Purple Shamrock

1 Union St., near Faneuil Hall, Boston, MA, (617) 227-2060. Boston.
Situated along the perimeter of Faneuil Hall, this Irish bar and live-music venue features a bit of everything: rock, country, acoustic, and some Irish folk music, though the focus is on rock cover bands. Irish-American menu available until 9 p.m. Tues. nights are karaoke, Thurs. features DJ and performer Jim Plunkett, and weekends feature DJs and live music. Casual dress. Open Mon. through Fri. from 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., and on Sat. and Sun. from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Cover usually $5.

Thursday, November 18 DJ Flanagan with musical guest Jim Plunkett.

Sunday, November 21 James McKenna Duo.

Monday, November 22 Scott Damgaard.

Tuesday, November 23 DJ Dana Z.

Wednesday, November 24 Peter Gross.

Thursday, November 25 DJ Flanagan with musical guest Jim Plunkett.

Sunday, November 28 James McKenna Duo.