Salt Lake weekend events: Friday the 13th, St. Paddy's and more

Misfortune and luck converge this weekend as Friday the 13th gives way to Utah's St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

Friday the 13th: Haunted attractions like Fear Factory and Nightmare on 13th are opening their doors for special spooks.

• You also can learn all about Ouija, get some ink, or catch Nine Inch Nails at the Delta Center.

St. Paddy's: The main event is the Hibernian Society's annual parade and festival at the Gateway. Also check out:

• Parties and specials at Piper Down, Mountain West Cider, Lucky 13, Tailgate Tavern, Chappell Brewing, Dubai Utah, Bewilder Brewing, Barbary Coast and The Westerner;
• Pub crawls around town;
• More hauntings and glimpses of the future;
• And celtic tunes.

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Nostalgia Con: Travel back to the 90s and 2000s Friday and Saturday at the Salt Palace. Tickets

Oscars: Watch parties will be hosted Sunday by Brewvies, the Utah Film Center and Craft By Proper.

Spring markets: Shop from local vendors at Sunroom Coffee, Psychedelic Rocks and The Hearth.