb, Barley & Parsnip Stew ($22), Wild Irish Salmon Shepard’s Pie ($22), and — my personal favorite since I was born with an unshakeable sweet tooth — Apple-Oatmeal Crisp with Irish Whiskey Cream ($7.50). Yummm! And, no, the bar will not forget the Guinness on the side.

As for the live entertainment, Boston’s own resident DJ and keyboardist Brother Cleve will take the stage from 6pm–8pm, while Robert Emmet Dunlap and Hogan’s Goat will assume musical duties from 8pm–12:30am. All of this and more is available free of cover charge, although attendees do have to pay for the drinks and food (of course!). To show appreciation, The Beehive is even throwing in a few “mini surprises,” the exact nature of which I know not. Still, I’ll go ahead and guess a little green will be involved.

The Beehive’s Bee Irish event is co-sponsored by the Boston Irish Tourism Association, so you pretty much know beforehand that the celebration’s going to be nothing but good times.

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Are you in the Boston area and still looking for somewhere to go with your special someone tonight? Or are you still looking for someone to go somewhere with tonight? Either way, the South End’s Beehive is at your service.

From 10pm EST tonight until 2am tomorrow morning, the Tremont Street club (541 Tremont Street, Boston, 617-423-0069) is holding an oh-so-special Love Ball. Better yet, admission to the first annual event is free, a detail we thrifty folks always love to hear, although you will need money to imbibe alcoholic beverages from the bar.

If you’re game to stop by, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in all sorts of holiday-appropriate activities, such as ogle a few fetching attendees here and partake of a little matchmaking there, all under the watchful, amorous eye of entertainer Ryan Landry and with the one and only Barry White crooning in the background.

The highlight comes at midnight, at which time two lucky people will make nightlife history when they’re crowned the King and Queen of the First Annual Love Ball. How exciting is that? Surf over to the Beehive website to learn more about the club and tonight’s Valentine’s Day festivities.

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The undertaking geared toward an adult professional audience is sponsored by two familiar names on the Boston nightlife scene: Enrique Florendo and Tim Whitehair. Both promoters have been intimately involved with arts-oriented events in the Boston area in the past, and their current endeavor aims to continue the tradition free of charge and in a different venue each night. The ultimate goal is for attendees to spot something they like and then help support the local art community by purchasing a piece or three.

Learn more about what’s coming up during this weeklong celebration of sorts at the Artweek website, which includes information about how to commission participating artists, as well as purchase their work. The Boston Globe also has a detailed article on the genesis of the event, and you can experience it firsthand by attending one or more of the following scheduled exhibits.

Sunday | December 9, 2007

BARLOLA

• Time: 7pm to 10pm
• Location: 160 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 617.266.1122
• Music: Live Flamenco Performance + Various Artists
• Refreshments: Complimentary La Certeza Tequila Tasting

Monday | December 10, 2007

VIA MATTA

• Time: 7pm
• Location: 79 Park Plaza Boston, MA 617.422.0008
• Artwork: “Soundscapes & Landscapes” by Lisa Finch & Duncan Reid
• Music: Live Acoustic Cover Music
• Refreshments: Late-night Christiania Vodka Tasting at the main bar

Tuesday | December 11, 2007

PHO REPUBLIQUE

• Time: 9pm
• Location: 1415 Washington Street Boston, MA (South End) 617.262.0005
• Artwork: Jen Roberts and R. Scotti
• Music: Downtempo & House Music DJ set by Yuki, Wolfgang, Jeff Lindholm
• Refreshments: Complimentary Appetizers + Christiania Vodka Tasting

Wednesday | December 12, 2007

VINALIA

• Time: 10pm to 12am
• Location: 34 Summer Street Boston, MA 617.737.1777
• Artwork: ALLUME Art Collection & Tim Whitehair
• Music: The Circus Band live
• Refreshments: Complimentary Christiania Vodka Tasting

Thursday | December 13, 2007

ZOCALO

• Time: 7pm to 10pm
• Location: 414 Commonwealth Avenue Brighton, MA 617.277.5700
• Artwork: Tim Whitehair, Manuel Rodriguez Jr., Various Artists
• Music: Compiled by Brother Cleve
• Refreshments: Complimentary Mexican Appetizers

Friday | December 14, 2007

GOOD LIFE

• Time: 9pm to 2am
• Location: 28 Kingston Street Boston, MA 617.451.2622
• Artwork: Licsi Szatmari, Marisa Oge, Marie Share, Margaret Whitehair, Nicole Olenio
• Music: The Band of Gypsies, “The Female Perspective,” and House Music by DJs Francesco Spagna + Enrique Florendo
• Refreshments: Complimentary Appetizers + Christiania Vodka Tasting

Saturday | December 15, 2007

SOUTH END—FINAL EXHIBIT

• Time: 12pm to 8pm
• Location: 325 Columbus Street Boston, MA (South End)
• Artwork: Various Artists
• Music: Live Jam Session
• Refreshments: Complimentary Chistiania Vodka Cocktail Tasting

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