St. Patrick’s Day fests
St. Patrick’s Day brings a mix of amusements to the Bay Area. Some events celebrate Ireland’s culture — its music, dance and other historic traditions — while others salute the universal tradition of the pub crawl. Whatever you’re looking for, you’re sure to find it among this array.
The Real Irish Comedy Fest 2020: This St. Patrick’s series showcases Irish comedic talent at various venues, including San Jose Improv on Thursday, Pleasanton’s Firehouse Arts Center on Saturday and Walnut Creek’s Lesher Center for the Arts on March 15. realirishcomedytour.com
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: Saturday and March 15, Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza. Enjoy Irish entertainment, authentic Irish foods and beverages, an Irish marketplace with more than 200 booths, an Irish Tea Cottage, fun run, parade and pancake breakfast. www.dublin.ca.gov
St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Second and Market streets to Civic Center, San Francisco. The post-parade festival includes vendors, Irish food and other hearty dishes, a kids fun zone and more. Free. stpatricksday-sf.com St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: Noon-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Mcgrail Vineyards and Winery, 5600 Greenville Road, Livermore. Enjoy musician Loren Olk from 1-4p.m. and Irish-themed barbecue fare. Taste Mcgrail wine by the flight, glass or bottle. Free admission. mcgrailvineyards.com
St. Patrick’s Day Beer Crawl: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, First Street, Benicia. Sample craft beers inside participating downtown businesses. $25. www. Beniciamainstreet.org
St. Patrick’s Day Brew Crawl: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Main Street, downtown Pleasanton. Sip craft brews and sample snacks at more than 25 locations. $40$45. www.pleasantondowntown.net
Knights of Columbus 5811 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: 5:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Christ the King Catholic Church gym, 199 Brandon Road, Pleasant Hill. This annual event includes a three-course meal, full Irish bar, Irish dancers and music. $15-$35. bit. ly/31jgsts
Kinights of Columbus Council 3518 St. Pat’s Dinner and Dance: 6-11 p.m. Saturday, St. John’s Catholic Church, 264 E. Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo. Good food, fellowship and dance to the Kopikats. $30-$35.
Knights of Columbus 12853 St. Patrick’s Dinner: 6-9p.m. Saturday, Holy Family Community Center, 4848 Pearl Ave., San Jose. Corned beef dinner, kids crafts, raffle prizes and more. Free-$20. bit. ly/39s0gwy
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Sugar Barge Bar & Grill, 1440 Sugar Barge Road, Bethel Island. Costume contest, corned beef and cabbage buffet, and live music and dancing featuring the Billy Martini Show ’70s musical tribute. $20. bit.ly/38kjedo
Traditional Irish St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Cooking class: 5-8p.m. March 15, Verlocal, 1509Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Learn to cook potato pancakes with poached salmon, Irish brown bread, Irish stew and Irish apple cake with chef Kevin Hogan. $126.50. bit. ly/2p1nuf5
Bethel 175’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Fundraiser: 5 p.m. March 15, San Leandro Masonic Building, 116 W. Joaquin Ave. Enjoy a corned beef and cabbage dinner. $8-$15. bit.ly/3bws3fr
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: 4 p.m. March 17, Brentwood’s Co. Co. County Wine Co., 633 First St. Plenty of food, music, beer and wine. bit.ly/2sguzz8 St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl: 7-11 p.m. March 17, meet at Heinold’s First and Last Chance Saloon at 48Webster St., Oakland, then check out favorites old and new at Jack London Square. $10. bit. LY/2UIRRNK
Shamrocks and Shenanigans: 6-11 p.m. March 21, Benicia City Clock Tower, 1189Washington St. This party features Irish-inspired food and drinks, live entertainment and dancing. $40-$50. www.bmsshamrock.com