Cleveland will be seeing green this weekend with events from Thursday until Monday to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Here’s what’s on tap.
THU 03/13
Shindig
The Irish folk and ballad band gets the St. Patrick’s Day festivities started tonight and Saturday night at P.J. McIntyre’s Irish Pub. Then, Half Craic’d plays a “St. Practice” Day show on Sunday, and the bar and restaurant welcomes revelers at 7 a.m. on Monday. The first 100 people to show up on St. Patrick’s Day receive a free T-shirt. Local heroes Mary’s Lane play that day at 2 p.m. A Hair of the Dog Party takes place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday with veteran local singer-songwriter Mossy Moran.
17119 Lorain Ave., 216-941-9311, pjmcintyres.com.
FRI 03/14
Flanagan’s Wake
Flanagan’s Wake transports the audience to an Irish wake where villagers tell tales and sing songs for their dearly departed Flanagan. Finding the humor in life and death, the wake acts as a dark backdrop to an otherwise hilarious show in which alcohol fuels the humorous reminiscing. Sort of like a tragic Tony ‘n’ Tina’s Wedding, the interactive and improvised show engages the entire audience as the guests are treated as the friends and family of the deceased. Tonight’s show starts at 8, and it repeats tomorrow night at 8 at Kennedy’s Theatre.
1501 Euclid Ave., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org.
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Great Lakes Brewing Co. kicks off its weekend-long St. Patrick’s Day celebration with live music and food and drink specials. The downstairs bar will become a pop-up party pub. DJ Sayword spins today, DJ Red-I spins tomorrow, and Ever Green performs on Sunday. The Kilroys perform on Monday.
2516 Market Ave., 216-771-4404, greatlakesbrewing.com.
SAT 03/15
The 46th Annual St. Malachi Church Run/Walk
There will be live bagpipes, Irish dancers and traditional music along the route of this annual race that features either a 2- or 5-mile loop. Proceeds benefit St. Malachi Parish, and the event kicks off at 8 a.m. with a special Mass.
2459 Washington Ave., 216-861-5343, runsignup.com/Cleveland/StMalachiChurchRun.
The Boys from the County Hell
When the Boys from the County Hell first got together in 2000 at the now-shuttered Euclid Tavern as a Pogues cover band, it was supposed to be just a one-night stand. But after selling out that first show, the band continued from there and remains a seasonal musical treat. The group performs tonight at 8 at Music Box Supper Club. Then, you can catch them again on St. Patrick’s Day when they play from 10 a.m. to noon at House of Blues, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at Flannery’s Pub and from 7 p.m. until the wee hours at the Harp.
1148 Main Avenue, 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com.
Irish Night: An Evening of Celtic Rock at BAYarts
Doors open at 6 p.m. for this event that takes place in BAYarts Sullivan Family Auditorium, There will be a cash bar and “Irish favorites” available for purchase from Grumpy’s Café, which will be on hand to serve up the grub. Tickets cost $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
28795 Lake Rd., Bay Village, 440-871-6543, bayarts.net/events/maryslane/.
Lakewood St. Patrick’s Shamrock Bar Crawl
This bar crawl will put you in the right frame of mind for Monday’s parade and party. Dubbed the St. Patrick Shamrock Crawl, it takes place from noon to 9 p.m.; it begins at the Mercury in Lakewood.
18206 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, 6782438639, eventvesta.com/events/95241/t/tickets.
The Official Lucky’s St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl — Cleveland
Billed as “the ultimate St Paddy’s Bar Crawl in Cleveland, this crawl kicks off at Corner Alley at 4 p.m. It’s slated to run until midnight, and tickets cost $10.
402 Euclid Ave., 612-460-0094, eventvesta.com/events/92629/t/tickets.
SUN 03/16
Gaelic Storm
The popular Irish group that began its career as a pub band in Santa Monica, CA plays the Goodyear Theater in Akron. The group regularly plays 200 shows a year and tours the entire world. Just last year, it added acclaimed fiddler Natalya Kay. The concert begins at 7 p.m.
1201 East Market St., Akron, 330-659-7118, goodyeartheater.com.
A Proper Pint
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival will screen this documentary about Irish pub life. The ticket includes a drink and a potato bar. It takes place at 5 p.m. at CDFF on the Triangle in Chagrin Falls.
3 N. Franklin St, Chagrin Falls, 440-247-1591, chagrinfilmfest.org.
St. Patrick’s Day Brunch
This special brunch at the Rustic Grill at StoneWater includes include an appetizer, main courses, sweets as well as cocktails, beer and kids’ drinks. The brunch will take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dine-in, carryout and delivery options are available.
One Club Drive, Highland Heights, stonewatergolf.com.
MON 03/17
St. Paddy’s Day Party
House of Blues celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with this special party featuring performances by the Boys from County Hell, Sparky B and Shawn Brewster. Doors open at 10 a.m.
308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583, houseofblues.com.
St. Patrick’s Day!
Located in the heart of the action that’ll take place today in downtown Cleveland, Hilarities hosts a St. Patrick’s Day celebration that features a performance by singer-songwriter Patrick Shepard, who performs from 2 to 5 p.m.
2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com.
St. Patrick’s Day at Our Haus
Brian Panke Duo performs in the morning, and the Irish Troubadours play in the afternoon as Haufbauhaus celebrates St. Patrick’s Day. The Burke School of Irish Dance gives a performance at 2:30 p.m. Doors open at 8 a.m.
1550 Chester Avenue, 216-621-2337, hofbrauhauscleveland.com.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Today’s parade launches at 1:04 p.m. at the intersection of Superior Avenue and East 18th Street and will end at Rockwell Avenue and Ontario Street. Expect downtown bars and restaurants to be jammed after it’s over. The parade route and more are on the website. stpatricksdaycleveland.com.
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This article appears in Feb 27 – Mar 12, 2025.
