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FRANKIE GAVIN @ Plough & Stars

FRANKIE GAVIN IN CONCERT THIS SUNDAY, FEB. 12th @ 7pm Location: Plough & Stars Irish Pub 116 Clement Street @ 2nd Avenue in San Francisco Tix:  $15/door “Frankie Gavin's fiddle playing is technically complex, unabashedly brilliant, and has a pronounced, driving swing which harks back to the sound of the…

Valentine’s Day Irish Seisiun – San Jose

A lively - and torridly romantic - Irish session is on tap this Tuesday at O'Flaherty's Irish Pub in downtown San Jose! 21+ and bring the chocolate!

Tuesday Irish Set Dancing & Lessons (Sunnyvale)

Lilly Mac's Restaurant & Pub 187 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA, United States

We meet UPSTAIRS on the SECOND FLOOR of the bar. Dancers often trickle in after 8pm, so if you're early you may not recognize anyone. In that case, just ask the musicians or bartenders! Join 15-25 other dancers for Irish set dancing every Tuesday night*! You can bring a partner…

Frankie Gavin in Chico

Join us for an evening of Celtic Fiddle (maybe some flute too!) with Frankie Gavin. In the early 1970s Gavin played musical sessions at Galway's Cellar Bar, with Alec Finn (bouzouki, guitar), Mickey Finn (fiddle), Charlie Piggott (banjo), and Johnnie (Ringo) McDonagh (bodhrán). In 1974, from these and further sessions,…

H-1B Visa Information Session, IIPC

Irish Immigration Pastoral Center San Francisco 5340 Geary Blvd, Ste 206, San Francisco, CA, United States

The Law Offices of James M. Byrne, San Francisco, presents an information seminar on the H1-B Sponsorship process. Join immigration attorney Jim Byrne on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 7.00pm at Irish Immigration Pastoral Center - 5340 Geary Blvd @ 17th/18th Avenue The dreaded H-1B filing deadline of April 1,…

Ethel Rohan Book Launch, Booksmith SF

The Booksmith 1644 Haight St, San Francisco, CA, United States

Join Ethel Rohan for the launch of her debut novel, The Weight of Him, at The Booksmith, San Francisco on February 16th at 7.30pm. Ethel will read and be in conversation with Edan Lepucki, followed by a Q&A and book signing The Weight of Him tells the story of Billy…

Judy Wells/Dale Jensen Poetry, Berkeley

Expressions Gallery, Berkeley 2035 Ashby Ave, , Berkeley, CA, United States

Dale Jensen and Judy Wells will read their poetry at 7 pm on Friday, February 17th, at Expressions Gallery, 2035 Ashby Avenue in Berkeley. Judy Wells, educated at Stanford and UC Berkeley, has published eleven poetry books. Her latest poetry collection, The Glass Ship (Sugartown, 2014), completes her trilogy of…

The Chieftains, Livermore

Six-time Grammy Award-winners, The Chieftains have been credited for reinventing traditional Irish music on an international scale. After fifty years of making some of the most beautiful music in the world, their ability to transcend musical boundaries, blending traditional with modern, has kept The Chieftains’ music as fresh and relevant…

Introduction to Irish Set Dance (February 2017) – Lesson 3 of 4

Lilly Mac's Restaurant & Pub 187 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA, United States

Lessons are held UPSTAIRS on the SECOND FLOOR of the bar. Are you interested in Irish dancing? Just started, or never danced a step in your life? Then read on! This February, our instructor, Michael Murphy, will be teaching weekly group lessons designed specifically for new dancers. If you have…

Lisa Hannigan, Slim’s SF

Slim's 333 11th St , San Francisco, United States

Irish Culture Bay Area Special: Enter To Win Two Tickets. Sign up two friends as new subscribers and enter to win tickets. Email names here. Winners will be notified by Feb 15.   Critically acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter Lisa Hannigan has returned with a new album At Swim. “At Swim is…

West Coast Pipers Club Tional, UICC

West Coast Pipers Club Tional • Feb 18 Every two years the San Francisco Pipers Club hosts the West Coast Tionol, a weekend-long festival of uilleann piping, including a concert on the Saturday night. Master uilleann pipers, Todd Denman and Preston Howard plus special guests as well as local band,…

Saturday Irish Dancing and Music “Hoolie” (San Francisco)

The main entrance to the UICC is on 45th Ave. We are on the first floor by the bar. It's the first left after you pass through both sets of doors in the main entrance. One Saturday a month, our group comes up to San Francisco for a night of…

