 RKIDs Social Group | |
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| What: | At these sessions we'll discuss the book Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe. Session Four (final): Discussion of Part 3, pages 224 - 348. |
| Date: | Wednesday February 26, 2020 |
| Time: | 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Location: | Marilyn and Obie's |
Details: | The author of This non-fiction book describes many people who have played a huge role in the unfolding of events starting in 1969. The Washington Post has declared it one of the top ten books of 2019. For anyone interested in Irish affairs, this is a must read. |
| Contact: | Marilyn O. |
Wolf Trap | |
| What: | Cherish the Ladies performs at the Barns at Wolf Trap. |
| Date: | Wednesday February 26, 2020 |
| Time: | 8:00 pm |
| Location: | The Barns at Wolftrap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA |
Details: | Tickets are $29 - $34 |
| Contact: | Wolf Trap |
AFI Silver Theatre | |
| What: | Capital Irish Film festival, sponsored by Solas Nua and the AFI Theater. Several feature films plus a set of short films. Directors straight from Ireland talk and answer questions. |
| Dates From and To: | Thursday February 27, 2020 to Sunday March 1, 2020 |
| Time: | various |
| Location: | AFI Silver, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 |
Details: | See the website for ticket prices. Several RKIDs are going. |
| Contact: | Solas Nua Tickets |
GWCC | |
| What: | GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays from January 23 to May 21, 2020. They also have a monthly mini-ceili (8-10 pm) that is open to all in lieu of advanced class on 2/20, 3/19, 4/16 and 5/21 ($5 donation suggested for musicians). |
| Date: | Thursday February 27, 2020 |
| Time: | 7-8pm for new dancers/basics, 8-9:30 for advanced |
| Location: | Argyle Park Activities Bldg, 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD 20901 |
Details: | Teacher is Paul O'Donnell, $50/season for 18 classes. |
| Contact: | Paul O'Donnell 301-649-6410 or email or website |
| RKIDs Social Group | |
| What: | We Banjo 3 hail from Galway and play a lively blend of traditional Irish and bluegrass music - what they call "Celtic Grass." The RKIDs social group will purchase a discounted block of tickets for its members. |
| Date: | Saturday February 29, 2020 |
| Time: | Dinner 3:30 pm, Show at 8 pm |
| Location: | Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701 |
Details: | A potluck dinner hosted by Mo and John precedes the concert; gather at their place at 3:30 pm if you opted for it. Show admission for RKIDs is $18.70 each, with a $3 surcharge for sponsored non-members. Money to be collected in advance at class. Details on parking, car pooling, the pre-show dinner, show ticket refund policy and payment deadlines are forthcoming via emails to those who signed up. |
| Contact: | Sign up in class or contact Marilyn O. We Banjo 3 website |
Ancient Order of Hibernians | |
| What: | Ceili, with calling as needed by Hugh Conway. Music by Shepherds Pie. |
| Date: | Sunday March 1, 2020 |
| Times (Eastern U.S.): | from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
| Location: | Stacey Sherwood Center at 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax VA |
| Details: | |
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| Hugh Conway at ceiliset@yahoo.com |
IONA-Barnaby Productions | |
| What: | Celtic Concerts at the Old Brogue Winter 2020, presents Al Petteway & Amy White. |
| Date: | Sunday March 1, 2020 |
| Time: | Seatings: 5-6:30 pm or 7:15-8:45 pm |
| Location: | In the snuggery of the Old Brogue Irish Pub, 760 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066 |
Details: | Individual tickets for $20 (Adult), $15 (Children under 12). $10 per person food/beverage minimum. Al & Amy have long been a favorite, with their eclectic repertoire that includes original, traditional, contemporary Celtic- and Appalachian-influenced music with occasional nods to Blues, New Age, and Jazz. |
| Contact: | Purchase Tickets |
 Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers | |
| What: | Winter/Spring semester class. Sign-up info. |
| Date: | Tuesday March 3, 2020 |
| Time: | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Location: | Ridgeview Middle School |
Details: | Meets every Tuesday. Class sections and times are: Core (skills polishing and good for beginners): 7:00 - 7:50 pm; Experienced/Advanced: 8:05 - 9:00 pm. We take major credit cards for payment. New students: the first class is free! |
| Contact: | Our Website |
GWCC | |
| What: | GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays from January 23 to May 21, 2020. They also have a monthly mini-ceili (8-10 pm) that is open to all in lieu of advanced class on 2/20, 3/19, 4/16 and 5/21 ($5 donation suggested for musicians). |
