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St. Patrick’s Day Event Guide: 29 places to party, plus 7 parades
March 6
by dugan arnett
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When: 7 a.m. March 17
Where: 3300 Pennsylvania Ave.
What: Breakfast served in a heated tent beginning at 7 a.m. and a traditional Irish lunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live music, beer and a play area for kids.
Info:brownesmarket.com, 816.561.0030,
The Brick
When: March 17
Where: 1727 McGee St.
What: St. Patrick’s Day “Brickfast,” an Irish toast contest at 1 p.m. and music by Blarney Stoned.
Info: thebrickkcmo.com
Davey’s Uptown Ramblers Club
When: 3 p.m. March 17
Where: 3402 Main St.
What: The Stonecutters and the Bohannons perform a free live show.
Info:daveysuptown.com
The Dubliner
When: March 17
Where: 170 E. 14th St.
What: The new Irish-themed bar in the space formerly occupied by Raglan Road in the Power & Light District opens at 8 a.m. for Irish breakfast. Live entertainment includes: Eddie Delahunt from 9 a.m. until noon, Irish dancing from noon to 4 p.m., The Shanks from 1 to 5 p.m., the Pat Lentz Band from 6 to 9 p.m. and Mix 93.3’s Steve Serrano DJing from 10 p.m. to close.
Info:thedublinerkc.com
The Gaf Pub & Grille
When: March 17
Where: 7122 Wornall Road
W hat: The Irish bar opens at 8 a.m. with a $10.99 Irish breakfast that includes eggs, Irish sausage and black and white pudding.
In fo: 816.333.1321
The Granada
W hen: March 17
Where: 1020 Massachusetts St. in Lawrence
What: Dumptruck Butterlips, Ashes to Immortality and Tyler Gregory perform at this 18-and-older show. Doors open at 9 p.m., and there’s no cover charge.
Info: thegranada.com
Howl at the Moon
When: March 17
Where: 1334 Grand Blvd.
What: The Power & Light dueling piano bar opens at noon serving $3 green Bud Lights and two-for-one Irish Car Bombs.
Info:howlatthemoon.com
J. Murphy’s Irish Pub & Grille
When: March 17
Where: 22730 Midland Drive in Shawnee
What: Live music from 1 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. with Echo Creek from 1 to 5 p.m. and the Steve Moser Band from 5 to 9 p.m. Beer and food specials, including corned beef and cabbage. The bar opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 1:30 a.m.
Info: 913.825.3880
Jackpot
Music Hall
When: 10 p.m., March 17
Where: 943 Massachusetts St. in Lawrence
What: Royce Diamond, Louiz Rip and The Cold Cuts perform during the “Kiss Me I’m Rappin’ Show.”
Info: the jackpotsaloon.com
Kansas City Public Library (Plaza Branch)
When: 6:30 p.m. Friday
Where: 4801 Main St.
What: Westport Center for the Arts presents storytelling themed around “Darby O’Gill and the Little People.” The free event features live music and dancing.
Info:kclibrary.org
Kelly’s
Westport Inn
When: March 17
Where: 500 Westport Road
What: Legendary local Irish bar is open from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. Cover is $5.
Info: kellyswestportinn.com, 816.561.5800
Knuckleheads
Saloon
When: 7 p.m. March 17
Where: 2715 Rochester Ave.
What: Chubby O’Carrier and The Nace Brothers perform live shows beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
Info:knuckleheadskc.com
Lew’s Grill
& Bar
When: 8 a.m. March 17
Where: 7539 Wornall Road
What: Doors open at 8 a.m. Live music includes Jonathan Ramsey from 4 to 6 p.m. and DJ CMAC from 9 p.m. until close. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door, and also get you into the party at The Well (see p. 47).
Info: lewsgrillandbar.com
Llywelyn’s Pub
When: March 17
Where: 6995 W. 151st St. in Overland Park
What: The Three Dollar Band, bagpiper Donald McBride and Flannigan’s Right Hook perform. Open at 8 a.m. Cover is $13 and gets you access to the all-you-can-eat buffet all day.
