Join the UC Berkeley Irish Studies Program for a reading and Q&A with acclaimed Irish author Mike McCormack. McCormack will read from his prize-winning novel Solar Bones (2018 International Dublin Literary Award, winner of the 2016 Goldsmith Prize, and the 2017 Booker nominee) along with excerpts from his sci-fi side…
The United Irish Cultural Center of San Francisco welcomes you to St. Patrick's Day 2021 2700 45th Ave, SF, CA 94116 @ Wawona St. Join us for Lunch/Dinner, LIVE Irish music, & Irish dancing performance at the United Irish Cultural Center's #WawonaGates (Outdoor Dining under Canopy will Full Bar and…
Los Angeles-based Irish artist, Marc-Ivan O’Gorman talks with Catherine Flynn, Director of Irish Studies at Berkeley, 5 PM, March 17, 2021. Working across the genres of fiction, film, theater, radio, and musical performance, O’Gorman has created reinterpretations of James Joyce’s Finnegans Wake and of the writings of Brian O’Nolan/Flann O’Brien/Myles…
#WawonaGates Outdoor Dining with Full Bar is located at 2700 45th Ave @ Wawona St. in the Sunset of San Francisco We are located at the United Irish Cultural Center in SF. On Sunday, March 28, we will have LIVE Irish Music with Kevin Roche, Kathleen Smith, and Eamonn Flynn…
The European Union celebrates Europe Day on 9 May. The date marks the anniversary of the "Schuman Declaration" of 1950, considered to be the first official step in the creation of what is now the European Union. On that occasion, Robert Schuman, the then French foreign minister, set out his…
Host Eric Falci (Professor of English, UC Berkeley) will talk with Catherine Flynn (Irish Studies at UC Berkeley), co-members of the podcast team Rafael Aguilar and Emily Moell, and guests including Irish Ambassador Dan Mulhall and Professor Robert Spoo (University of Tulsa) to celebrate the launch of U22: The Centenary…
The UICC welcomes Sean Daly & The Shams to our outdoor beer garden, Wawona Gates, for a high-energy show of the best of Irish rock. Open 3-8 PM on Saturday, October 23 with music at 5 PM. Come early to guarentee a seat and table! Special: $4 pints of Guinness…
A special group of Irish men and women have been responsible for the preservation of the tradition of Irish ballad singing over the past 50 years. Derek Warfield is a distinguished name among them. Come see Mr. Warfield, as he surrounds himself with some of Ireland's finest musicians and singers.…
A special group of Irish men and women have been responsible for the preservation of the tradition of Irish ballad singing over the past 50 years. Derek Warfield is a distinguished name among them. Come see Mr. Warfield, as he surrounds himself with some of Ireland's finest musicians and singers.…
The Young Dubliners return to Irish Center SF for a show downstairs from the Emerald floor indoors. The last show in 2019 sold out, so make sure to get your tickets early. Tickets are on sale NOW! Ticket link The show is on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 7 PM…
Join the United Irish Societies of San Francisco for the annual dinner in honor of Jim Byrne on Friday, February 25, 2022, at the Irish Center SF (2700 45th Ave, San Francisco) For tickets, please call Chris Del Carlo 415-307-3757 or Margaret McAuliffe 415-334-7212. JAMES BYRNE, GRAND MARSHAL OF THE 2022…
'Dublinesque' by Irish singer songwriter/ pianist Eamonn Flynn Is a fascinating mix of music, songs, and stories of Dublin. You will enjoy a portrait of Dublin through the years in an engaging performance rich in humour and soul. Along with old standards and original new songs, this performance features lively instrumental tunes on…
Eileen Ivers will change the way you think about the violin! Fiddler Eileen Ivers has established herself as the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle in the world today. The Washington Post states, "She suggests the future of the Celtic fiddle." She's been called a "sensation" by Billboard magazine and…
The United Irish Cultural Center is proud to announce an exciting family-friendly summer music festival—Rock the Gates—Summer Fleadh 2022. Join us on Saturday, August 27 from 1-8 pm at the Irish Center for fun for the whole family! Featuring multiple stages (Wawona Gates, St. Patrick’s Room, and the Emerald…
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dublinesque-halloween-edition-tickets-427644735917 Following the memorable debut of their Dublinesque show at the UICC in February 2022, Eamonn Flynn and friends are returning to the Irish Center with a special Halloween themed Dublinesque concert on Friday, October 28. This time Dublinesque will focus on the spooky, Gothic side of Dublin history.…
Two days of The Young Wolfe Tones in 2022! Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones make a triumphant return to the United Irish Cultural Center in SF on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13
A 3- day exhibit—Keepers of the Steps Oireachtas Pop-up Exhibit FRI, November 18, 2022 from 9 am – 4 pm SAT, November 19, 2022 from 9 am – 4 pm SUN, November 20, 2022 from 9 am – 3 pm Located just outside the competition rooms at the Western Regional…
Making a joy-filled return to the United Irish Cultural Center for one night only, Kerry Irish Productions presents, An Irish Christmas. Kick-off your Christmas season and join us on Thursday, December 1, 2022 for a celebration of family and community that showcases some of the great Irish holiday traditions and…
Coming to the St. Patrick’s Stage at the UICC on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 8 pm (doors at 7:30 pm), The Fire presents their holiday show titled “The Fire’s Very Scottish Christmas.” Prepare to be inspired as California’s favorite Scottish music trio joins forces with both Scottish and Irish…
We love supporting small, local, independent businesses and building community through offering a festive, one-stop holiday shopping opportunity. Back by popular demand our 2022 Holiday Boutique and Artisan Fair is Saturday, December 17 from 2-5 pm at the United Irish Cultural Center and held both indoors and out. Shop from…
Cross Weaving Workshop and Meditation 3 pm St. Francis Room $10 in advance/$15 at the door REGISTER Hosted by the UICC, the Irish Marvels cultural program, and the Patrick J. Dowling Library, this workshop offers instruction and materials for making your own cross against the backdrop of some live…
Kicking off the entertainment for the St. Patrick’s Day Season at the Irish Cultural Center are The Black Brothers joined by some special guests. TICKETS Shay and Michael Black are singing siblings from Ireland’s foremost family of song, The Black Family, which also includes their sisters Mary and Frances, and…
Join us at the annual Corned Beef and Cabbage meal (food available for purchase upstairs) and know you are coming to the biggest, best, post-parade St. Patrick’s Day party in San Francisco! There will be LIVE bands and Irish Dancing in three locations (two indoors, one outdoors). Schedule coming soon.…
JAVA BEACH at the ZOO , UNITED IRISH CULTURAL CENTER, UNITED IRISH SOCIETIES & COOLEY KEEGAN COMHALTAS PRESENTS GREEN FEST 2023 and family friendly St. Patrick’s Day celebration and Sunset tradition! We close off the block in front of the Irish Center between Sloat and Wawona and offer food/beverage, entertainment,…
Sunday, March 12, 2023 Doors at 6:30 pm / Show at 7 pm Making a stop in San Francisco on their St. Patrick’s Day tour of the U.S. this musical celebration of the close connection between Ireland and America features a ballad/folk band and soloist soprano from Co. Wexford. With…
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