In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center will host a week of Irish-inspired events, including a screening of the iconic film The Quiet Man, a performance by Irish folk artists Whiskey Rovers, and the Boston Comedy Festival. 

Uptown! continues its popular Movie Monday Series with The Quiet Man on Monday, March 14 at 7 PM. Movie fans will journey to 1952 Ireland and watch screen legends John Wayne, Maureen O’ Hara, Barry Fitzgerald, Ward Bond, and Victor McLaglen star in this award-winning film, directed by the legendary John Ford. Movie Monday Nights are just $5 and include free hot popcorn.

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On St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17, Uptown! will present the music of acclaimed Irish folk trio Whiskey Rovers at 7 PM. Dedicated to authentically replicating Ireland’s classic folk songs, the group’s toe-tapping melodies will fill audiences with the spirit of Irish glee as they take fans on a journey through the musical history of the Emerald Isle. Tickets start at $17.

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Ending the week on a funny note, Uptown! will host the Boston Comedy Festival, with sets from Celtic comics Kelly MacFarland, Patrick Collins, and Tom Spohn on Friday, March 18 at 8 PM. These three comedians bring all the camaraderie of an Irish pub to the stage and their set will leave audiences feeling like family.

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“This St. Patrick’s week, we’re delighted to bring the spirit of Irish culture to West Chester,” said April Evans, executive director at Uptown! “With classic film, folk music, and comedy on our stage, we think audiences will really enjoy celebrating with us.”