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Ways to celebrate Ireland’s patron saint
From livestreamed performances to activities for the whole family, look to the guide below for ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (Wednesday, March 17) in 2021.
Outdoor events
St. Patrick’s Celebration at United Irish Cultural Center’s Wawona Gates: Get your green on at the UICC’s annual corned beef and cabbage dinner and Irish breakfast events, which will feature outdoor dining under a canopy, live music, dancing and a full bar with togo options available.
Reservations available noon8 p.m. Wednesday, March 17. Irish breakfast reservations available 11 a.m.5 p.m. Sunday, March 14. $22$70. United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th St., S.F. 4156612700. irishcentersf.org Molloy’s Tavern Presents: Flogging Molly viewing party: Watch the concert in a heated outdoor space as it is broadcast live from Dublin, Ireland. Menu is set to feature corned beef and cabbage and other Irish food and drinks along with more festivities to be determined as the date approaches. Noon Wednesday, March 17. Free admission. Molloy’s Tavern, 1655 Mission Road, Colma. 6502704853. facebook.com/molloys colma
St. Patrick’s Day at Sláinte Pub and Grub: Celebrate the holiday in the heart of Jack London Square with authentic Irish food, music and drink specials in a safe, socially distanced fashion. Noon8 p.m. Wednesday, March 17. Free, food and drinks not included. Sláinte, 131 Broadway, Oakland. 5108232644. slainteoakland.com
St. Patrick’s Day Community
Car Parade: Be part of a decorated car parade with a route scheduled to start and end near Washington Park, proceeding through downtown Burlingame and around adjacent neighborhoods. Register in advance to participate at bit.ly/3rhFVXf.
5 p.m. Wednesday, March 17. Free. 6505587300. bit.ly/3sQdYX3
Dream Inn Santa Cruz Presents: An Evening With the Black Irish Band: The inn plans to present a live outdoor concert of Celtic and Americana music. Ticket holders can enjoy the concert from private guest room balconies overlooking the stage. Food and beverage service will be available during the show.
5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 17. Ticket packages include overnight accommodations in an oceanview room and a private balcony or patio overlooking the stage area. Rates begin at $519. Dream Inn, 175 W. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz. 8775775582. dreaminn santacruz.com/stpatricksday
St. Patrick’s Day Dog Pawade: Picnic at Patrick’s Park and celebrate the holiday, with proceeds set to benefit the volunteerrun San Francisco nonprofit Rocket Dog Rescue. The outdoor event includes a dog costume parade, yoga with dogs, red carpet moments with live music, adoptable dogs dressed to impress, bestdressed dog contest, raffles and a photo booth.
14 p.m. Saturday, March 20. Free$20, donations encouraged. Register online at bit.ly/305VxBp. Patrick’s Park, Fort Mason 11, S.F. patrickspark.com
City of Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Week: This weeklong celebration features both virtual and inperson events, including a drivein rock concert with Tempest and Cali Celtic, Discover Dublin Bingo, an Irish goods marketplace, chalk art contest, Irish dance classes, online events including Irish cooking tutorials, painting classes, a 5K fun run and walk, and a Shamrockin’ scavenger hunt. Through March 20. Register for events at bit.ly/3840Oh0. Free$40, depending on activity. dublin.ca.gov
Shamrocks & Shenanigans Virtual 4 Miler Run/Walk: Celebrate the luck of the Irish at your own pace and place of choice. Bonus points to those wearing fun St. Patrick’s Day attire. Participants will receive a finisher medal with magnets and a race bib. Tshirts available for additional cost. Through March 31. $29$42, register online. bit.ly/3uS36d3
Virtual offerings
Campbell Heritage Theatre and the National Dance Company of Ireland Present: Rhythm of the Dance: The National Dance Company of Ireland created a new livestreamed production that will be made available in honor of the holiday. Recorded in front of a live audience, the show presents awardwinning artists in a performance of live dance, music, songs and culture from preCeltic times to the modern day. Sunday, March 14. Through Saturday, March 20. $20.50. heritagetheatre.org
Bob Weir and Wolf Bros St. Patrick’s Day livestream performance: The founding member of the Grateful Dead plans to perform in celebration of the holiday with Don Was and Jay Lane, featuring Jeff Chimenti on keys, Greg Leisz on pedal steel and special guests the Wolf Pack, consisting of Alex Kelly, Brian Switzer, Adam Theis, Mads Tolling and Sheldon Brown.
6 p.m. Wednesday, March 17. Ticket holders can stream the show through Friday, March 19. $19.99$104.99, for live stream tickets and a variety of merchandise packages. bit.ly/bobweirwolf brosstpatricks
St Patrick’s Day Irish whiskey virtual tasting: Taste eight Irish whiskeys of differing styles from a variety of distilleries. Tasting includes samples of Knappogue Castle, Teeling, Tyrconnell, Slane, Red Breast and others. Cheese and chocolate pairing boxes also available. Pick up the whiskey at 460 Larkin St. in San Francisco or have it shipped in advance for a $15 fee.
6 p.m. Wednesday, March 17. $60, register online at bit.ly/3kIyINO or bit.ly/3baXTFf. Available to stream on demand after the live session. whiskyedu.org
United Irish Cultural Center and Boscaí Beaga Productions Present: “Paint the Bridge Green”: A virtual celebration of Irish culture set to feature traditional songs, music and dance with Phil Coulter, Mundy, Elle Marie O’Dwyer, the Kilkenny Irish Dancers, San Francisco Irish Dance School Performances, Kenny Sommerville and more.
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 17; noon Saturday, March 20. $20, register at bit.ly/3sHPoHJ. 4156612700. irishcentersf.org
Once Upon a Time in Ireland: Children’s online story time: An hour of fairy folk tales and music from Ireland for ages 6 to 11 with Maire Clerkin.
10 a.m. Saturday, March 20. Free. 4156612700. irishcentersf. org
Quarantine Concert Series Presents: Tim Hill and Autumn Rhodes: An Irish music livestreamed performance featuring Tim Hill playing uilleann pipes, tin whistle and flute, and Autumn Rhodes playing the concertina, flute, tin whistle, melodeon and vocals.
5 p.m. Saturday, March 20. Free, donations encouraged. Live stream available at facebook.com/ stpatricksquarantine. covid concerts.com