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Your Weekend After Dark: Tango, Taste Craft Cider and Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Five nightlife events in Somerville this weekend, including two ideas for Saint Patrick's Day.

When/Where: Friday, March 16, 2012, 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm / , 716 Broadway, Somerville, MA |Get Directions » 

Why Go: Jeff Hadley from Ruby Wines will give out samples of wine cultivated in Massachusetts. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., a representative from Farnum Hill Cider will also share craft cider from New Hampshire. 

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When/Where: Friday, March 16, 2012, 8:00 pm to 1:00 am / , 16 Bow St, Somerville,MA | Get Directions » 

Why Go: Arrive at 8 p.m., with or without a partner, to learn how to tango and then dance until 1 a.m. Empanadas, a dulce de leche dessert and coffee will keep you going through the night. 

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Cost: $12

When/Where: Friday, March 16, 2012, 8:00 pm / , 33 Union Sq, Somerville, MA | Get Directions » 

Why Go: Celebrate the equinox and pray for eternal peace with world music group Libana. The group with sing rounds and chants in a candlelit studio with the hope of creating a meditative atmosphere for the audience. 

Cost: $20 

When/Where: Friday, March 16, 2012, 8:00 pm / , 191 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA |Get Directions » 

Why Go: Poets and artists will present their original works. The cost of admission to the event will go toward Books of Hope, a Somerville organization that helps youth publish poetry, novels, plays and memoirs. 

Cost: $10 

When/Where: Saturday, March 17, 2012, 8:00 am to close / , 247 Elm St, Somerville, MA | Get Directions » 

Why Go: Listen to traditional Irish music, eat Irish food and drink Guiness all day and night. 

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When/Where: Saturday, March 17, 2012, 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm / , 191 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA |Get Directions » 

Why Go: Hear performances of traditional Irish, folk, blues, and Americana music by Boston artists. 

Cost: $8.00

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