From 'Danny Boy' to bar crawls, get your Irish on at these OKC St. Patrick's Day events
For Julie Yu, there's not much more all-American than celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a Korean-American conductor leading a nationally recognized symphony chorus in performing Irish music.
Yu is wrapping her debut season as artistic director of Oklahoma City's Canterbury Voices with a spring concert titled "For All the Saints (especially Patrick)" at 7:30 p.m. March 14 at Civic Center Music Hall.
"It's very authentic, and I did take Irish dance lessons. ... So, I feel like I have a little bit of background, and it's going to be fun. Hopefully, it will be like stepping into a pub," Yu told The Oklahoman.
Canterbury's adult chorus will be joined in concert by guest performers from the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, along with baritone Nick Stoppel and the OKC band The Irish Breakfast Club.
![Canterbury Voices' members rehearse with new conductor and artistic director, Julie Yu on Oct. 2, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Okla. [Steve Sisney/For The Oklahoman]](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/kt3feaU02051xzRd9pCElQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the-oklahoman/67544417844758445f839738dc906fc6)
For celebrants eager to get their Irish eyes smiling, St. Patrick's Day is March 17. From pub crawls to outdoor events, here is a list of festivities coming up across the Oklahoma City area:
Canterbury Voices' 'For All the Saints (especially Patrick)'
When: 7:30 p.m. March 14.
Where: Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker.
Tickets: https://canterburyokc.com/forallthesaints.
The program includes Franz Biebl‘s "Ave Maria," Allen Pote's "Prayer of St. Francis," Eriks Esenvalds’ "O Salutaris Hostia," Elaine Hagenberg's "You Do Not Walk Alone," Will Todd's "A Celtic Blessing" and the beloved ballad "Danny Boy," arranged by Kevin A. Memley.
The Jones Assembly’s Paddy O’ Party
When: All day and night March 16.
Where: The Jones Assembly, 901 W Sheridan Ave.
Brunch reservations and information: https://www.thejonesassembly.com.
The Film Row hot spot will serve up green beer and exclusive food specials, with live music performances beginning in the morning from artists like Bump Worldwide, DJ Limitless, March of the Bagpipers and more.
ShamROCK the Gardens
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 17.
Where: Devon Lawn and Bandshell at the Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W Reno.
Information: https://myriadgardens.org.
The free celebration will feature tasty treats from local Irish food vendors and music by some of the state's best Irish performers, including Oklahoma Scottish Pipe and Drums, Ravens Three, Flowers of Edinburgh and McTeggart Irish Dancers of Oklahoma. Face painters will be on hand for young festivalgoers, and Irish clubs will provide instructional dancing to those ready to leap into the St. Paddy’s Day spirit.
Plus, the Myriad Gardens lake will be dyed green in a festive and eco-friendly fashion.
St. Patrick's Weekend at Angry Scotsman Brewing
When: Noon to 11 p.m. March 15-16 and noon to 9 p.m. March 17.
Where: Angry Scotsman Brewing, 704 W Reno.
Information: https://www.facebook.com/angryscotbrew.
Along with participating in ShamROCK the Gardens on March 17, the microbrewery will host a full weekend of Celtic cheer, including lots of green beer served in one of OKC's biggest biergartens. The party includes food from Fonzie's Hamburgers and Wiener Wagon with live music by Kennedy Fine on March 15 and Cajun delights from Roux Who and entertainment by Flowers of Edinburgh on March 16.
Stockyards City St. Patrick's Day Parade
When: 10 a.m. March 16.
Where: Stockyards City.
Information: https://www.stockyardscity.org.
Oklahoma's Irish heritage and Western culture intersect at the free, family-friendly event, led by the Slash-O-Ranch Longhorns. The parade will feature St. Patrick, marching bands, bagpipes, Irish dancers, equestrian entries and more. This year's grand marshal is Anita La Cava Swift, John Wayne's granddaughter and a passionate supporter of the Western way.
Following the parade, McTeggart Irish Dancers will perform at Rodeo Cinema, 2221 Exchange Ave.
St. Patrick's Day Celebration with Merida
When: 1:30 p.m. March 17.
Where: We Rock the Spectrum, 64 E 33, Edmond.
Tickets: Eventbrite.com.
The sensory-safe indoor playground will host a family-friendly St. Patrick's Day bash with Irish culture, dance and music, featuring Merida, the main character of the 2012 Pixar animated movie "Brave."
McNellie's St. Patrick's Day Weekend Block Party
When: Noon to midnight March 16 and 11 a.m. to midnight March 17.
Where: North of the Midtown traffic circle on NW 10 and Walker.
Information: https://www.facebook.com/OKCMcNellies.
James E. McNellie's Public House will host the two-day indoor-outdoor event featuring beer, food and live music. DJ Navi will perform outside from 1 to 4 p.m. both days, with The Irish Breakfast Club playing inside the pub from 1 to 4 p.m. March 16. Avenue will play outside from 7 to 10 p.m. March 16, while Hosty will bring his popular one-man band routine from 7 to 10 p.m. outside March 17. Oklahoma Fire Pipes and Drums also will make an appearance.
Shamrock Stroll St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl
When: March 16-17.
Where: Deep Deuce Grill, 307 NE 2, and other locations.
Tickets: https://pubcrawls.com/shamrock-stroll-st-patricks-day-pub-crawl-oklahoma-city.
Participants are encouraged to dress festively, start their celebration at Deep Deuce Grill and hit up several other hot spots throughout OKC. Early arrivals on the day of will get bonus swag.
The Irish Breakfast Club at Core4
When: 7 p.m. March 15.
Where: Core4 Brewing Company, 7 N Lee Ave.
Information: https://www.facebook.com/Core4Brewing.
The OKC Irish session band will kick off St. Paddy's Day weekend playing new and traditional drinking songs at the Film Row microbrewery. The taproom will open at 4 p.m., and Double J & ReRe's Kitchen will start serving festive foods at 6 p.m.
St. Paddy's Local Showcase
When: 6 p.m. March 16.
Where: Core4 Brewing Company.
Information: https://www.facebook.com/Core4Brewing.
The Film Row microbrewery also will celebrate St. Paddy's Day with live music by Peter Vasquez & Gabby, Wolves of Washita, Jeremiah Goodblanket and more. All band tips, plus proceeds from the new beer American Sheroe's, will help raise money for Period OKC, a nonprofit fighting period poverty.
O'Connell's St. Patrick's Day
When: March 17.
Where: O'Connell's Irish Pub & Grille, 769 Asp Ave., Norman.
Information: https://www.facebook.com/OConnellsNorman.
A Campus Corner staple since 1968, the neighborhood pub celebrates St. Patrick's Day with live music, karaoke, green eggs and ham and gallons of green beer.
St. Patrick's Day at Sean Cummings Irish Pub
When: Doors at Noon March 17.
Where: Sean Cummings Irish Pub, 7628 N May Ave.
Information: https://www.facebook.com/SeanCummingsIrishPub/
Sean Cummings Irish Pub will open at noon for a party featuring Guinness, Jameson and all the staples of the holiday.
Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl
When: 4 p.m. to midnight March 16.
Where: Bricktown.
Tickets: https://www.crawlwith.us/oklahomacity/stpattys.
Revelers can hop from Coyote Ugly, 121 E California Ave., to five other Bricktown venues and partake in drink specials, live music and more.
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