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Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill

Freight & Salvage, Berkeley. Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill are one of the world's greatest musical duets, touring internationally and bringing their sublime interpretations of traditional music to venues as vast as the Sydney Opera House, as serene as Buddhist temples and to performing arts centers everywhere. They dig deep…

$30 – $34

Frankie Gavin and Sean Gavin at the Plough & Stars, San Francisco

Two legends of the Irish music genre, Frankie Gavin and his brother Sean (button accordion) are performing at the Plough & Stars in an exclusive engagement! (It also just happens to be Frankie's birthday!) Note that there will be a house concert in Berkeley on Saturday, May 2 and another…

$15

Silicon Valley Fleadh – two days of music and dance!

St. Stephen's Green

Fleadh (fla) is the Gaelic word for festival, and is a gathering and celebration of Irish music and culture. This two-day May 9th - 10th event is hosted by St. Stephen's Green, an Irish Bar & Restaurant in the heart of Silicon Valley in Downtown Mountain View. The fleadh will…

San Francisco 16th Annual Oysterfest Golden Gate Park

Sharon Meadow 320 Bowling Green Dr , San Francisco, CA, United States

This event is the largest Oyster festival on the West Coast drawing over 250,000 people to date. Over half a million succulent oysters have willingly sacrificed themselves over the years. The unique combination of oysters and stout is supported by a great cast of live music. Tickets

Emerald Society 17th Annual Awards Dinner Dance

Emerald Society Dinner Dance Saturday, May 9, 2015 | 6:00pm (Time Zone: US/Pacific) Category: General San Francisco Bay Area Law Enforcement Emerald Society 17th Annual Awards Dinner Dance Honoring Sergeant Dan Manning as Officer of the Year, and Celine Kennelly as Citizen of the Year $85 per person/$800 per table…

Silicon Valley Fleadh

St. Stephen's Green CA, United States

Fleadh (fla) is the Gaelic word for festival, and is a gathering and celebration of Irish music and culture. This two-day May 9th - 10th event is hosted by St. Stephen's Green, an Irish Bar & Restaurant in the heart of Silicon Valley in Downtown Mountain View. The fleadh will…

Mother’s Day Brunch at UICC

Mother’s Day Brunch at the United Irish Cultural Center ADULTS: $30 CHILDREN: $15 (does not include tax or gratuity) BRUNCH INCLUDES: SCRAMBLED EGGS, EGGS BENEDICT, AMERICAN BACON, IRISH SAUSAGE, BLACK AND WHITE PUDDING, CORNED BEEF HASH, HOME FRIED POTATES, CARVERY WITH FRESH ROAST TURKEY, BAKED HAM, FRENCH TOAST, FRESH FRUIT…

Ireland Women’s National Team Play San Jose

Avaya Stadium San Jose, CA, United States

The Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team begin their two game tour which will see them play USA in San Jose at Avaya Stadium on Sunday May 10th, and Haiti on Thursday, May 14th in Lauderhill, Florida. more   Tickets

Anthony Kearns – Irish Tenor Mother’s Day event, Pleasanton

In a rare California appearance, Anthony Kearns will perform at the intimate Firehouse Arts Center in a special Mother's Day concert. Kearns is of course a founding member of The Irish Tenors, the multi-platinum recording and concert trio. There is something for every musical taste in the afternoon's program, including…

$27 – $40

Double Feature ’71/CAL at Castro Theatre

Castro Theatre 429 Castro St , between Market St & 17th St and 18th St) , San Francisco, CA, United States

’71 - 7pm. ’71 takes place over a single night in the life of a young British soldier accidentally abandoned by his unit following a riot on the streets of Belfast in 1971. Unable to tell friend from foe, he must survive the night alone and find his way to…

Irish Network Bay Area – Silicon Valley Meeting

Molly Magees Mountain View, CA, United States

In addition to First Thursdays in the city, the INBA are kicking-off a regular series of meetups in Silicon Valley for members. The first event will be held on the 2nd Thursday of May, in Molly Magees - Mountain View, starting at 5:30pm. Check out our Facebook event to see who's…

Na Fianna Golf Fundraiser

Bay Club Stonetree 9 Stone Tree Lane , Novato, CA, United States

Join Na Fianna hurling club's annual fundraiser golf tournament at the Stonetree course in Novato, CA. Entry into the tournament is $125, or $500 for a team of 4 players. Reserve your spot via email or by dropping a check into the Irish Times or the Abbey Tavern, care of…

