March offers array of St. Patrick’s, Celtic music events in southeast Nebraska

Looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but don’t know where to start? Lady Susan of KZUM’s Thunder on the Plains, Nebraska’s only local Celtic radio show (Tuesdays 1-2 p.m. and Sundays, 6-7 p.m.), has compiled a list of events throughout the Lincoln, Omaha, and greater Nebraska area, so you’re sure to find something that fits your schedule, budget, and interests. Support your local Celtic music scene this March!

List subject to change. Please contact Lady Susan to add/edit any of the upcoming events below, either on Facebook or at thunderontheplains@kzum.org. She will share this list on social media whenever it gets updated.

March 1:

Out of the House. 7:00-9:00pm. No Cover. Mo Java Cafe & Roasting Co.,
2649 N 48th St Ste D , Lincoln.
Bold Girls, produced by Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Company. 7:30pm. $30 adult, $25 student. First Central Congregational Church, 421 S 36th St., Omaha
The Langer’s Ball. 11:00pm-2:00am. $5 cover. Dubliner Pub, 1205 Harney St, Omaha. Event: The Langer’s Ball

March 2:

St. David’s Day Celebration by Nebraska Welsh. 10am-2:00pm. The Copper Kettle, Mule Bar & Eatery, 1320 “O” Street, Lincoln. More info: Nebraskawelsh@gmail.com.
Bold Girls, produced by Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Company. 7:30pm. $30 adult, $25 student. First Central Congregational Church, 421 S 36th St., Omaha
The Langer’s Ball. 11:00pm-2:00am. $5 cover. Dubliner Pub, 1205 Harney St, Omaha. Event: The Langer’s Ball

March 3:

Hooley 2019: An Irish Celebration. 12:00-6:00pm. $10 adults, $5 kids, $30 family. Omaha Firefighters Hall, 6005 Grover St, Omaha. More info: laohomaha.com
Bold Girls, produced by Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Company. 2:00pm. $30 adult, $25 student. First Central Congregational Church, 421 S 36th St., Omaha
Thunder On The Plains radio show. 6:00-7:00pm. 89.3FM KZUM Lincoln and streaming online at kzum.org

March 5:

Thunder On The Plains radio show. 1:00-2:00pm. 89.3FM KZUM Lincoln and streaming online at kzum.org
A Celtic Celebration featuring Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy & family. 7:30pm. Tickets $9-38, available at liedcenter.org. Lied Center for Performing Arts, 301 N 12th St, Lincoln.
Sirens’ Song: The Women of James Joyce. 7:30pm. $10. Hosted by Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Company at First Central Congregational Church, 421 S 36th St., Omaha.

March 7:

Out of the House. 7:00-9:00pm. White Elm Brewing Co., 720 Van Dorn St., Lincoln. Event: Irish Music
Irish Whiskey – Tasting and Storytelling. 7:30pm. $10. Hosted by Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Company at Castle Barrett, 4330 Leavenworth St, Omaha.

March 8:

Bold Girls, produced by Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Company. 7:30pm. $30 adult, $25 student. First Central Congregational Church, 421 S 36th St., Omaha
Damien McCarthy. 9:30pm-1:30am. $5 cover. Dubliner Pub, 1205 Harney St., Omaha.

March 9:

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Party. 9:00am-9:00pm. Dicey Riley performs noon-4:00pm. Dubliner Pub, 1205 Harney St., Omaha.
St Pat’s Parade 2019. 10:00am-12:00pm. Old Market, Omaha.
St Pat’s Post Parade Party. 11:00am-4:00pm. Annie’s Irish Pub Omaha, 1101 Davenport Street, Omaha.
Fiddle workshop led by Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas. Free, open to public. 2:00-4:00pm. First Presbyterian Church, 840 S 17th St, Lincoln.
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas Concert. 7:00-9:00pm. $18 adults, $15 seniors, $8 student 13+, kids free – ticket info here. Arts for the Soul – Music & Fine Arts Series, First Presbyterian Church, 840 S 17th St, Lincoln.
Bold Girls, produced by Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Company. 7:30pm. $30 adult, $25 student. First Central Congregational Church, 421 S 36th St., Omaha
St. Bernard’s Irish Hooley. 6:00-11:00pm, featuring Shenanigans 9:00-11:00pm. St. Bernard’s School, 3601 N 65th St., Omaha.
Damien McCarthy. 9:30pm-1:30am. $5 cover. Dubliner Pub, 1205 Harney St., Omaha.

