Irish American Crossroads Festival – Walking the Rebellion, Mission District
Walking the Rebellion. Irish-Americans and the Easter Uprising in the Mission District with Elizabeth Creely. Meet at 518 Valencia Street, San Francisco. 12 noon.
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Fr. Peter C. Yorke Day Mass at Holy Cross, Colma
All Saints Mausoleum, Holy Cross Cemetery 1500 Mission Rd., , Colma, CA, United StatesFr. Peter C. Yorke Day 10:00 AM Mass – All Saints Mausoleum Holy Cross Cemetery, 1500 Mission Rd., Colma
Whiskies of the World San Francisco
SF Belle Hornblower Yacht Pier 3 Embarcadero, San Francisco , CA, United StatesThe Whiskies of the World gathers the world’s most fascinating distilled spirits along with their makers for an evening of sampling, learning and delicious spirited fun. Enjoy a full buffet dinner, artisanal food pairings, cigars and more. Learn, celebrate, experience! Did we mention Irish Whiskey?
$140
Whiskies of the World Expo
San Francisco Belle Yacht (remains docked) Pier 3, San Francisco, CA, United StatesBenefitting Breast Cancer Emergency Fund (bcef.org) Whiskies of the World® Expo brings together distillers from around the world to share their finest spirits and knowledge with whisky enthusiasts. Discover the Art of Whisky in the company of connoisseurs and whisky celebrities. •Hundreds of whiskies to sample (Scotch, Bourbon, American Craft,…
Whiskies of the World Expo, SF Belle Hornblower Yacht
SF Belle Hornblower Yacht Pier 3 Embarcadero, San Francisco , CA, United States17th Annual Whiskies of the World The Whiskies of the World Expo gathers the world’s most fascinating distilled spirits along with their makers and ambassadors to give its guests an opportunity to sample, learn and experience a night of delicious spirited fun. The grand tasting will be aboard the San…
$130
Remembering Irish Women of the Easter 1916 Rising
Mechanics' Institute 3rd Floor Library 57 Post Street , San Francisco, CA, United StatesRemembering Irish Women of the Easter 1916 Rising. A reading and conversation with Sinéad McCoole. Mechanics Institute, SF. 6 pm. Free for Crossroads donors, $15/general public.
Free
Crossroads Salon
Crossroads Salon A forum for writers/artists, as well as readers/viewers. This meeting focuses on the idea of “freedom”. Address available with RSVP. Free.
Art Exhibition at Filoli
Read about the Bourns, Filoli House and the Irish Connection Filoli presents its 18th Annual Botanical Art Exhibit this spring. Botanical art is experiencing a renaissance of growth both in the states and internationally and Filoli has been a leader in the renewal of this art form, which combines the…
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Comedy Night for Immigrant Rights
Fort Mason Center for Arts 7 Culture 2 Marina blvd, bldg A, San Francisco , CA, United StatesPlease join International Institute of the Bay Area for our First Annual Comedy Night for Immigrant Rights. Enjoy big laughs for a good cause, helping Bay Area immigrants and their families secure brighter futures. Performers: Marga Gomez (HBO's Comic Relief) Johan Miranda (HBO Go's Viceland) Dhaya Lakshminarayanan (Comedy Central, NPR, and SF Weekly) Nato…
$45
Family Sports Day, Golden Gate Park
George Washington Grove Golden Gate Park (Enter at 25th Avenue & Lincoln), San Francisco , CA, United StatesThe IIPC invite you to attend Family Sports Day on Sunday, April 17 from 1.00pm - 6.00pm at George Washington Grove, Golden Gate Park! (Enter the park at 25th & Lincoln) A great day out for all the family - moms, dads, grand parents, friends & neighbors. Come and enjoy games,…
Ireland’s Poet-Patriots Concert – Musical Commemoration at Grace Cathedral, SF
Grace Cathedral 1100 California St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFeaturing leading musicians from Ireland: Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Co. Kerry - 2016 Live Ireland Best Female Singer of the Year: “She’s the best female singer in Irish music, and that is that.” Derek Ryan, Co. Tipperary – Bass/Baritone Christy O’Leary, Co. Kerry – Trad singer, uilleann pipes Plus “Celtic Voices”…
A TERRIBLE BEAUTY WAS BORN-San Francisco Commemorates the 1916 Easter Rising
Join the San Francisco Irish community in commemorating the heroes and heroines of the 1916 Easter Rising and remembering the contributions of the Irish in San Francisco. From 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm, you will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of activities including viewing exhibits relating to the women…
Discussion on Thomas Cahill’s How the Irish Saved Civilization
