The Bucket List • March 2017 • NYC Edition

New York City comes alive in March with a wide variety of music, food, art and St. Patty’s Day events. Start the month out with a tasting at Whisky Live Tour on the Chelsea Piers. Catch a film during the French Cinema Festival at the Film Society Lincoln Center or grab your tickets to the Barrow Street revival of Sweeny Todd. If you’re looking for something fun to do with your St. Patrick’s Day, look no further than the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Whatever you’re looking for, the bucket list has you covered.

Rendezvous with French Cinema Festival | March 1 – 12
Celebrate the variety and vitality of contemporary French cinema at the Film Society Lincoln Center. Screenings include, “Django,” “The Odyssey,” “150 Milligrams,” “The Dancer,” “Daydreams,” and more.

Sweeny Todd at Barrow Street Theatre | March 1 – Aug. 14
One of London town’s most infamous barber’s is taking residency at the Barrow Street Theatre. Jeremy Secomb stars as Sweeny Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street whose clients becomes the filling for meat pies.

Whisky Live Tour | March 1
Enjoy the world’s finest whisky, great food and a range of education and entertainment to create a fantastic whisky experience. The event takes place at Pier 60 on Chelsea Piers.

Clio Art Fair New York | March 2 – 5
Enjoy art with the idea of discovering independent artists in a setting that showcases the careers and achievements of a variety of established creative minds. The fair seeks to foster dialog that inspires new media and groundbreaking content.

The Armory Show at Piers 92 & 94 | March 2- 5
New York’s premier art fair is the definitive cultural destination for discovering and collecting the world’s most important artwork from the 20th and 21st century.

NYC Craft Beer Festival at Lexington Avenue Armory | March 2 – 5
Sample some craft beers, meads, ciders and spirits from one of the most extensive, diverse collections in the world! Enjoy tasting samples for one low-ticket price.

Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience at Madison Square Garden Arena | March 6
Experience an immersive music and visual experience that will bring the hit HBO show, “Game of Thrones” to life! Composer Djawadi, along with a full orchestra and choir, will take fans on an ultimate musical journey. Dragons not included.

The Music of Aretha Franklin at Carnegie Hall | March 6
Kenny Loggins, Melissa Etheridge, Rhiannon Giddens, Bettye LaVette, Allen Stone, Glen Hansard, Taj Mahal & Deva Mahal, CeeLo Green, G. Love and others pay tribute to the music of iconic singer Aretha Franklin.

New York Antiquarian Book Fair at Park Avenue Armory | March 9 – 12
Experience an ultimate treasure hunt for book lovers and dealers alike. Over 200 American and international dealers will share a vast selection of rare books, maps, manuscripts, illuminated manuscripts, and ephemera.

Fidelio at the Metropolitan Opera House | March 16 – April 8
Beethoven’s only opera returns to the Metropolitan with an exquisite cast. The show is an ultimate ode to freedom, justice and the human spirit. Adrianne Pieczonka is Leonore, who, disguised as Fidelio, courageously fights for her husband Florestan’s freedom.

Tibet House Benefit Concert at Carnegie Hall | March 16
The 30th-anniversary benefit concert at Carnegie Hall is in celebration of Philip Glass’s 80th birthday. Performers include Philip Glass, Laurie Anderson, Ben Harper, Iggy Pop, Phil Cunningham and Tom Chapman, Lavinia Meijer, Alabama Shakes and more! Honorary chairpersons include Uma Thurman, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard and Arden Wohl.

New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade | March 17
Get into the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day in New York City’s largest celebration! The parade, which kicks off at 11a.m. on 5th Avenue between 44th Street and 79th Street, features stunning visuals and magnificent performances.

Eric Clapton at Madison Square Garden Arena | March 19 – 20
The show will be a celebration of 50 years in music and just as many decades performing at the legendary venue. Legendary guitar players Gary Clark Jr. and Jimmie Vaughan will be special guests at the shows.

NYC Craft and Distillers Fest | March 25
Go back in time and sample over 60 specially selected craft spirits while a 1920s style jazz band keeps the party lively during this one-of-a-kind speakeasy experience!

Macy’s Flower Show at Harold Square | March 26 – April 9
Spring into the season with one of the city’s biggest flower displays. The annual show transforms the Macy marquee store into breathtaking floral scenes with blooms, fantasy flowers and lush plants from around the world!