COVINGTON, Ky. - Sunday is the feast day of that Irish bishop whose life and activities some 1,600 years ago are shrouded in myth, mystery, and scholastic controversy - but since he DID become a saint, and he HAS come to represent all things related to Ireland, there will be a whole lot of partying going on in #LoveTheCov this weekend in honor of St. Patrick ... especially given that recently approved City regulation that allows some bars meeting certain restrictions to open Sunday extra, extra, extra early.

 

(One wonders what the actual man, St. Patrick, would think of all this.)

 

However, if partying isn’t your thing, there’s plenty else to do in Covington that doesn’t involve alcohol: The Center for Great Neighborhoods is bringing the community together with a multi-dimensional event, The Carnegie is opening the third phase of its Open Source exhibit, and there’s an activities day for kids at a Latonia park, the year-round Covington Farmer’s Market, and a trail day at Devou Park.

 

Check it out:

 

 

The corner of Fisk and ML King Jr. Boulevard will become “a vibrant platform for community conversations, connections and sharing” on Saturday thanks to (well, naturally) the Center for Great Neighborhoods.

 

The FreshLo Space Transformation (named after the multi-dimensional program whose initiatives include teaching management and planning skills and promoting culturally inspired food) will feature food, arts and crafts - and of course lots of mingling and discussion about issues important to the Westside neighborhood.

 

For example, CGN will be collecting input on where a permanent dog park might be set up, and inside the Center, experts will be helping people prepare their taxes. Info, HERE.

 

You know why cities like Covington are so cool? Because they have places like The Carnegie.

 

At The Carnegie Galleries this weekend: 

Get outside with your kids Friday, and we’ll help “schedule” the activities.

 

It’s the “Go Green with St. Patrick” activities day at Barb Cook Neighborhood Park in Latonia, sponsored by Covington Parks & Recreation. Arts, crafts, gardening, pots of gold. Info, HERE.

 

If you not only like beer but like BEER, then this event is for you: 2019 StoutFest.

 

Hosted by All About Stout at Molly Malone’s, this Saturday afternoon party celebrates - you guessed it - stout beer, with more than two dozen flavors, not to mention Irish whiskey, an oyster bar, and live music.

 

Info, HERE.

This Saturday, wares include things like baked goods, meats and eggs, unique rubs and spices, prepared soups and salads, natural body products, cold-pressed juices, and more.

 

Check it all out - plus your Covington Farmers Market swag - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Smoke Justis. Info, HERE.

 

This Saturday morning event has a lot going on: It’s Rain Drops & Lemon Drops, featuring yoga (Rooted Yoga), the Lemon Drop Cocktail Bar (at Hotel Covington), and a chance to do good (thanks to Welcome House).

 

Your ticket price is cheaper if you bring a rainy-weather product (umbrellas, ponchos etc.) to donate to Welcome House. Info, HERE.

 

On Friday, there’s Papadosio at Madison Theater, HERE ... Marmalade at Wunderbar, HERE ... The Amador Sisters at The Radisson, HERE ... Black Mountain Throwdown at Molly Malone’s, HERE ... and Luke Smith + the Foundation at The Globe, HERE.

 

On Saturday, there’s Friend & a Foe at The Globe, HERE ... Papadosio (for the second night in a row) at Madison Theater, HERE ... Chalk Eye and Sarah Asher at Wunderbar, HERE ...Kyle Eldridge and the Rhythm Rounders at Molly Malone’s, HERE ... and FinTan at Molly Malone’s, HERE.

 

And then there’s the monthly trail-clearing day at Devou Park on Sunday, HERE ... a scorpion-mounting class Friday at Hail Dark Aesthetics, HERE ... the Summertrip Tapping & Can Release at Braxton Brewing Co. starting Friday morning, HERE ... and the Give Back Friday! class at Warrior Spirit Wellness, HERE.

 

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