Lark Camp • July 28-August 5 Imagine idyllic days and nights in a magical redwood forest in Mendocino, filled with all the music, dance, and good times you can stand. That's kind of close to what Lark Camp World Music & Dance Celebration is like. Lark In The Morning Music…
This year, the Festival’s theme is “High-Tech on the High Seas: The Evolution of Maritime Culture and Technology.” Learn about capstans, the 1907 Hercules’ powerplant, and other “engines that made a difference” while sampling traditional music from internationally renowned acts and local performers on three stages at Hyde Street Pier.…
Gaelic Games and the Irish-American Experience in San Francisco The ILHS presents "Gaelic Games and the Irish-American Experience in San Francisco" Sunday September 24th at 5pm The ILHS will host a lecture and panel discussion on the storied history and thriving Irish sport leagues of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA),…
http://www.irishnetworksanfrancisco.com About the INBA The Irish Network Bay Area (San Francisco) is a registered Not-for-Profit 501(c)(6) Corporation whose members and friends reflect the professional and cultural heritage of an Ireland that is skilled, diverse and ambitious. Irish Network Bay Area is a community of Irish expatriates, Irish Americans and friends…
Irish Language Immersion Weekend • September 23-25 The 19th Irish Language Immersion Weekend, Deireadh Seachtaine Gaeltachta, takes place in San Francisco on September 22–24, 2016. Four levels, intensive tutorials that focus on spoken language and increasing fluency taught by top caliber native Irish speaking teachers. Special Saturday workshops take place…
Micheline Sheehy Skeffington • Sunday, November 12 Hanna and Francis Sheehy Skeffington, nationalists, pacifists, feminists, socialists: their role in early 20th century Ireland National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway) Professor Emerita Micheline Sheehy Skeffington will speak on the US organizing activities and political legacy of her grandmother, Hanna…
Join the United Irish Cultural Center and the INBA for the 4th Annual Irish Thanksgiving! We will be hosting our Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday, November 15th giving you plenty of time to build another appetite for the official Thanksgiving holiday. The event will feature a traditional Thanksgiving meal, topped off…
The Ireland Funds Women in Leadership Series Nov 28 Special Guest, Maria Shriver. Journalist, Author and Founder of the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement Tuesday, November 28, 2017, Four Seasons Hotel, San Francisco. Lunch - 12:00PM
Together with their community partners, SF Youth GAA, SF Rose of Tralee, UICC and Consulate General of Ireland San Francisco, the Irish Immigration Pastoral Center hosts the fourth annual free Community Christmas Party on Sunday, December 17. A fun, festive and magical afternoon is planned, with a selection of children's…
Wrenboys • Annual December 26th Celebration Wren Day, also known as Wren’s Day, Day of the Wren, or Hunt the Wren Day (Irish: Lá an Dreoilín), is celebrated on 26 December, St. Stephen’s Day. The tradition consists of “hunting” a fake wren and putting it on top of a decorated…
Join bestselling author and Dubliner David Nihill for a night of laughter and learning. David will be talking about his year spent pretending to be a famous comedian on tour in the US in an effort to overcome his fear of public speaking. A terrible plan by his own admission…
The January 28 ILHS program will feature independent scholar Tom Clancy, who will explore the recent history of Ireland in his lecture titled “Go, move, shift: Exploring Irish cultural changes through ten songs“. Clancy will discuss a number of key songs, their singers, writers and contexts from Ireland’s folk and…
The Heart of an Irishwoman • Feb 4 Irish actor Sheelagh Cullen in a tour de force performance along with Katherine Trimble (singer) and Bella Issakova (violin), take us home to the heart of great Irish women in an afternoon of literature, song and music. From the producer of An…
Make a St. Bridget's Cross • Feb 10 Irish Marvels, Past and Present will be making Bridget’s Crosses this year at the UICC, on February 10, from 2:30 to 4:30. United Irish Cultural Center
O'Neill Irish Music Festival • Feb 23 - 25 A multi event variety show featuring fine Irish musicians takes place in Tiburon, Feb 23-25, 2018. Music Around Town - Pub Crawl - on Friday, Feb 23; Variety Show, featuring Black Brothers, Tiburon Lodge, Saturday, Feb 24th; Wake The Dead, and…
Rose of Tralee Selection, UICC • Feb 23
Dublin Dancers, Sonoma State • Feb 23 Dublin Irish Dance is an exhilarating company whose members have performed throughout the world. The all-star cast brings to life the epic tale of Celtic culture, carrying its traditional melodies and steps to the New World with a celebration of Irish Music and…
SHOW CANCELLED
'Cairde' means Friend! Join the IIPC Active Retirement Club for our Cairde Cafe at the United Irish Cultural Center from 10.00 am Tuesday February 27, 2018. Come along for a relaxed morning playing cards, catching up on Irish news or simply to have a cuppa and a chat with new…
Westside Decides • Feb 28 San Francisco Mayoral Forum at the United Irish Cultural Center on Wednesday, February 28th, 7pm A panel discussion and Q&A with candidates for San Francisco Mayor: Angela Alioto, London Breed, Jane Kim, Mark Leno Attendance is free but RSVP is required to secure your place…
Join us to kick-off St. Patrick's season in style!! Paid members get a free drink (or 2), please show proof of membership at the door to get a wristband. Looking forward to seeing you there!
UICC 6pm
"A Dialogue About Indigenous-Irish Relationships and Building Solidarity on Ohlone Land" Co-Sponsored with: Sogorea Te’ Land Trust. This event is an Irish community fundraiser for the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust, highlighting the campaign to save the West Berkeley Shellmound while considering local and global relationships between Irish and American Indian…
Come and have some fun with the Celtic Social Club at our first event... a party! Bring a dish that is Irish, Scottish, or English in origin, or a beverage to share (alcoholic or non-alcoholic is fine), and be ready to chat, play darts, board or card games if you…
CALENDAR SPONSORED IN PART BY THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF IRELAND, SAN FRANCISCO
