From Wikipedia: Saint Patrick’s Day was made an official Christian feast day in the early 17th century and is observed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion (especially the Church of Ireland), the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Lutheran Church. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general)

Thursday March 17, 2022

ST. PAT’S STEEL-NANIGANS 3-Day Celebration! Location: Steel Hands Brewing. Begins today. Live music, food specials including bangers and mash and shepherd pies, shamrocks and green beer! More on Facebook.

COLUMBIA GAMECOCKS’ HAPPY HOUR Location: The Woody on Main, Columbia. Join Gamecock fans for this special celebration with free shag lessons! Food and drink are available for purchase. Register here.

ST. PATRICK’S BASH AT HICKORY TAVERN Location: Both Hickory Tavern locations (Vista and Woodhills). Live music and food specials – corned beef with cabbage and shepherd pie. More on Facebook.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT TIN ROOF Location: Tin Roof, Columbia. Live music and green beer starts at 6pm. More on Facebook.

LUCK O’ THE IRISH CELEBRATION Location: Angry Fish Brewing, Lexington. Live music, cigar rolling, and a special Irish menu. More on Facebook.

IRISH COOKING DEMONSTRATION Location: Let’s Cook Culinary Studio, Columbia. The chef will cook Irish Colcannon Soup, Soda Bread, Beef Cottage Pie and Guinness Chocolate Cake! More here.

I’M FEELING LUCKY! ST. PATRICK’S DAY Location: Homeland Craft Beer and Wine, Leesville. Green food & beer, raffles, games, and fun! Wildfire Grill Food Truck will be here! More on Facebook.

Friday March 18, 2022

LUCK O’ THE IRISH CELEBRATION Location: Angry Fish Brewing, Lexington. Live music, cigar rolling, and a special Irish menu. More on Facebook.

ST. PAT’S STEEL-NANIGANS 3-Day Celebration! Location: Steel Hands Brewing. Begins today. Live music, food specials including bangers and mash and shepherd pies, shamrocks and green beer! More on Facebook.

Saturday March 19, 2022

ST. PAT’S IN FIVE POINTS Location: Five Points Neighborhood, Columbia. After a 2-year hiatus, the festival is back on with live music all day including headliners Surfaces and Blues Traveler! Largest street festival in the Midlands. More here.

ST. PADDY’S FREE CONCERT Location: Henry’s Restaurant on Devine. Live music all day from Koda, Koleski and Big Sky Revival. More on Facebook.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION AT SAVAGE CRAFT Location: Savage Craft Ale Works, West Columbia. Doors open at 11: 30am. The Bograts and SYR provide live music beginning at 3. Special food menu. More here.

LUCKY’S ST. PATRICK’S DAY BAR CRAWL Location: Meet at Liberty Tap Room in the Vista. They’ll be visiting 5 venues. Ticket includes 2 drinks or food. 4pm – 12am. Tickets and info here.

ST. PAT’S STEEL-NANIGANS 3-Day Celebration! Location: Steel Hands Brewing. Begins today. Live music, food specials including bangers and mash and shepherd pies, shamrocks and green beer! More on Facebook.

LUCK O’ THE IRISH CELEBRATION Location: Angry Fish Brewing, Lexington. Live music, cigar rolling, and a special Irish menu. More on Facebook