Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: March 14-16

Prepping for a festive St. Patrick’s Day? Before you break out the shamrocks, bake your Irish soda bread or stock up on green beer, here are some events to check out this weekend in Westmoreland.

Starship live

Hit makers from the ’70s and ’80s, Starship will be performing at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg this Sunday. The musicians behind “We Built This City” and “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” will even hearken back to the band’s earlier incarnations as Jefferson Starship and Jefferson Airplane.

The current lineup features Mickey Thomas, who replaced Grace Slick on lead vocals in 1979. Hear all the hits at this band’s dynamic performance. Opening will be rock band Shiva Skydriver.

The show will be held at 7 p.m. at the Palace, 21 W. Otterman St. Tickets range from $40 to $98. Get yours at westmorelandculturaltrust.org.

Leprechaun lounge

Celebrate your Irish side with the Westmoreland Museum of American Art this Friday night. Their age 21 and older Art on Tap event will embody the St. Patrick’s Day spirit this month.

From 6 to 9 p.m., guests can enjoy light bites, fiddle music, entertainment and more. From 7 to 8 p.m., there will be a hunt around the museum to find a hidden leprechaun to win a prize. Each admission includes one drink, with cash bar available.

The event will run from 6 to 9 p.m. at the museum, 221 N. Main St., Greensburg Registration is $12 for members, $15 for nonmembers. Visit thewestmoreland.org to get in on the fun.

St. Patrick’s Day Fun Fest

Want more green-and-gold fun? Downtown Irwin is having a St. Patrick’s Day Fun Fest on Saturday featuring activities, live entertainment and fun for the whole family.

The festival will include a magician, cookie decorating, live music, mime performance, caricatures and a shamrock hunt around the area. Irish cuisine and other tasty treats will be available throughout the day.

Businesses will also have special deals and items, so explore downtown Irwin during this prime opportunity. Shamrock hunt starts at 10 a.m. Saturday and performances will run throughout the day. See a full schedule at facebook.com/Irwin.Main.Street.

‘The Diary of Anne Frank’

Based on the true account of a young Jewish girl hiding from the Nazis in Amsterdam during the Holocaust, this play will bring to life a poignant and immersive tale of hardship and survival.

Performances will be held at the Geyer Performing Arts Center, 111 Pittsburgh St., Scottdale. Catch the show at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 apiece. Get yours at geyerpac.com

Soup’s On!

For another week, it’s still technically soup season. This weekend in Ligonier, sample more than 20 soups from local businesses and vote on your favorites.

Tickets for Soup’s On! are $20, and the event will run on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check in for your wristband — after registering online — at the town hall auditorium lobby, 120 E. Main St. There, you’ll receive a map and a spoon — and then set off on a delicious adventure to try bisques, chowders and broths all over downtown.

Get more info and registration at business.ligonier.com.