UNAFF SCREENING SESSION 11: HOW TO DEF-- USE A BOMB: THE PROJECT CHILDREN STORY (Ireland/UK/US, 90 min) The untold story of how—over a forty-year period—an NYPD cop brought over twenty-three thousand children from the worst areas of the troubles in Northern Ireland to America for a summer of getting away…
In Memoriam - Oct 27th - An evening of stories for Eddie Stack (1950-2016) Eddie Stack, a beloved teacher and friend, admired writer, and talented musician, left us on July 4, 2016. The Program in Celtic Studies at UC-Berkeley, together with the Irish Literary and Historical Society of San Francisco,…
Major Barbara • Mountain View, to Nov 20 Which is a greater danger, the decline of morality and virtue, or rampant poverty, sickness, and deprivation? Are wealth and warfare to be despised if they are the fastest means to lifting the general populace out of misery? Coming at the height…
Artist site: http://tommyfleming.net/ Tommy Fleming has many times been described as the “Voice of Ireland” and is one of Ireland’s top entertainers with over 5 million Youtube hits and over 3 million album sales worldwide. Tommy is regarded as one of the finest singers worldwide and is currently enjoying a hugely…
Saturday, October 29, 2016, 8:00 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm) traditional Celtic meets the Grateful Dead $31 adv / $33 door Purchase tickets online Wake the Dead was born in 2000 when three veteran Celtic performers who shared a love for the Grateful Dead experienced a joint flash of inspiration…
Trevor Joyce • Green Arcade, SF, November 2 For almost fifty years, since publication of his first book in 1967, Trevor Joyce has been a unique voice in Irish writing. His early work explored some possibilities of the lyric, and began a lifelong engagement with translation. Successive books explore the…
Whiskey and Craft Beer Tasting • Nov 3 San Jose’s hottest new establishment, Brendan O’Flaherty’s Five Points, will be hosting a tasting of a variety of Irish whiskeys and craft beers with representatives from Jameson presenting a historical tour of Irish whiskey. Advance tickets required. Ticket includes whiskey tasting, beer,…
NOTE** Sunday Performance: 2:00 PM Major Barbara • Mountain View, to Nov 20 Which is a greater danger, the decline of morality and virtue, or rampant poverty, sickness, and deprivation? Are wealth and warfare to be despised if they are the fastest means to lifting the general populace out of…
NOTE** Sunday Performance: 2:00 PM Major Barbara • Mountain View, to Nov 20 Which is a greater danger, the decline of morality and virtue, or rampant poverty, sickness, and deprivation? Are wealth and warfare to be despised if they are the fastest means to lifting the general populace out of…
We begin our ongoing Celtic Culture at the UICC with a day dedicated to the life and work of Seamus Heaney, Poet and writer, Nobel Laureate and wonderful human being. Come along and hear some of his poetry and life stories along with a premiere of a specially commission video…
An Evening of Broadway • Nov 5 After making his cabaret debut at Society Cabaret last February, Ryan Doyle is back with his second show. Join this rising singer, songwriter, and cabaret performer, along with G. Scott Lacy on piano, as he takes us through a night of his favorite…
Mining the Inner Landscape: Writing the Soul Awake Six Week Writing Session, Tuesday nights, November 8-December 13, 2016, 6.15 PM-9.00 PM NOVEMBER 8-DECEMBER 13, 2016 (6-Week Session, Tuesday Nights, 6.15-9.00 PM) THREE SPACES LEFT. NOVEMBER 9-DECEMBER 14, 2016 (6-Week Session, Wednesday mornings, 10.00 am-1.00 PM) THREE SPACES LEFT. Do you long to find a simple way to access your core…
Wednesday Mornings NOVEMBER 9-DECEMBER 14, 2016 6-Week Session, Wednesday 10.00 am-1.00 PM) THREE SPACES LEFT. Tuesday Evenings NOVEMBER 8-DECEMBER 13, 2016 6-Week Session, Tuesday Nights, 6.15-9.00 PM THREE SPACES LEFT. Do you long to find a simple way to access your core creative content? Would you like to establish writing as part of your daily…
Irish Thanksgiving • United Irish Cultural Center, San Francisco, Nov. 9 Join the United Irish Cultural Center and the INBA for the 3rd Annual Irish Thanksgiving! We will be hosting our Thanksgiving dinner on the 9th of November, giving you plenty of time to build another appetite for the official…
Join the IIPC Active Retirement Club for our MONTHLY MASS AND LUNCHEON! Thursday, November 10, 2016 Mass begins at 12.15pm Followed by: Guest speaker Angie Pratt of the Alzheimer's Association & lunch. UICC, 2700 45th Ave. San Francisco Cost: $20 Please RSVP to Joan on 415.752.6006 ALL ARE WELCOME!
Make sure you don't miss this fabulous one man show with Paddy Homan as he recreates the images, music and stories of the 1916 Rising in an evocative show that tells the story of the birth of the Irish nation. Celebrating 100 years of Irish independence! A must see informative, educational…
NOTE** Sunday Performance: 2:00 PM Major Barbara • Mountain View, to Nov 20 Which is a greater danger, the decline of morality and virtue, or rampant poverty, sickness, and deprivation? Are wealth and warfare to be despised if they are the fastest means to lifting the general populace out of…
"Remembering Our Families" discussion group open to all. At the Irish Cultural Center, San Francisco, November 12, 2:30pm to 4:30pm, 3rd floor.
Dylan Moran • Regency, SF Nov 12 Dylan Moran is an Irish comedian, writer, actor and filmmaker. He is best known for his sardonic observational comedy, the UK television sitcom Black Books and his work with Simon Pegg in Shaun of the Dead. Receiving rave reviews, Off The Hook, is…
**EVENT CANCELLED** Ronan Tynan • November 13 Called the "burly tenor with a big, silvery voice" by Variety, Tynan, accompanied by his long time pianist Bill Lewis, will bring a repertoire that is diverse as it is entertaining: a mix of Irish, selections from the great American songbook, contemporary, as…
Alan Doyle, the charismatic singer from Newfoundland-based group Great Big Sea, is back with a new band and a stunning new album, his second solo effort. So Let’s Go explores the Celtic, traditional, and folk music influences he grew up with. “I always want people to have the greatest night…
The Irish Studies Program at U.C. Berkeley presents "Reframing 1916," a screening of the new documentary, 1916 The Irish Rebellion, followed by a conversation with the film's executive producers, Christopher Fox and Bríona Nic Dhiarmada. More information can be found here: http://1916.nd.edu/reframing-1916/ Thursday, November 17th 6:00-8:30 p.m. The Auditorium at Berkeley…
Caitlín Nic Gabhann & Ciarán Ó Maonaigh • November 18 - house concert Acclaimed musicians Caitlín Nic Gabhann and Ciarán Ó Maonaigh have joined forces to create one of traditional music’s most impressive acts. The pair’s spirited music and dance is rooted in the tradition; brimming with soul and life.…
NOTE** Sunday Performance: 2:00 PM Major Barbara • Mountain View, to Nov 20 Which is a greater danger, the decline of morality and virtue, or rampant poverty, sickness, and deprivation? Are wealth and warfare to be despised if they are the fastest means to lifting the general populace out of…
"LEGENDS OF THE CELTIC HARP" is a trio of world renowned Celtic harpists and multi-instrumentalists. Patrick Ball, Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Franfurter blend storytelling, music, history, humor and drama into a poignant theatrical presentation. The trio of Celtic harpers have toured extensively throughout the US to sold out audiences and…
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