Happy Friday, 315!
St. Patrick's Day lands on Tuesday this year, and the entire region is getting a head start. Utica's St. Patrick's Day Parade steps off from Oneida Square on Saturday morning with thousands of marchers heading north on Genesee Street. After the parade, Lukin's Brick Oven Pizza hosts a post-parade show, and Beeches Manor in Rome throws a celebration with live music and festive drink specials. Over in Syracuse, the Official Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl takes over downtown Saturday afternoon. And in the Finger Lakes, Walley's in Auburn shuts down State Street Plaza Park for an all-day outdoor celebration, while Geneva runs its 44th Annual St. Patrick's Day 5K. When the actual day arrives on Tuesday, Three Stone Fire Celtic Band plays Prison City Pub in Auburn, and Trivia Night at Old City Hall Brewery in Oswego keeps the party rolling.
The live music and theater lineup this week goes well beyond the green. Pat Travers Band brings his legendary rock guitar to the Rome Capitol Theatre on Friday night. ONCO Fermentations in Tully celebrates their 7th anniversary with the release of three new "band beers." And on Thursday, two heavy hitters hit the stage: Dirty Dancing in Concert comes to the Oncenter in Syracuse, a live-to-film event with a full band and singers performing the entire soundtrack alongside the original movie. Down in Utica, Riverdance 30 brings its 30th anniversary tour to the Stanley Theatre with new choreography, costumes, and staging. Up in the North Country, St. Lawrence University stages A Midsummer Night's Dream and Macbeth all weekend, and Potsdam High School puts on Little Shop of Horrors on Friday night.
Food lovers have a great week ahead. Downtown Syracuse Dining Weeks kicks off Friday and Saturday with two-course lunches for $15 or less and three-course dinners for $40 or less at participating restaurants. At Rosamond Gifford Zoo, the Roaming Oceans: Sustainable Seafood dinner pairs an elevated meal with a lesson in sustainable fishing and aquatic wildlife. In the Finger Lakes, Hosmer Winery in Ovid celebrates Pi Day all weekend with pie-and-wine pairings, and Portofino in Utica is hosting a pasta-making class on Thursday where you can learn to make your own from scratch.
There's plenty beyond food and music. The Downtown Scholastic Book Fair: Grown-Up Edition at City Hall Commons in Syracuse on Saturday lets you relive your childhood book fair days, minus the permission slip. The 37th Annual Syracuse Motorsports Expo and Tradeshow takes over the NYS Fairgrounds this weekend. In Manlius, Seneca Street Brew Pub hosts Hippie Dips, a live-action murder mystery set at a commune. Oswego County's got a guided nature walk at Rice Creek Field Station and a Lucky 13 Anniversary flash tattoo event at The King's Head in Fulton. And in the North Country, Canton's annual ice show features 80 skaters at Appleton Arena, and a Lucky Night Market in Potsdam brings out local vendors, handmade goods, and live music on Friday evening.
For this week's Foodie Corner, we're spotlighting a Syracuse institution that's perfect for the holiday: Kitty Hoyne's Irish Pub in Armory Square. Featured twice on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, it's been pouring the perfect pint and serving scratch-made Irish food since 1999. More on that below. Grab your green, take a scroll, and find your plans for the week.
Local Events
Syracuse Area:
FRIDAY, MARCH 13 - SUNDAY, MARCH 15
ONCO 7th Anniversary Party 🎸🍻 7 - 9pm
ONCO Fermentations in Tully will celebrate their 7th anniversary week with the release of three new "band beers," paying homage to three of their favorite bands.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13
Roaming Oceans: Sustainable Seafood 🎣 6 - 8pm
This elevated dining event is the successor to the Gourmet Dinner Pairing series. Come to Rosamond Gifford Zoo to learn about sustainable fishing practices and aquatic wildlife while delighting your taste buds!
FRIDAY, MARCH 13 - SATURDAY, MARCH 14
Downtown Syracuse Dining Weeks 🍝
Participating restaurants will offer two-course lunches for $15 or less, three-course dinner options for $40 or less, or Sweets & Treats for $10 or less.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
Downtown Scholastic Book Fair: Grown-Up Edition 📚 12 - 4pm
Browse, shop, support local creatives, and relive your Scholastic era, minus the permission slip. Join us at City Hall Commons in Syracuse!
