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12 Things To Do on St. Patrick's Day in Boston

by Carly Carioli | March 16, 2009

A-TRAK: Kanye's DJ hosts Karmaloop's St. Paddy's Day fiesta

Outlandish green getup? Check. Lucky four-leaf clover? Check. Places to go to on St. Patty’s Day? Check out how some Boston hotspots are celebrating the Irish holiday.

THE BEEHIVE (541 Tremont Street, Boston, 617.423.0069) March 17, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., Erin Go Beehive. Looking to celebrate Irish heritage with more than just a booze fest? How do step dancers, musical acts, and legit Irish food sound? With the Boston Irish Tourism Association co-sponsoring the event, you know you’re in for a more mature celebration. Reservations recommended. Call or visit www.beehiveboston.com to ensure your spot.

THE BLACK ROSE (160 State Street, Boston, 617.742.2286) March 17, 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. Hope you’ve recovered from the weekend, because it’s time to rise and shine! Why you ask? Free breakfast. The first 100 guests get to munch on traditional bangers and mash, black and white pudding, and Irish bacon. Music and Guinness to follow. Cover starts at $10. Call for more info.

BURTON’S GRILL (1363 Boylston Street, Boston, 617.236.2236) March 17. One T ride to Boylston Street? $2. Making money just because your name is Pat? Priceless. Burton’s is giving away a free appetizer to anyone who can prove they have “Pat” somewhere in their name. Don’t forget your driver’s license!

DUBLIN HOUSE (9 Stoughton Street, Dorchester, 617.282.2235) March 17, 9 p.m., Emerald City. There’s no better way to get into the Irish spirit than donning the Kelly green, toe up from the floor up. Throw in some white here and there for good measure, and compete for the best green and white outfit prize. And if you don’t win? There’ll still be giveaways for the gals and hip-hop and reggae for everyone. Call Aphishal Music at 617.640.6953 for more information.

THE ESTATE (1 Boylston Place, Boston, 617.351.7000) March 17, 10 p.m., St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. For those of us who aren’t big fans of Irish flutes and guitars, trade them in for a mic and turntables this St. Patty’s Day. Bust out your streetwear for this shindig featuring DJ A-Trak (Kanye West’s deck demon) and Hollywood Holt, all thanks to Karmaloop. Tickets are $10 in advance at www.wanttickets.com.

GRAFTON STREET (1230 Mass Ave, Cambridge, 617.497.0400) March 17. There’s more for taste buds to enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day than an overload of beer. Treat them to a traditional menu of corned beef, shepherd’s pie, and beef stew galore. Still itching for that Guinness? A 20 ounce is included with the meal. Call for reservations and visit www.graftonstreetcambridge.com for the full menu.

HOUSE OF BLUES (15 Lansdowne Street, Boston, 888.693.2583) March 17, 7 p.m. Forget Bono. We dare you to find another band that screams, “HELLO, I’M IRISH!” louder than Boston’s very own Dropkick Murphys. If you can’t catch them on St. Patrick’s Day, no worries. They’re in town from March 12 to 16. Visit www.hob.com/boston for dates, times, and tickets.

HURRICANE O’REILLY’S (150 Canal Street, Boston, 617.722.0161) March 17, 4:30 p.m. Just in case you were looking for even more live music on St. Patty’s Day (because maybe Dropkicks and Joshua Tree aren’t enough), Gaslight Anthem is performing for your listening pleasure thanks to WFNX. For more info visit the WFNX site.

KINGS (50 Dalton Street, Boston, 617.266.2695) March 17, 6 p.m. You still may not have found that pot of gold yet, but you can still make some green on St. Patty’s day. If the luck of the Irish happens to come your way and you bowl a strike, win a $25 rewards card. Did we mention that bowling and billiards are free? E-mail info@backbaykings.com or call for more information.

MCFADDEN’S (148 State Street, Boston, 617.227.5100) March 14 through March 17, St. Patty’s Weekend Extravaganza. Looks like the Irish holiday has become the ultimate excuse for long bouts of partying. Are you really surprised? Kick off four days of festivities with a bikini contest on Saturday, brunch and live music on Sunday, a Lucky Charm-eating contest on Monday, and a chance to win a trip to Ireland on Tuesday (after your Irish breakfast, of course). For more detailed information, visit www.mcfaddensboston.com.

MCGREEVY’S (911 Boylston Street, Boston, 617.262.0911) March 12 through March 17 and March 20. Get your fill of Irish all week long with a pre–St. Patty’s Day party on Saturday, a post-parade bash on Sunday, and the big blowout Tuesday with Dropkick Murphys’ Ken and Scruffy. If you’re still feeling the itch to hang with the band, check out the pre- and post-show parties all week long. Call or visit www.mcgreevysboston.com for more information.

SEL DE LA TERRE LONG WHARF (255 State Street, Boston, 617.720.1300) March 17, 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Opt for a classier St. Patty’s Day with themed cocktails, complimentary small bites, and music. The most over-the-top green outfit wins a prize, but the real prize is not having green beer spilt on you at a sweaty pub. Call or visit www.seldelaterre.com for more information.