Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! Green beer, Irish folk music, and parades are the hallmarks of this popular cultural celebration. Here is a collection of some of the best ways to celebrate in our area.
Blarney BUNCO
Thursday, March 15 | 7pm-9:30pm
The Vienna Arts Society is holding our much anticipated annual Blarney BUNCO. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors. This is a wonderful opportunity to just get together for the fun of it. $20.00 reserves your seat for an evening of heavy hors-d’oeuvres, beer, wine, prizes, 50/50 raffle, And of course a raucous game of BUNCO.
St. Paddy’s Party at The Old Firehouse
Friday, March 16, 2018 | 7pm-9pm
These popular parties:
• Are themed and the Old Firehouse is decorated accordingly.
• Offer FREE catered food and beverages.
• Feature a DJ and an open dance floor.
• Include a variety of party attractions (photo booth, tattoos, board games, etc.)
$35 each/$25 MCC district residents. Preregistration is highly recommended.
St. Paddy’s Chef’s Table Beer Dinner at Wildfire Steaks, Chops, and Seafood
Friday, March 16, 2018 | 6:30pm
Reserve your seat at our exclusive St. Patrick’s Day Chef’s table overlooking the kitchen. Taste the talents of our very own Executive Chefs Edwin Amaya & Moreno Espinoza as they prepare and personally present a custom four-course menu with beer pairings. The dinner begins at 6:30p.m. and is priced at $60.00 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included).
McLean, VA 22102
Lucky Leprechaun 5k
Saturday, March 17, 2018 | 8am
Run like you have the luck of the Irish on your side! After the race come to CRAFTHOUSE for the ever popular Award Ceremony! Stick around and enjoy great food and drinks in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
Reston Town Center
11900 Market St.
Reston, VA
www.prraces.com/luckyleprechaun
Paddy Barry’s
Saturday, March 17
There’s a full day of St. Patrick’s Day fun at Paddy Barry’s with live music and a special Irish menu.
Kegs & Eggs
7-10am
Live Irish Music
ALL DAY beginning at 11am
Dermot Power | The Ballad Singer and Dominic Preston
Broesler School of Irish Dance 5:30 & 7:30pm
2-Course Special St. Patrick’s Day Lunch Menu
$25.99 – seatings at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm; reservations required
3-Course Special St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Menu
$39.99* – seatings at 5pm and 7:30pm; reservations required
$10 Cover Charge after 5pm (*cover charge included with 3-course dinner)
8150 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA
(703) 883-2000
www.paddybarrysva.com
All-Day St. Patrick’s Day Pregame at Tysons Biergarten
Saturday, March 17 | 10am-2am
We know you’re all counting on Tysons Biergarten to provide a passably Irish experience on St. Patrick’s Day, and they have you covered! It’s… the St. Patrick’s Day All-Day Pregame!
- The kitchen will be making BREAKFAST BURRITOS until supplies run out! Eggs and German sausage, mmm.
- Giveaways! You get a bead necklace! You get a bead necklace! Pretty much everyone gets a bead necklace and a color-changing cup!
- LIVE MUSIC starting at noon!! With a focus on Irish music!
- Drink specials!
- Special drinks!
- Photo ops!
- And, best of all, no cover!!
8346 Leesburg Pike
Tysons, VA 22182
(703) 854-1123
www.tysonsbiergarten.com
The Auld Shebeen
Saturday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day at The Auld Shebeen is full of amazing live music and delicious food!
Entertainment
The Flying Cows of Ventry, Conor Malone, CCE Session Players, Southern Academy of Irish Dance
Food
Lunch Seatings (a la carte menu) at 11am & 1pm
Dinner Seatings ( 3 courses, $37.95) at 4[m, 7pm & 9:30pm
3971 Chain Bridge Rd.
Fairfax, VA
(703) 293-9600
www.theauldshebeenva.com
Old Brogue’s 37th Anniversary St. Patrick’s Day 2018!
Saturday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Pub Bash features traditional Irish beers at all 3 bars and live entertainment all day in the pub featuring Ted Garber. Open at 10:00am. Entertainment: 1:30pm-5:30pm & 7:30pm until last call.
NO ONE UNDER 21 ADMITTED … NO EXCEPTIONS!
$10 Cover Charge includes an official 2018 button 1st come, 1st served. Limited seating.
SOLD OUT! Irish Concerts in The Snuggery
760C Walker Road
Great Falls, VA
(703) 759-3309
www.oldbrogue.com
Open Road St. Patrick’s Day Party
Saturday, March 17 | 4pm-11:45pm
The St. Patrick’s Day Party at Open Road includes Irish food and beverage specials.
LIVE MUSIC from 4-7pm and 8-11pm!
Huntley 4-7pm
Mark Glass 8-11pm
8100 Lee Hwy.
Falls, Church, VA
(571) 395-4400
www.openroadgrill.com
Mad Fox Brewing Company
Saturday, March 17 | 2pm-6pm
Come join Mad Fox and ROCK STAR Realty for their annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration.
The celebration will include live music from Magnolia Blue and a tapping of Tori’s ROCK STAR Red Ale at 2pm. Of course, there will also be Irish food specials and award winning beer!
Admission is Free! Reservations are recommended if you would like a table.
