As St. Patrick’s Day nears, the Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara is gearing up for a weekend of Celtic melodies. Audiences can experience jigs, reels, and folk songs that celebrate Ireland’s cultural heritage from Friday to Sunday.

Utica gears up for a fun and festive celebration of Irish heritage this Thursday, March 12. The H.A.R.P. Museum will host a lively Shamrock and Shenanigans Irish Trivia Night at the Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley, bringing lighthearted competition to the local community.