March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, and you’re in luck! No matter how you’re looking to celebrate, there’s a fantastic event for you happening in Edmonton this week.
Music
High Note St. Patrick’s Day Celebration | March 17
Treat yourself to a hearty helping of Irish tunes at High Note Bar & Grill’s Acoustic Open Stage. Better yet, sign up to perform yourself—all participants will get a free drink! Plus, the night’s sponsor, Resonate Music School & Studio, will be giving away a free music lesson. High Note’s specialty pub fare will include Irish stew, green beer, and Shamrock Shake Shooters.
St. Patrick’s Day Live | March 17–19
Sawmill’s Saturday Night entertainment series is getting a St. Paddy’s Day twist! From March 1–19, enjoy a special menu featuring Yorkies, Bangers & Mash, and Steak & Guinness Pie at all of Sawmill’s locations. Enjoy your eats and a pint of Guinness or Mill Craft Lager as you take in live entertainment to get you in the festive mood.
St. Patrick’s Day Biker Bash | March 19
Great food, great music, and a great cause: head down to Blackjacks Roadhouse in Nisku for their Biker Bash, featuring the Derina Harvey Band! Enjoy rock classics with a Celtic twist, along with original tunes guaranteed to get you dancing. Proceeds from the event will go to support One Broken Biker, which provides financial aid and services to injured motorcyclists, along with Ride for Mom, an annual motorcycle ride to raise awareness of domestic violence.
Sober St. Patrick’s Day | March 19
Looking for a more laid-back St. Patrick’s Day? The Carrot Community Arts Coffee House has you covered. This alcohol-free event will feature an open mic night, along with specialty drinks including an Irish Fog. Support your local arts scene while enjoying some festive community spirit.
Parties
PQ Presents: Just Glue’s Greened Out St. Paddy’s Day Show | March 17
It’s the fiercest St. Patrick’s Day Party around! Just Glue hosts an unforgettable lineup of drag performers at Evolution Wonderlounge, including Emmonia, Orpheus, Venus, Trudy Looking Glass, and Christy Heely.
Edmonton’s Luckiest Pub Crawl | March 19
Feeling lucky? Take part in Edmonton’s Luckiest Pub Crawl! Four routes are available, each featuring guaranteed entry and no cover to some of Edmonton’s hottest pubs and bars, along with 2 “mystery bar” stops along your route. Participating establishments include Cook County Saloon, GRETA Bar, The Luxx, and more!
Unique Ways to Celebrate
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Cooking Class | March 17
Enjoy making—and eating!—a special Irish feast with this cooking class from Sorrentino’s! The night’s menu will include Guinness Beef Stew, Cheddar Pot Pie, Colcannon (Irish cabbage and potatoes) and St. Patrick’s Green Cake with Vanilla Frosting. Learn from one of Sorrentino’s expert chefs before sitting down to enjoy your tasty creations. A welcome wine is included, with cocktails, coffee, and other beverages available for purchase.
St. Patrick’s Day PubNPaint | March 18
Savour a special Irish-themed menu and $5 pints and mimosas as you create your very own St. Patrick’s Day-themed work of art! Rooster Café & Kitchen will supply all the materials you’ll need, and with step-by-step instructions you don’t need to worry about being a master painter—simply come ready to paint and have a great time.
