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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
Sessions and Ceilis that follow a regular schedule are listed under Recurring Events.
Events that happen only once or a few times a year are listed under Upcoming Event.
Instruction in music and dance is listed as Classes if they follow a regular schedule on the Lessons page.
Instruction which depends on the teacher’s availability is listed by Instructor on the Lessons page.
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 pmJohn 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 Lúnasa 7:30 pmLúnasaTime: 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 Irish Christmas in America 7:30 pmIrish Christmas in AmericaTime: 7:30 pm Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 West Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701 Screaming Orphans 7:30 pmScreaming OrphansTime: 7:30 pm Rams Head – On Stage 33 West Street Annapolis, Maryland | 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 pmCeltic 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 pmEnsemble 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 pmHelicon: 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 pmCeltic Woman - White Christmas Symphony TourTime: 8:00 pm Kennedy Center - Concert Hall Washington, DC | |||
| 15Seán 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 An 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 pmEnsemble 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 pmSean 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 Ensemble Galilei 7:00 pmEnsemble 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 Diarmuid O Meachair with Matt Mulqueen 7:00 pmDiarmuid 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 | 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 pmEnsemble 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) | 21Helicon 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. An 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 5:00 pmCassie & 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 pmCassie & 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 | |||||||