Irish Music & Dance Association
Step into the world of Irish arts and culture at our annual Irish Arts Week. From April 14 to April 30, you can attend a captivating array of events that will immerse you in Ireland's history, language, dance, and music. Details on all activities are at https://celticjunction.org/iaw-2023/
We are hosting a showing of the OSCAR NOMINATED Irish Language film, The Quiet Girl (An Caílin Ciúin), written/directed by Colm Bairéad! Come and watch this film with friends both old and new in our main event hall. Rural Ireland. 1981. Nine-year-old Cait is sent away from her overcrowded, dysfunctional family to live with foster parents for […]
Come join us for a céilí dance to celebrate Beltane and to have fun. This event is open to anyone regardless of skill level; we’ll teach the steps and the dances! Music will be provided by the Center for Irish Music Céilí Band. Admission at the door will be $10 for adults and $5 for […]
Willow Brae (Harpist Andrea Stern and wind-player Laura MacKenzie) present their entertaining and informative program of traditional Irish and Scottish music. For all ages. Free and open to all.
An unforgettable evening of music, dance, food, drink, shopping, and more. Celebrate 10 years of WOLFPACK spirit with us at the Hook & Ladder Theater in Minneapolis! WOLFPACK HOWL with delight as you experience the power of the PACK: Mactir Irish dancers lighting up the stage with high-energy performances Music from special guests - Average […]
Sean nos dance Brush dance set dance 'battering' Live music Set dance 3 - 4 pm: lessons (all levels) 4 - 5 pm: social dancing Cost: Free Will ($15 / suggested for those who are able
Jessica Traynor is a poet, essayist, dramaturg, creative writing teacher, and the newest recipient of the 27th O’Shaughnessy Award for Poetry. She will be reading in the Iverson Room at the Student Center at St. Thomas on May 8th. The Center for Irish Studies and College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. […]
Second Tuesdays Monthly Irish Tune Session at 56 Brewing, 6-9pm. All players welcome. Complementary first beer for players! (or substitute a 1/2 price N/A) Hope to see you there.
Brass Lassie in concert, joined by Joe Chvala and Karla Grotting of the Flying Foot Forum. Tickets will be available at www.brasslassie.com and the Parkway Theater's website, www.theparkwaytheater.com - A rare and very special concert in Minneapolis! Join us for joyful, unique music. Find out more at www.brasslassie.com!
Jessica Traynor is a poet, essayist, dramaturg, creative writing teacher, and the newest recipient of the 27th O’Shaughnessy Award for Poetry. She will be joining us at the Celtic Junction Arts Center for a reception, an interview, and a reading on May 10th. The reception is at 7 pm and the interview kicks off at […]
Between classic pub songs, modern Paddy Rock covers and an original or two, Release the Craicen has something for everyone.
Ring of Kerry's Irish music and Irish step dancers. Tickets and details to follow.
A Celebration of the food and culture of Brittany, France. Live music, delicious food, kids activities, traditional Breton dance with instruction - $10 a person, kids free - registration required, as it will sell out! Laura will join the band on French cornemuse, wooden flute and wooden whistle with Bob Walser, button accordion and Tom […]
Purgatory Creek will play from 1 to 2 pm at the Belwin Conservancy's 2023 Bison Festival. May 20, 2023 9:00 am 5k "Run with the Bison" Fun Run Check in Begins 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Festival 12:00 pm Bison Release Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields Cost: $10 per car. Separate entrance fee for 5k […]
In the merry merry month of May, we'll be singing again at Merlins Rest, with all the usual fol-de-rol: no songbooks, no instruments (except your lovely voices), chorus songs (or at least repeaty-bit songs). See you there!
Come sing with the Merlins Rest crowd outdoors in one of the Picnic Shelters at Wabun Park. It might be Shelter D - or another.
The St. Paul Launch & Reception for the "Ceòlacanth - It's Alive" project! In CIM's new recital hall and lower lobby at the Celtic Junction Arts Center. The Gist: We are celebrating the vibrancy of traditional Irish and Scottish music here in the Twin Cities as carried out by lively players and singers aged 65 […]
Food and entertainment at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds on three stages: O'Shea Irish Dance on the Christensen Farms Stage: 11:45 am, 12:15 pm and 1:15 pm The Sweet Colleens on the Family Fun Stage: 2:30 pm, 4:15 pm, 5:30 pm Ticket - $10 per day, sold per day. Note that tickets for this event […]
Áit Ait (Irish for “strange place” or “uncanny valley”) are an experimental folk duo focused on reinterpretations of traditional songs – dark and deep, bright and sparkling; full of noise and life. Based in Minnesota, Áit Ait (pronounced “ahh-tch eye-tch”) is Aja McCullough (song) and Patrick Maun (sound). The two set out to explore the […]
The Northfield Launch & Reception for the "Ceòlacanth - It's Alive" project! Held in the beautifully renovated Northfield 1888 train depot. Find all the information at: https://lauramackenzie.com/ceolacanth-it-s-alive. $10 donation onsite suggested, which includes a free CD! We will perform many of the selections from the project CD, and Tea & Shortbread will be served. Reserve […]
To get us ready for Summer's exuberance, The Foundry is hosting Patrick's Cabaret outdoors, on their deck. Bring on the sunshine! https://www.thefoundryhomegoods.com/ Featuring: Andrea Stern Harp - traditional Irish music and other arrangements Barbara Cohen Singer-songwriter, performing her original songs on voice, mandolin and acoustic guitar G.E. Patterson Poems for a Sunday cabaret in May […]
Street Show is the place to find out about street performance in downtown Minneapolis. Encouraging a welcoming and exciting downtown experience for all. Sycamore Gap is on of the bands.
Sycamore Gap brings thoughtful arrangements of a wide variety of British, Irish, and American folk songs to the stage. From sea shanties to ballads, histories to pub favorites, their powerful vocals and love of a good song will remind you of another time.
Sycamore Gap brings thoughtful arrangements of a wide variety of British, Irish, and American folk songs to the stage. From sea shanties to ballads, histories to pub favorites, their powerful vocals and love of a good song will remind you of another time.