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12 Austin events pouring green beers and more for St. Patrick's Day

Jack & Ginger's Irish Pub goes all-out for St. Patrick's Day. Jack & Ginger's Irish Pub/Instagram

People may think Austin quiets down right after SXSW but with St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, the celebrations are far from over. This year the holiday lands on a Monday, giving Austinites an extra day to feast.

Despite its beginnings as a religious holiday, St. Paddy’s Day has become a global celebration of Irish culture and another excuse to wear that one green shirt. If you’re looking for authentic Irish dances, family-friendly fun, or the infamous green beer consider yourself lucky because Austin has something for everyone in the shamrock spirit.

Here are 12 events to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Austin all weekend long.

Patty's at the Dead Rabbit
All month
Austin's new Irish neighbor is already decked out for St. Patrick's Day. Until March 31 it'll be dressed up as Patty's (poking fun at folks who shirk the real Irish spelling) and things intensify during "Paddy’s, Not Patty’s" week. Instead of ducking away from stereotypes, it and its next-door sister restaurant Neighbourhood Cafe will have decor, special menus including a full Irish breakfast on March 14, and a lot of cliches. Plus, music: SXSW special guests, a house band, and more. Sort all that out here.

St. Paddy’s Day Palooza at Punch Bowl Social
Friday, March 14 to Monday, March 17
Test your luck at Punch Bowl Social’s downtown location all weekend long during its St. Paddy’s Day Palooza. At the three-day fest, attendees can find hidden pots of “gold” throughout the venue; those who find them will have a chance to win fun prizes. Everyone can enjoy drink specials from Tullamore D.E.W Irish whiskey and double the fun by taking advantage of happy hour and brunch game specials like 50 percent off bowling and karaoke. This event is free to attend and no reservations are needed.

Shamrock Shakes at Chalmers
Friday, March 14 to Monday, March 17
The extremely Texas-themed bar and restaurant Chalmers is not going to give up that image for any holiday, but it is getting a bit festive with a special drink. It'll serve up a boozy copycat of a certain massive fast food chain's Shamrock Shake, classically featuring vanilla ice cream, minty syrup, and whipped cream. This one adds in Lost Irish Whiskey, which is made on six continents — a fitting choice for a celebration far from home.

Sips of Shamrocks
Saturday, March 15
For a smooth and elevated take on St. Patrick’s Day, head over to the Blind Salamander Kitchen & Bar to learn how to make Irish-inspired libations. The class will go over three cocktails: The Grasshopper, which features a minty twist on a classic; The Irish Maid, a refreshing whiskey cocktail with cucumber and elderflower liqueur; and Black Velvet, featuring a unique blend of Champagne and rich Guinness. Tickets ($45, including gratuity) are available for purchase on Eventbrite.

Lucky at Nomadic Beerworks
Saturday, March 15
Beer fans can head over to Nomadic Beerworks to enjoy two new beer releases for St Patrick’s Day. Lucky Enough, an Irish red ale, makes its return to the brewery along with the new Half Hour, which is a creamy Irish stout. To add to the celebration, there will be live music and themed bites like corned beef Reuben sandwiches. This event is free and open to the public.

Jack & Ginger's Irish Pub
Saturday, March 15 to Monday, March 17
Jack & Ginger at The Domain is going all out with a three-day St. Patrick’s takeover. It starts on Saturday with the Leprechaun Olympics, live music, and beer specials; that's all followed on Sunday by a dog costume contest, a Guinness Irish Car Bomb Toast, and a countdown to St. Patrick’s Day. On Monday, join the block party with live music and bagpipes all day, plus food and drink specials.

B.D. Riley’s Irish Pub
Saturday, March 15 and Monday, March 17
What better way to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day than at Austin’s oldest Irish pub? Head over to B.D. Riley’s on Saturday for a St. “Practice” Day that starts early with rugby matches followed by live music by The Yokes and Kristen Gibbs. On Monday, enjoy pints of Guinness along with more live performances and the pub’s Irish specialties like shepherd’s pie, Irish stew, and fish and chips. This event is free and open to the public.

St. Paddy's Irish Festival at Mozart’s
Sunday, March 16
For a family-friendly St. Paddy’s activity, the Irish Festival at Mozart’s is a must. Starting at 1 pm on Sunday, patrons can grab a coffee while enjoying traditional Irish music and dance performances by the Irish Dance Center. After, kids can enjoy free face painting and more group dances. This event is free to the public, however, RSVP is encouraged to help the staff get ready for the event.

