Celebrate the “Luck of the Irish” with family, friends and fun St. Paddy-themed events this weekend, as the holiday lands on Monday this year.
FRIDAY
Young Dubliners
The Celtic band performs with special guests the Humble Hooligans and Brother 7 p.m. at City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E. Katella Ave. $25. 714-712-2700 or citynationalgroveofanaheim.com
SATURDAY
OC Zoo St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Zoo animals will receive St. Patrick’s Day-themed toys and treats throughout the day, and kids can make a St. Patrick’s Day craft. The zoo will be accepting donations of gently used blankets, comforters and towels; boxes of any size; dog and bird toys; and perfume. For each donation, receive one free zoo admission. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Orange County Zoo, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange. General admission: $2; kids under 3: free; parking, $5. 714-973-6847 or ocparks.com/zoo
St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Hunt
Bring the wee ones (ages 6 and up) out for a morning in pursuit of the mischievous Irish faery – the leprechaun. Decorate a blarney stone and learn more about the Irish history. Participants must be registered or on the wait list by 4 p.m. Friday. 9-11 a.m. at The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo, 28811 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. $10; kids: $5. rmvreserve.org
Shamrock ‘N’ Roll
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style aboard the Queen Mary with a lineup of live entertainment, upbeat Celtic rock music, dancing, drinking, dining and more. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. at The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach. Tickets online, $15; at door, $20; parking, $5 (with event validation); 21 and up. 877-436-9614 or queenmary.com
47th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner-Dance
A traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner will be catered by Carbonara’s Restaurant from 5-8 p.m. and music for dancing. 5-10 p.m. at San Clemente Community Center, 100 N. Calle Seville, San Clemente. 949-498-3602 or san-clemente.org
The Fenians
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish rock band the Fenians. 8 p.m. at The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. $20. 949-496-8930 or thecoachhouse.com
Long Beach Symphony Pops! Presents ‘St. Patrick’s Party’
Ronan Tynan, a founding member of the Irish Tenors, will perform during an evening of joy and inspiration. 8 p.m. at Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. $21-$140. 562-436-3203 or lbso.org
31st annual St. Patrick’s Day Grand Ball
This Black tie dinner and dance event includes a cocktail hour (with one complimentary drink), Irish step dancers, bagpipers, singers, Rose of Tralee presentation and more. 6 p.m. at the Marriot Hotel, 18000 Von Karman Ave., Irvine. $100 per person. 818-902-9066 or irishfair.org
SUNDAY
3rd Annual Leprechaun Leap 5K
The race course welcomes walkers, strollers and dogs (bring your own waste bags). Post-race festivities include an expo, entertainment and awards ceremony for the fastest times and best costume. 6 a.m. at The District at Tustin Legacy, 2437 Park Ave., Tustin. 5K: $40; 5K youth (under 12): $25; VIP: $100. 714-544-5341 or leprechaunleap.org
8th annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and Green Festival
Participate in eco activities and enjoy Irish dance school students performing jigs, reels and soft- and hard-shoe numbers. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Orange County Market Place, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. $2; kids under 13: free. 949-723-6660 or ocmarketplace.com
MONDAY-ST. PATRICK’S DAY
St. Patty’s Day with Hoist The Colors
The band performs at 7 p.m. at The Slidebar, 122 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. Free; 21 and up. 714-871-7469 or slidebarfullerton.com
The Humble Hooligans
The Irish rock band performs at 1:30 p.m. at Auld Dubliner, 71 S. Pine Ave., Long Beach. Free; 21 and up. 562-437-8300 or aulddubliner.com
