Commence with the wearin’ o’ the green at downtown’s plentiful St. Paddy’s Day celebrations. Get 1970s-priced booze at a retro dance club. Celebrate your birthday at a Pisces-themed party. And, the Boys of Summer are back. Study your options in The San Diego Sun’s March Recommended:
Good Night John Boy’s Flashback Fridays Series
Fridays all month Is the price of eggs getting you down? Stop by Good Night John Boy for an economical night out with their new Friday series. From 7 to 9 p.m., libations will be listed at ’70s inspired prices: 99-cent bottles of Miller High Life, $2 domestic beer, $4 well liquor and $2 slices of pizza. More info
Gaslamp Mardi Gras & SD Fat Tuesday
March 1 & 4 (Saturday & Tuesday) Indulge in colorful fun at the Gaslamp Quarter’s spin on Mardi Gras revelry. With your ticket, you get free entry to over 25 venues, complimentary welcome shots, your choice of three finale parties and many other perks. More info
San Diego Symphony’s Picnic at the Park
March 2 (Sunday) Roll out your plaidest picnic blanket for The Rady Shell’s annual free picnic. At this first-come, first-served event, musicians from the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and bands Cassie B and The Farmers will be performing. Snacks will be offered by Biga Pizza, Lola 55, Urban Kitchen and Cali Cream. More info
Laura Jane’s 41st Annual Fish Party at The Casbah
March 3 (Monday) Are you a Picses? Celebrate your birthday with fellow water signs at this unique event. Bands Cape May and The Tighten Ups will be playing at the party alongside several other artists. More info
Irish 4 A Day St. Patrick’s Day Party Hop
March 14-15 (Friday-Saturday) Two days of bar crawling! Get free entry to more than 20 restaurants, bars, nightclubs and themed events, including several drink specials. We’re pretty sure this is what’s at the end of the rainbow. More info
ShamRock St. Paddy’s Day Music + Beer Festival 2025
March 15 (Saturday) Get lucky at this St. Patrick’s Day celebration, where Celtic music, craft beer and themed games abound. There’s no better time or place to get a lesson in Irish dancing. More info
Seeding Futures Author Visit: Zoraida Córdova
March 15 (Saturday) Take your kids to meet the author of Valentina Salazar is Not a Monster Hunter at this free New Children’s Museum event. There will be a reading, book signing and a free art activity for all kids. Museum admission is included with free registration. The first 10 to sign up get a free copy of the book. More info
Leprechauns & Live Music
March 16 (Sunday) With shamrock light tunnels, festive food and drink, and traditional Irish music, this Seaport Village celebration embraces St. Patrick’s Day fun. Make sure to search for a hidden leprechaun in the Lighthouse District. More info
East Village Block Party
March 29 (Saturday) Kick off San Diego Padres season at this free block party near Petco Park – featuring local small businesses, live music, food, photo ops and family-friendly fun. More info
Killer Queen at Balboa Theatre
March 29 (Saturday) Mama…ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh! Sing along to all your favorite Queen songs at this tribute to one of the most influential bands of all time. More info SDSun
