WISCONSIN — Here's what's happening in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay and beyond this weekend:
Milwaukee
57th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick's Day Parade
Saturday, March 15 at noon
Milwaukee
Enjoy the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade featuring irish dancers, live music, floats, wolfhounds and more. The tradition celebrates Milwaukee's Irish heritage and community. Find suggested spots to watch, here.
St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl
Saturday, March 15, check-in is from 4 to 6 p.m.
Various Milwaukee bars
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day a tad early and join in on a local bar crawl through Milwaukee. Tickets include two to three drinks or shots, free-entry at participating bars, necklaces, drink specials, after party admission and more.
Madison
Danú
Saturday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State Street, Madison
Danú is a traditional Irish ensemble featuring flute, fiddle, accordion and vocals. The perfomance promises to blend ancient Irish music with modern, energetic performances.
St Patrick’s Day Family Fun Day
Saturday, March 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Brennan's Market, 8210 Watts Road, Madison
From hot Irish fare in the cafe to cider, whiskey and Irish cream tastings to face painting, this event has fun for the whole family. There will be corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew, shepherd’s pie and more.
Green Bay & Fox Cities
Some Like It Hot
Saturday, March 15 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 16 at 1 and 6:30 p.m.
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 W. College Avenue, Appleton
The film-to-stage adaptation on "Some Like It Hot" premiered in Wisconsin this week. There are still tickets available to catch the musical sensation over the weekend.
AmazSpring Shopping & Craft Show
Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunnyview Expo Center, 500 E County Rd, Oshkosh
Welcome in spring at a craft fair with over 75 vendors, who will everything from custom decorations, sweet treats, food, skincare and more. It costs $2 to enter and all proceeds will be donated to the Salvation Army or Toys for Tots.
Around the Badger State
St. Paddy’s Day .01K
Saturday, March 15 from 3-6:30 p.m.
Brothers Bar, 306 Pearl Street, La Crosse
Known as “The World’s Shortest Run/Walk," this 32.8 feet walk/run is in its 20th year in Downtown La Crosse. The event benefits The Hunger Task Force. It starts on Pearl Street, which will be shut down, in front of Brothers Bar. Registration includes a shirt and a free green tap beer.
Totally Rad Vintage Fest
Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center, 8200 W Greenfield, West Allis
Explore iconic clothing and accessories, records, toys, video games, and home goods from the 80s, 90s and Y2K eras. Other than shopping, you can also enjoy the Free-Play Vintage Arcade and walk through the Vintage Gallery. Tickets are $8 in advance or $12 at the door. Kids 12 and under are free.
