Sister Cities International 60th Anniversary Regional Reception in honor of Honorable Norm Mineta, Former US Secretary of Transportation, Former US Secretary of Commerce and Honorable Mary D. Kane, National President/CEO Sister Cities International introduce the recipient of the 2016 San Jose Dublin Sister Cities Program Spirit of Ireland Award, Ms. Charlotte Powers…
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 speaker and participants in…
Come join us for an evening with guest speaker Mike Robbins! Mike Robbins is the the author of three books: Focus on the Good Stuff, Be Yourself Everyone Else is Already Taken, and Nothing Changes Until You Do. Mike empowers people, teams, and organizations to work together effectively to be…
Middlesleep is a mix of lush vocal harmonies, diverse instruments, and truly beautiful melodies. The result is a folk band devoid of gimmicks with a fresh, relatable sound. Pairs well with dark beer and whiskey.
While you cannot predict when an emergency will occur, you can be prepared. The Irish Immigration Pastoral Center are facilitating a one day First Aid and CPR Course on Saturday January 30th from 9am to 2pm. The course is certified by the American Heart Association and meets OSHA guidelines for the…
The James Connolly Easter Rising Tour 2016 - January 10th to 30th, 2016. Mat Callahan and Yvonne Moore begin a year of celebration! James Connolly and the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising. From the publication of Songs of Freedom in 1907 to the declaration of the Irish Republic on…
Kerry Athletic Club & Sons of Ború 54th Annual Dinner Dance January 30 @ 6:30 pm
The Crooked Road Ceili Band presents their third community set dance and ceili at the wonderful historic Trout Farm in Felton! Michael Murphy calls and featuring Jack Gilder (concertina, flute), Julia Horner (hammered dulcimer), David Chadwick (fiddle, banjo), Doug Lowder (fiddle), and Ken Bewick (guitar). All ages welcome until 10:00…
Since forming in 1988, Tempest has delivered a globally-renowned hybrid of high-energy folk rock fusing Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences and other world music elements. The last 23 years have seen the San Francisco Bay Area based act release fifteen critically acclaimed CDs and play more than 2,000 gigs.…
This annual favorite gives the whole family an opportunity to enjoy spectacular local Irish music and dance talents! Autumn Rhodes and Darcy Noonan will perform Irish jigs and reels as well as slower-paced airs and seannós (‘old style’) songs on fiddle, Irish flute, concertina, and tin whistle, while dancers from…
House concert in the Claremont district of Berkeley Friday Feb 5th 7:30pm (doors open at 7:00pm) Suggested Donation $15 Reservations: [email protected] Directions provided with confirmation. "Just for one night and with many mighty tunes and delightful songs comes the Portland-based musicians Andrea Wild and Preston Howard. Preston is a talented,…
Belfast Bard, Kevin Brennan, and his band, Wavelength, perform classic Van Morrison. Kevin has performed with Van from the early days in Belfast, meeting up again with Van in California and performing throughout the 80's at such venues as the Great American Music Hall and Paul Mason Winery with Van…
A Thousand Thoughts Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 7:30pm SFJAZZ Center San Francisco, California Tickets: $25 / $45 / $65 Special Irish Culture Bay Area Discount: Use code KRONOS20 for 20% off the three evening concerts on 2/4, 2/5, and 2/6, as well as the afternoon family concert on 2/7.…
Traditional Irish Music Session Traditional Irish Music Session in the Bar with Cormac Gannon.
Superbowl 50 • Feb 7 Watch this year’s Superbowl at your local Irish sports bar, or join the United Irish Cultural Center party and watch on two new 60″ plus TVs, enjoy some great hors d’oeuvres and sample some Moylan's Brewery beers.
Celtic Valentines Singalong: Songs from Cupid's Blacklist Sunday, February 7, from 7:30 - 9:30 pm Angelicas supper club in Redwood City Aaron Clegg and Richard Dwyer sing Celtic ballads, sea chanteys and comedy songs about love’s darkest and funniest truths. Be prepared to cry while you laugh, and rant while you sing.…
Irish traditional Music, Song and it's ever evolving Story. For over 15 years, Mick Moloney (vocals, guitar, mandolin, tenor banjo, octave mandolin) and Athena Tergis (5 string fiddle) have been at the forefront of traditional Irish music performance. With constantly evolving material and an unmatched energy, their music transcends tradition…
Bruce Porter (1865 – 1953) is most well-known, at Filoli, for his work designing Filoli’s formal garden. What is perhaps not as well-known is he was also an accomplished artist, painter, sculptor, stained glass designer, writer, muralist, and art critic. Filoli’s permanent collection includes many of his original artistic works…
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man Discussion Group. Wednesday, February 10, 2016 - 6:45pm - 7:45pm This modernist bildungsroman traces the religious and intellectual evolution of Stephen Dedalus. Joyce’s debut novel uses literary techniques the author would develop further in his later works, and concerns the awakening…
Irish Dancing Every Wednesday at the Redwood Cafe in Cotati.
Since forming in 1988, Tempest has delivered a globally-renowned hybrid of high-energy folk rock fusing Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences and other world music elements. The last 23 years have seen the San Francisco Bay Area based act release fifteen critically acclaimed CDs and play more than 2,000 gigs.…
-Winner of the Jewish Plays Project Contest 2015- February 16-18, 7:00 p.m.at the JCHS Performing Arts Theater 1835 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA $10 adults | $5 students At the height of The Troubles in Ireland, religion determines who you are and where you can go. Zippy just wants to…
February 19, 2016 Friday 8:00 PM Concert: Morrison Artists Series: Amphion Quartet with special guest Bridget Kibbey, harp Dazzling young harp virtuoso Bridget Kibbey joins forces with the Amphion Quartet in a concert of remarkable works for this unusual and sonorous combination of instruments. Works by Bach, Debussy, Shields,…
San Francisco has celebrated the Rose of Tralee since 1962. Hosted at the United Irish Cultural Center, the night's entertainment consists of stage interviews and performed talents by the Rose candidates, performances of local Irish dancers, and crowning of the 2016 San Francisco Rose, followed by a dance with live…
Irish Day of Film • February 21 Sunday, February 21 will be "Irish Day" at the Mostly British Film Festival to be held at the Vogue theater in San Francisco. Films include: “A Nightingale Falling,” an old-fashioned historical period drama set during the War of Independence and involving unrequited love…
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