St. Patrick's Day events in Calgary

Whether you've got any Irish blood or not, St. Patrick's Day is an open invitation to revel in some of the best of theEmerald Isle fromfood tobeer, music anddance.

Here are seven waysto get yourgreen on and celebrate the luck of the Irish in Calgary.

Irish brekkie and $3 sleeves at Jamesons

Start your St. Patrick's Daywith a hearty Irish breakfast of wedge potatoes, scrambled eggs, corned beef and cabbage. The meal will cost you $6, andyou can wash it down with a 12-ounce sleeve ofGuinness orAlexander Keith's special for the early bird price of $3.

When: Thursday, doors open at 10 a.m., additional details here

Where:JamesonsIrishPubs,at1230 17thAve.,S.W. or3790 Brentwood Rd., N.W.

Irish cooking 101

Master the art of a traditionalbeer vinaigrette, bangers and mash with Guinnessgravy, andIrish pudding with the help of chefs atATCO Blue Flame Kitchen.

When: Thursday, noonto 1 p.m., $20 per person

Where:ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen,90911th Ave., S.W.

Fight of the Irish

The mighty leprechauns are back to battle it out in the Cowboys ring for a St. Paddy's Day special.Watch the Midget Wrestling Warriors battle it out.The early match starts at 4:30 p.m. and the second match at 8:30 p.m.

When: Thursday,4 p.m. to 2 a.m., $10 per person

Where: Cowboys Dance Hall,42112th Ave., S.E.

Irish Cultural Centre

Celebrate the best of Irishmusic, dancing, food, drink and of course thecraicat theCalgary Irish Cultural Centre.Traditional Irish musicians andsingers from Ireland and Scotland will perform, with free face-painting and cookie decorations for the little ones.Wearing of the green is not compulsory but encouraged.

When: Thursday, 5 p.m. to late, $10 per person, or $5 for members. Kids get infree

Where:Calgary Irish Cultural Centre,645235th Ave.,N.W.

Green beer and green fuels

Enjoy some green beer and learn about how green biofuels are made at theTELUS Spark.You can even find outhow far your body fat could power a car.

When: Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m.

Where: Telus Spark,220 St. George's Dr.,N.E.

St. Patrick's Day Mass

Take part in the Feast Day of St. Patrick at St. Mary's Cathedral followed bypotluck-style lunch. If you plan to stay for the food, the organizers ask you contributea tray of sandwiches, treats, squares or muffins.

When: Thursdayat 11:30 a.m.

Where: St. Mary's Cathedral 21918th Ave.,S.W.

Calgary's Farmer Market

The Calgary Farmer's Market is going even greener than usual! TheCoshquinSchool of Irish Dance will perform at 11 a.m., and special kids activities will take place between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

When:Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where:Calgary Farmers' Market, 510 77th Ave., S.E.