Info:llywelynspubkc.com, 913.402.0333
Marfield’s Restaurant
& Irish Pub
When: March 17
Where: 312 N. Second St. in Leavenworth
What: Pub opens its doors at 8 a.m. Irish food, including corned beef hash, will be served, and Jimmy Clark and the Fall Down Drunks perform from 4 to 8 p.m. and from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Info: marfieldsirishpub.com
McFadden’s Sports Saloon
When: 7 a.m. March 17
Where: 1330 Grand Blvd.
What: The Irish-themed bar and restaurant in the Power & Light District opens its doors at 7 a.m. The first 100 people to show up get free breakfast and T-shirts. Green beer, games and giveaways throughout the day.
Info:mcfaddenskc.com
Nica’s 320
When: 8 p.m., 10 p.m. March 17
Where: 320 Southwest Blvd.
What: The Kansas City Society of Burlesque performs two St. Patrick’s Day burlesque and variety shows. Tickets are $15 online or $20 at the door.
Info: kcsob.com
O’Dowd’s
When: March 17
Where: 4742 Pennsylvania Ave.
What: The Irish-themed bar opens at 7 a.m. and will serve an Irish breakfast.
O’Malley’s Pub
When: March 17
Where: 500 Welt St. in Weston
What: The Three Dollar Band performs from 5-8 p.m., and Bob Reeder plays in the upstairs pub from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Info: westonirish.com
O’Neill’s
Restaurant
& Bar
When: March 17
Where: 9417 Mission Road in Leawood
What: Opens at 9 a.m. with breakfast until 11 a.m. DJs for Hire spin from noon to 9 p.m. There will also be bagpipers, Irish trivia and prizes. Reservations available for parties of six to 40. No cover. Open until 11 p.m.
Info:kconeills.com, 913.648.4900
Paddy O’Shays
When: March 17
Where: 11300 W. 135th St. in Overland Park
What: The Pete Carroll Group plays from 3 to 7 p.m., and the Heather Stones perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Info: paddyoshays.com, 913.681.3000
Power & Light District
When: 1 p.m. March 17
Where: KC Live!
What: Live music begins at 1 p.m. on the KC Live! Stage with Reel Big Fish, Dolewite, Patrick Lentz and Noe Palma.
Info:powerandlightdistrict.com
Replay Lounge
When: 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. March 16
Where: 946 Massachusetts St. in Lawrence
What: The Kelihans and Billybats perform from 6 to 9 p.m., and Kevin Seconds, Kepi Ghoulie and Long Shadows take the stage at 10 p.m.
Info:replaylounge.com
Rhythm and Booze Bar and Grill
When: March 17
Where: 423 Southwest Blvd.
What: Opens at 7 a.m. with breakfast and drink and food specials throughout the day.
Info:rhythmandbooze09.com
Sprint Center
When: 7:30 p.m. March 17
Where: 1407 Grand Blvd.
What: Country musician Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan and Lauren Alaina perform. The show is officially sold out.
Info:sprintcenter.com
Tengo Sed Cantina
When: March 16
Where: 1323 Walnut St.
What: The Power & Light bar holds an early St. Patrick’s Day party with green beer and Guinness specials from 8 to 10 p.m.
Info:tengosedcantina.com
Uptown
Theater
When: 8 p.m. March 17
Where: 3700 Broadway
What: Tenth annual St. Patrick’s Day Hoolie featuring live music from The Elders. Front table reservations are $45 and back tables are $37.
Info:uptowntheater.com
The Well
When: 8 a.m. March 17
Where: 7421 Broadway
What: Doors open at 8 a.m. Live music includes Flannigan’s Right Hook from 3-5:30 p.m., The Kelihans from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. and DJ Ashton Martin from 9 p.m. until close. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door, and also get you into the party at Lew’s Grill & Bar.
Info: waldowell.com
Westport St. Patrick’s Day Run
When: 10 a.m. Saturday
Where: Westport Road and Pennsylvania Avenue
What: The 34th annual four-mile run through Westport, which Ink is sponsoring, benefits The Children’s Place. Pre-registered runners get green T-shirts, and post-race drink and food specials are available from participating Westport restaurants.
Info: sportkc.org