March 10:

Annual LID Ceili (social dance) by Lincoln Irish Dancers.

Bold Girls, produced by Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Company. 2:00pm. $30 adult, $25 student. First Central Congregational Church, 421 S 36th St., Omaha
Greenblatt & Seay and Friends. 2:30pm. $10 adults, $5 students & seniors, $1 kids. Old Avoca Schoolhouse, 504 Garfield St., Avoca.
Annual LID Ceili (social dance) by Lincoln Irish Dancers, with music by Rivertown String Band, dances called by Susan J. E. Ritta. 6:00-9:00pm. $10 for adults, $7 ages 6-18, family cap of $35. Free basic steps intro 5:30-6:00pm. St. Patrick’s School Gym, 6111 Morrill Ave., Lincoln.
Thunder On The Plains radio show. 6:00-7:00pm. 89.3FM KZUM Lincoln and streaming online at kzum.org

March 12:

Thunder On The Plains radio show. 1:00-2:00pm. 89.3FM KZUM Lincoln and streaming online at kzum.org
Jerry Barlow. 7:00-8:30pm. Beatrice Public Library, 100 N. 16th St., Beatrice. Event: Concert at Beatrice Public Library

March 14:

Trad Irish Session – Lincoln. 6:00-8:00pm. No cover, free bangers while they last. The Hot Mess, 408 S 11th St, Lincoln.

March 15:

Crosby, Stills, Bangers & Mash. 8:00-10:00pm. Blue Blood Brewing Company, 925 Robbers Cave Rd., Lincoln.
Jerry Barlow. 7:00-9:00pm. Adults $10, Seniors $9, Students (K-12) $5. Performing Arts Center on Sammamish High School campus, Alliance. Event: Alliance Arts Council 2018-2019 Concert Series
Connor Dowling. 9:30pm-1:30am. $3 cover. Dubliner Pub 1205 Harney St., Omaha.

March 16:

St. Patrick’s Church Festival. March 16, 11:00am-5:30pm.

St. Patrick’s Church Festival. 11:00am-5:30pm. No cover. St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 6111 Morrill Ave, Lincoln.
Lincoln Irish Dancers 11:00am
Paddywhack 11:50am
Lincoln Ukulele Group 12:40pm
Lincoln Celtic Players 1:30pm
Capital City Dance Shack 2:20pm
Oasis Blue Grass Band 3:10pm
Lincoln Fire and Rescue Pipes and Drums 4:00pm
Salt Creek String Band 4:50pm
St. Patrick’s Weekend Street Dance. 11am-close. No cover. McKinney’s Irish Pub, 151 N. 8th St. Ste. 140, Lincoln.
Richard Stripling 4:00-6:00pm
Crosby, Stills, Bangers & Mash 6:00-10:00pm
Lincoln Irish Dancers 7:00pm.
Peter Brennan & Friends at the Brazen Head. 8:00pm-1:00am. Brazen Head Pub, 319 N 78th St., Omaha
The Killigans + FREAKABOUT + Bogusman at The Bourbon. 8:00pm. 18+ show. GA $10, $2 minor fee. The Bourbon, 1415 O St., Lincoln.
Connor Dowling. 9:30pm-1:30am. $3 cover. Dubliner Pub 1205 Harney St., Omaha.

