WHETHER YOU’RE IN THE MOOD for a cold pint of Guinness, a freezing dip in the ocean for charity or some traditional Irish music, there are multiple ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Here’s a sampling:
• 10TH ANNUAL PADDY’S DAY PLUNGE
COLLECT PLEDGES for the Portland Firefighters Children’s Burn Foundation and then brace yourself to jump into the icy Atlantic.
WHEN: 5:30 a.m. today
WHERE: East End Beach, Portland
INFO: Facebook, or call Ri Ra at 761-4446 to obtain a Plunge Pledge Envelope
• PADDY’S DAY PLUNGE AFTER PARTY
PLUNGERS HEAD to Ri Ra after the dip to enjoy a free breakfast buffet and a live auction to benefit the Portland Firefighters Children’s Burn Foundation.
WHEN: 6 to 8 a.m. today
WHERE: Ri Ra Irish Pub, 72 Commercial St., Portland
INFO: Facebook; 761-4446
TICKETS: No cover
• ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT RI RA
START YOUR DAY OFF right with a pint of Guinness, a shot of whiskey, a traditional Irish breakfast and some Irish music. Napper Tandies plays 8 to 11 a.m.; the Maine Public Safety Pipe & Drum Corps performs 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.; Erin’s Guild plays noon to 4 p.m.; Nikki Hunt performs 5 to 8 p.m.; and The Gobshites cap off the day with a performance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
WHEN: 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. today
WHERE: Ri Ra Irish Pub, 72 Commercial St., Portland
INFO: 761-446
TICKETS: No cover
• ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT BRIAN BORU
GET YOUR IRISH ON good and early with a traditional breakfast. Continue to celebrate all day with live music and performances. Sean Sheerins and Rakish Paddy play at 7:30 a.m.; at 9 a.m., there’s a poetry and literature reading in Gaelic and English of works by Aidan O’Brien and Noel Kirwin. The Kora Highlanders Bagpipers perform at 11:30 a.m.; Irish dancers perform at noon; Jay Biddy plays at 3 p.m.; and Jason Spooner performs 9 p.m. to close.
WHEN: 6 a.m. to close today
WHERE: Brian Boru Public House, 57 Center St., Portland
INFO: Facebook; 780-1506
TICKETS: No cover
• ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT O’SHEA’S
GET AN EARLY start on the day with the Guinness and eggs breakfast, which is served beginning at 6 a.m. The live music begins at 10 a.m. with Jeff Herbster on bagpipes. At noon, solo acoustic artist Brian Patrick hits the stage; Kora Shriners bagpipers perform at 3 p.m.; and Mike Rodriquez plays at 5 p.m. At 9 p.m., there’s a double bill with The Dirty Limericks upstairs and DJ Double G downstairs.
WHEN: 6 a.m. to close today
WHERE: O’Shea’s, 94 Maine St., Brunswick
INFO: 373-1205
TICKETS: No cover
• ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT BULL FEENEY’S
SHOW UP between 6 and 11 a.m. for a traditional breakfast, or stop in between 11:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. for a traditional boiled dinner. The live music starts at 7 a.m. with Tom & Don; The Milliners play at 10:30 a.m.; the Maine Public Safety Pipe & Drum Corps perform at noon; Randy Billings plays at 2 p.m.; The Running Gags play at 5 p.m.; North of Nashville featuring J. Biddy performs at 9 p.m. downstairs; and Hello Newman plays at 9 p.m. upstairs.
WHEN: 6 a.m. to close today
WHERE: Bull Feeney’s, 375 Fore St., Portland
INFO: 773-7210
TICKETS: No cover
• ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT CAPTAIN DANIEL STONE TAVERN
HAPPY HOUR at the tavern serves up beer, specialty cocktails and free appetizers, including house wings and whiskey BBQ ribs. From 5 to 8 p.m., Katie Daggett takes the stage.
WHEN: 4 to 8 p.m. today
WHERE: Captain Daniel Stone Inn, 10 Water St., Brunswick
INFO: 373-1824
TICKETS: No cover
• SLAINTE’S ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION
LISTEN TO The Keenans, a husband-and-wife Celtic duo, play traditional Irish tunes, songs of the sea and modern Celtic music.
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. today
WHERE: Slainte, 24 Preble St., Portland
INFO: 828-0900
TICKETS: No cover
• ST. PATRICK’S DAY MUSIC CRUISE
LEAVE THE CITY BEHIND and dance to Irish tunes from Don Campbell and The Restless Campbells at this 21-and-older event.
WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. today
WHERE: The Bay Mist leaves from Casco Bay Lines, 56 Commercial St., Portland
INFO: 774-7871
TICKETS: $15 in advance; $18 day of cruise
• ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT ANDY’S OLD PORT PUB
ENJOY IRISH MUSIC and drama with David Beam and The Leprechauns.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. today
WHERE: Andy’s Old Port Pub, 94 Commercial St., Portland
INFO: 874-2639
TICKETS: No cover
• ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT MISS PORTLAND DINER
LISTEN TO local bagpipers while dining between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. during lunch and between 5 and 7 p.m. during dinner. The diner will be serving special Irish meals such as corned beef hash, Irish Benedicts, Irish omelets, and corned beef and cabbage. Wine and beer will also be served.
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. today
WHERE: Miss Portland Diner, 140 Marginal Way, Portland
INFO: 210-6673
TICKETS: Cost of meal
• ST. PADDY’S ROCK’N PUNKFEST
BANDS FROM Maine and all over New England explode onto the stage for this 21-and-older show; however, anyone age 16 and older can attend if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Bands include Sex Tax, Jodi Explodi, Dept. of Offense, The New 45, The Burls, The Tin Thistles, Rio Bravo, Connelly, The Skummy Men, Better Than and Death Buy Radio.
WHEN: 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday
WHERE: Racks Sports Bar & Grill, 272 St. John St., Portland
INFO: 773-3466
TICKETS: No cover
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