St. Malachi Church Run
Put on your green and go for the gold. Join St. Malachi Church for a five-miler and two-mile run/walk. After will be a celebration with Shamrocks and your favorite entertainment. $25-$30. March 16 8 a.m., St. Malachi Church, 2459 Washington Ave., Cleveland, runstmalachi.com
Green Mile Bar Crawl
Crawling the extra mile is tough, but this West Park party makes it much easier with a new green t-shirt, big green 20-ounce beers and $2-$3 drink specials. Live music, giveaways and raffles spread across PJ McIntyre's, Backstage Bar, Smedley's Bar and Grille and others bring Lorain Avenue alive for St. Patrick's Day eve. The party begins, with a little help from the 87th Cleveland Pipe Band, and ends at West Park Station. $15-$22, March 16, Noon, West Park Station, 17015 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, greenmilecrawlcleveland.eventbrite.com
Jack Casino's St. Patrick's Day Weekend
The downtown casino is going all in this year for Cleveland's biggest holiday. Saturday's Shamrock N Roll Party kicks off the festivities with live music, drink specials and a $2,500 cash prize for the best St. Patrick's Day outfit. Then on Sunday, Kiss cover band Mini-Kiss readies you for the classic rock band's appearance at the Q, while an all-day Irish buffet, $4 green beer and $9 Irish car bombs ready you for the parade. March 16-17, 100 Public Square, Cleveland, jackententertainment.com
Carlos Jones & P.L.U.S. The Portersharks St. Patrick’s Day Party
Double the bands. Double the fun. If you like your green with a little red and yellow, vibe out to Carlos Jones and the P.L.U.S. as they perform their smooth reggae hits. The Portersharks, a Cleveland guitar-fiddle-drum trio, kick off the night by playing and singing traditional Irish tunes, while the kitchen pumps out corned beef, shepherd's pie and Guinness. $12-$18. March 16 7 p.m., The Music Box Supper Club, 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, musicboxcle.com
Leapin’ Leprechaun
Everyone’s welcome on this court. Sand and court volleyball are available for co-ed teams in this tournament. Celebrate the 5th annual Leapin’ Leprechaun and spike to be a part of the top two to make it to the Pot O’ Gold round. Grab your team and serve for the gold. $150-$180. March 16 noon, NEO Sports Plant, 20001 Euclid Ave., Euclid, voodooathletics.net
Jameson Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Run
How would you like to be a part of history? The Jameson Kilt Run is trying to break the world record for longest Kilt Run. Come out, grab your kilt and race to the finish line. On this run you get free photos, entertainment, one Coors light shot and more. The funds for this go to The Irish American Charitable Foundation. $30-$40. March 17 7:30 a.m., Warehouse District, Tents on West 6th St., Cleveland, clevelandstpatricksdayrun.com
St. Patrick's Day at St. Colman's Church
March 17 doesn't start in a bar for every Irish man and woman. Since 1918, families have gathered for mass at this West 65th Street church. Kilted Irish dancers, drum marchers and tin whistle players kick off the 10 a.m. mass, but you're going to want to get there early if you plan to snag a pew. At night, the church hosts a family after-parade party with live music, Great Lakes Brewing Co.'s Conway's Irish Ale and corned beef and soup to raise funds for the upcoming year. $5 after party, 2027 West 65th St., Cleveland, 216-651-0550, stcolmanparish.org
St. Patrick's Day Hikyoga + Green Beer (or Green Tea)
This St. Patrick's Day offers a different kind of bliss — one slightly less alcohol infused. Held at Forest City Brewery, which is set to be decked out with a bagpiper and live Irish music, our lucky day starts with a yoga session led by Alicia Hanson. Then, embark on an invigorating nature hike that periodically pauses so the yoga can keep on coming. After finding your peaceful yoga flow, return to the brewery to start your green beer drinking or, as not to spoil your yogi bliss, sip some green tea. $20, Forest City Brewery, 2135 Columbus Road, Cleveland, forestcitybrewery.com
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Get those legs marching at the St. Paddy’s day parade in Downtown Cleveland, one of the longest St. Patty's Day traditions in the city. Presented by the Cleveland Grays Armory Museum and the Cleveland Irish Community. The theme of the parade is Irish Churches of the Diocese of Cleveland. Free. March 17 2:04 p.m., Downtown Cleveland, stpatricksdaycleveland.com
Lake County Bar Crawl
You don't have to go downtown to have a great St. Patrick's Day. Pick your passport up at home base Bogside Pub. Your travel vessel is the free Jameson bus, which takes you to a three nearby bars to get your passport stamped. Each bar features a signature drink, and if you get all three, you win a price. The East Side is where it's at this St. Paddy's Day. March 17, 1079 E. 305th St., Wickliffe, thebogsidepub.com
A Very Paddy's Pub St. Patrick's Day
