Sticky sweet from your head to your feet.

EXPLORE
Sugaring Off Tours
What: Naturalists trace the creation of syrup, from maple tree to sugar house (sampling encouraged).
Why: A hot dog cooked in sap awaits at the end.
When: Thru Mar. 20. Sat. & Sun.
Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield (978-887-9264). Reservations required.

EAT
Harpoon Beer Dinner
What: Indulge in four hearty winter dishes (wild boar sausage, lamb porterhouse) and perfectly paired ales for 55 buckaroos.
Why: The finale — chocolate stout and a fudgy brownie.
When: Tues., 6:30 p.m.
Where: Tryst, 689 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington (781-641-2227). Reservations required.

SAMPLE
Taste of the South End
What: More than 40 neighborhood restos dish out ample menu morsels, plus cooking demos and free-flowing beer and wine.
Why: Proceeds benefit AIDS Action Committee.
When: Tues., 7-9:30 p.m.
Where: Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St., South End (617-426-5000). Tickets online at aac.org.

SIP
St. Patrick’s Day Warm-Up Party
What: Irish up the evening with $6 specialty cocktails like the St. John (Jameson, St-Germain, lemon juice, honey syrup).
Why: Complimentary nips of high-shelf whiskeys and $5 bar snacks.
When: Thurs., 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Franklin Southie, 152 Dorchester Ave., South Boston (617-269-1003).

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