Irish Music & Dance Association
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Congratulations and Best Wishes to Maeve and Liam
Congratulations and Best Wishes to Maeve and Liam
Come raise a glass and wish our friends Maeve O'Mara and Liam O'Neill a happy retirement and next chapter of their lives at the Dubliner after Irish on Grand closes on Sunday, March 30.
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Bedlam @ Charlie’s
Bedlam @ Charlie’s
Bedlam is a band born out of the talent pool of the MN Renaissance Festival. Over the years, the band has had a diverse sound and many different members. Its recent incarnation is a folk band with a hippie attitude. Many familiar songs with a different slant along with some original material as well. As […]
Breen, Rynne, and Murray in Concert
Breen, Rynne, and Murray in Concert
“Sure-footed, engaging and joyful music from a dynamic Clare duo. Expert musicianship, courageous creativity and sweetness of melody” – Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, RTÉ Radió na Gaeltachta Embark on an odyssey of wonder, joyfulness and upbeat music as three incredibly talented and creative folk musicians shape melodies from past and present into something dynamic and irresistible. A […]
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YAC Open Mic
YAC Open Mic
Join us for a fun and fearless open mic presented by CJAC’s Youth Advisory Council! Open to the young and the young at heart, this event offers youth performers priority access to the stage. Preparing for the Midwest Fleadh? It’s a perfect chance to polish your tunes—or just share a joyful set with friends. All […]
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Book Discussion: On Bloody Sunday
Book Discussion: On Bloody Sunday
Join Us for a Two-Night Book Discussion: On Bloody Sunday: A New History Of The Day And Its Aftermath By Those Who Were There Author Julieann Campbell provides a powerful and gut-wrenching account of Bloody Sunday, one of the darkest days in Irish history. Drawing from oral testimonies of over 100 people who were there, On Bloody […]
The Great Irish Sing-Along
The Great Irish Sing-Along
New! First Monday of every month. Hosted by Paul McCloskey. Drink promotions available. Instruments are acceptable, but we don’t want an orchestra!
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Traditional Irish Music Open Session
Traditional Irish Music Open Session
We host a traditional Irish Music Open Session every second and fourth Tuesday from 6-9 PM, it's open to come and play, or simply drop in to listen and enjoy a pint of Irish beer.
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Book Launch Gatsby: Death of an Irishman
Book Launch Gatsby: Death of an Irishman
Join Irish author and historian Patrick O’Sullivan Greene for the North American debut of his new book, Gatsby: Death of an Irishman – F. Scott Fitzgerald and His Search for Identity. This compelling evening features a talk and reading in the heart of Fitzgerald’s hometown, followed by a reception. Free
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Brass Lassie in Concert
Brass Lassie in Concert
Brass Lassie in Concert at the Hastings Arts Center, celebrating 10 years of HAC. This is a wonderful, welcoming venue - we are honored to be invited to help celebrate their success! A local clog/step dance school will entertain during the intermission. Tickets: $27.38 Advance, $32.64 at the door, $16.88 youth 17 and under or […]
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The Sinn Féin Feish and Irish Culture in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s St. Paul
The Sinn Féin Feish and Irish Culture in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s St. Paul
Join Library Director Brian Miller for a fascinating look into the vibrant Irish cultural life of early 20th- century St. Paul and Minneapolis during F. Scott Fitzgerald’s formative years. From Shamrock Club riverboat cruises and Sinn Féin-sponsored Irish dance competitions to local fiddlers and a visit from Lady Gregory, explore how Irish identity and community […]
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100 Years of The Great Gatsby
100 Years of The Great Gatsby
Join Dr. Lynette Reini-Grandell and Dr. Patrick O’Donnell for a Zoom seminar marking the centenary of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. Explore the novel’s 1920s social and cultural context, its mythic portrayal of the American Dream, and Fitzgerald’s literary influences—from James Joyce to John Keats. Free. Registration required.
