Picture a stage filled with 100 fiddlers backed by piano, drums, cellos, guitars, harps and even flutes, now imagine a group that creates such a two-way sense of fun and joy between musicians and audience that people spontaneously get out of their seats and dance in the aisles to the…
Kevin Burke’s fiddle playing has been at the forefront of traditional music for over 30 years. Whether solo or accompanied, on record or in concert, Burke is an engaging performer. He has been established as a first class musician ever since his work in the early 1970’s (with such renowned…
The band has been going strong for over twenty years and shows no sign of slowing down. For a foot-stomping fiddle extravaganza, don’t miss the Celtic Fiddle Festival at the Freight! More information: http://thefreight.org/celtic-fiddle-festival-1
Pieta House Fundraising Walk • May 6 On Saturday May 6th Darkness Into Light, Pieta House's 5km walk/run event will celebrate its 9th year and it's second year in San Francisco. Starting while it's still dark, and finishing just as the sun begins to rise, Darkness into Light has become…
ACTIVE RETIREMENT CLUB OUTREACH PROGRAM Join the IIPC for their Active Retirement Club Monthly Mass and Luncheon at the United Irish Cultural Center, Thursday May 11, 2017. Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Brendan McBride at 12.15 p.m. followed by guest speaker and luncheon. Guest speaker this month is Rosa…
If you missed a chance to get tickets to U2 this month, fret not as the amazing U2 tribute band Zoo Station head up this year's Silicon Valley Fleadh at St. Stephen's Green in Mountain View May 13th and 14th. Live artists and performers will take center stage all weekend…
U2 Joshua Tree Tour, Levi Stadium • May 17 Celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Joshua Tree and performing the album in full, every night, U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 kicks off in Vancouver on 12th May for a run of dates across North America, ending in July back…
Join the IIPC for their Active Retirement Club Coffee Morning! Cairde Café meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 10.00 a.m. at the UICC. It is a chance to meet familiar and new faces in a friendly relaxed gathering. Tea and soda bread are served and there is…
GAA Games on Big Screen at UICC Sunday, May 28, 2017. GAA Ulster Football Senior Championship: 6:00am Derry vs Tyrone GAA Leinster Hurling Championship: 8:00am Dublin vs Galway Doors Open at 5:45am Admission is $20.00 at the door for this game. Children are welcome and are free United Irish Cultural…
Celebrate JFK's 100th Birthday • May 28 Join Irish democrats and community leaders at a celebration reception on the 100th birthday of John F. Kennedy. Enjoy speakers and tributes at hosted reception that takes place from 3-5pm at the United Irish Cultural Center. Contact Eileen Kivlehan at [email protected]
CALENDAR SPONSORED IN PART BY THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF IRELAND, SAN FRANCISCO