The Gothard Sisters – a multi-instrumentalist Celtic-influenced folk musicians, songwriters and performers – celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Auburn Ave Theater for an afternoon of dancing and singing.

The show begins at 2 p.m. Friday, March 17 at the historic theater, 10 Auburn Ave.

The Gothard Sisters are a dynamic all-female Irish music and dance group from the Pacific Northwest, formed as a Celtic band in 2006. Their live show is under large demand as high-energy, family-friendly entertainment steeped in Celtic and folk roots, classical violin, champion Irish step-dancing and lots of fun.

The Gothard Sisters have been awarded “Best New Irish Artist” in the Irish Music Awards and “Album of the Year” from Celtic Radio for the album Story Girl.

Tickets are $23 regular, $20 for students and seniors. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. to noon or through Brown Paper Tickets at auburnwa.gov/arts.