St. Patrick's Day shenanigans last all weekend
Daily Inter-Lake | UPDATED 11 years, 10 months AGO
<p>A group of musicians gather in Split Rock Cafe in Kalispell March 7. The weekly Irish jam kicks off a full slate of Irish-themed events in the Flathead Valley this weekend.</p>
<p>Dave Streeter of Whitefish joins a group of musicians at Split Rock Cafe for the weekly jam session called Irish Jam March 7.</p>
<p>Katy Meyers of Kalispell plays the harp with a group of musicians at Split Rock Cafe for the weekly jam session called Irish Jam March 7, in Kalispell. </p>
<p>Irish Jam at Split Rock Cafe March 7 in Kalispell. </p>
<p>A server pours a beer at the Split Rock Cafe March 7 in Kalispell.</p>
<p>From left, Jason Foy of Columbia Falls, Dave Streeter of Whitefish, Rick Rissman of Whitefish and Katy Meyers of Kalispell, gather for Irish Jam March 7, at the Split Rock Cafe in Kalispell. </p>
<p>Rick Rissman of Whitefish joins a group of musicians at Split Rock Cafe for the weekly jam session called Irish Jam March 7 in Kalispell. </p>
<p>Jason Foy of Columbia Falls joins a group of musicians at Split Rock Cafe for the weekly jam session called Irish Jam March 7 in Kalispell. </p>
Today
6-8 p.m. — Irish jam at the Split Rock Cafe, 30 Second St. E., Kalispell. This isn’t just for St. Patrick’s Day — Split Rock hosts a weekly jam for Irish-influenced musicians — but what better way to kick off four days of frivolity? Call 890-7577 for more information.
Friday
11 a.m. to 2 a.m. — Paddy’s Touchdown Lounge and Grille, 153 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell, hosts a St. Paddy’s Day weekend bash through Sunday. Irish food and drinks, Irish trivia, bingo, party with Captain Morgan and DJ Slayer. Call 260-4333.
Saturday
9 a.m. to midnight — Brannigan’s Irish Pub, 101 E. Center St., Kalispell, hosts a two-day St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the pub, on the front porch and in a heated tent in the parking lot. The party features lives music, deals on Irish beer and whiskey, a corned beef and cabbage buffet, a green bikini contest and more. Call (406) 393-2418 for more information.
11 a.m. to 2 a.m. — Paddy’s Touchdown Lounge and Grille, 153 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell, hosts a St. Paddy’s Day weekend bash through Sunday. Irish food and drinks, Irish trivia, bingo, party with Captain Morgan and DJ Slayer. Costume contest today. Call 260-4333.
1 p.m. — Highlander Bagpipes play at Brannigan’s Irish Pub, Kalispell. Call (406) 393-2418.
2-4 p.m. — Tra le Gael plays at Brannigan’s Irish Pub, Kalispell. Call (406) 393-2418.
5-6 p.m. — Paddy O’Furniture plays at Brannigan’s Irish Pub, Kalispell. Call (406) 393-2418.
5:50-9:30 p.m. — The Scott Free Band plays at a St. Patrick’s Day party at the Garden Bar in Bigfork. Call 837-9914.
6-8 p.m. — Irish minstrels perform at a St. Patrick's Day celebration at Sykes' in Kalispell.
7-10 p.m. — 20 Grand plays that funky music at Brannigan’s Irish Pub, Kalispell. Call (406) 393-2418.
9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — Dangerous plays at a St. Patrick’s Day party at the Marion Grille, Marion. Call 854-2442.
9:30 p.m. — Pre-Patty’s Party at Scotty’s Bar, Kalispell. The O’Connells play at 9:30 p.m.; a St. Patrick’s Day toast will be held at midnight. The drawing for the first pot of gold coin (a $100 value) is at 1 a.m. There is no cover charge; patrons should have their IDs ready at the door.
Sunday
9 a.m. to midnight — Brannigan’s Irish Pub, 101 E. Center St., Kalispell, hosts a St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the pub, on the front porch and in a heated tent in the parking lot. The party features lives music, deals on Irish beer and whiskey, a corned beef and cabbage buffet, a green bikini contest and more. Call (406) 393-2418 for more information.
11 a.m. — Tamarack Brewing Co. in Lakeside celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with beer and food. The first 17 people to order a pint get a free T-shirt and pint glass. Kill the keg starts at 5:17 p.m.; the brewery will tap a keg of stout and give away pints until it’s gone. Reubens, pasties, corned beef and cabbage will be available.
11 a.m. to 2 a.m. — Paddy’s Touchdown Lounge and Grille, 153 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell, hosts a St. Paddy’s Day weekend bash through Sunday. Irish food and drinks, Irish trivia, bingo, party with Captain Morgan and DJ Slayer. Call 260-4333.
1 p.m. — Highlander Bagpipes play at Brannigan’s Irish Pub, Kalispell. Call (406) 393-2418.
2 p.m. — Parade, Main Street, Ronan. A corned beef and cabbage dinner follows. Call (406) 676-0646.
2-3 p.m. — Chance Cole plays at Brannigan’s Irish Pub, Kalispell. Call (406) 393-2418.
3-5 p.m. — Left Side Brain plays at Brannigan’s Irish Pub, Kalispell. Call (406) 393-2418.
4 p.m. — Parade, Main Street, Kalispell. Call Mark Lalum, 755-7400 or 261-1654.
5-6 p.m. — Chance Cole plays at Brannigan’s Irish Pub, Kalispell. Call (406) 393-2418.
6:30-8:30 p.m. — McGrin and O’Bear It play Celtic music at the Great Northern Bar and Grill in Whitefish.
7-10 p.m. — Chaos in Theory plays modern rock at Brannigan’s Irish Pub, Kalispell. Call (406) 393-2418.
9 p.m. — Green bikini contest at Brannigan’s Irish Pub, Kalispell. $250 for first prize. Call (406) 393-2418.
9:30 p.m. — St. Patrick’s Day Party at Scotty’s Bar, Kalispell. The O’Connells play at 9:30 p.m. There is a costume contest, door prizes and the drawing for the second pot of gold coin (a $100 value). There is no cover charge; patrons should have their IDs ready at the door.
9:30 p.m. — 20 Grand plays at the Great Northern Bar and Grill, Whitefish.
