Twin Cities Irish Fest Block Party 

Saturday, June 27, 3-11 p.m. Prior Ave. between Pennock and Hewitt. Free.

Twin Cities Irish Fest Block Party will bring live music, Irish dance and family activities to Prior Avenue North between Pennock and Hewitt avenues. The free event will feature performances from the Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band, Center for Irish Music, The Northerly Gales and The Gunn Slingers, along with appearances by local Irish dance schools, food trucks and the debut of mascot Baarry’s updated look. The block party serves as a preview for the larger Twin Cities Irish Fest, which returns to Harriet Island Aug. 7-9 with music, dance, sports demonstrations and cultural programming. Event information is available through twincitiesirishfest.com/block-party.