St. Paddy and Kid Rock: March 3

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. If you want to get a head start this weekend, drive a few miles north on I-85 to Paddy’s Irish Pub

Located at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Paddy’s is a spirited pub serving up food, beverages and live music. Paddy’s Irish Pub was officially commissioned in Dublin in 1997. Completely genuine, all furniture and fixtures were created in Ireland. Relax and enjoy traditional Irish food and beverages in their authentic atmosphere.

Live music with Jason Marcum begins at 8:30pm, Monday, Friday and Saturday.

Hours-Fri & Sat, noon-1am; Sun, noon-midnight. Be sure to ask about their 13th Annual St. Paddy’s Day Celebration and Overnight Package; 100 Rue Charlemagne, Braselton; 678-425-0900, ext 6127

FRIDAY
Kid Rock – Gwinnett Arena; as usual, Kid Rock will be backed by his own excellent Twisted Brown Trucker Band. Following the Detroit celebration, the tour wraps around the country. The headlining tour will also feature very special guest Jamey Johnson, whose new album “The Guitar Song” has been drawing rave reviews from fans and critics alike; 7:30; Tickets $25-$92.50; 770-813-7600 or www.ticketmaster.com; 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth 30097.

SATURDAY
Gwinnett Ballet Theatre presents the beautiful ballet "A Midsummer Night's Dream" – Gwinnett Performing Arts Center. This beautiful ballet is based on Shakespeare's play, with music by Felix Mendelssohn and choreography by Thom Clower. The lighthearted story is set in the world of fairies and will delight audiences of all ages. Beautiful, colorful sets and costumes combine with enchanting choreography to make this ballet an experience to remember.

Also on the program are selections of exciting new works from GBT's repertory; 2:30pm; Tickets (reserved seating) $12-17; 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth 30097; for more information, contact the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre at 770-978-1906or visit www.gwinnettballet.org.