St. Patrick's Day Fun

If you're looking for a fun alternative (or extension) to the St. Patrick's Day Parade, check out these cool St. Paddy's events.

Joe Hurley's 7th Annual All-Star Irish Rock Revue
This St Patrick's Day musical extravaganza will feature top NYC singers performing Irish classics by artists including U2, Van Morrison, Morrissey, Costello, Sinead, Waterboys, Pogues, and many others.
Friday, March 17, 7 PM -- Whenever
Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancy St. near the Bowery, 212-533-2111
$20 admission. Buy tickets online or at 212-260-4700

CityHunt’s Hunt for St. Patrick's Pub Tour Adventure
Looking for something a little bit different (but still appropriately beer-fueled) this St. Patrick’s Day? CityHunt has a fun event that’s part pub crawl and part Amazing Race episode. You’ll hit four bars in four hours. At each bar, teams will compete to win Irish-themed challenges and find clues. The first team to find each bar wins a pitcher of beer.
Saturday, March 18, 4 PM – 8PM
Meet at Puck Fair at 298 Lafayette St. near Houston
Cost: $20 per person
For more information or to buy tickets online

Toshi St. Patrick's Day Party Enjoy an open bar and Irish DJs at Toshi’s St. Patrick’s Day Party at the Puck Building. Reduced admission if you can prove you are Irish, of Irish descent, or just look suitably Irish.
Friday, March 17, 9 PM – 3AM
The Puck Building, 295 Lafayette St. at Houston
For more information or to buy tickets online

Of course, if you’re a traditionalist, you may just want to stumble into an Irish pub and keep the Guinness coming. Your friends at MurphGuide and Thrillist have some great recommendations for the best watering holes this St. Patrick’s Day.