| 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 | 3Augusta Irish Retreat at Blackwater Falls, WVAugusta Irish Retreat at Blackwater Falls, WVBlackwater Falls Lodge
Playboy of the Western World (play) 7:30 pmPlayboy of the Western World (play)Time: 7:30 pm Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St NE Washington, DC | 4Augusta Irish Retreat at Blackwater Falls, WVAugusta Irish Retreat at Blackwater Falls, WVBlackwater Falls Lodge
Playboy of the Western World (play) 7:30 pmPlayboy of the Western World (play)Time: 7:30 pm Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St NE Washington, DC | 5Augusta Irish Retreat at Blackwater Falls, WVAugusta Irish Retreat at Blackwater Falls, WVBlackwater Falls Lodge
Playboy of the Western World (play) 7:30 pmPlayboy of the Western World (play)Time: 7:30 pm Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St NE Washington, DC | |||||
| 6Augusta Irish Retreat at Blackwater Falls, WVAugusta Irish Retreat at Blackwater Falls, WVBlackwater Falls Lodge
Playboy of the Western World (play) 7:30 pmPlayboy of the Western World (play)Time: 7:30 pm Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St NE Washington, DC | 7Playboy of the Western World (play) 7:30 pmPlayboy of the Western World (play)Time: 7:30 pm Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St NE Washington, DC | 8Playboy of the Western World (play) 7:30 pmPlayboy of the Western World (play)Time: 7:30 pm Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St NE Washington, DC | 9Playboy of the Western World (play) 7:30 pmPlayboy of the Western World (play)Time: 7:30 pm Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St NE Washington, DC | 10Playboy of the Western World (play) 7:30 pmPlayboy of the Western World (play)Time: 7:30 pm Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St NE Washington, DC | 11Maryland Irish FestivalMaryland Irish FestivalMaryland State Fair Grounds/Cow Palace Building Timonium, MD Playboy of the Western World (play) 7:30 pmPlayboy of the Western World (play)Time: 7:30 pm Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St NE Washington, DC | 12Maryland Irish FestivalMaryland Irish FestivalMaryland State Fair Grounds/Cow Palace Building Timonium, MD Playboy of the Western World (play) 7:30 pmPlayboy of the Western World (play)Time: 7:30 pm Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St NE Washington, DC | |||
| 13Maryland Irish FestivalMaryland Irish FestivalMaryland State Fair Grounds/Cow Palace Building Timonium, MD the Celtic Trio 6:30 pmthe Celtic TrioTime: 6:30 pm (featuring Sean Heely, Kevin Elam, and Tracy Jenkins) The Old Brogue Irish Pub 760-C Walker Rd. Great Falls, VA, Playboy of the Western World (play) 7:30 pmPlayboy of the Western World (play)Time: 7:30 pm Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St NE Washington, DC | 14Playboy of the Western World (play) 7:30 pmPlayboy of the Western World (play)Time: 7:30 pm Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St NE Washington, DC | 15Playboy of the Western World (play) 7:30 pmPlayboy of the Western World (play)Time: 7:30 pm Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St NE Washington, DC | 16Playboy of the Western World (play) 7:30 pmPlayboy of the Western World (play)Time: 7:30 pm Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St NE Washington, DC | 17Playboy of the Western World (play) 7:30 pmPlayboy of the Western World (play)Time: 7:30 pm Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St NE Washington, DC | 18The Johnson Girls 7:00 pmThe Johnson GirlsTime: 7:00 pm The Johnson Girls have been a force on the folk and maritime music scene for over two decades as the leading all woman, a cappella maritime group in the world. Believing that sea chanteys and songs of the sea were the first real “World Music”, Joy Bennett, Alison Kelley, Bonnie Milner, and Deirdre Murtha each bring a special influence to the group. Whether performing at packed international folk festivals, intimate venues, workshops, or presenting school or library programs, The Johnson Girls remain true to their mission of keeping chantey singing and its history alive, bringing women’s voices to the fore, and encouraging everyone to join in the revelry. Widely acclaimed for their powerhouse performances of rousing work songs, sensitive renderings of haunting ballads and laments, and hair-raising harmonies, they sweep their audiences along in a tidal fervor. Their extensive repertoire includes songs with an Afro-Caribbean influence, of the inland waterways, of fishing, mining, Irish, Anglo-American, Italian, French, and Canadian ballads and work songs, and much more. The Johnson Girls bring a unique interpretation to their repertoire while preserving the traditional roots of their music. The Lyceum 201 South Washington St. Alexandria, VA Playboy of the Western World (play) 7:30 pmPlayboy of the Western World (play)Time: 7:30 pm Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St NE Washington, DC | 19Playboy of the Western World (play) 7:30 pmPlayboy of the Western World (play)Time: 7:30 pm Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St NE Washington, DC | |||
| 20IONA 6:30 pmIONATime: 6:30 pm The Old Brogue Irish Pub 760-C Walker Rd. Great Falls, VA, Playboy of the Western World (play) 7:30 pmPlayboy of the Western World (play)Time: 7:30 pm Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St NE Washington, DC | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25CD Release: Marc Glickman & Dennis Botzer 8:00 pmCD Release: Marc Glickman & Dennis BotzerTime: 8:00 pm Tonal Park 7014-C Westmoreland Ave Takoma Park, MD | 26Charm City Junction and Brad & Ken Kolodner 8:00 pmCharm City Junction and Brad & Ken KolodnerTime: 8:00 pm The Gordon Center for the Performing Arts 3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue Owings Mills, MD | |||
| 27The Irish Inn Mates 12:00 amThe Irish Inn MatesTime: 12:00 am The Old Brogue Irish Pub 760-C Walker Rd. Great Falls, VA Eileen Ivers 8:00 pmEileen IversTime: 8:00 pm The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road Vienna, VA | 28 | 29 | 30 | ||||||