Parade Aplenty
What: St. Patrick’s Day Parade
When: March 16
Where: Downtown St. Paul, starting at Rice Park
One of the nation’s largest St. Paddy’s Day parades is on Saturday instead of March 17 this year because Sunday is a holy day. The parade kicks off at noon at Rice Park and end at Mears Park.
Celebrate Celtic Culture
What: Celtic Festival
When: March 16
Where: Hjemkomst Center, 202 First Ave. N., Moorhead
Discover the history, arts, and tradition of the seven Celtic Nations—Brittany, Cornwall, Isle of Man, Galicia, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales—at this 20th annual event in the Fargo-Moorhead are.
Civil Rights Moment
What: ‘A Unique Assignment’
When: Opens March 16, through April 7
Where: History Theatre, 30 E. 10th St., St. Paul
In this theater production, two men—Henry Gallagher, white, and James Meredith, Black—are thrust into each other’s lives in the aftermath of the Ole Miss Riot. Explore a milestone moment in Civil Rights history through the men’s own words and perspectives on their shared experience.
Lead With Love
What: VocalEssence WITNESS: Leading with Love
When: March 17
Where: Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
Vocal activist Melanie DeMore joins the VocalEssence Chorus and Ensemble Singers and diverse teenage choir VocalEssence Singers Of This Age with a program including works by contemporary Black composers Damien Geter, Marques Garrett, Joel Thompson, and songs from the African diaspora.
St. Paddy’s Day Specials
What: St. Patrick’s Week Specials
When: Through March 17
Where: Mason Jar Kitchen & Bar, 1565 Cliff Road, Eagan
Embrace the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day all week long with traditional Irish entrées, along with special desserts and libations. Entrées feature shepherd’s pie, corned beef & cabbage, bangers & mash, and Reuben & Rachel sandwiches.
Rich Ryan
Get Spooked in Spring
Glen Stubbe Photography
Science Scene
What: “Babble Lab”
When: Through April 14
Where: Cargill Stage at Children’s Theatre Company, 2400 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis
When an experiment unexpectedly goes awry, a concoction of sneaky, sprightly letters takes over a weird science lab. Watch them jump into jars, spring from drawers, bounce around the room, and play hide-and-seek as a scientist makes her findings. Created with early learners in mind.
Dan Norman
One Fine Day
