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Irish fest opens in just 3 weeks, but I know when you've been waiting a whole year those final weeks can be the longest of all. You might need a little teaser about now to get you through. If so, you're in luck. Tonight and tomorrow night Paddy O'Quigley's Pub and Grille presents their very first Southside Hooley, out at 119th and Roe. Featuring Colorado's Potcheen band, the party will set you back a mere $5. Potcheen bills themselves as a "Celtic Pirate Folk-Punk Rock Band" and I'm going to bet it's been a while since you heard one of those. In keeping with the pirate theme, there'll be specials on Captain Morgan and Parrot Bay rum drinks. Arrrgh.

The hooley starts at 9:00. Grab your eye patch and wooden leg and head on out there.