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
The Official Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl ☘️ 4 - 11pm
Join us for the ultimate St. Paddy's Bar Crawl in Syracuse, where good vibes, green drinks, and festive fun collide!
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
The Syracuse Orchestra: Windy Day 🎻 10:30am, 12pm
Come to Inspiration Hall to learn all about the Syracuse Orchestra Wind Section in this fun concert featuring all of the woodwind instruments.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14 - SUNDAY, MARCH 15
37th Annual Syracuse Motorsports Expo & Tradeshow 🏍️ 10am - 4pm
Velocita-USA heads to the 37th Annual Syracuse Motorsports Expo & Tradeshow at the New York State Fairgrounds!
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
Hippie Dips: A Live-Action Murder Mystery 🎭 4 - 8:30pm
Take on a character at the commune and see what happens next. Join us at Seneca Street Brew Pub in Manlius!
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
St. Paddy's Day Bazaar ☘️🛒 11am - 5pm
Come see what's in store at the end of this creative rainbow! Crafters, artists, makers, food, small businesses and more at The Cozmic Cauldron in Liverpool.
THURSDAY, MARCH 19
Dirty Dancing in Concert 💃 7:30pm
This unique live-to-film concert event at Syracuse's Oncenter features the original film projected in full, accompanied by a live band and singers performing every unforgettable song from the soundtrack.
Oswego County:
FRIDAY, MARCH 13
Lucky 13 Anniversary Party and Flash Event 💉 12pm
Come celebrate the 13th year anniversary with an amazing flash tattoo event at The King's Head Tattoo Co. in Fulton!
FRIDAY, MARCH 13
Chicken BBQ & Bake Sale 🍗 11am
Come to St. James Episcopal Church in Pulaski to get a chicken dinner with two sides for just $14!
FRIDAY, MARCH 13
Sound Bath 🧗 8am - 2pm
Show yourself some love and attend this month's sound bath at North Coast Yoga in Oswego!
FRIDAY, MARCH 13
Whiskey Spirits at Wag In on the River 🧋 6 - 8pm
Come out to Wag In on the River in Fulton to enjoy some live music on the water!
FRIDAY, MARCH 13 - SUNDAY, MARCH 15
Grease the Musical 🎭 7pm
Join the JCB High School Drama Club for this fun production of Grease! The show will be held in the JCB Auditorium in Phoenix.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
Guided Nature Walk 🌿 11am - 12pm
Rice Creek's naturalists will be your guides as you explore the forests, fields, wetlands, and waterways of Rice Creek Field Station in Oswego.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
An Evening of Women's Voices and Visions ♀️ 6 - 9pm
The Art Association in Oswego is inviting female performers and readers to share songs and stories. Come check out the singers, poets, storytellers, painters and more!
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
St. Patty's Day Party with ColdFront at Colloca ☘️ 7 - 10pm
After the pub crawl, end the night rocking out with ColdFront at Colloca Estate Winery in Fair Haven!
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
The Condescenders 🎸🎶 7pm
Come to the St. Patty's Day gig at Scriba Inn in Oswego!
SUNDAY, MARCH 15
Bookish Sip & Shop 📚 10am - 3pm
Join us at The Foundry in Oswego as we celebrate National Reading Month with a cozy, curated sip-and-shop experience designed especially for book lovers.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
Trivia Night 🤓 6 - 8pm
Test your knowledge at Old City Hall Brewery in Oswego!
Mohawk Valley Region:
FRIDAY, MARCH 13
Pat Travers Band 🎸🎶 7 - 10pm
Get ready for a night of legendary rock performance as Pat Travers brings his electrifying guitar work and unmistakable sound to the Rome Capitol Theatre!
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
St. Patrick's Day Parade ☘️ 10am
Thousands of marchers from across the state step off from Oneida Square and head north on Genesee Street to greet spectators with music and smiling faces. Join the fun in Utica!
