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After a trial run in some South Florida cities last weekend, we’re getting serious about St. Patrick’s Day traditions, with Delray Beach’s iconic parade and festival on Saturday, a concert from Dublin rock band Inhaler (with Bono’s son on vocals and guitar) and corned beef out the o’wazoo. Let’s get into it …
FRIDAY
Veni, vidi, Vito: Actor Joe Gannascoli, best known for playing gay mobster Vito Spatafore on the iconic HBO series “The Sopranos,” will host an evening of trivia and storytelling called “The Sopranos Experience” at The Studio at Mizner Park in Boca Raton at 7:30 p.m. Friday. In a conversation this week, Gannascoli offered a sample trivia question: Vito’s debut in Season 2 was not Gannascoli’s first appearance on “The Sopranos.” Describe his debut scene on the show. … We asked for the answer, but it was one of those “If I tell ya, I’d have to kill ya” kind of deals. Tickets start at $47.25+. Visit TheStudioAtMiznerPark.com.
Dublin down: Irish rock band Inhaler, led by Elijah Hewson, son of U2’s Bono, is on its first Florida tour swing, stopping at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale on Friday. Before you go, check out their new album, “Open Wide,” a shimmering pop-rock statement. Tickets for the all-ages show start at $31.50+. Doors open at 6:30, with an opening set from Benches. Visit JoinTheRevolution.net.
Brigham Young at heart: The touring production of “The Book of Mormon,” the long-running Broadway musical satire from the creators of “South Park” (it’s very “South Park”), sets up at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach this weekend. Performances will be at 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $50+, depending on performance date. Visit Kravis.org.
A new ‘Roof’: Inventive theater company Zoetic Stage and artistic director Stuart Meltzer unveil their interpretation of the timeless classic “Fiddler on the Roof” at the Arsht Center in Miami this weekend for a run through April 6. Weekend performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $66+ at ArshtCenter.org.
Take the kids: The high-flying UniverSoul Circus — a touring big-top tent filled with acrobats, trapeze artists, motorcycle stunt riders and more — concludes its weeks-long run at Miramar Regional Park this weekend, with performances at 7 p.m. Friday; noon, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and noon, 3 and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets start at $25; parking costs $10 per car. Visit UniverSoulCircus.com.
Mane event: The touring Broadway production of Tony-winning musical “The Lion King” is at the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale, with weekend performances at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Performances continue through March 30. Tickets start at $45+ at BrowardCenter.org.
‘Frozen’ on ice: Two of Disney’s other popular franchises, “Frozen” and “Encanto,” will be revisited this weekend as Disney On Ice glides into Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday; and 1 and 6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $14+, depending on performance date. Doors open 60-90 minutes before each performance. Character meet-and-greet sessions cost extra. Visit AmerantBankArena.com.
Skate like an Egyptian: The TGIF series at the Florida Panthers’ Baptist Health IcePlex in downtown Fort Lauderdale will throw an ’80s Skate party at 7 p.m. Friday, with hits of the era and prizes for your most totally awesome outfit. Tickets cost $17. Visit FTLWarMemorial.com.
Justice is blonde: This is closing weekend for Tony Award-nominated musical “Legally Blonde” at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $45+ at LPACFL.com.
Good times: The late Jimmy Buffett’s buddies in the Coral Reefer Band are coming back to South Florida for a night of sing-along memories at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood on Friday to raise money for Singing For Change, Buffett’s nonprofit charity. Tickets are available, starting at a mere $30+. Visit MyHRL.com.
We drank, we 8: NOBO Brewing in Boynton Beach will celebrate its eighth anniversary with two-day party on Friday and Saturday, featuring rare and experimental beers, food and its signature conviviality. Saturday’s events will have a St. Patrick’s Day vibe, with various iterations of corned beef, shepherd’s pie and boxty (potato pancakes). Hours are 4-10 p.m. Firday and noon-6 p.m. Saturday. Visit Facebook.com/nobobrewing.