March 17:

St. Patrick’s Day at the Dubliner. 6:00am-close. Dubliner Pub 1205 Harney St., Omaha.
Connor Dowling 9:00am – 1:00pm
Dicey Riley 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Dicey Riley 7:00pm – 11:00pm
St. Patrick’s Day at Maloney’s. 6:00am-close. No cover. Maloney’s Irish Pub, 1830 N 72nd St., Omaha
Omaha Pipes and Drums 1:30pm
Stephen Monroe 2:00-6:00pm
Omaha Pipes and Drums 3:00pm
Connor Dowling 7:00pm
Peter Brennan & Friends at the Brazen Head. 10:00am-1:00pm. Brazen Head Pub, 319 N 78th St., Omaha
The Killigans acoustic set as part of St. Paddy’s in the Haymarket. Kinkaider Brewing Lincoln, 201 North 7th St., Lincoln.
8th Annual Craoi na Tire Pancake Breakfast. 8:00am-12:00pm. Adults $8, Kids $4. Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Church Omaha, 5912 S 36th St., Omaha.
St. Patrick’s Weekend Street Dance. 9:00am-close. No cover. McKinney’s Irish Pub, 151 N. 8th St. Ste. 140, Lincoln.
Kilt Contest 1:30pm
Lucky Charms eating contest 5:00pm
Paddywhack 3:00-5:00pm and 7:00-10:00pm
Bagpipers At 5:00pm
Ellis Island. 2:00-5:30pm and 7:00-11:00pm. Brazen Head Pub, 319 N 78th St., Omaha.
General Guinness and the Stouts (Jenn Duerr, Brian Gerkensmeyer and Terry Keefe). 11:00am-1:00pm. Duffy’s Tavern, 1412 O St., Lincoln.
St. Patrick’s Day at the Parthenon, featuring Lincoln Irish dancers at 12:30pm, 6:30pm, and 7:30pm. Reservations highly recommended. The Parthenon Greek Grill and Taverna, 5500 South 56th Street #8, Lincoln.
Peter Brennan & Friends at Paddy McGown’s. 4:00-8:00pm. Paddy McGown’s Pub, 4503 Center St., Omaha.
St. Patrick’s Day Special – Extended Show! of Thunder on the Plains radio show. 4:00-7:00pm. 89.3FM KZUM Lincoln and streaming online at kzum.org.

March 19:

Thunder on the Plains radio show. 1:00-2:00pm. 89.3FM KZUM Lincoln and streaming online at kzum.org
Four Shillings Short. 7:00-9:00pm. Suggested Donation $10. The Espresso Shoppe, 419 N. Dewey St., North Platte

March 20:

Four Shillings Short. 3:00-4:00pm. Free. Hastings Public Library, 314 N Denver Ave., Hastings.

March 22:

Emmet Cahill, 7:30pm. Omaha Conservatory of Music

Emmet Cahill, 7:30pm. GA $30, +Meet & Greet $45. Omaha Conservatory of Music, 7023 Cass St, Omaha
The Killigans. 10:00pm-1:00am. $5 cover. Dubliner Pub, 1205 Harney St., Omaha

March 23:

Paddywhack. TBA (evening). Reservations required – (402) 439-5100. The Uptown Brewery Restaurant, 801 10th St., Stanton.
Four Shillings Short. 7:00-9:00pm. Suggested donation $10, kids free. Calvary United Methodist Church, 2400 S. 11th St., Lincoln
The Killigans. 10:00pm-1:00am. $5 cover. Dubliner Pub, 1205 Harney St., Omaha

March 24:

Thunder on the Plains radio show. 6:00-7:00pm. 89.3FM KZUM Lincoln and streaming online at kzum.org

March 26:

Thunder on the Plains radio show. 1:00-2:00pm. 89.3FM KZUM Lincoln and streaming online at kzum.org

March 28-31:

Come From Away. Multiple performances/times. $35-125. Orpheum Theatre, 409 S. 16th St., Omaha.

March 29:

Stephen’s Green. 8:00pm-12:00am. No Cover. Brazen Head Pub, 319 N 78th St., Omaha

March 30:

Stephen’s Green. 8:00pm-12:00am. No Cover. Brazen Head Pub, 319 N 78th St., Omaha

March 31:

Thunder on the Plains radio show. 6:00-7:00pm. 89.3FM KZUM Lincoln and streaming online at kzum.org
Stephen’s Green. 6:00-9:00pm. No Cover. Brazen Head Pub, 319 N 78th St., Omaha

*Special thanks to Jim Piestrup for compiling much of this information in his e-newsletter, and also to everyone who submitted their events so we could include them here!