| Date: | Thursday March 5, 2020 |
| Time: | 7-8pm for new dancers/basics, 8-9:30 for advanced |
| Location: | Argyle Park Activities Bldg, 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD 20901 |
| Details: | Teacher is Paul O'Donnell, $50/season for 18 classes. |
| Contact: | Paul O'Donnell 301-649-6410 or email or website |
Blackthorn | |
| What: | Annual Spring Blackthorn ceili and potluck. Music by Rambling House: Joe DeZarn, Marc Glickman and Tina Eck. Caller: Larry Frank. Please bring a dish to share. Reviving the tradition of a Blackthorn Stick door prize! |
| Date: | Friday March 6, 2020 |
| Time: | 7 - 10:30 pm |
| Location: | McCathran Hall, 300 Grove Ave., Washington Grove, MD, on the Corner of Center St. and Chestnut Rd. |
Details: | $15 admission. Dances: SET 1: Bonfire, Siege of Ennis, Haymakers’ Jig or Ballyvourney Jig Set, Clare Plain Set, SET 2: Walls of Limerick, Waltz/Waltz Cotillion, Clare Lancers Set, Four Hand Reel, SET 3: Siege of Carrick, North Kerry Set, High Cauled Cap Flyer |
| Contact: | Obie |
| RKIDs Social Group | |
| What: | RKIDs' brunch social |
| Date: | Saturday March 7, 2020 |
| Time: | 10 am - noon |
| Location: | Woodside Deli at 13048 Middlebrook Rd, Germantown, MD 20874 |
Details: | Brunch and chat at the Woodside Deli restaurant. |
| Contact: | Sonja |
Ballyshaners | |
| What: | Ba!lyshaners and Alexandria's annual St. Patrick's Day parade. |
| Date: | Saturday March 7, 2020 |
| Time: | 12:30 - |
| Location: | The parade starts at King St. and Alfred St. then goes east on King St., finishing at the corner of King and Lee Streets. Closest Metro is the blue line, King St/Old Town stop. |
| Details: | |
| Contact: | Ballyshaners
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EIC | |
| What: | Monthly Emerald Isle Club Ceili with live music: Peter Fitzgerald and the J. Patrick’s All Stars. Calling by Casey O'Connor from the O'Connor School of Dance. |
| Date: | Saturday March 7, 2020 |
| Time: | 7 - 11 pm |
Location:
An Poitin Stil at 2323 York Rd. Timonium MD 21093
Mo's Seafood at 1528 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21234 | Atlantic Ballroom 8819 Orchard Tree Lane, Towson, MD 21286. Free parking, near Wolf Furniture. |
Details: | Admission: $20 for adult non-members, $15 for adult members; $9 ages 7 - 17. Admission includes soda, beer and snacks. Bring a baked good or dessert to share. |
| Contact: | EIC website |
IONA-Barnaby Productions | |
| What: | Celtic Concerts at the Old Brogue, Winter 2020, presents the pan-Celtic favorite, IONA. Barbara Tresidder Ryan (vocals, bouzouki, bodhran), Bernard Argent (flute, whistles, more), Chuck Lawhorn (bass), Jim Queen (fiddle, banjo) and dancer Joe Duffey. |
| Date: | Sunday March 8, 2020 |
| Time: | Seatings: 5-6:30 pm or 7:15-8:45 pm |
| Location: | In the snuggery of the Old Brogue Irish Pub, 760 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066 |
Details: | Individual tickets for $20 (Adult), $15 (Children under 12). $10 per person food/beverage minimum. IONA's music is a unique, acoustic weave of the traditional music of Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, the Isle of Man, Asturias and Galicia, as well as their transplants in America. |
| Contact: | Purchase Tickets |
| Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers | |
| What: | Winter/Spring semester class. Sign-up info. |
| Date: | Tuesday March 10, 2020 |
| Time: | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Location: | Ridgeview Middle School |
| Details: | Meets every Tuesday. Class sections and times are: Core (skills polishing and good for beginners): 7:00 - 7:50 pm; Experienced/Advanced: 8:05 - 9:00 pm. We take major credit cards for payment. New students: the first class is free! |
| Contact: | Our Website |
GWCC | |
| What: | Téada in concert. Admission: $20 plus ticketing fee. Recipients of GWCC's Frankie Kennedy Memorial Scholarship will open for Teada. |
| Date: | Wednesday March 11, 2020 |
| Time: | 7:30 pm - |
| Location: | Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center, Georgia Ave. and East West Highway in Silver Spring |
Details: | Tickets |
| Contact: | GWCC Flyer |
GWCC | |
| What: | GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays from January 23 to May 21, 2020. They also have a monthly mini-ceili (8-10 pm) that is open to all in lieu of advanced class on 2/20, 3/19, 4/16 and 5/21 ($5 donation suggested for musicians). |
| Date: | Thursday March 12, 2020 |
| Time: | 7-8pm for new dancers/basics, 8-9:30 for advanced |
| Location: | Argyle Park Activities Bldg, 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD 20901 |
| Details: | Teacher is Paul O'Donnell, $50/season for 18 classes. |
| Contact: | Paul O'Donnell 301-649-6410 or email or website |
City of Gaithersburg | |
