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Lucky days: Here are 7 things to do for St. Patrick's Day
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Looking to boost your luck, eat some corned beef and wear some green on St. Patrick's Day? You're in luck. Here's a list of seven lucky things to do for St. Patrick's Day.
1) St. Punktrick's Day
Spend the day rocking and raging during the St. Punktrick's Day show at Launchpad, ready to rock the night away. Listen to bands like Los Mocos, The Go Get 'Ems, The Shame Babies and more. This is a 21+ event.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 15
WHERE: Launchpad; 618 Central Ave. SW
HOW MUCH: $5, plus fees, at holdmyticket.com
2) Irish-American Society of New Mexico St. Patrick's Day Party
The Irish-American Society of New Mexico will host its annual St. Patrick's Day party this weekend. The event features Irish bands Wandering the Burren and The Irish Setters, dancing from McTeggart Irish Step Dancers and a potluck where guests are invited to bring their favorite dishes to share. The Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Albuquerque Midtown will provide a cash bar with complimentary coffee, tea and water.
WHEN: Noon-3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 16
WHERE: Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Albuquerque Midtown; 2020 Menaul Blvd. NE
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HOW MUCH: $10 adults; $5 children (5 to 12 years); free for under 5 years.; at irishamericansociety-nm.com
3) 74th Annual Brother Mathias Celebration and Dinner
Enjoy a corned beef and cabbage dinner at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, celebrating the birthday of the late Brother Mathias, and supporting the Good Shepherd Center's ministry to the community. Enjoy traditional dances, bagpipes and drums, activities for children and more.
WHEN: 4-8 p.m. Monday, March 17
WHERE: Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 9502 Fourth St. NW
HOW MUCH: $17 adults, $7 children under 12
4) St. Patty's Skate Jam
If you're a skater and want to spend St. Patrick's Day jamming, you're in luck. The city is hosting its annual St. Patty's Skate Jam, where skaters of all levels are invited to spend the day. Enjoy tunes provided by a DJ and shred the day away.
WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m.
WHERE: North Domingo Baca Skate Park, 8301 Wyoming Blvd. NE
HOW MUCH: Free to attend
5) St. Patrick's Day Treasure Hunt
You may not be able to search for four-leaf clovers, but Alamosa Library will host a scavenger hunt where children are invited to make their own "Leprechaun Lookers" to search for treasure awhile learning facts about the holiday.
WHEN: 3:30-5 p.m. Monday, March 17
WHERE: Alamosa Library, 6900 Gonzales Road SW
HOW MUCH: Free to attend, this is a family-friendly event
6) 39th annual St. Patrick's Day Balloon Rallye
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta may be over, but if you missed it, you're in luck. The 39th annual St. Patrick's Day Balloon Rallye, hosted in Belen during St. Patrick's weekend, will feature the fun of hot air balloons with the luck of the Irish. Kick off the morning with a balloon launch before watching remote controlled balloons. Throughout the day, food trucks and vendors will be on site, so attendees can shop and eat.
WHEN: Around 7 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 15, and Sunday, March 16
WHERE: Eagle Park, 305 Eagle Lane, Belen
HOW MUCH: Free to attend
7) Dirty Old Town at Canteen Brewhouse
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Canteen Brewhouse, where local band Dirty Old Town ABQ will blend Irish folk music with punk rock, weaving together the two genres for a unique St. Patrick's Day experience. Listen to the sounds of bagpipes, enjoy beer specials and a meal at Canteen Brewhouse to celebrate the day.
WHEN: 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 17
WHERE: Canteen Brewhouse, 2381 Aztec Road NE
HOW MUCH: Free to attend
