St. Patrick’s Day is Monday, March 17, but festivities kick off this weekend for the River City. From foodie fests to art classes, here’s your guide to a great holiday.

Where’s the party?

Join the crowds this weekend, and don't forget your glittery, green fedora hat. | Photo by Lindsay Biggs

Create your own luck

Ale’s well that ends well — local pubs

McCormack’s Irish Pub, 12 N. 18th St.

O’Toole’s Restaurant and Pub, 4800 Forest Hill Ave. + 13919 Midlothian Tpke.

Penny Lane Pub, 421 E. Franklin St.

Poe’s Pub, 2706 E. Main S.

Rosie Connolly’s, 1548 E. Main St. — whose website signs us off: “Like me sainted Irish ma used to say, ‘only two things make me cry: ‘Danny Boy’ and an empty pint.’”