Kyle Alden, with Vincey Keehan, and Friends – Studio 55 Marin

Studio 55, Marin CA, United States

Folk musicians Kyle Alden and Vincey Keehan have played together for years in San Francisco-based Irish trad band The Gas Men. Each of these talented multi-instrumentalists is also an accomplished songwriter and singer. Join them for an evening of new and old folk and original songs highlighting the threads that…

Wavelength – Kevin Brennan

Behan's Irish pub 1327 Broadway , Burlingame, California, CA, United States

The boys are back in town! Kevin Brennan and Grant Walters down at Behan's bar and grill

Irish Literary & Historical Society presents “Irish Hill, a lost Irish neighborhood”

Sunday May 17th at 5pm; The Irish Literary & HIstorical Society welcomes Local historian Steven Fidel Herraiz who will discuss Irish Hill, a lost Irish neighborhood (c. 1860-1918) near SF's shipyards. This neighborhood was known for its infamous saloons, bare-knuckled boxing matches, and boarding houses. Steven brings it all to life…

The Waterboys @ The Fillmore

The Fillmore 1805 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA, United States

The Waterboys – May 18, The Fillmore, San Francisco The Waterboys with Connor Kennedy & Minstrel “People should expect the unexpected from The Waterboys,” says Mike Scott, a grin in his voice. It’s a mission statement which has inspired three decades of compelling musical shape-shifting, and one which yields thrilling…

Zoo Station – U2 cover band at O’Flaherty’s

O'Flahertys 25 North San Pedro Street, San Jose, CA, United States

U2 TOUR CELEBRATION! Pre- and post-U2 concert live performances….swing by before and after the show for a beer and a chance to hear what you really wanted.

U2 – San Jose

U2 – Catch the Innocence + Experience Tour Live! Bono, The Edge, and the rest of the band are bringing their 2015 “Innocence + Experience” Tour  to San Jose. New songs and old classics they will be performing the music from their new hit album, Songs of Innocence. Live at…

Blue Stocking Salon Presents Dr. Abraham Verghese

The Thomas Fogarty Winery Woodside, CA, United States

About Blue Stocking Salon: Norene Sheehan, originally from Cork, is a modern-day Salonnière with Blue Stockings Salon, which presents its members and guests with a whole new approach to social exchange.  Inspired by 18th century Salons Norene hosts a modern-day version with  live, monthly events that invite dialog between the…

San Francisco International Arts Festival – “Kitty in the Lane”

Southside Theatre Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Boulevard, San Francisco, CA, United States

San Francisco International Arts Festival - U.S. Debut of Aine Ryan's "Kitty in the Lane" Thursday May 21- Sunday June 7, Various Times - Check SFIAF website for times Southside Theatre, Fort Mason, San Francisco Tickets Kitty tells the story of a twenty year old woman living in an isolated…

San Francisco International Arts Festival – Croi Glan Dance Co.

Friday May 22nd - Sunday May 24th. San Francisco International Arts Festival, Fort Mason Three performances by Croi Glan Integrated Dance Company of On The Wall by David Bolger and Gawky and Awkward by Tara Brandel. Croi Glan creates work "of considerable power and, it must be said, surprise." The…

The Crooked Road Céilí Band at the Historic Testarossa Winery

Testarossa Winery 300-A College Ave, Los Gatos, CA, United States

Acoustic Irish folk music, original and traditional song on the patio! Welcome to the Tasting Room at Testarossa Winery. Housed in the caves and cellars of the historic Novitiate, Testarossa offers a lively and welcoming atmosphere for sampling some of California’s most sought-after Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Our staff excels…

Free

Celtic Woman, San Rafael

Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, Marin Civic Center CA, United States

It was a decade ago that Celtic Woman first traveled from Ireland to America to introduce millions of new fans to the group’s fusion of Irish musical tradition, contemporary song craft and state-of- the-art stage production. Since then, Celtic Woman have touched the hearts of a devoted audience that’s embraced…

Comedy – Crossing the Line at Docs Lab San Francisco

Doc's Lab 124 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

with Samson Koletkar, Clara Bijl, Kevin Munroe, Irish Dave, Abhay Nadkarni Crossing The Line: Immigration reform is a hot topic right now in the United States and California has the highest number of immigrants in America. On May 27th, Docs Lab will host an amazing lineup of expat comedians that…

$10 – $12

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