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.
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The Soul of the Potato • Feb 25 Hernando Torres-Fernandez, Consul General of Peru and Robert O’Driscoll, Consul General of Ireland will present a joint lecture titled: “The Soul of the Potato”. The multifarious species of potato have been consumed in the Andes for 8,000 years, only brought to Europe…
"They write gorgeous tunes and deliver them with a spry step, airtight ensemble and bittersweet lyricism that gets deep under your skin." --Kate Molleson - The Herald Advance $22 Door Price $25 Members receive $2 discount on the above prices Reservations: call 831-464-9778 or online https://www.celticsociety.org Three musicians with a…
Dance lessons 7pm Music & dancing 9pm
'Cairde' means Friend! Join the IIPC Active Retirement Club for our Cairde Cafe at the United Irish Cultural Center from 10.00 am Tuesday February 27, 2018. Come along for a relaxed morning playing cards, catching up on Irish news or simply to have a cuppa and a chat with new…
Molly's Revenge--The Party for Paddy! Special matinee show. A Production Of St Mary's Celtic Music Series Saturday, March 17th 2018, 2:00PM St Mary's By The Sea Episcopal Church, Pacific Grove Molly's Revenge returns with their infectious enthusiasm and the dazzling Turco dancers to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style. St.…
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