Kickoff list culled from the MetroTimes. Add your suggestions below.
St. Piggy’s DayWhen: March 15 at 9 p.m.
Where: Spot Lite
What: A St. Patrick’s Day dance night
Who: DJ Psycho as Piggy McTiggers
Why: It will be a fun and interesting time, with music, live art, and celebration.
PIPED Open Mic NightWhen: March 15 from 6-8 p.m.
Where:
The Congregation
What: A community open mic
Who: Presented by Power in Poetry Experience of Detroit
Why: It’s a free space to perform your music and poetry, or just sit and enjoy performances by local talent.
Twisted StorytellersWhen: March 15 at 6 p.m.
Where: Marygrove Theater
What: Live storytelling and music
Who: Local women storytellers
Why: Enjoy a night of storytelling by local women at The Secret Society of Twisted Storyteller's special Women's History Month event.
The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers
Trinity Irish Dance CompanyWhen: March 15 at 8 p.m.
Where: The Music Hall
What: A dance performance
Who: The Trinity Irish Dance Company
Why: See some Irish dancing in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.
Big Bubble RaveWhen: March 15 at 9 p.m.
Where: Saint Andrew’s Hall
What: An underwater-inspired dance party
Who: You and your friends
Why: Have fun dancing to EDM and Spongebob music.
St. Baddies Day Silent Headphone PartyWhen: March 15 from 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Club Dream
What: An R&B music silent headphone party
Who: Local baddies
Why: It’s for the R&B music lovers who want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in a unique way.
Goth NightWhen: March 15 and 16 from 9 p.m.-3:30 a.m.
Where: Leland City Club
What: A classic goth night
Who: Resident DJs Parallax and Jay Misanthropia
Why: Meet other local goths and vibe to some music in one of the city’s cool underground venues.
Totally Rad Vintage FestWhen: March 16 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Huntington Place
What: A vintage market
Who: Local vintage lovers and vendors
Why: There will be a wide selection of records, toys, home goods, video games, and more. Plus, you can play at a vintage arcade for free
Totally Rad Vintage Fest
Audra Kubat Songwriting Workshops and PerformanceWhen: March 16 at noon
Where: The Detroit Institute of Arts
What: Songwriting workshops followed by a concert
Who: Audra Kubat
Why:The award-winning singer-songwriter will collaborate with guests to create songs based on artwork in the DIA. Then, she will perform the songs along with others from her catalog at a performance alongside supporting musicians. Plus, it's free to residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
313 Day Detroit Artist MarketWhen: March 16 from 12-5 p.m.
Where: Extra Crispy Studios
What: A local artists market and creative connection event
Who: Local artists of many kinds
Why: To celebrate 313 Day and meet other local artists, plus purchase work from some.
The Royal Oak St. Patrick’s Day ParadeWhen: March 16 from 12-1:30 p.m.
Where: Royal Oak
What: A St. Patrick’s Day parade
Who: Irish dancers and bagpipers, plus local families
Why: To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in Oakland County.
Throwbacks Home Interiors Book Launch and SigningWhen: March 16 from 1-5 p.m.
Where: Woodward Throwbacks
What: A book launch and signing
Who: Authors Bo Shepherd and Kyle Dubay
Why: The space is celebrating Throwbacks Home Interiors, the first book by Detroit duo Bo Shepherd and Kyle Dubay, who own sustainable furniture brand Woodward Throwbacks. For homeowners who are fans of historic details, the book offers inspiration for reusing, restyling, and elevating items to merge modern and antique styles.
The Improv Project ShowcaseWhen: March 16 from 2-4 p.m.
Where: Detroit Public Theatre
What: A comedy showcase
Who: New and seasoned local improvisers
Why: It’s a great event for comedy fans and anyone looking to learn more about improvised theater. There will be a red carpet before the show and a Cupcake Afterglow after, offering refreshments and time to meet the performers.
The Official Detroit St. Patrick’s Day Bar CrawlWhen: March 16 from 2-9 p.m.
Where: Level Two Bar & Rooftop
What: A bar crawl
Who: Presented by Bar Crawl LIVE
Why: To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with new friends, drinks, good music, and lots of fun.
Candlelight: A Tribute to BeyoncéWhen: March 16 from 6:30-9:45 p.m.
Where: Christ Church Detroit
What: A candlelight concert of Beyonce music
Who: Beyonce fans and candlelight concert enthusiasts
Why: The experience is a unique multi-sensory way to hear and see music. Plus, it’s Beyonce-inspired, so what better time to go?
Fiesta HouseWhen: March 16 at 10 p.m.
Where: TV Lounge
What: A night of Latin and house music
Who: Many local DJs
Why: To celebrate music from around the world.
