The English Beat is a band with an energetic mix of musical styles and a sound like no other. The band's unique sound has allowed it to endure for nearly three decades and appeal to fans, young and old, all over the world.When The English Beat (known simply as The…
FRANKIE GAVIN IN CONCERT THIS SUNDAY, FEB. 12th @ 7pm Location: Plough & Stars Irish Pub 116 Clement Street @ 2nd Avenue in San Francisco Tix: $15/door “Frankie Gavin's fiddle playing is technically complex, unabashedly brilliant, and has a pronounced, driving swing which harks back to the sound of the…
A lively - and torridly romantic - Irish session is on tap this Tuesday at O'Flaherty's Irish Pub in downtown San Jose! 21+ and bring the chocolate!
We meet UPSTAIRS on the SECOND FLOOR of the bar. Dancers often trickle in after 8pm, so if you're early you may not recognize anyone. In that case, just ask the musicians or bartenders! Join 15-25 other dancers for Irish set dancing every Tuesday night*! You can bring a partner…
Join us for an evening of Celtic Fiddle (maybe some flute too!) with Frankie Gavin. In the early 1970s Gavin played musical sessions at Galway's Cellar Bar, with Alec Finn (bouzouki, guitar), Mickey Finn (fiddle), Charlie Piggott (banjo), and Johnnie (Ringo) McDonagh (bodhrán). In 1974, from these and further sessions,…
The Law Offices of James M. Byrne, San Francisco, presents an information seminar on the H1-B Sponsorship process. Join immigration attorney Jim Byrne on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 7.00pm at Irish Immigration Pastoral Center - 5340 Geary Blvd @ 17th/18th Avenue The dreaded H-1B filing deadline of April 1,…
Join Ethel Rohan for the launch of her debut novel, The Weight of Him, at The Booksmith, San Francisco on February 16th at 7.30pm. Ethel will read and be in conversation with Edan Lepucki, followed by a Q&A and book signing The Weight of Him tells the story of Billy…
Dale Jensen and Judy Wells will read their poetry at 7 pm on Friday, February 17th, at Expressions Gallery, 2035 Ashby Avenue in Berkeley. Judy Wells, educated at Stanford and UC Berkeley, has published eleven poetry books. Her latest poetry collection, The Glass Ship (Sugartown, 2014), completes her trilogy of…
Six-time Grammy Award-winners, The Chieftains have been credited for reinventing traditional Irish music on an international scale. After fifty years of making some of the most beautiful music in the world, their ability to transcend musical boundaries, blending traditional with modern, has kept The Chieftains’ music as fresh and relevant…
Lessons are held UPSTAIRS on the SECOND FLOOR of the bar. Are you interested in Irish dancing? Just started, or never danced a step in your life? Then read on! This February, our instructor, Michael Murphy, will be teaching weekly group lessons designed specifically for new dancers. If you have…
Irish Culture Bay Area Special: Enter To Win Two Tickets. Sign up two friends as new subscribers and enter to win tickets. Email names here. Winners will be notified by Feb 15. Critically acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter Lisa Hannigan has returned with a new album At Swim. “At Swim is…
West Coast Pipers Club Tional • Feb 18 Every two years the San Francisco Pipers Club hosts the West Coast Tionol, a weekend-long festival of uilleann piping, including a concert on the Saturday night. Master uilleann pipers, Todd Denman and Preston Howard plus special guests as well as local band,…
The main entrance to the UICC is on 45th Ave. We are on the first floor by the bar. It's the first left after you pass through both sets of doors in the main entrance. One Saturday a month, our group comes up to San Francisco for a night of…
Spotlight on New Irish Film • Feb 19 JUST ADDED: a 10:30pm show tonight of Intermission (2003, director: John Crowley("Brooklyn"), starring Colin Farrell, Cillian Murphy, Kelly MacDonald) The Mostly British Film Festival’s Irish Spotlight returns to the San Francisco Vogue Theater with a full slate of new, Irish film. This…
The Irish Times calls Peter Mulvey “a joy to see” and “a phenomenal performer with huge energy, a quick-fire, quirky take on life, and an extraordinary guitar style.” The Washington Post praises “the subtle power of his voice, a husky, hushed baritone,” and calls it “at once sophisticated and intimate.” Based in…
Six-time Grammy Award-winners, The Chieftains have been credited for reinventing traditional Irish music on an international scale. After fifty years of making some of the most beautiful music in the world, their ability to transcend musical boundaries, blending traditional with modern, has kept The Chieftains’ music as fresh and relevant…
A lively traditional Irish music session every Tuesday in downtown San Jose (except for Sharks home game nights).
Presentation on FRANCIS O’NEILL “The Man Who Saved Irish Music” Professional Musicians Playing Traditional Irish Music THURSDAY – FEBRUARY/23/2017 SAM’S ANCHOR CAFE – 7:30 PM A BENEFIT FOR THE TIBURON/BELVEDERE LIBRARY No Charge, but Donations will be Appreciated
Six-time Grammy Award-winners, The Chieftains have been credited for reinventing traditional Irish music on an international scale. After fifty years of making some of the most beautiful music in the world, their ability to transcend musical boundaries, blending traditional with modern, has kept The Chieftains’ music as fresh and relevant…
Ethel Rohan Book Reading • Feb 23 Join Ethel Rohan for a reading and signing of her debut novel, The Weight of Him, at Bookshop West Portal, San Francisco. The Weight of Him tells the story of Billy Brennan. At four hundred pounds, Billy can always count on food. From…
Enter at the UICC entrance on 45th Ave, then turn left into the restaurant area. Walk through the restaurant area and make another left to enter the bar. We dance next to the bar, below the stage. If you get lost, just ask someone where the bar is. Free in…
Six-time Grammy Award-winners, The Chieftains have been credited for reinventing traditional Irish music on an international scale. After fifty years of making some of the most beautiful music in the world, their ability to transcend musical boundaries, blending traditional with modern, has kept The Chieftains’ music as fresh and relevant…
History & Music in Tiburon • Feb 23-25 Francis O’Neill, 1848 – 1936, is considered by Irish scholars, Irish musicians and by the Irish government as “The Man Who Saved Irish Music”. He is widely recognized by all who play Irish traditional music as the authentic source for Irish music through…
Grand Marshal’s Dinner • Feb 24 The United Irish Societies – Grand Marshal’s Dinner will take place on February 24 at the United Irish Cultural Center, to announce and honor the 2017 Grand Marshal, Dairmud Philpott. Honorary Grand Marshals for 2017 are: Claire Hackett, Rita O’Mahoney and Frank O’Rourke. More…
On the second and fourth Friday of each month, we have traditional Irish Set Dancing classes for adults from 7pm - 9pm. Beginners and experienced dancers are welcome. No partner needed. Classes are taught by Micheal Minihane and Mary McDonagh. Tea and treats are served following the class. Children are…
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