Gather your gang and head to Mad Mac's, which is transforming into Paddy's Pub from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia in honor of St. Patrick's Day. It wouldn't be "the worst bar in Philadelphia" without Dayman early bird specials before noon, a Rum Ham breakfast and a whole slew of questionable games. Can't make the morning? Nightman-themed specials and a dance party keep the festivities going all night. March 17 9 a.m., 13601 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, madmacslakewood.com
St. Patrick's Day Bash At The Buff
Miller Lite and Tito's Handmade Vodka sponsor this 9 a.m. downtown parking lot party. Right on East Fourth Street, a live DJ playing hits, corned beef and $3 Miller Lites make this the perfect pre-game for those rocking out with Kiss at The Q Arena Sunday night. March 17, 9 a.m., 2120 E. 4th St., Cleveland, 216-621-8887, harrybuffalo.com
15th Annual St. Patrick's Day Party at House of Blues
The Boys from County Hell kick off a can't-miss lineup of Irish rock, including Craic, Pop Fiction and four other live acts. With no cover charge and two stages, House of Blues is the perfect refuge from East Fourth Street to grab a pint and enjoy some live music. Free, March 17, 9 a.m.-11 p.m., 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, houseofblues.com/cleveland
Hofbrauhaus Cleveland
Hop up on a table and dance because the Germans can go green, too. A quick walk to the parade, Hofbrauhaus offers a Paddy's-inspired buffet and a green beer stein. Live music includes Clash of Tartans at 10 a.m. and Firefighters Pipes & Drums band at 7:15 p.m. March 17, 9 a.m., 1550 Chester Ave., Cleveland, 216-621-2337, hofbrauhauscleveland.com
Gunselman's Tavern
Jimmy Riley and Mary Agnes Kennedy provide live Irish music all day at this traditional Fairview Park pub. Kegs and eggs start at 8 a.m., but you can order corned beef, Irish stew, pasties and bangers from Winston's in Chicago. Jameson and Guinness will be on-hand throwing out free goodies. March 17, 8 a.m. - Midnight, 21490 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, gunselmans.com
St. Patrick's Day Dinner and Vendor Expo
Eastlake's Villa Croatia Event and Party Center throws one of the best family-friendly Irish parties on the East Side. Shop the wares of more than 20 local vendors while enjoying a corned beef dinner and live entertainment from balloon artists, magicians and Irish musicians. Plus, Cleveland's parade streams live at 2:04 p.m. — so you won't miss out on the Downtown festivities. $20, $10 for 12 and under, March 17, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., 34900 Lakeshore Blvd., Eastlake, stpatricksdaydinner.simpletix.com
Nighttown Presents The New Barleycorn
The Irish guitar-banjo duo present three shows on St. Patrick's Day. One show is already sold out, so grab a ticket to one of two available shows. Named after the Dublin red-light district found in Irish novelists James Joyce's Ulysses, Nighttown is one of Cleveland Heights' oldest and most traditional Irish pubs. So if the show isn't for you, snag the traditional drinks, craft cocktails and corned beef and cabbage and enjoy the Irish ambiance. March 17, 1 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m., 12387 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-795-0550, nighttowncleveland.com
St. Patrick's Day at Great Lakes Brewing Co.
With great brews like Conway's Irish Ale and Wolfhound Stout, Ohio City's first brewery seems like an obvious choice. But throw in live music from Cleveland Firefighters Memorial Pipes and Drums and a "Fatty Wagon" offering free round-trip rides to and from the parade and the historic brewpub becomes a must-do spot for a craic. March 17, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., 2516 Market Ave., Cleveland, greatlakesbrewing.com
Into the St. Patrick's Day Mystic
Legendary singer and songwriter Van Morrison is one of Ireland's greatest exports — maybe even better than Guinness. Maybe. Music Box Supper Club celebrates the iconic "Into the Mystic" and "Brown-Eyed Girl" singer this Paddy's Day with a daytime show featuring covers from Nitebridge and Colin Dussault. March 17, 12-2 p.m., 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, musicboxcle.com
St. Patrick's Last Gasp
Didn't get enough green? Bid March adieu on its final Saturday at Gormley's Irish Pub. No Strangers Here delivers a Celtic soundtrack mixed with country and oldie jams. St. Patrick's Day is nearly a year away, but don't tell the folks at this Rocky River pub. March 30, 8-11 p.m., Gormley's Pub, 19500 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River, 440-990-7468, gormleyspub.com
Let's Get Lucky Bash
If you're one that likes to start celebrating early, the Wild Eagle Saloon opens at 6 a.m. on St. Patty's Day. And to make your morning better, the first 50 people get a free Irish breakfast. March 17 6 a.m., Wild Eagle Saloon, 921 Huron Road East, Cleveland, wildeaglesaloon.com
A to Z String Band
Get in touch with you Irish roots, or just pretend you're Irish, and celebrate the holiday with A to Z String Band as they play traditional Irish music on the Irish Fiddle. Free. March 17 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Boss Dog Brewing, 2179 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, bossdogbrewing.com
