The United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116, United State Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann hosts Irish set dance instruction to recorded music at the United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Ave, San Francisco. You do not need to have prior experience. Lessons are held at 7:30p…
The Emperor Norton Ceili Band plays at the Plough and Stars starting at 9 p.m. Band: Autumn Rhodes, Glenn Farr (of The Wrenboys), Steve Agacinski, and Patrick O’Donnell lead the session, most weeks. http://www.theploughandstars.com
JoAnn Mar hosts "Folk Music and Beyond" on KALW 91.7 FM featuring folk and Celtic music. More details.
For more than 25 years James and Donnie have loved what they do, and so do we. They’re funny guys – not only expert musicians but extremely engaging performers, spiking their traditional tunes with wonderful tales about their homelands and plenty of unscripted comic banter. There is passion in their…
Irish Heritage Night at The Giants The American Ireland Fund San Francisco Young Leaders buy tickets Irish Immigration Pastoral Center buy tickets
Overwhelming excitement and outstanding reviews caused by Boy George (AKA George Alan O'Dowd) and Culture Club's performances from last year's mini-tour across the U.S, has driven the group to announce their first full tour in more than 12 years spanning 40 cities throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia and Asia.…
Overwhelming excitement and outstanding reviews caused by Boy George (AKA George Alan O'Dowd) and Culture Club's performances from last year's mini-tour across the U.S, has driven the group to announce their first full tour in more than 12 years spanning 40 cities throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia and Asia.…
August 18, 2016—open until 7:30 pm - visitors will be able to take a docent-led Sunset Hike, an Orchard Walk or just unwind and enjoy the historic House and world-famous Garden until 7:30 pm at Filoli’s series of “Third Thursdays.” SUNSET HIKES and ORCHARD WALKS are guided by…
Join us for an afternoon of conversation and reflections on the life of Roger Casement, one of the great heroes of the 1916 Rising by Diarmuid Philpott and Alan Lewis, song by Erin Thompson, readings by Josephine Coffey, Donagh McKeown & Valerie McGrew and a video presentation and celebrate the…
Old Folk in New Ways... Join Alisa Rose, one of Irish traditional musics premiere vocalists, at Don Quixote's International Music Hall in Felton, CA right outside, Santa Cruz Having appeared on stage with multiple Irish music legends, including John Doyle, Mick Moloney and Athena Tergis, Alisa is among Irish musics…
Old Folk in New Ways... Experience an intimate house concert with Alisa Rose, one of Irish traditional musics premiere vocalists. Having appeared on stage with multiple Irish music legends, including John Doyle, Mick Moloney and Athena Tergis, Alisa is among Irish musics celebrated, up and coming singer-songwriters. Alisa’s rich and smoky…
For all Fantasy fans and future writers, Irish author Dave Rudden will be in-store (The Booksmith, 1644 Haight Street, San Francisco) from 12-3PM to sign copies of his new bestselling fantasy novel Knights of the Borrowed Dark. He’ll also be available to talk to any tweens or teens who have ideas…
Swarthy baritone chantey singer Aaron Clegg takes you on a High Seas adventure, with harmonies and instrumental accompaniment by Elise MacGregor Ferrell on fiddle and Great Highland Bagpipes, Jim Powell on guitar, Dan Blake on bass, and Russ Bennett on hand drums. Aaron will describe the historical uses of the…
Documenting Disability His name is Jack Kavanagh, 22, a pharmacy student at Trinity College in Dublin, a windsurfing fanatic, a fluent Irish speaker, and a bit of a talker. Following a holiday windsurfing accident, resulting in a broken neck, Jack created a TV documentary to show that almost total body…
Come out for an intimate house concert of Irish music and more featuring two duos, Noctambule (Marla Fibish & Bruce Victor) and Darcy Noonan & Lindsay Straw in Berkeley, CA! Doors open at 7:30, concert begins at 8:00. Suggested donation is $20. Light refreshments will be provided, and guests are encouraged…
Come out for a night of Irish music and more in an intimate house concert setting featuring two duos, Noctambule (Marla Fibish & Bruce Victor) and Darcy Noonan & Lindsay Straw in Fairfax, CA! Doors open at 7:00, concert begins at 7:30. Suggested donation is $20. Concert goers are encouraged…
God Is An Astronaut • September 8 God Is an Astronaut is an Irish post-rock band from the Glen of the Downs, County Wicklow, formed in 2002. The band was formed in 2002 by twin brothers Niels and Torsten Kinsella, who took the inspiration for its name from a quote…
Irish trumpet star Niall O’Sullivan will perform his brand new show 'My Funny Valentine' this September at the United Irish Cultural Center, San Francisco. ‘My Funny Valentine' showcases Niall’s versatility performing in a variety of styles, from classical to jazz and songs from stage and screen. Niall will be joined…
Valerie McGrew will reflect on the impact of Robert Emmet on the leaders of the 1916 Rising and on why he continues to inspire people over 200 years after his execution.
IIPC Family Sports Day • September 11 All are welcome - families, with or without kids, friends and neighbors! They've got it all - burgers, Irish sausages (kindly donated by Fiddler's Green, Millbrae), face painting, games for all ages, even a grown-up tug-of-war. Just need to bring your picnic blanket…
2016 IN USA Conference The Irish Network USA 2016 Conference in association with INUSA and hosted by The Irish Network Bay Area. Join a national group of Irish, Irish American’s and friends of Ireland at some of San Francisco’s best corporate venues. Hear senior executives and thought leaders from at…
15th Annual Irish-Mexican Fiesta • September 15 Centro Latino de San Francisco, Inc. holds its 15th Annual Irish~Mex Fiesta buffet dinner in honor of First Responders from San Francisco Police, Fire & Sheriff Departments & the District Attorney Investigation Bureau at the United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Avenue, San…
Tony McMahon, native of Co Armagh returns to the UICC with a great blend of Irish and pop songs to entertain. Come along for free and enjoy the show
Robert Emmet Day Remembrance “Let no man write my epitaph: for as no man who knows my motives dare now vindicate them. Let them and me repose in obscurity and peace, and my tomb remain uninscribed, until other times, and other men, can do justice to my character; when my…
ILHS Speaker Series Resumes • September 25 Renowned Irish language scholar and teacher Liam Cunningham joins us from Oideas Gael school in Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal to speak on the state of the Irish language today. UICC St. Francis Room, 5pm
CALENDAR SPONSORED IN PART BY THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF IRELAND, SAN FRANCISCO
