Your D.C. Weekend: St. Patrick's Day celebrations
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Boundary Stone celebrates with Irish food and drink, like this mini Guinness bundt cake with mint ice cream. Photo: Courtesy Boundary Stone
St. Patrick's Day is Tuesday — but the celebrations start this weekend, from a waterfront festival and pub takeovers to dog-friendly trivia and Irish cooking.
🐶 St. Pittie's Day Trivia Night (Thurs)
A St. Patrick's–themed trivia fundraiser for rescue pitbulls at the Board Room in Arlington.
- Tickets ($50) include trivia, one signature cocktail or specialty beer, and appetizers.
🎻 Ireland's Four Provinces (Fri-Tues)
The Falls Church favorite is going all-in for St. Patrick's Day with multiple days of live music, Irish classics, Six Nations Rugby and an open patio bar — plus specials through the big day.
Free; reservations recommended for the holiday.
🚢 Ireland at The Wharf (Sat)
The largest St. Patrick's Day party goes down at the Wharf — home to Irish-owned pub Kirwan's (a co-host) and, over a century ago, many Irish immigrants. Go for all-day Irish music, dance performances, Six Nations Rugby on the big screen and plenty of Guinness and whiskey.
- Free; VIP "Irish Experience" tickets available ($45)
☘️Shamrock in the Park (Sat)
Head to Arlington's Water Park for a festive afternoon with DJ tunes, Irish food and drinks, outdoor games and a scavenger hunt.
- Free
😋 Boundary Stone (Sun, Tues)
The Bloomingdale pub's popular St. Baldrick's Day head (or beard)-shaving fundraiser returns Sunday — a high-energy, auction-style event benefiting pediatric cancer research ($1 million raised since 2014).
- Then on St. Patrick's Day, doors open at 2pm with festive food and drink specials and live music.
- Both events are free; St. Baldrick's donations are suggested.
More weekend fun!
🎭 "As You Like It" (through April 12): Folger Theatre's production of the Shakespeare rom-com debuted this week with a local D.C. spin. Tickets ($20-$90)
🎨 Holi in the District (Fri): Celebrate the Hindu festival of colors at Union Market with Indian food, music and vibrant color throwing (suggested attire: "not your nicest whites"). Free
⚽ Washington Spirit home opener (Fri): The Spirit face the Portland Thorns at Audi Field (8pm) to kick off the NWSL season at home. Here's our guide to the hottest tickets, players to watch and more. Tickets vary
⭐ Awesome Con (Fri–Sun): D.C.'s massive pop culture convention returns to the convention center with celebrity guests, an artist alley, book fair and film festival. Tickets (starting at $70)
🌸 Pink Tie Party (Fri): Dress in your finest pinks for the National Cherry Blossom Festival's signature fundraiser at Union Station featuring bites and cocktails from top D.C. restaurants. Tickets ($250+)
🍷Women-Made Wine Fest (Sun): Sample 30 wines produced by women around the world at the Roost food hall on Capitol Hill. Tickets ($53)
🍹Press Club pop-up (Sun): The Dupont Circle vinyl bar hosts guest mixologists from Mexico City's acclaimed Licorería Limantour for a night of curated cocktails and music. Free; reservations recommended