What's the Craic?

/krak/ noun: IRISH —enjoyable social activity; a good time

Kick up your heels and celebrate your Irish side at these events —

Kick up your heels every week with the Céili of the Valley Society’s Celtic Dance Class. Taught by Elisa Chandler, all dances are walked, called and are for all ages and capabilities. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. No experience or partner needed. It's great exercise for your body and brain. Class takes place 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the VFW Hall, 630 Hood St NE. Cost is $5, but the first one is free for new dancers. Note: Proof of full vaccination from Covid-19 required or a negative Covid test within 72 hours before class. Learn more at ceiliofthevalley.org.

Willamette Valley Pipes and Drums will play for the St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl on March 17, at Half Penny Public House, 3743 Commercial St SE. The band will play twice: 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. The Willamette Valley Pipes and Drums is a nonprofit organization that aims to serve our community by providing entertainment through Scottish music, develop the musical abilities of its members and enjoy the friendship shared because of their love of pipe and drum music. Find out more at wvpnd.band.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Potatoe Famine. The local Irish punk/folk band will play an all-ages welcome show at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17, at Infinity Room, 210 Liberty St SE. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance, $12 at the door. Purchase online at showpass.com/potatoe-famine. Note: Proof of vaccination or negative Covid test within 48 hours required on entry.