Join the Irish Studies Program at UC Berkeley for an engaging conversation with Paige Reynolds on Eimear McBride's recent novel, A Girl is a Half-Formed Thing (2013) FALSE COMFORT: SEX, PRAYER AND MODERNISM IN EIMEAR MCBRIDE'S A GIRL IS A HALF-FORMED THING April 16 5-6:30 pm 300 Wheeler Hall UC Berkeley campus …
Lively traditional Irish dancing to live music at the Plough and Stars in San Francisco. First Thursdays start at 8:00 pm.
Drop by to join us for a cup of coffee and share your important concerns and discuss legislation, the state budget and issues affecting the region. We will provide the coffee at no taxpayer expense. No appointment or RSVP needed. Open to the public. Please contact Assemblymember Kevin Mullin’s district…
This is a walking tour telling the story of the Irish Influence in San Francisco from the 1840s until today. Your guide tells of the enormous influence the Irish diaspora has had in making San Francisco the vibrant, successful, enigmatic city it now is. Hear how one Irish man helped…
Olav Luksengård Mjelva (Norway), Anders Hall (Sweden) and Kevin Henderson (Shetland Islands) Nordic Fiddler's Bloc A Production Of St Mary's Celtic Music Series Sunday, April 22nd 2018, 3:00PM St Mary's By The Sea Episcopal Church, Pacific Grove "On the evidence to hand, pure fiddle doesn't get much better than The…
Director: Miriam Velasco, 2017, Ireland, 90 minutes, Cast: Tony Kelly, Caoimhe O'Malley, Geraldine McAlinden In a small town with no room for celebrities, Daniel must suddenly face the reality of family politics, the old flame he walked out on and the friends and community he left behind. Now an outsider…
MURALS OF BELFAST The Story of the "Troubles" As Told by the Wall Mural Artists of Belfast PHOTOGRAPHER JOHN HARRINGTON DOCUMENTS THIS COMPELLING STORY THROUGH HIS PHOTOGRAPHS WHICH WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT THE UNITED IRISH CULTURAL CENTER FROM APRIL 24 THROUGH MID-SUMMER. THE PHOTOGRAPHS WHICH SPAN OVER 20 YEARS…
MURALS OF BELFAST The Story of the "Troubles" As Told by the Wall Mural Artists of Belfast PHOTOGRAPHER JOHN HARRINGTON DOCUMENTS THIS COMPELLING STORY THROUGH HIS PHOTOGRAPHS WHICH WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT THE UNITED IRISH CULTURAL CENTER FROM APRIL 24 THROUGH MID-SUMMER. THE PHOTOGRAPHS WHICH SPAN OVER 20 YEARS…
Lively traditional Irish dancing to live music at the Plough and Stars in San Francisco. First Thursdays start at 8:00 pm.
Irish Writers at Bay Area Book Festival • April 28 Breaking Literary Ground: Ambitious Young Writers from Ireland features Eimear McBride, David Hayden, and Liz Nugent, April 28, 10am For the third year in a row, the festival showcases some of today’s most powerful writers who come from our land…
This is a walking tour telling the story of the Irish Influence in San Francisco from the 1840s until today. Your guide tells of the enormous influence the Irish diaspora has had in making San Francisco the vibrant, successful, enigmatic city it now is. Hear how one Irish man helped…
From Loch Lomond Scotland – all that is best about Scots Music & Songs Sun. April 29 at 7pm Advanced online ticket sales are $17 $17 at the door | seated | <21 w/parent Members receive $2 discount on the above prices by way of rebate at the door. PRESENTED…
Kowana Valley Folk School & Lodge- The lodge is located in the middle of the National Forest on Bull Creek Road, 25 miles from the Crane Flat entrance to Yosemite National Park. Rosin up that fiddle bow, check out workshops on harp, guitar, Irish whistle, Bodhran, dancing, walk through pristine…
Melanie O’Reilly and her trio create their riveting and unique sound by fusing Celtic melodies with American jazz. Melanie’s original compositions are inspired by traditional Gaelic culture and contemporary Irish poetry. Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland and currently based in the Bay Area, Melanie has performed at festivals and…
Lively traditional Irish dancing to live music at the Plough and Stars in San Francisco. First Thursdays start at 8:00 pm.
Maud Drennan is a dedicated caregiver whose sunny disposition masks a deep sadness. A tragic childhood event left her haunted, in the company of a cast of prattling saints who pop in and out of her life like tourists. Other than visiting her agoraphobic neighbor, Maud keeps to herself, finding…
Tempest is proud to be inaugurating this great event, at the foot of majestic Mount Shasta! http://www.mccloudchamber.com The Hall, the historic district, 7pm (530) 964-3113
New World String Project A Production Of St Mary's Celtic Music Series Sunday, May 6th 2018, 3:00PM St Mary's By The Sea Episcopal Church, Pacific Grove Extraordinary instruments and heartwarming music rooted in the Nordic, Celtic, and American folk traditions. John Weed • Aryeh Frankfurter • Lisa Lynne • Stuart…
Lively traditional Irish dancing to live music at the Plough and Stars in San Francisco. First Thursdays start at 8:00 pm.
THE ANNUAL SILICON VALLEY IRISH FLEADH RETURNS IN 2018 FOR ITS 5TH CONSECUTIVE EDITION! MARK YOU CALENDAR FOR SATURDAY, MAY 12TH AND SUNDAY, MAY 13TH. This two-day event features Irish performers both traditional and modern, Irish dancers, Irish arts & crafts, Irish food vendors and a Kids’ Zone. The event…
Lively traditional Irish dancing to live music at the Plough and Stars in San Francisco. First Thursdays start at 8:00 pm.
Following the release of her third studio album ‘Tóraíocht Shonais’ (Pursuit of Happiness), Helena returns to North America in May with her new show ‘The Pursuit of Happiness’. Helena delves into the music, superstitions & folklore of Ireland, alongside incredible stories of Irish emigration through the ages; the Great Famine,…
On a winter’s night in Dublin 14 years ago…an idea: To create a musical show with exceptional talent. Classically and traditionally trained Irish female musicians. Celtic Woman was born. Since its debut, global musical sensation Celtic Woman’s concerts continue to touch the hearts of a huge audience that spans the…
Monday, May 21st 2018, 7:30PM House Concert, Soquel “The air left the room when Richie and Rosie sang their first notes together...everyone had their breath taken away at once. ” — Jen Hughes, Bluegrass Today Suggested Donation $17 Reservations: By email to Lynda Haworth or call 831-464-9778 To help the…
Lively traditional Irish dancing to live music at the Plough and Stars in San Francisco. First Thursdays start at 8:00 pm.
CALENDAR SPONSORED IN PART BY THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF IRELAND, SAN FRANCISCO
