Looking for something to do this weekend in OBKY? Here are some fun ideas for this St. Patty’s Day Weekend.
Saturday
Saint Patrick’s Day Block Party
O.Z. Tyler, Bar Louie, The Miller House, and Republic Bank have come together to host the first ever St. Patty’s Day block party on Frederica, between 2nd and 3rd Streets.
The City of Owensboro and the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce will partner with the event, blocking the street off and creating the best block party in Owensboro’s history! Join the party from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. for live music, draft beer trucks (yes, even some green beers), themed O.Z. Tyler Bourbon cocktails, Irish whiskey, Irish foods, and St. Patrick’s day swag.
$10 cover charge (purchased at the gate) with food and drink available for purchase inside the 21+ open container area. Wear your favorite green gear and join us for this historic event!
Color Blast 5K
The Color Blast 5K is a fun family run/walk color celebration to recognize the positive impact individuals with special needs have on our lives, to acknowledge their abilities, and help spread awareness!
The Color Blast 5K is brought to you by five Owensboro non-profits — Puzzle Pieces, GRADSA, Dream Riders of KY, Team Karlie and Wendell Foster, whose common missions are to support and enhance the quality of life of those with disabilities. Participation in this event will directly benefit the host organizations.
The 5K participants are encouraged to wear white (don’t forget to have fun with it using headbands, tall socks, tutus, anything white) and community volunteers along the run/walk route will shower the runners/walkers with a safe and non-toxic colored powder at each mile marker. The color fun continues to the after party, where participants can expect a foam finish. Everyone is encouraged to participate — families, schools, church groups, and friends.This non-competitive 5K event is meant for fun and to support a great cause!
Last minute registration for adults will be $35, $15 for students, kids 5 and under are free. Registration closes Friday, March 16 at 11:59 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day Succulent Party – Get Your Green On
In honor of 25 years of growing, the Western Kentucky Botanical Gardens will celebrate the first day of their 2018 growing season hours (March 17). The Garden will be open 7 days a week beginning on this day. The Garden’s new expanded hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during their growing season. Join The Garden on this special opening day to learn all about succulents. For $25, participants can pick their pot, pick their plants (2), and pick their decor for their pot. Lisa Martin from The Sunroom – Plants & Aquatics will be leading this fun session. RSVP is suggested, but not required. To take advantage of the learning portion, please arrive at 11 a.m. Drop ins are welcome!
Louisville Crashers in Owensboro!
It’s back! Make plans to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the ShamRock Bash with the Louisville Crashers at the Owensboro Convention Center! Doors open at 6 p.m. The Louisville Crashers will take the stage at 8 p.m. and play all your favorite dance and party music! Drink specials will be featured all night long and of course, green draft beer! A special viewing area will also be set up to catch all of the action of the NCAA tournament. Tables and chairs available on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased in advance or at the door. Reserved Table of 10: $150. For the all-inclusive price of $150, you can have a reserved table for you and your friends for the entire night. Includes admission for 10 to the event and party favors.
In Concert featuring “Beauty and The Beast…Brought to Life”
Be swept away with a tale as old as time in “Beauty and the Beast…Brought to Life.” Owensboro Dance Theatre’s performance will captivate the hearts and minds of all ages with this everlasting story of finding the beauty within. This musical love story is an enchanted tale that comes to life with unforgettable characters, digital moving backdrops, dazzling costumes, and sensational dances that are sure to leave you wanting more.
Tickets are on sale online or by calling the RiverPark Center Box Office (270) 687-2787.
Sunday
One Night of Queen
Sunday, March 18 the RiverPark Center will host “One Night of Queen” at 7:30 p.m. In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s “Stars In Their Eyes” Live Grand Finale, with the largest number of votes ever received in the shows history. The record of 864,838 votes was more than twice that of the runner-up. Gary began touring on his own and in 2002 formed a band ‘The Works,’ to pay tribute to the rock legends of Queen. Since May 2002, ‘Gary Mullen and the Works’ have performed throughout the UK, USA, Europe, South Africa and New Zealand to sell-out audiences. The outfit has also twice rocked the prestigious BBC Proms in the Park, in front of a very enthusiastic crowd of 40,000. “One Night of Queen” is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time. This show will ROCK you!
DCPS Annual District Arts Showcase – A Symphony of the Arts
Select students from all DCPS schools will be featured performers in the areas of instrumental and vocal music, dance and drama. In addition, hundreds of 2D and 3D artwork pieces will be featured and displayed throughout the event. Times: March 18 from 2 to 5 p.m. and March 19 & 20 from 5 – 8 p.m.
