St. Patrick’s Day is back on March 17, and while there will be the typical pub deals and celebrations around the city, finding something to do outside of visiting a bar can be a bit harder. From a premium Irish whiskey tasting event to a themed lacrosse game, here are a few events happening in Calgary that will take your St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebrations to the next level.
Rare & Rising Irish Whiskey Masterclass
Willow Park Wines & Spirits is offering a premium Irish whiskey tasting event on March 14. There will be cheese and bread to pair with a variety of whiskeys ranging from Whiskey Redbreast 27 Year Old to Middleton Very Rare. Tickets are $80 and it runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
10801 Bonaventure Dr. S.E., 403-296-1640, willowpark.net
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Festival
Spend St. Patrick’s Day weekend at James Joyce pub for a celebration of Irish music, food and drinks. On March 14, 15 and 17, enjoy live performances from Celtic bands Byron & Danny or Fraid Knot while savouring a full Irish food and drink menu. Wear green all weekend and don’t miss the all-day celebration on St. Patrick’s Day, which has VIP tickets available.
114 8 Ave. S.W., 403-262-0708, jamesjoycepub.com
The Irish Rovers
The Irish Rovers have been performing traditional Irish folk and folk rock all over the world for more than 60 years. At their concert on March 15 at the Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, expect to hear some of the Irish-Canadian band’s greatest hits ranging from “The Unicorn, the Continuing Story” to “Drunken Solider.” Tickets to the performance start at $50.
3777 Grey Eagle Dr. S.W., greyeagleresortandcasino.ca
Calgary Roughnecks St. Patrick’s Day Party
Calgary’s lacrosse team has a home game over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend and is pulling out all the stops to mark the occasion. At the game on March 15, expect specialty themed jerseys, giveaways and festive green beer to celebrate.
Scotiabank Saddledome, calgaryroughnecks.com
The Original St. Patrick’s Day Road Race
This outdoor road race has been going strong for more than three decades, and you can take part in this year’s edition on March 16. Don some green running gear and choose between a five-kilometre or 10-kilometre run that starts and ends at Central Memorial High School. The race supports Calgary Road Runners and Diabetes Canada.
Central Memorial High School, 5111 21 St. S.W., calgaryroadrunners.com
St. Patrick’s Day Open House at the Irish Cultural Society of Calgary
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a day of fun at the Irish Cultural Society of Calgary. On March 17, there will be live Celtic music and traditional Irish dance performances to enjoy with Irish cuisine. The event runs from 3 to 11:30 p.m. with a variety of ticket options available.
6452 35 Ave. N.W., 403-288-8641, calgaryics.org
