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D.C. options for St. Patty’s Day this weekend

Party options abound for St. Patty’s Day this weekend

Published

7 years ago

March 16, 2018

Mariah Cooper

Party options abound for St. Patty’s Day this weekend.

Numerous venues will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with parties throughout D.C.

Dirty Bar (1223 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) has a St. Patrick’s Day party on Friday, March 16 from 10 p.m.-4 a.m. DJ Intel will spin tracks. There will be drink specials and bottle service. Dress code is fashionable. For more details, visit facebook.com/dirtybardc.

Mission (1606 20th St., N.W.) hosts its fifth annual Shamrock Fiesta on Saturday, March 17 starting at 1 p.m. There will be an open bar from 1-5 p.m. including margaritas, mimosas, beer and mixed drinks. DJ Dimmy will play music. Tickets are $50 and include open bar and a brunch buffet. VIP tickets are $60 and give early entry at noon. For more information, visit facebook.com/missiondc.

Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant (808 7th St., N.W.) hosts an all-day party on Saturday, March 17 from 2 p.m.-2:30 a.m. There will be two live bands and Irish dancers. Cover is $10. For more information, visit facebook.com/fadodc.

Lure D.C. hosts Bare: Military Appreciation Night and St. Patrick’s Day at Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W.) on Saturday, March 17 from 10 p.m.-3 a.m. DJ Rosie and DJ Keenan Orr will spin tracks. The DysRucXion Dancers will perform. Admission is free with military ID, $7 before midnight and $10 after. For more details, visit cobaltdc.com.

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Tara Hoot performs at Cherry Sundays on Sunday, April 7 at 11 a.m. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

El Techo will host, in partnership with Cherry Fund, a special edition of “Cherry Sundays” on Sunday, April 7 at 11 a.m.

This event is a one-day fundraising bottomless brunch. There will be performances by Evry Pleasure, Tara Hoot and TrevHER, with DJ Lemz. All tequila shot purchases will be donated to the Cherry Fund.

The Cherry Fund raises money for LGBTQ non-profits whose primary goal is to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS with prevention, treatment and education, and mental health services.

The event costs $45, inclusive of bottomless brunch on margaritas, mimosas, Bloody Marys and Tecates.