San Antonio River Walk 110 Broadway St, (210) 227-4262, thesanantonioriverwalk.com Post up around the River Walk this weekend and snag green beer and Irish foods available for purchase at the Arneson River Theater. Plus, this family-friendly event lets you see the river transform when 25 gallons of eco-friendly dye are poured at noon as a bagpiper plays. Then, of course, there’s the parade! Courtesy of San Antonio River Walk Credit: Courtesy Photo / San Antonio River Walk

If you’re looking for a “puro” way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the Tobin Center’s multicultural “Pachanga de San Patricio” on Saturday, March 19 offer just be the spin you’re looking for.

The outdoor festival at the Will Naylor Smith Riverwalk Plaza will feature performances from San Antonio-based “barrio big band” Bombasta, Tex-Mex punk rock outfit Piñata Protest and Irish-punk folk band Los Patricios.

Named for a rhythm featuring in the music of Mexico, Ireland and West Africa, this Pachanga will also feature local dancers, libations and food from the Tobin’s executive chef.

The free event will run 2 p.m.-8 p.m., and no RSVP is required.

Free, Saturday, March 19, Will Naylor Smith Riverwalk Plaza, 100 Auditorium Circle, (210) 223-8624, tobincenter.org.

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This article appears in Feb 23 – Mar 8, 2022.

Michael Karlis is a multimedia journalist at the San Antonio Current, whose coverage in print and on social media focuses on local and state politics. He is a graduate of American University in Washington,...