St. Patrick's weekend

Here's a list of Snohomish County St. Patrick's Day observances. There is no cover charge unless noted.

Friday-Monday

Fred's Rivertown Ale House, 1114 First St., Snohomish. Lamb stew, shepherd's pie, corned beef and cabbage, traditional Irish beers. Open at 11 a.m. 360-568-5820.

McMenamin's, 13300 Bothell-Everett Highway, Suite 304, in the Mill Creek Gateway Shopping Center. Serves a dry Irish stout, brewed at McMenamin's. Irish stew, Irish soda bread, shepherd's pie, corned beef and cabbage daily through Monday. Open at 11 a.m. 425-316-0520.

Rory's of Edmonds, 105 Main St. Corned-beef platter and other Irish menu items, green beer and drink specials. Bagpiper at noon Monday. Open at 11:30 a.m. 425-778-3433.

Scott's Bar & Grill, 8115 Lake Ballinger Way, Edmonds. Irish menu, including stew, corned beef and cabbage and special cocktails. Open at 11 a.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. weekends. 425-775-2561.

Shawn O'Donnell's American Grill & Irish Pub, 122 128th St. S.E., Everett. Irish shepherd's pie, Guinness beef stew and other Irish cuisine, specials and entertainment. Live music by the Cutters from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, corned-beef-and-cabbage-eating contest at 8 p.m. Saturday, the BOWI Irish band from 8-11:30 p.m. Saturday, soda-bread-eating contest at 3 p.m. Sunday, the Kenmore & District Pipe Band at 5 p.m. Monday, and the Stout Pounders from 8-11 p.m. Monday. Contest and prize details: www.shawnodonnells.com. 425-338-5700.

Saturday

Everett Irish Cabaret, Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. Modeled after a traditional Celtic festival, it features David McCourt, emcee and storyteller; singer Paige McCourt; Irish-American band Rapparee; and eight dancers and singers from Scoil Rince Tuamhumhan, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 general, $16 youth, at the door, by calling 425-258-6766 or at www.everetttheatre.org. The Irish dance troupe also will also present one-hour shows geared toward school groups and senior citizens at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. today and Thursday. Tickets for these shows, open to the public, are $6 at the box office or in advance.

Traditional Irish Dinner and Whiskey Tasting. Includes dinner, dance performance, bagpipe escort and admission to the Everett Irish Cabaret. Ages 21 and older. The Irishmen Pub, 2923 Colby Ave. Tickets $50 by calling the Everett Theatre, 425-258-6766, by today.

Saturday-Monday

Billy McHale's, 18430 33rd Ave. W., Lynnwood. Corned-beef-and-cabbage dinner, beer specials, karaoke Saturday and Sunday. Irish bagpipe music at 7 p.m. Monday. Open at 11 a.m. 425-775-8500.

Monday

Flying Pig Brewing Co., 2929 Colby Ave., Everett. The Irish Experience Band, corned beef and cabbage, Irish sausage stew and special beverages. Open at 11 a.m. 425-339-1393.

Mick Finster's Pub & Grill, 24001 Highway 99, Edmonds, next to Burlington Coat Factory. This longtime Irish pub features corned beef and cabbage, Irish music, prizes and contests. Open at 11 a.m. Information: www.mickfinsters.com. 425-775-2121.

O'Brien Turkey House, 2310 Highway 530 N.E., Arlington, exit 208 from Interstate 5. Corned beef and cabbage and soda bread. Singer Michael McCoy performs through lunch and dinner. No alcohol at this family-style restaurant. Open at 7 a.m. 360-652-7522.

Diane Wright: 425-745-7815 or dwright@seattletimes.com