444 West Broad Street
Falls Church, VA
(703) 942-6840
www.madfoxbrewing.com
St. Patrick’s Day @ the Finn
Saturday, March 17 | 9:30pm-1am
Shamrock on to the FINN this St. Patrick’s Day for some LIVE BAND KARAOKE fun!
Join Blackfinn Ameripub Merrifield pub side on beginning at 9:30pm and let the luck of the Irish shine down on you as you take stage & sing your heart out with the The Harikaraoke Band backing you up in style!
(703) 207-0100
www.blackfinnameripub.com
Ireland’s Four Provinces
Saturday, March 17
Experience the spirited celebration of all things Irish with friends at Ireland’s Four Provinces in Falls Church, VA! We’ve got what you’re looking for ALL DAY on St. Patrick’s Day: “K’eggs” breakfast from 8-11am, Irish favorites in the bar/patio all day, set-menu lunch & dinner seatings in the dining room (reservations required), and music throughout the day, both inside and out.
105 W. Broad Street
Falls Church, VA
(703) 534-8999
www.4psva.com
St. Patrick’s Day Party at Ono Brewing Company
Saturday, March 17 | 6pm-10pm
Parallel Food Truck will be serving up an authentic Irish menu, which can be paired with Ono’s Black Pearl Irish Stout, or any beer on their self-serve beer wall. Nathaniel Davis will be here playing some tunes for you to enjoy with your Irish dinner. Come dressed in GREEN and there will be some additional party goodies for you while supplies last!
Chantilly, VA 20151
www.onobrewco.com
St. Patrick’s Day at MSB!
Saturday, March 17 | 12pm-10pm
Mustang Sally Brewing Company has the makings for a fun Saturday o celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Bring your friends and family over. The day will start off with BOGA – Yoga in the Brewery with Fierce Om. Tickets for BOGA are $15 in advance and $20 at the door for a 1 hour vinyasa flow. Team Trivia DC will be here hosting at Trivia Tournament at 2pm. They will have the specialty beer release. Belladi Treats will be here with a variety of cupcakes for purchase. Odd BBQ Pop Up Kitchen will be here from 12pm to 8pm with an Irish themed menu. Lastly, Rowdy Ace goes live at 4pm. As always, we have corn hole, life size jenga and pinball machines ready to be conquered.
Chantilly, VA 20151
www.msbrewing.com
O’Faolain’s St. Patrick’s Bash
March 14 – March 18
Celebrate St. Patrick’s ALL WEEK, at O’s! Featuring Trivia, Brunch, Live Music, Giveaways, Whiskey Dinner and So Much More!!!
20921 Davenport Drive
Sterling, VA 20165
703-444-9796
www.ofaolains.com
St. Patrick’s Day Party at Ned Devine’s Irish Bar and Restaurant
Saturday, March 17 | Doors open at 10am
Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Ned Devine’s. Eat, drink, and be Irish! Enjoy live music all day, Irish dancers, party favors, and more.
2465 Centerville Road
Herndon, VA 20171
(571) 250-8977
www.neddevines.com
Shamrock & Roll St. Patrick’s Day Block Party
Saturday, March 17 | 9am-2am
Proceeds to benefit the Loudoun County First Responders Foundation. Don’t miss Loudoun County’s largest outdoor St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Loudoun Station. We’re shutting down the streets for this one!
$15 ticket for all day admission (9am-2am) in advance. Ticket price will increase at the door.
Includes:
- 2 Draft Beers OR 2 Featured Drinks
- Kegs and Eggs Breakfast 9am-1pm
- Burn and Brew Bootcamp (Pulse Inferno) at 8am
- Festive Irish Giveaways
- FINN Favorites, Irish Food & Drink Features
- Local Live Music by: Justin Trawick and The Common Good & Pebble to Pearl
- Daytime DJ
- Irish Bagpipers
- Irish Dancers (McGrath Academy of Irish Dance)
- Games & Green Giveaways
- Late night DJ to close the night out at Blackfinn Ameripub Ashburn (til’ 2am!)
Kids tickets are FREE (under 12)
Kid friendly entertainment and gaming until 1pm
43781 Central Station Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
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St. Patrick’s Day Alexandria Parade
Sunday, March 18 | 1:30pm
The Parade will feature over a dozen marching bands, and other groups celebrating their rich Irish heritage.
Atlan
Wednesday, March 21 | 8pm
With a career at the pinnacle of Irish music for nearly 35 years, Altan has achieved legendary status in a genre that has been shaped by the band’s influence and genius.
The Barns at Wolf Trap
1635 Trap Road
Vienna, VA 22182
www.wolftrap.org
Lúnasa
Wednesday, March 21 | 8pm
This show is SOLD OUT. A limited number of tickets may be made available by waitlist prior to show time. To join the waitlist, patrons must come in person to the CenterStage Box Office at RCC Hunters Woods after 7:00 p.m. There are no guarantees that tickets will be available or together.
An RCC tradition returns! Lúnasa has sold more than quarter of a million albums in the course of the band’s career and boasts an impressive back catalogue of seven highly acclaimed and award-winning studio albums. To celebrate their 20th Anniversary tour, Lunasa will be playing selections from their first studio album in seven years entitled Cas.
RCC CenterStage
2310 Colts Neck Road,
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 390-6167
www.restoncommunitycenter.com