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
St. Patrick's Day Parade Show ☘️ 1 - 5pm
Come catch the show at Lukin's Brick Oven Pizza in Utica!
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
It's A Date Night Dinner Train 🚂 6 - 8:30pm
Step aboard the Adirondack Railroad's Date Night Dinner Train for an unforgettable evening of great food, cozy ambiance, and quality time together.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
St. Patrick's Celebration at Beeches Manor ☘️ 3 - 7pm
The luck of the Irish is coming to Beeches Manor in Rome! Join us for live music, festive drinks, and delicious food specials.
SUNDAY, MARCH 15
Tarot on Tap: Luck of the Irish Edition 🔮☘️ 1 - 6pm
Join KelliePsychicMedium and Duchess Tarot at Copper City Brewing in Rome for an afternoon of readings and a pint. Maybe you'll find out where that pot of gold is hidden!
THURSDAY, MARCH 19
House Plant 101 🌱 6 - 7:30pm
Learn exactly what happens in spring and how to adjust your plant care with intention and confidence. Hands-on workshop at The Plant Stand in Utica!
THURSDAY, MARCH 19
Portal 2 Italy: Pasta Making Class 🍝 6pm
Once you make your own pasta you'll never want to go back to the box! Join us at Portofino Utica.
THURSDAY, MARCH 19
Riverdance 30 - The New Generation 🕺 7:30pm
Riverdance 30 rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new choreography, costumes, state-of-the-art lighting, projection, and motion graphics. Come check it out at The Stanley Theatre in Utica!
North Country:
FRIDAY, MARCH 13 - SUNDAY, MARCH 15
Shakespeare Theatre at St. Lawrence University 🎭 7:30pm
Catch a performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Macbeth this weekend at Eben Holden Center in Canton!
FRIDAY, MARCH 13
Fish Fry 🐟 4:30pm
The Lisbon Fire Department Annual Fish Fry will be held dine-in or take out with haddock, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese or homemade fries and a homemade roll, coffee and lemonade.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13
Lucky Night Market ☘️ 5 - 8pm
This evening market will feature local vendors offering handmade goods, art, jewelry, baked goods, specialty foods, and live music. Join the fun in Potsdam!
FRIDAY, MARCH 13
Little Shop of Horrors 🎭 7pm
Come see this musical at the Potsdam High School Auditorium!
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
80 Skaters in Canton's Ice Show ⚾️ 1pm
About 80 local skaters in the St. Lawrence Figure Skating Club will perform at the annual ice show at Appleton Arena in Canton.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
Charcoal Portrait Techniques 🎨 11am - 1pm
Come learn some new techniques at Creative Spirit Community Arts Center in Potsdam.
SUNDAY, MARCH 15
Wild Theater Collective Community Dinner 🍝 12pm
Join us for dinner and a show at Big Spoon Kitchen in Potsdam!
SUNDAY, MARCH 15
Pancake Breakfast American Legion 🥞 8 - 11am
The Order of Eastern Star will host a pancake breakfast at the American Legion in Waddington. All-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, eggs, home fries, and coffee.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
Core Harmony Yoga 🧗 5:30 - 6:30pm
Engage your core, improve alignment, and build strength in this mindful yoga class at Northern Physical Therapy in Ogdensburg.
Finger Lakes Region:
FRIDAY, MARCH 13 - SUNDAY, MARCH 15
Pi(e) Day Tastings at Hosmer Winery 🥧🍷 10am - 5pm
For a limited time, come get a pie and wine pairing to celebrate Pi Day! Enjoy a pre-selected flight of three wines paired with three delightful slivers of pie at Hosmer Winery in Ovid!
FRIDAY, MARCH 13
Wine Down and Design Night at Montezuma Winery 🍷🎨 6 - 8pm
Join us at Montezuma Winery in Seneca Falls to craft your own reusable canvas tote with freehand designs, stencils, citrus stamping, and iron-on patches!