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Applause Community Theatre Spring Fundraiser
Applause Community Theatre Spring Fundraiser
Applause Community Theatre, JPerzel & Associates, and the Half Time Rec present a benefit concert to support our 2025 Season of Shows. Featuring Saint Paul Irish folk singing legend Mike Wallace of Limerick, Ireland, and friends — including Dave Draeger on Bodhran and Danny Schwarze of the Northerly Gales. April 15 from 5:30–9:00 pm Silent […]
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Her Own Future: A Roundtable Discussion of Women Writers
Her Own Future: A Roundtable Discussion of Women Writers
Join us for Her Own Future, a dynamic Zoom roundtable exploring the voices and impact of Irish women writers. Scholars Matt Reznicek, Renée Fox, Paige Reynolds, and Kate Costello-Sullivan will share rapid insights on topics including the ethics of care, Lady Jane Wilde, depictions of sexuality, and the role of shame in contemporary literature. A […]
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Prank Williams and the Broken Spoke @ Charlie’s
Prank Williams and the Broken Spoke @ Charlie’s
A high-energy Irish/folk band based in Saint Paul, MN highlighting the sweet stringed sounds of the fiddle, stand-up bass, guitar, and mandolin. Traditional Irish Music and Irish Rock with a twist! Broken Spoke never fail to deliver an outstanding performance that will have you up on your feet before you know it!
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Amble at the Turf Club
Amble at the Turf Club
Celtic Junction co-presents Amble, the rising Irish folk trio making waves with their raw, heartfelt sound and unfiltered storytelling. Blending traditional Irish roots with a modern acoustic edge, Amble is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about new acts in contemporary folk music. Their live shows offer a rare combination of rich vocal harmonies, honest […]
Mactir Irish Dance Presents – Bealtaine: A Fiery Showcase of Irish Music and Dance
Mactir Irish Dance Presents – Bealtaine: A Fiery Showcase of Irish Music and Dance
Prepare to be swept away by the rhythm and magic of Irish culture as Mactír Academy of Irish Dance proudly presents Bealtaine , a captivating celebration of dance and music that will set the stage ablaze. Join us on May 4, 2025, at the newly renovated Uptown Theater, located at 2900 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN […]
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The Ferryman
The Ferryman
The University of Minnesota BFA Acting Class of 2025 presents The Ferryman at Park Square Theater in St. Paul April 24-27. This is the Minnesota debut of the Tony Award Winning play set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. "Northern Ireland, 1981. It is a war-weary time in the long-brewing Irish sectarian conflict known as […]
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Gus the Bardic Troubadour
Gus the Bardic Troubadour
Join us for a festive night of Irish & Celtic pub songs, plus a few pub-style covers of modern pop songs! Gus the Bardic Troubadour will be playing lively Irish pub songs, sea shanties, and group participation songs, that will get you clapping, singing and chanting, and maybe even dancing. Our Pub Song Social is […]
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Merlins Rest 18th Anniversary!
Merlins Rest 18th Anniversary!
Merlin's Rest is turning 18 and throwing a party like only Merlins can! Kick things off with a legendary Corned Beef & Hash breakfast and a proper Irish Coffee, at 11:30 AM, then stick around for a full day of: ✨ Live Music & Dancing 🎁 Giveaways & Prizes 🎂 CAKE (yes, we said cake!) […]
The Ferryman
The Ferryman
The University of Minnesota BFA Acting Class of 2025 presents The Ferryman at Park Square Theater in St. Paul April 24-27. This is the Minnesota debut of the Tony Award Winning play set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. "Northern Ireland, 1981. It is a war-weary time in the long-brewing Irish sectarian conflict known as […]
Seminar: Imagining Donegal
Seminar: Imagining Donegal
Explore the cultural and political imagination of Donegal in this bilingual seminar with Dr. Patrick O’Donnell and Réamonn Ó Ciaráin. Presented in both Irish and English, the talk examines the legacy of Peadar O’Donnell and George “AE” Russell—two influential thinkers whose works shaped the literary and spiritual landscape of the region. Part of Deireadh Seachtaine […]
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Sunday’s Irish Pub Music Session
Sunday’s Irish Pub Music Session
If you play fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, tin whistle, flute, or related instruments and have an interest in traditional Irish jigs and reels, come to the Traditional Irish Music Practice Sessions at Hayes! *Every second and fourth Sunday - 1pm-3:30pm
Twin Prop Jane
Twin Prop Jane
Stow away and tuck in for some folk sessions with Tam Maluda of the Northerly Gales and Dee Brust of SisterTree and Purgatory Creek.
The Ferryman
The Ferryman
The University of Minnesota BFA Acting Class of 2025 presents The Ferryman at Park Square Theater in St. Paul April 24-27. This is the Minnesota debut of the Tony Award Winning play set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. "Northern Ireland, 1981. It is a war-weary time in the long-brewing Irish sectarian conflict known as […]