Do you hear that? That’s the sound of heads exploding all over the country from sensory overload. It happens each year when mid-March rolls around. First, there’s Spring Break— which unleashes thousands of college students into the wild to indulge in a week-long booze-fest Second, there’s NCAA March Madness— the basketball-induced mania that turns offices into back alley betting halls, packs bars with rabid alumni, and reduces productivity by at least 1000%. And then, to cap it all off, March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day— one of only two days a year it’s perfectly acceptable to drink green beer (the other, being the day after St. Paddy’s Day, to finish it all up). In order to keep sane and prevent a cranial explosion, I recommend limiting yourself to a single activity this Saturday. Namely, DC-based Celtic rockers Scythian’s The Big Jig— a day-long bash in Mt. Vernon Square complete with a big tent and giant vats of beer. Trust me, there will be plenty of basketball and green beer left over on Sunday.
What: The Big Jig
When: Saturday, March 17, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Mt. Vernon Square, 801 K St NW
Washington, DC, 20001
Visit www.scythianmusic.com for more info