Cork & Barrel St. Paddy's Day Birthday Bash
Sunday, March 16 and Monday, March 17
Cork and Barrel is going all out for St. Paddy’s Day with a two-day celebration. The “Warm-Up Party” on Sunday kicks off with live music from The Yokes, Hylton Cruikshank, and Daithi Arwine, plus classic Irish fare like fish and chips, Shepherd’s pie, Reuben hand pies, and more. The celebration continues on Sunday with more live music from Blaggards and Whiskey, and on Monday with Inishfree Irish Dancers. This event is free with first-come, first-served seating options.

St. Patrick's at Seven Grand
Sunday, March 16 to Monday, March 17
Whiskey bar Seven Grand is rolling out two days of celebrations for St. Patrick’s Day. On Sunday, enjoy themed drink specials such as Irish coffee, Irish mules, baby Guinness shots, $6 Irish whiskey shots, and $8 pints of Guinness on tap. Musicians Ru Coleman and The Big Hurt will be performing live on Monday to close out the St. Patty’s Day celebrations. This event is open to the public, no reservations are needed.

St. Patrick’s Day Drag Brunch at Zilker Beer
Sunday, March 16
For a pint and a show check out the St. Patrick’s Day-themed drag brunch at Zilker Beer. Staring at 1 pm, enjoy performances by Austin’s Brigitte Bandit and her “shamrock saints” Yvonna F Mei and Iggy Bank, plus drink specials featuring green beer. Pint sales from this drag show benefit the Queer Liberation Network, a nonprofit that supports queer and trans individuals. This event is open and free to the public.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at the Fieldhouse
Sunday, March 16 and Monday, March 17
For Folks up north who want to join the festivities closer to home, Fieldhouse at the Crossover in Leander promises two days of St. Paddy’s fun. Enjoy a performance by Inishfree Irish Dancers on Sunday, plus live music on both days. There will be vendors, green brews, and stein beers to add to the celebration. This event is free and open to the public.

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Documentary Uvalde Mom tells story of bravery and battle with Texas police

Angeli Rose Gomez is an Uvalde native and mother of two children. Photo by Caleb Kuntz, courtesy of Sanarte Films

A mother's love is strong enough to power through even the most unfathomable events. And that courage and strength is the core of Angeli Rose Gomez, the mother who rescued her children during the Robb Elementary mass shooting that took place in Uvalde, Texas, in May 2022.

Attendees at South by Southwest (SXSW) and people who bought public tickets watched the story unfold during the March 10 premiere of Uvalde Mom at the Paramount Theatre. The documentary will be shown at other film festivals with the aim of finding streaming distribution, and there is one more showing with public tickets on Friday, March 14.

The documentary revisits the events that took place on May 22, 2022, through the lens of Gomez, who is a lifelong Uvalde resident and single mother of two children. It's a deeply personal retelling of how she saved her sons that day, jumping over a fence and running into the school after being detained by law enforcement. Gomez had been restrained in handcuffs in an attempt to prevent her from entering the property, but she appealed to the arresting officer, who agreed to remove them. Then Gomez bolted.

Gomez started speaking out to local and national media about the failures of the 376 officers that waited for more than an hour before stopping the shooter. The film also details interactions between Gomez, her family, and the police; Gomez threatened legal action, alleging that officers began harassing her in person.

Events from her past related to a domestic violence dispute between Gomez and her children's father began to resurface. Onlookers questioned the validity of her experience that day and also questioned her role as a mother while on probation.

"A lot of people undug my past life and brought [up] things I had already left behind," she says. "And then I felt like I had to prove myself again, just like I had to prove myself 10 years ago."

Tina Quintanilla, Gomez's friend and the mother of a child who attended Robb Elementary, urged viewers to become more involved with advocacy against gun violence during the documentary's talkback. She extended the blame to both Uvalde police and Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Director Anayasi Prado also called for more accountability for the failures that happened the day of the shooting.

"There's only two police officers that are being held accountable, and there were 376 officers there that day, not to mention other [members in] the line of command that should be held accountable as well," Prado said. "So let's not forget about Uvalde."

Director Anayasi Prado (holding microphone), Tina Quintanilla (red dress on left), Angeli Gomez (ivory suit in center) and their families attended the Uvalde Mom premiere at The Paramount Theatre on March 10.Photo by Amber Heckler

Through the stories of Gomez, her family, Quintanilla, and Robb Elementary teacher and shooting survivor Arnulfo Reyes, Uvalde Mom paints a powerful picture of bravery while also exposing the lack of accountability of Texas law enforcement and the failure of the state government in protecting its most vulnerable community members.

Uvalde Mom will have an additional screening on Friday, March 14, at 6 pm at the Hyatt Regency. The screening is open to SXSW badge-holders, and public presale tickets ($30) are available for purchase.

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