Eugene O’Neill, the only American playwright to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature, told his son Eugene, Jr., that “The one thing that explains more than anything about me is the fact that I’m Irish. And, strangely enough,” O’Neill complained, “it is something that all the writers who have attempted…
Join The Undertones live in concert at Slims in San Francisco. The Undertones emerged from Derry in 1976 and hit the world stage in 1978 with the release of Teenage Kicks. Feargal Sharkey left the band in the 80s to pursue a solo career and after 16 years of silence,…
Put on your Boots, Spurs, and Cowboy Hat! The Center is proud to host top-tier country & western band: The California Cowboys to the downstairs bar in its new Dance Hall format. The band is a veteran group from the Saddle Rack and the best country bars in the SF Bay…
Honoring an Immigrant and Pioneer champion of Women's rights and Workers' rights at her grave in Cypress Lawn Cemetery. Featured Speaker - Dennis Kelly, Past President of UESF. Meet inside entrance arch at Cypress Lawn East Side Gardens, 1363 El Camino Real, Colma. For further info, call 415-585-6506.
A Benefit for Canine Companions for Independence, Nature in the City, and Young Women's Choral Projects of SF. Irish brothers Shay and MIchael Black from the renowned Black Family sing ballads from the Irish, Scottish and English traditions, old Dublin street songs, music hall songs, rollicking reels & joyful jigs…
The return of Frank O'Connor to The Center after his sold-out show in April 2019. Frank was the piano man at Lefty O'Doul's on Union Square for over 15 years. His music covers many genres and has no limits. He takes requests from the audience and will make you laugh.…
Irish Studies at Berkeley presents a Bloomsday Celebration To celebrate Bloomsday, the day on which Ulysses is set, Professors from UC Berkeley’s English Department will read passages from James Joyce's famous novel. Introduced by Catherine Flynn and also featuring Dan Blanton, Joshua Gang, Mark Goble, Donna Jones, Katie Synder, and…
The Irish Consulate will be marching together with the European Union Consulates, under the banner “Together but Different for LGBTQ+” at this year’s PRIDE Parade, June 30th. Kick off the weekend’s festivities at a Happy PRIDE Hour hosted by the Consulate on Friday, June 28th from 5:30-8pm. more
De Bogman is an hour-long tour-de-force of storytelling and physical comedy. It charts the story of Declan who, from his humble origins as a village idiot in Ireland, goes to America to become World Heavyweight Boxing Champion. The story is at once a homage to the Hollywood boxing movie, and…
Join the Irish American Democratic Club in celebrating the life of John F. Kennedy, with Sheriff Vicki Hennessy and Roma Guy, Social Justice Activist . Supporting the Young Women’s Freedom Center, a radical model for decriminalization. more For more information, please contact Sharon at [email protected]
The 20th Annual Eugene O’Neill Festival takes place in Danville, August 24-September 29. The 2nd Annual Eugene O’Neill International Festival of Theatre takes place in New Ross, Ireland October 9 – 14. The Danville festival will feature three plays – Long Day’s Journey Into Night, The Glass Menagerie and The…
Cúlarán brings fresh energy to traditional Irish songs and tunes and is pleased to return to the Plough and Stars, San Francisco's premiere stage for Irish music since 1975 -- and the best pour of Guinness around. All dancers welcome.
Fundraiser for the Patrick J. Dowling Library at the UICC, Wine Tasting & Book Event “Brave Hearts - A San Francisco Story - The Grit and Dreams of an Irish Immigrant Family” by Jean Mahoney Enjoy Jean Mahoney’s dramatic reading from her book, Brave Hearts. Brave Hearts is a vivid…
Before Dropkick Murphys, before Flogging Molly, there was The Young Dubliners. The Young Dubliners will play for the first time Downstairs at the Center on July 20 in a concert layout with the 240 square foot stage. Celtic Rock in a venue ready for it! Tickets on sale Tuesday, May 28 @…
Imagine idyllic days & nights in the magical redwood forest filled with all the music, dance, and good times you could possibly stand, and that's kind of close to what Lark's Music Celebration is like. You are free to take as many or as few of the workshops offered as…
Join a variety of performers in an informal setting playing inspired traditional Irish music at the home of all things Irish in San Francisco: The United Irish Cultural Center of San Francisco. For the first time, the musicians will be featured in the central area of the Emerald level (the…
The Festival in Danville, California, and San Francisco features 4 plays, a concert, and other events. Long Day's Journey Into Night is performed Sept. 14-29, at Tao House, where it was written. Other plays: The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, Aug. 30-Sept. 15, at Village Theatre, Danville The Second Girl…
Set in the kitchen of the Tyrone family on the same day in 1912 that Eugene O'Neill's masterpiece Long Day's Journey Into Night takes place, The Second Girl tells the story of the hopes and challenges of the Tyrone family's Irish servants. Their tale touches on the plight of all…
Join the IIPC for their Active Retirement Club Coffee Morning! Cairde Café meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 10.00 a.m. at the United Irish Cultural Center. It is a chance to meet familiar and new faces in a friendly relaxed gathering. Tea and soda bread are served…
Irish soprano Clodagh Kinsella and pianist Keith Stears bring their unique interpretation to Irish airs and opera arias. This new-generation duo interweaves their heritage and their classical training to pay homage to the old traditions in a new and exciting way. Clodagh electrified audiences at last year's Eugene O'Neill International…
Leaving Dublin, Ireland where he was born and raised until the age of 22, Dave Nihill got drunk on travel and never quite hit sobriety of it. His shows draw on his wide travels, cultural observations, attempts at language study, (occasional) international drinking session(s) and being a mildly confused immigrant…
This fresh new trio from the heart of Connemara, Ireland combines Irish music and an intriguing blend of modern folk influences to produce a rich sound and exciting experience to delight listeners. Featuring an unusual line-up of flute, whistles, harp, bodhrán, guitar and vocals (with some Irish dancing steps thrown…
Internationally acclaimed novelist Emma Donoghue writes poignant, gripping fiction drawn from both history and newsprint. Don’t miss her September visit for a new book built around the bones of WWII. Dublin-born Donoghue is perhaps best known for Room, about a kidnapped woman held captive with a young son. A runaway bestseller, Room’s…
Noted Irish historian, Ruan O’Donnell, will share his insights on the life and times of Robert Emmet, leader of the 1803 Rebellion and author of his famous Speech from the Dock. This is the 100th year anniversary of the dedication of his statue in the band concourse in the Golden…
Join a variety of performers in an informal setting playing inspired traditional Irish music at the home of all things Irish in San Francisco: The United Irish Cultural Center of San Francisco. The musicians will be featured in the central area of the Emerald level (the old dining area) downstairs,…
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