Boston Irish Film Festival

Sure, you sport a “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” pin every year, but what do you really know about your heritage? Once you’ve recovered from the weekend, make it your mission to immerse yourself in the country’s culture during this four-day fest. The participating films, which include documentaries, shorts and features, focus on the contemporary Irish experience and are otherwise unlikely to screen in the U.S. Bonus: The host, Somerville Theater, serves beer and wine as well as real melted butter atop its popcorn.