SATURDAY
Pipe dreams: The Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade, now in its 55th year and one of the region’s best Irish celebrations, returns to Atlantic Avenue at noon Saturday with an extraordinary collection of marching bands. The lineup will include the Dublin Fire Brigade Pipe Band, the Washington, D.C., Fire Department Pipes and Drums, Greater Boston Firefighters Pipes and Drums and Palm Beach County Firefighters Pipes and Drums. The signature post-parade festival on Old School Square will run from 1 to 5 p.m., with food, drink, kids activities and performances by Celtic rock band Bangers and Mash (1 p.m.) and U2 tribute band Vertigo (3:30 p.m.). It’s all free. Visit StPatsDelray.com.
10 years of beer: Home of some of the area’s most intensely flavorful Belgian-style beers, Barrel of Monks Brewing in Boca Raton will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. The party will include a vintage beer-tasting tent, yard games, live music and food from the always inventive Cheffrey Eats — apparently serving a Pastrami Burnt Ends Cheesesteak sandwich on Saturday. Admission is free. All-you-can-drink tickets cost $65+. Visit BarrelOfMonks.com.
War story: New World Symphony will assemble at the Arsht Center in Miami on Saturday, joined by celebrated vocalists Christine Goerke, Ian Bostridge, Roderick Williams and other choral singers, to perform Benjamin Britten’s epic War Requiem. Pairing the traditional Latin text of the Requiem Mass with anti-war poetry of soldier Wilfred Owen, killed in the last days of World War I, the piece written for the consecration of Coventry Cathedral in 1962 is one of the great choral works of the last century. Scattered tickets are available for the 8 p.m. performance, starting at $95+. Visit ArshtCenter.org.
Clark bar: Generational guitarist Gary Clark Jr., a four-time Grammy winner, will play Hard Rock Live in Hollywood at 8 p.m. Saturday, with soul singer Danielle Ponder opening. Clark released the critically praised album “JPEG Raw” in 2024, featuring contributions from Stevie Wonder and George Clinton. Tickets start at $39+ at MyHRL.com.
Matisyahu unplugged: Jewish-American performer Matisyahu, a thoughtful synthesizer of hip-hop, rock, reggae and spiritual themes, will play two acoustic concerts this weekend. He’ll be at Miniaci Performing Arts Center at Nova Southeastern University in Davie on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. (scattered tickets available for $65+), then at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center at 8 p.m. Sunday (resale tickets start at $95+). Visit BrowardCenter.org.
A good walk: The 20th anniversary of the Florida AIDS Walk fundraiser and music festival takes place at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park on Saturday, with headliner entertainment by British pop singer and TV personality Rita Ora and Salt-N-Pepa’s DJ Spinderella. Gates open at 8 a.m., with the walk at 10 a.m. Spinderella’s set will be at 11:30 a.m. and Ora at 12:30 p.m. The cost for the walk and the festival is $25. Visit FloridaAIDSWalk.org.
Past imperfect: If you’re struggling to keep your footing as the pillars of democracy sway, perhaps Dr. Greg Jackson can help. The History Channel staple and host of the popular podcast “History That Doesn’t Suck!” will bring his irreverent touring show of the same name to the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are available, starting at $29+. Visit BrowardCenter.org.
SUNDAY
Here’s the beef: Mitch’s Downtown Bagel Café, with locations in Flagler Village, Hallandale Beach and the original in Weston, will get in the St. Pat’s spirit on Sunday by offering a buy-one-get-one deal on corned beef sandwiches ordered through the website and the app. The restaurants are open on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit MitchsDowntown.com.
Dog day afternoon: Garden District Tap Room in downtown West Palm Beach will host a Sunday yappy hour — live music, beer specials, food, raffles from 3 to 6 p.m. — with a portion of the proceeds going to Suncoast Basset Rescue, who will be on hand with some of the low riders of the dog world. Visit GardenDistrictWPB.com.
More pepper: Fun-loving reggae-rock trio Pepper will play the Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, a sellout, of course (check Ticketmaster for updates) — but you can still get into their second show on Monday at 7 p.m. General-admission tickets cost $37. Visit CultureRoom.net.
Staff writer Ben Crandell can be reached at bcrandell@sunsentinel.com. Follow on Instagram @BenCrandell and X @BenCrandell.
