About (and calendar)

Upcoming Events
(concerts, festivals, lectures)
Recurring Events
(music sessions and ceilis)
Lessons
(music and dance)
Links
(resources)

This webpage is your resource for Irish events in the greater Baltimore / Washington metro area.
Ongoing Ceilis. Sessions, Music and Dance classes, etc. are listed as recurring events, so be sure to check there in addition to the listing of upcoming events

I have been following Irish music and dancing for fifty years. I started dancing in 1981 and playing since 2010. In 1997 I created the first version of this website as a resource for activities in the Baltimore-Washington related primarily to Irish traditional music, dance and culture. After 23 years I gave it an upgrade.

We are very fortunate that there is so much talent and so many things that happen in Baltimore / Washington area. A lot of things tend to come together at the last minute, and it’s hard to get the word out. My goal is to help let people know about events that are on the horizon, as well as some things that happen on a recurring basis.

Many people travel to this area, whether for business or pleasure, and would like to know where there is a good session, ceili, or concert. It can be a challenge to locate and connect with local musicians and dancers. I hope these listings help them to find what they are seeking–be it a local session or a group on tour.

If you organize such activities, or learn of an event that’s not already listed, feel free to send me the details. (greenfeet@aol.com) If it is more than two weeks away, I should be able to add it to the list. If it’s less than two weeks, you’ll understand why you may not see it.

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1 2 3 4An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
5An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
6An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
7An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
8An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
9An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
10An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
11An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
John Doyle and Mick McAuley
7:00 pm
John Doyle and Mick McAuleyTime: 7:00 pm
The Barns of Rose Hill
95 Chalmers Ct,
Berryville, VA
12An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
Screaming Orphans
7:30 pm
Screaming OrphansTime: 7:30 pm
Rams Head – On Stage
33 West Street
Annapolis, Maryland
Irish Christmas in America
7:30 pm
Irish Christmas in AmericaTime: 7:30 pm
Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Lúnasa
7:30 pm
LúnasaTime: 7:30 pm
Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival honoring the Irish god Lugh, patron of the arts, Lúnasa is a gathering of some of the top musical talents in Ireland. Forbes Center for the Performing Arts
147 Warsaw Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
13An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
Celtic Woman - White Christmas Symphony Tour
8:00 pm
Celtic Woman - White Christmas Symphony TourTime: 8:00 pm
Kennedy Center - Concert Hall
Washington, DC
14An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
Ensemble Galilei
3:00 pm
Ensemble GalileiTime: 3:00 pm
playing Irish and Scottish airs and dance tunes, early and medieval music, and original compositions.
The Barn House
1730 Crownsville Rd.
Annapolis, MD
Helicon: Winter Solstice
7:30 pm
Helicon: Winter SolsticeTime: 7:30 pm
with Charm City Junction and Elke Baker Dumbarton Concerts
3133 Dumbarton St. NW
Washington, DC
Celtic Woman - White Christmas Symphony Tour
8:00 pm
Celtic Woman - White Christmas Symphony TourTime: 8:00 pm
Kennedy Center - Concert Hall
Washington, DC
15An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
Seán Heely’s Celtic ChristmasSeán Heely’s Celtic ChristmasD.C.-based, award-winning Celtic fiddler, Gaelic singer, and harpist Seán Heely returns for a magical winter tour through the Scottish Highlands and across the rugged Irish coast. George Mason University
Hylton Performing Arts Center
10960 George Mason Cir,
Manassas, VA
Ensemble Galilei
3:00 pm
Ensemble GalileiTime: 3:00 pm
playing Irish and Scottish airs and dance tunes, early and medieval music, and original compositions.
The Barn House
1730 Crownsville Rd.
Annapolis, MD
16An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
Sean Gavin and Sean McComiskey in Concert at the Lyceum
7:00 pm
Sean Gavin and Sean McComiskey in Concert at the LyceumTime: 7:00 pm
A master of the uilleann pipes, Irish flute, and tin whistle, Seán Gavin is one of the most highly regarded performers and teachers of traditional Irish music. Sean McComiskey is among the most innovative young performers on the button accordion, with a unique harmonic style.
Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum
201 South Washington Street
Alexandria, VA
17An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
18An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
19An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
Diarmuid O Meachair with Matt Mulqueen
7:00 pm
Diarmuid O Meachair with Matt MulqueenTime: 7:00 pm
Diarmuid Ó Meachair is an Accordion player and sean nós singer from Cúil Aodha, Co. Cork. Matt Mulqueen was born in Baltimore, Maryland, into a musical family.
Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum
201 South Washington Street
Alexandria, VA
Ensemble Galilei
7:00 pm
Ensemble GalileiTime: 7:00 pm
playing Irish and Scottish airs and dance tunes, early and medieval music, and original compositions.
Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter
6112 York Rd.
Baltimore, MD
20An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
Ensemble Galilei
7:00 pm
Ensemble GalileiTime: 7:00 pm
playing Irish and Scottish airs and dance tunes, early and medieval music, and original compositions.
St. Margaret’s Church,
1601 Pleasant Plains Rd.
Annapolis, MD
(FSGW) Celtic Holiday House Concert
8:00 pm
(FSGW) Celtic Holiday House ConcertTime: 8:00 pm
with Karen Ashbrook, Paul Oorts, and Eileen Estes.
Silver Spring (see link above for details)
21An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
Helicon and Friends, Live at the Winter Solstice ConcertHelicon and Friends, Live at the Winter Solstice Concertreunites three world class musicians Ken Kolodner, Robin Bullock, and Chris Norman. Kraushaar Auditorium
Goucher College
1021 Delaney Valley Rd.
Towson, MD.
Cassie & Maggie Present a Celtic Christmas
5:00 pm
Cassie & Maggie Present a Celtic ChristmasTime: 5:00 pm
they seamlessly weave their deep Celtic heritage with contemporary influences. Committed to not just preserving but also propelling Nova Scotia’s folk traditions into new realms
Black Rock Center for the Arts
12901 Town Commons Drive
Germantown, MD
22An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
Cassie & Maggie Present a Celtic Christmas.
4:00 pm
Cassie & Maggie Present a Celtic Christmas.Time: 4:00 pm
they seamlessly weave their deep Celtic heritage with contemporary influences. Committed to not just preserving but also propelling Nova Scotia’s folk traditions into new realms
Manor Mill
2029 Monkton Rd.
Monkton, MD
23An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
24An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
25An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
26An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
27An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
28An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
29An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
30An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC
31An Irish CarolAn Irish CarolThis comic and touching play, set in a modern Dublin pub, follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self-protection and material success. The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street NW
Washington, DC