Celebrations for the Great Day (as it’s traditionally called on the island) come early this week! Along with the festivities happening on Main Street, we’ve got some fine St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans going on right here at your Community Center. The Community Calendar has the skinny on our regular programs like Trivia Night, Time for Art, and more – but here are the headliners:

On Thursday at 6:30 PM we’ve got An Evening of Irish Music with Siusan O’Rourke & Zig Zeitler, co-sponsored by the Beaver Island Irish Heritage Group and the BIC Center. Kick off your St. Paddy’s Day weekend with a night of soulful ballads, lively reels, and toe-tapping fun! Siusan O’Rourke & Zig Zietler will bring the heart and soul of Irish music to Beaver Island. This event is perfect for lovers of Irish culture and music; come immerse yourself in the rich musical heritage of Ireland sing along, tap your feet, and let the rhythm of the Emerald Isle transport you. $20 Ticketed Event|Kids 17 & Under Free when accompanied by an adult|Buy a full table and be entered into our Door Prize Drawing! Don’t miss this unforgettable night of Irish tradition and community—grab your tickets at store.biccenter.org and get ready to celebrate!

Then on Saturday from 11:00 – 1:00 PM, join us for Shamrocks & Shenanigans! Get ready to celebrate Lá Fhéile Pádraig – – with fun and festivities at Community Center! We’ll have family friendly fun for All Ages! Join us for a bit of craic and make some memories! We’ll have:  Face painting Temporary tattoos Hair dying and sparkling tinsel for kids and adults. Concessions will be available (but our pizza oven will be shut down for the day). Whether you’re Irish by birth or Irish at heart, come join the fun and help us make this St. Patrick’s Day one to remember!

We’ll see you there! Slainte’ !