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
Witchy Women at NY's Smallest St. Patrick's Day Parade ☘️ 11am
Time to grab your lucky charms and look for your pot of gold! Join us on Vananden Street in Auburn.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
Lucky Little Gnome Ceramic 🎨 11am - 1pm
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at The Artist's Lounge in Seneca Falls with a fun, relaxed painting event for all ages! Paint your very own little leprechaun gnome ceramic.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
St. Patrick's Day Celebration ☘️ 12pm
Join us at Walley's in Auburn for the Annual St. Patrick's Celebration! We're taking over State Street Plaza Park for a day of outdoor music, great food, and cold drinks.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
44th Annual St. Patrick's Day 5K ☘️🎶 9am
Run or walk in one of Geneva's best traditions!
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
The Saturdays of the Lake St. Patrick's Day Party ☘️ 5pm
Put on your green and keep the celebration going at St. Mary's of the Lake in Skaneateles!
SUNDAY, MARCH 15
Jackie Pop 🎸🎶 1 - 4pm
Come enjoy some live music at Lunkenheimer Craft Brewing in Weedsport!
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
Three Stone Fire Celtic Band at The Pub ☘️ 4 - 6pm
Join us at Prison City Pub in Auburn for Three Stone Fire Celtic Band's fiery and engaging blend of traditional Celtic music, with food and drink specials in honor of the holiday!
Kitty Hoyne's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Syracuse
With St. Patrick's Day on Tuesday, there's no better time to spotlight the most authentic Irish pub in Central New York. Kitty Hoyne's has been an Armory Square staple since July 1999, when David Hoyne and his wife Cindy opened the doors in the historic Crown Building on the corner of West Fayette and Franklin. The pub is named after David's mother, Catherine "Kitty" Hoyne, and the family's roots in the hospitality trade run deep. David grew up in Thomastown, County Kilkenny, Ireland, helping his father Michael run the family business, Wm. Hoyne & Sons, Ltd., a pub, grocery, hardware store, and undertaking operation that dates back to 1920. Look around the restaurant and you'll spot bric-a-brac brought over from Ireland: stained glass doors from Kavanagh's Pub, old clay jars from the family shop, and road signs from back home.
Chef Damien Brownlow runs the kitchen with a focus on freshness, seasonality, and locally sourced ingredients, all scratch-made. The menu goes well beyond standard pub fare. The Reuben Fritters, handmade corned beef balls with Swiss, cream cheese, sauerkraut, and Guinness whole grain honey mustard, were a hit when Guy Fieri visited for Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. He came back a second time to feature the lamb sliders and Kilkenny potato cakes. Other standouts include the Irish meatloaf with cabbage cream sauce and champ potatoes, the French Onion Stout soup made with Guinness and four kinds of onions, black pudding stuffed chicken, pan-seared crab cakes, and the Guinness Poutine topped with NY cheese curds and Guinness onion gravy. The corned beef Reuben and Irish whiskey smoked salmon sandwich are lunch staples.
The bar program is just as serious. Kitty Hoyne's is home to the largest selection of Irish whiskey in Upstate New York, and they offer pairings to match. The Guinness is poured properly, the draft list is solid, and the cocktail menu leans into Irish spirits. Live Irish and Celtic music is a regular feature, and the atmosphere hits that sweet spot between lively pub and comfortable restaurant. It's the kind of place where families come for dinner, friends come for pints, and everyone stays longer than planned.
For St. Patrick's Day week, they're taking reservations through Tock, including Parade Day on Saturday, St. Patrick's Day itself on Tuesday, and regular full-menu seatings. Bar seating is also available for walk-ins. If you haven't been, this is the week to go.
Address: 301 W Fayette St, Syracuse, NY 13202 (Armory Square)
Phone: (315) 424-1974
Hours: Tue-Sat (lunch and dinner) | Closed Mon & Sun
Price Range: $$
Cuisine: Irish Pub, Gastro Pub
Reservations: Available via Tock (exploretock.com/kittyhoynes)
Also Offers: Dine-in, outdoor seating, live music, private events
Ratings: 4.5/5 TripAdvisor (#4 of 407 Syracuse restaurants, 717 reviews) | 96% recommended on Facebook (14,400+ likes)
Featured On: Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (twice)
Website: kittyhoynes.com
