January in San Francisco is all about Sketchfest Comedy Festival and all things funny. This book talk is certainly that! Join us for an evening of laughter with Irish bestselling author David Nihill. Tickets include wine, beer and soft drinks and for the first 50 people to buy tickets, a…
“One of those rare bands that are ingenious, driving, thoughtful and yet have great respect for the tradition.” — John Doyle Suggested Donation $20 Reservations: By email to Lynda Haworth or call 831-464-9778 [email protected] A bold new sound has emerged in New England’s traditional music scene: The Press Gang fuses…
Tempest's first time at this great St. Cruz area venue! 2591 Main St. (831) 479-9777
Join bestselling author and Dubliner David Nihill for a night of laughter and learning. David will be talking about his year spent pretending to be a famous comedian on tour in the US in an effort to overcome his fear of public speaking. A terrible plan by his own admission…
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…
South Bay Scottish Society Invites You To Their… 24th Annual Burns Night A Burns Supper is a world wide celebration of the life and poetry of the poet, Robert Burns, held on or near the poet's birthday, 25 January. Full Audience Participation is encouraged with Ceilidh Dancing & culminating participation…
The January 28 ILHS program will feature independent scholar Tom Clancy, who will explore the recent history of Ireland in his lecture titled “Go, move, shift: Exploring Irish cultural changes through ten songs“. Clancy will discuss a number of key songs, their singers, writers and contexts from Ireland’s folk and…
“One of the finest singing voices in Scotland in any style” —Living Tradition Suggested Donation $20 Reservations: By email to Lynda Haworth [email protected] or call 831-464-9778 Scotland’s first and foremost singer/songwriter Jim Malcolm is at his very best in a solo concert in front of a home audience. Come enjoy…
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…
The Heart of an Irishwoman • Feb 4 Irish actor Sheelagh Cullen in a tour de force performance along with Katherine Trimble (singer) and Bella Issakova (violin), take us home to the heart of great Irish women in an afternoon of literature, song and music. From the producer of An…
Irish Film at SF IndieFest • Feb 1-15 Roxie Theater San Francisco Between Land and Sea Director Ross Whitaker West Coast Premiere of an observational documentary about the big wave surf community of an Irish surf town. Get ready for an adrenaline high and take a plunge into the ice cold…
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…
Make a St. Bridget's Cross • Feb 10 Irish Marvels, Past and Present will be making Bridget’s Crosses this year at the UICC, on February 10, from 2:30 to 4:30. United Irish Cultural Center
Maze Director Stephen Burke Northern California Premiere of a prison thriller inspired by the true events of the infamous 1983 prison breakout of 38 IRA prisoners from ‘the most secure prison in Europe,’ the HMP Maze, an inmate and revolutionary develops a complicated friendship with the prison warden. Or is…
Maze Director Stephen Burke Northern California Premiere of a prison thriller inspired by the true events of the infamous 1983 prison breakout of 38 IRA prisoners from ‘the most secure prison in Europe,’ the HMP Maze, an inmate and revolutionary develops a complicated friendship with the prison warden. Or is…
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…
The artists who comprise We Banjo 3 are joyous and incredibly talented performers who epitomize what we mean by an exceptional outing. These Galway, Ireland, natives deliver “Celtgrass” in the common ground between old-world Irish tradition and authentic Americana. Multiple award-winning musicians, these two sets of brothers bring musical magic…
The artists who comprise We Banjo 3 are joyous and incredibly talented performers who epitomize what we mean by an exceptional outing. These Galway, Ireland, natives deliver “Celtgrass” in the common ground between old-world Irish tradition and authentic Americana. Multiple award-winning musicians, these two sets of brothers bring musical magic…
Irish Night at Mostly British Film • Feb 18 A Fanatic Heart: Onstage interview with filmmaker Sir Bob Geldof at 8:00 pm. In this winning documentary, Irish singer, songwriter and political activist Sir Bob Geldof traces W.B. Yeats’ life, from his earliest family trips to Sligo – which awakened a…
We Banjo 3 at Sweetwater Music Hall
O'Neill Irish Music Festival • Feb 23 - 25 A multi event variety show featuring fine Irish musicians takes place in Tiburon, Feb 23-25, 2018. Music Around Town - Pub Crawl - on Friday, Feb 23; Variety Show, featuring Black Brothers, Tiburon Lodge, Saturday, Feb 24th; Wake The Dead, and…
Rose of Tralee Selection, UICC • Feb 23
Dublin Dancers, Sonoma State • Feb 23 Dublin Irish Dance is an exhilarating company whose members have performed throughout the world. The all-star cast brings to life the epic tale of Celtic culture, carrying its traditional melodies and steps to the New World with a celebration of Irish Music and…
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…
TICKETS COMING SOON! Award-winning Irish tenor, Emmet Cahill, returns to VPAT in 2018! Considered by many as one of Ireland’s most exciting young tenors, Emmet is best known as a principal singer with the popular Irish music show Celtic Thunder and has toured across North America and Australia numerous times.
CALENDAR SPONSORED IN PART BY THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF IRELAND, SAN FRANCISCO