New Irish Film @ Vogue Theater SF

Vogue Theater 3290 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, United States

Spotlight on New Irish Film • Feb 19 JUST ADDED: a 10:30pm show tonight of Intermission (2003, director: John Crowley("Brooklyn"), starring Colin Farrell, Cillian Murphy, Kelly MacDonald) The Mostly British Film Festival’s Irish Spotlight returns to the San Francisco Vogue Theater with a full slate of new, Irish film. This…

Peter Mulvey, Heather Maloney @ Freight

The Irish Times calls Peter Mulvey “a joy to see” and “a phenomenal performer with huge energy, a quick-fire, quirky take on life, and an extraordinary guitar style.” The Washington Post praises “the subtle power of his voice, a husky, hushed baritone,” and calls it “at once sophisticated and intimate.” Based in…

The Chieftains, Davis

Modavi Center, Davis Davis, CA, United States

Six-time Grammy Award-winners, The Chieftains have been credited for reinventing traditional Irish music on an international scale. After fifty years of making some of the most beautiful music in the world, their ability to transcend musical boundaries, blending traditional with modern, has kept The Chieftains’ music as fresh and relevant…

LIFE OF FRANCIS O’NEILL, Tiburon festival

Sam's Anchor Cafe 27 Main Street , Tiburon, CA, United States

Presentation on FRANCIS O’NEILL “The Man Who Saved Irish Music” Professional Musicians Playing Traditional Irish Music THURSDAY – FEBRUARY/23/2017 SAM’S ANCHOR CAFE – 7:30 PM A BENEFIT FOR THE TIBURON/BELVEDERE LIBRARY No Charge, but Donations will be Appreciated

The Chieftains, Carmel

Sunset Center San Carlos St at 9th Ave, Carmel, CA, United States

Six-time Grammy Award-winners, The Chieftains have been credited for reinventing traditional Irish music on an international scale. After fifty years of making some of the most beautiful music in the world, their ability to transcend musical boundaries, blending traditional with modern, has kept The Chieftains’ music as fresh and relevant…

Ethel Rohan Book Reading

BookShop West Portal 80 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco

Ethel Rohan Book Reading • Feb 23 Join Ethel Rohan for a reading and signing of her debut novel, The Weight of Him, at Bookshop West Portal, San Francisco. The Weight of Him tells the story of Billy Brennan. At four hundred pounds, Billy can always count on food. From…

Irish Set Dance Lessons (San Francisco)

Enter at the UICC entrance on 45th Ave, then turn left into the restaurant area. Walk through the restaurant area and make another left to enter the bar. We dance next to the bar, below the stage. If you get lost, just ask someone where the bar is. Free in…

The Chieftains, Carmel

Sunset Center San Carlos St at 9th Ave, Carmel, CA, United States

Six-time Grammy Award-winners, The Chieftains have been credited for reinventing traditional Irish music on an international scale. After fifty years of making some of the most beautiful music in the world, their ability to transcend musical boundaries, blending traditional with modern, has kept The Chieftains’ music as fresh and relevant…

O’Neill Irish Music Festival, Tiburon

The Lodge, Tiburon Tiburon, CA, United States

History & Music in Tiburon • Feb 23-25 Francis O’Neill, 1848 – 1936, is considered by Irish scholars, Irish musicians and by the Irish government as “The Man Who Saved Irish Music”. He is widely recognized by all who play Irish traditional music as the authentic source for Irish music  through…

UIS Grand Marshal’s Dinner

Grand Marshal’s Dinner • Feb 24 The United Irish Societies – Grand Marshal’s Dinner will take place on February 24 at the United Irish Cultural Center, to announce and honor the 2017 Grand Marshal, Dairmud Philpott. Honorary Grand Marshals for 2017 are: Claire Hackett, Rita O’Mahoney and Frank O’Rourke. More…

Adult Irish Social Dancing (San Anselmo)

On the second and fourth Friday of each month, we have traditional Irish Set Dancing classes for adults from 7pm - 9pm. Beginners and experienced dancers are welcome. No partner needed. Classes are taught by Micheal Minihane and Mary McDonagh. Tea and treats are served following the class. Children are…

Tim Flannery & The Lunatic Fringe, Doc’s Lab

Doc's Lab 124 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

KC Turner Presents Tim Flannery & The Lunatic Fringe Keith Greeninger Friday Feb 24, 2017 Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 8:00 PM All Ages $25 - $50 Tickets

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