Hozier's popularity seemed to flourish overnight, causing quite a stir all over the world most notably with the hit single "Take Me To Church." At just 15 years old, Hozier's music taste was already very developed, leaning towards blues, R&B, soul and gospel, influenced from his musical household. Soon after…
Galway, Ireland’s We Banjo 3 find common ground between old world tradition and authentic Americana by plying their banjo, fiddle, guitar and mandolin in an innovation fusion of styles that they dub “Celtgrass.” Skerryvore create a unique fusion of folk, trad, rock and Americana that represents all the different personalities…
Don’t miss two of the freshest musical groups innovating the Celtic sound in concert at Montalvo. Ireland’s We Banjo 3 finds common ground between old world tradition and authentic Americana by blending banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin in an innovation fusion of styles they…
Lively traditional Irish dancing to live music at the Plough and Stars in San Francisco. First Thursdays start at 8:00 pm.
Head out to Fairfax in Marin County to enjoy a weekend of Irish music and dance. All but one event (Peri's Silver Dollar Bar, Fri. Oct. 19th. which is an $8.00 cover charge at the door), are free and you can easily walk around town from venue to venue. Events will…
The Martin Hayes Quartet opens up and explores the Irish tradition with music that resonates as both venerable and strikingly new. The new group expands upon many of the musical ideas Martin has pursued in his renowned and longstanding partnership with guitarist Dennis Cahill. The melody remains central with an added range of sonic…
Irish fiddler Martin Hayes is known worldwide for his soulful interpretations of traditional Irish music. His new quartet with guitarist Dennis Cahill --a fellow member of supergroup The Gloaming-- is called "a highly resonant coming together" by the Irish Times. Hayes and Cahill expand their legendary explorations of Irish music with the brilliant Liz Knowles (Bobby McFerrin, Bang-on-a-Can…
Lively traditional Irish dancing to live music at the Plough and Stars in San Francisco. First Thursdays start at 8:00 pm.
The 10th Annual All Hallows Fantasy Faire is a two day all inclusive costume play Celtic New Year's Celebration! The Faire is deeply rooted in the beliefs of the Celtic people, but combined with all the fun and excitement of a modern Halloween. This year there will be a magnificent fire show…
Fusing Folk, Punk, and traditional Celtic music, San Francisco’s McCrae’s Battalion bring intensity and excitement to the stage. Come check them out at Winters Tavern (West) in Pacifica.
Wake the Dead returns to the Freight for their 17th annual Day of the Dead show. Endlessly energetic and inventive, Wake the Dead spreads their reach to embrace the entire Summer of Love, keeping it alive for Deadheads and Celtoids alike as only they can. Join members Danny Carnahan, Paul…
Lively traditional Irish dancing to live music at the Plough and Stars in San Francisco. First Thursdays start at 8:00 pm.
Limited Time Offer: Buy 1 ticket, Get 1 free for a friend using the code IRISHFESTBOGO. Offer expires Oct 26. Before becoming an Academy Award-nominated screenwriter for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, McDonagh was an award-winning playwright. This Irish dark comedy takes place on the remote Aran Islands off the coast…
Lively traditional Irish dancing to live music at the Plough and Stars in San Francisco. First Thursdays start at 8:00 pm.
Every year, as darkness sweeps the globe, thousands of people in 50 cities will pull on their running shoes and hit the streets to Run in the Dark. The San Francisco run takes place on 14th November at 8pm, starting at the HiDive Bar. WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE PART We…
Lively traditional Irish dancing to live music at the Plough and Stars in San Francisco. First Thursdays start at 8:00 pm.
John Caulfield is a close and treasured friend to many in our community. John suffered a severe stroke a few months back and he needs our help with medical, rehab, and living expenses. Excellent food, music, and fun! Transportation to and from San Francisco will be provided. Suggested donation: $100-$500
ILHS: Talk by Claudia O’Callaghan November 18 @ 5:00 pm A talk by Claudia O’Callaghan titled “Klondike Mike, an Alaskan Oddyssey”. This year marks the 220th Anniversary of the Klondike Gold Rush, which consisted of 3 movements: The Klondike Rush (Yukon Territory) 1896 -1899, the Nome Rush (1899 – 1909)…
Lively traditional Irish dancing to live music at the Plough and Stars in San Francisco. First Thursdays start at 8:00 pm.
Join us for a tasting and discussion of whisk(e)ys from all over the world. We will taste hrough eight different types of whisk(e)y and discuss the different nuances of each. Through that lens we will also see how history has changed whisk(e)y and vice versa. We aim to improve your…
Lively traditional Irish dancing to live music at the Plough and Stars in San Francisco. First Thursdays start at 8:00 pm.
The Celtic/Folk/World music duo Four Shillings Short are coming to Berkeley, California December for a special Celtic Winter Concert featuring music, poetry and stories from the Celtic & World music Traditions. Four Shillings Short, the husband/wife duo of Aodh Og O’Tuama from Cork, Ireland and Christy Martin from California, perform Traditional and…
The Celtic/Folk/World music duo Four Shillings Short present a special Celtic Winter Concert featuring music, poetry and stories from the Celtic & World music traditions to celebrate the Season. Four Shillings Short is the husband/wife duo of Aodh Og O’Tuama from Cork, Ireland and Christy Martin from California. They perform…
An Irish Christmas features an award-winning cast of Irish dancers led by Caterina Coyne (Principal dancer, Riverdance), world champion dancer Tyler Schwartz and Connor Reider, as well as members o f the Kerry Dance Troupe, The Kerry Voice Squad and the Kerry Traditional Orchestra. An Irish Christmas is a…
Lively traditional Irish dancing to live music at the Plough and Stars in San Francisco. First Thursdays start at 8:00 pm.
CALENDAR SPONSORED IN PART BY THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF IRELAND, SAN FRANCISCO
