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Upcoming EventsRecurring Events (sessions)Lessons Links

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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2Malinda with Nati Dredd
7:30 pm
Malinda with Nati DreddTime: 7:30 pm
The Birchmere Music Hall
3701 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Alexandria, VA
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9Rachel Hair & Ron Jappy
7:30 pm
Rachel Hair & Ron JappyTime: 7:30 pm
Jammin Java
227 Maple Ave. East
Vienna, VA
10 11 12 13 14Baltimore Irish Trad FestBaltimore Irish Trad FestInstructors include Button Accordion - Billy McComiskey, Sean McComiskey, Fiddle - James Kelly, Rose Flanagan, - Joanna Clare, Tin Whistle/Flute - Kevin Crawford, Kathleen Conneely, Tenor Banjo - Pauline Conneely multiple locations 15Baltimore Irish Trad FestBaltimore Irish Trad FestInstructors include Button Accordion - Billy McComiskey, Sean McComiskey, Fiddle - James Kelly, Rose Flanagan, - Joanna Clare, Tin Whistle/Flute - Kevin Crawford, Kathleen Conneely, Tenor Banjo - Pauline Conneely multiple locations Baltimore Irish Trad Fest Irish Masters Concert
8:00 pm
Baltimore Irish Trad Fest Irish Masters ConcertTime: 8:00 pm
Creative Alliance
3134 Eastern Ave.
Baltimore, MD,
16Baltimore Irish Trad FestBaltimore Irish Trad FestInstructors include Button Accordion - Billy McComiskey, Sean McComiskey, Fiddle - James Kelly, Rose Flanagan, - Joanna Clare, Tin Whistle/Flute - Kevin Crawford, Kathleen Conneely, Tenor Banjo - Pauline Conneely multiple locations 17 18 19 20 21Seamus Kennedy
7:30 pm
Seamus KennedyTime: 7:30 pm
The Cellar Stage
Timonium United Methodist Church
2300 Pot Spring Rd.
Timonium, MD,
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23Ronn McFarlane (Lute) & Carolyn Surrick (Viola de Gamba)
4:00 pm
Ronn McFarlane (Lute) & Carolyn Surrick (Viola de Gamba)Time: 4:00 pm
Resurrection Catholic Church
3315 Greencastle Road
Burtonsville MD
24 25 26 27 28 29Southern Maryland Celtic FestivalSouthern Maryland Celtic FestivalGWCC dancers Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
St. Leonard, MD.
IONA
7:00 pm
IONATime: 7:00 pm
The World Folk Music Assoc. and Focus Music
St Aidan’s Episcopal Church
8531 Riverside Rd.
Mount Vernon, VA
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