Join us to discuss Thomas Cahill's book How the Irish Saved Civilization. In his entertaining and compelling narrative, Cahill tells the story of how Europe evolved from the classical age of Rome to the medieval era and argues that, without the help of Irish monks and Irish culture, that transition…
Irish Heritage Night at AT&T Park
Irish Heritage Night at AT&T Park • April 25 Join The Irish Immigration Pastoral Center for Giants versus Padres baseball game on Monday April 25th 2016 at 7.15pm. Special Event ticket package includes a seat in one of the Irish Heritage sections for the Monday evening game, with admission to…
Voices of the Easter Rising 1916: A Theatrical Evening of Irish Poetry, Stories and Song
Mechanics' Institute 3rd Floor Library 57 Post Street , San Francisco, CA, United StatesThis performance created especially for the centennial expresses the passions of poets, protesters and activists in the quest for independence. This staged reading includes inspiring passages by playwright Sean O’Casey, speeches by political leader James Connolly, poems by Patrick Pease and William Butler Yeats, the daring deeds of Countess Markievicz,…
$15
Film Screening of Michael Collins (1996)
Mechanics' Institute 3rd Floor Library 57 Post Street , San Francisco, CA, United StatesDirected by Neil Jordan, Liam Neeson, and Aidan Quinn, this biopic of the IRA co-founder Michael Collins, Rickman plays Éamon de Valera as a man who begins as Collins’ revolutionary ally and ends as his philosophical opponent. Covering the end of the Easter rising to Collins’ assassination in 1920, this movie was…
Free – $10
National League Hurling Final on Big Screen at UICC
2016 GAA Allianz National League Hurling Final Watch the games all season on the UICC big screen in great company and comfort. Sunday, May 1, 2016 7:30am Clare vs Waterford Doors Open at 7:15am $20.00 at the door Children are welcome and are free United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th…
Walking the Rebellion, Mission District SF
518 Valencia 518 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CASunday, May 1, 12 noon. Meet up at 518 Valencia Street @ 16th Street, San Francisco On Sunday, April 24th, 1916, seven Irishmen declared Ireland to be an independent state, free from centuries of British rule. The “Easter Uprising” is a hallowed event in Irish-American history, revered as a moment when…
Filoli Flower Show
Enjoy viewing floral interpretations of "California Then and Now 1916-2016." New designers join our perennial exhibitors to interpret this year's theme. The traditional Mother's Day event celebrates both the past century and the Filoli House's 100 birthday through flower arrangements.
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2016 Oysterfest, Golden Gate Park
The 2016 San Francisco Oysterfest will take place on May 7th 2016 at the Golden Gate Park.
Silicon Valley Fleadh, Mountain View
St. Stephen's Green3rd Annual Silicon Valley Fleadh • May 7, 8 Fleadh (pronounced “Fla”) is a festival and gathering to celebrate Irish culture. After an acclaimed second edition, the 2016 and third edition of the Silicon Valley Irish Fleadh will take place on May 7th and 8th 2016 in downtown Mountain View.…
Darkness Into Light Walk for Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention
Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco, CA, United StatesDarkness into Light has become an iconic walk that started in Dublin, Ireland and has now turned into a global response. This symbolic 5k walk begins while it is still dark and finishes just as the dawn is rising. This reflects the service offered at Pieta House, where there is…
Emerald Society Dinner, UICC
Emerald Society Dinner • May 7 The San Francisco Bay Area Law Enforcement Emerald Society is honoring two SFPD officers of Italian descent and will be awarding Citizen of the Year to Martin Connolly, of Johnny Foleys Restaurant and Bar. Visit UICC website for more details.
2016 St. Cecilia Irish Classic Golf Tournament
Gleneagles Golf Course at McLaren Park 2100 Sunnydale Avenue, San Francisco,, CA, United StatesThe Men of St Cecilia - Golf Tornament 12:30 Check-in / 1:30 PM Shotgun Start 9 – Hole, Team Scramble Format with BBQ Afterwards, 2 drink coupons, and lots of FUN! $100.00 per person if paid before April 15th / $125.00 after 4/15 *********************** Full payment and registration by April 15th. Please…
$107 – $160
The Shams
The Legionnaire Saloon 2272 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA, United StatesThe Shams began in 2011 in San Francisco, lead by energetic and charismatic front man Sean Daly, from Donegal, Ireland. In the last year, The Shams released their award-winning EP "One and All", embarked on a Northwest tour and sold out the legendary Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.…
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