From traditional Irish poetry and prose to innovative new twists on classic Irish fare, La Jolla is paying tribute to St. Patrick’s Day on March 17 with festivities that will make anyone who misses out green with envy. • Brockton Villa is embracing Irish tradition, while also showcasing La Jolla’s best with stunning ocean views and a crisp sea breeze that surrounds guests as soon as they step foot of the restaurant’s terrace. While guests soak in an unrivaled panorama, they can enjoy hearty Reuben Sandwiches or traditional Irish Lamb Stew, accompanied by a frothy mug of Guinness beer to celebrate the holiday. Brockton Villa is located at 1235 Coast Blvd. For reservations visit www.brocktonvilla.com or call (858) 454-7393. • What’s more Irish than corned beef and cabbage served with hot and sweet mustard and horseradish crème, Irish lamb stew with roasted root vegetables, fingerling potatoes and natural jus, and that perfect black-and-tan brew combination? Beaumont’s will be dishing out Irish classics as well as celebrating with live music by Harvey’s Heroes starting at 9 p.m. Beaumont’s Eatery is located at 5662 La Jolla Blvd. For more information, visit www.beaumontseatery.com or call (858) 459-0474. • For one day only, Sprinkles Cupcakes is serving up red velvet cupcakes with a St. Patrick’s Day twist. Instead of the anticipated auburn tint of the cupcakery’s signature treat, the light chocolate cake with be tinted green and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting and green flair. Also on the menu is an Irish Chocolate cupcake made with rich Belgian dark chocolate and topped with a smooth Bailey’s Irish cream cheese frosting and green shamrock, which will be available until March 18. Sprinkles Cupcakes is located at 8855 Villa La Jolla Drive. For more information, visit www.sprinkles.com or call (858) 457-3800. • In lieu of curbing cravings with lamb stews and corned beef, check out D.G. Wills Books for a little food for thought at the bookstore’s 33rd annual St. Patrick’s Day open reading of Irish poetry and prose. Members of the public are invited to read passages from their favorite Irish poets like James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw and others to celebrate the holiday through a little creative enlightenment. Guinness and harp music will accompany the poetry reading starting at 7 p.m. D.G. Wills Books is located at 7461 Girard Ave. For information, visit www.dgwillsbooks.com or call (858) 456-1800. • For a feel-good holiday, give back with a fundraising St. Patrick’s Day celebration hosted by The American Ireland Fund Young Leaders at Barfly starting at 7 p.m. Tickets include music by U2 cover band, Desire, a welcome “Floggin’ Molly” signature cocktail and buffet. Proceeds will benefit the “Promising Ireland” campaign, which hopes to raise $100 million by the end of 2013 on behalf of charities throughout Ireland. Tickets are $65 presale, $75 at the door or $100 presale for two. Barfly is located at 909 Prospect St. For information or to purchase tickets, visit www.theirelandfunds.org or call (858) 212-6080.