This list of events includes both festivities on St. Patrick's Day in Baltimore plus other Irish events leading up to the big day, including Baltimore's St. Patrick Day Parade. Also check out this article on Irish restaurants in Charm City.
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What:Mr. Greengenes Pre-St.Patty's Day Party
Where: Power Plant Live! - Outdoor Plaza
When: Mar. 8, 2008noon
Cost: Free
Info: Area Celtic rock band performs at 1 p.m. in the outdoor plaza of Power Plant Live!
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What: The Pogues
Where: Rams Head Live
When: Mar. 12, 7 p.m.
Cost: $55
Info: Shane MacGowan slurs punk and traditional Irish folk music in this band known for songs like "If I Should Fall From Grace With God" and "Fairytale of New York.
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What: St. Patrick's Day GREEN skate
Where: Mimi DiPietro Ice Rink in Patterson Park
When: Mar. 14, 7 p.m.
Cost: Admission, $4; skate rental, $2
Info: Featuring green ice, punch, cookies, balloon animals, arts & crafts, face painting, green beads,and fine
Irish music!
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What: St. Patrick's in the County
Where: Au Poitin Stil - Timonium
When: Mar. 14-17; Fri. 4 p.m.- close, Sat. 11 a.m. - 1 a.m., Sun. noon - close, Mon. 10 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Cost: $5
Info: The festival takes place in a tent in the parking lot and inside the restaurant, each location features a stage with a long line up of Irish performers. Drink specials every day. Sunday is "Family Day" with face painting balloons and clowns.
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What: A St. Patrick's Day Celebration w/ Liz Carroll and John Doyle
Where: Creative Allianceat The Patterson
When: Mar. 15, 8 p.m.
Cost: $15-$20
Info: Fiddle-and-guitar duo play original compositions and standards.
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What:St. Patrick's Day at James Joyce
Where: James Joyce Pub
When: Mar. 15-17
Info: Mar.15: Pete Baker (9-1:30 p.m.),Brendan Pelan (3-7 p.m.);Mar. 16: Brendan Pelan (11 a.m.-3 p.m.),East End Rakes (3-8 p.m.); Mar. 17: East End Rakes (11 a.m.-3 p.m.),Someone Else (4-8 p.m., 9-1:30 a.m.)
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What: Meet in the Street
Where: Claddagh Pub
When: Mar. 16-17
Cost: Free
Info: While sponsored by Claddagh Pub, this party spills out from every bar on O'Donnell Square.
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What:St. Patrick's Day at Mick O'Shea's in Mount Vernon
Where: Mick O'Shea's
When: Mar. 16-17
Info:
On Sunday, Mar. 16, ub opens at 10 a.m. to welcome St. Patrick's Day Parade spectators and participants. Donegal X-press plays at 4 p.m. On Monday,Mar. 17,live traditional music from 12-4 p.m. then at 6 p.m. Donegal X-press kicks it up a notch. Tuesday and Wednesday closed for repairs.
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What: Tour of the Irish Shrine at Lemmon Street and surrounding area
Where: Begins in the B&O Museum parking lot
When: Mar. 15, 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Info: Tours include the Irish Shrine's houses, St. Peter's Church, Hollins Market, and St. Peter's Cemetery. The first half of the tour takes about 1.5 hours, followed by an optional lunch at Patrick's Pub (45 minutes) then on to St. Peter's Cemetery. Call 410-669-8154 for a reservation.
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What: St. Patrick's Day Parade
Where: Inner Harbor and downtown
When: Mar. 16, 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Info: Baltimore kicks off its wearin' of the green every year with a grand parade hosting Irish dancers, bagpipe players in colorful kilts and bands like the Marching Ravens.
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What: St. Patrick's Day Brunch
Where: Camden Club at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
When: Mar. 16, 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $30
Info: For reservations call, Jane Bailey 410-485-5834 or 443-838-5162.