| What: | The 20th annual parade steps through the Rio/Washingtonian Center and the RKIDs are in it! Brunch and party at the O'Brien's afterward. |
| Date: | Saturday March 14, 2020 |
| Time: | 10 am -11 am |
| Location: | 209 Boardwalk Pl, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Parade Map |
Details: | Sign up at class or send a message to Tom if you want to participate. RKIDs practice at 9 am; Parade 10 am. If you are in the RKIDs unit, park by Kohl's and wear a black t-neck, black pants, black shoes; green RKID jacket. Lineup information to follow. |
| Contact: | Tom Gaithersburg Parade Website |
| RKIDs Social Group | |
| What: | Obie and Marilyn are hosting the RKIDs and their families and friends for their annual pre-St. Patrick's Day party. The party begins after the St. Patrick's Day parade at the Washingtonian Center. |
| Date: | Saturday March 14, 2020 |
| Time: | 11 am - 4 pm |
| Location: | the O'Brien's |
Details: | $10 per adult is the suggested donation; $13 for non-members; kids are free. Corned beef, Sloppy Joes, potato salad, cole slaw, egg salad, fruit, dessert, soda, water. Please bring your own beer and wine. Dancing, Singing, Entertainment. Performance by Willie Cisin. Party flyer |
| Contact: | Sign up at class or contact Marilyn O or Obie |
St. Patrick Celebrations, Inc. | |
| What: | The Baltimore St. Patrick's Day Parade has been marching for over 50 years. Over 100 marching bands, military units, dance schools, floats and a variety of other groups and organizations are participating. |
| Date: | Sunday March 15, 2020 |
| Time: | 2:00 pm - |
| Location: | Baltimore, MD |
Details: | |
| Contact: | Parade website |
DC St Patricks Parade Committee | |
| What: | 50th annual Washington D.C. St. Patrick's Day parade |
| Date: | Sunday March 15, 2020 |
| Times (Eastern U.S.): | from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
| Location: | National Mall, 7th St to 17th St on Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC |
Details: | The St. Patrick’s Parade Committee of Washington, D.C., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in the District of Columbia, founded for the sole and express purpose of organizing and producing the St. Patrick’s Parade of Washington, D.C. |
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| DC St. Patrick's Parade
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| Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers | |
| What: | Mini-ceili on St. Patrick's Day! All are invited, there's no charge. Please bring a non-alcoholic beverage and a snack. Larry Frank will call. |
| Date: | Tuesday March 17, 2020 |
| Times (Eastern U.S.): | from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
| Location: | Ridgeview Middle School cafeteria, at 16600 Raven Rock Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 |
| Details: | Flyer |
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| Our Website |
GWCC | |
| What: | GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays from January 23 to May 21, 2020. They also have a monthly mini-ceili (8-10 pm) that is open to all in lieu of advanced class on 2/20, 3/19, 4/16 and 5/21 ($5 donation suggested for musicians). |
| Date: | Thursday March 19, 2020 |
| Time: | 7-8pm for new dancers/basics, 8-9:30 for advanced |
| Location: | Argyle Park Activities Bldg, 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD 20901 |
| Details: | Teacher is Paul O'Donnell, $50/season for 18 classes. |
| Contact: | Paul O'Donnell 301-649-6410 or email or website |
GWCC | |
| What: | Monthly Ceili and potluck, please bring a dish to share. |
| Date: | Sunday March 22, 2020 |
| Time: | Workshop: 3pm; Dance: 4 - 9 pm |
| Location: | Cherry Hill Ballroom, 9800 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD 20740 |
| Details: | Admission: $20 for non-members, $15 members. |
| Contact: | GWCC web site |
| Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers | |
| What: | Winter/Spring semester class. Sign-up info. |
| Date: | Tuesday March 24, 2020 |
| Time: | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Location: | Ridgeview Middle School |
| Details: | Meets every Tuesday. Class sections and times are: Core (skills polishing and good for beginners): 7:00 - 7:50 pm; Experienced/Advanced: 8:05 - 9:00 pm. We take major credit cards for payment. New students: the first class is free! |
| Contact: | Our Website |
GWCC | |
| What: | GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays from January 23 to May 21, 2020. They also have a monthly mini-ceili (8-10 pm) that is open to all in lieu of advanced class on 2/20, 3/19, 4/16 and 5/21 ($5 donation suggested for musicians). |
| Date: | Thursday March 26, 2020 |
| Time: | 7-8pm for new dancers/basics, 8-9:30 for advanced |
| Location: | Argyle Park Activities Bldg, 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD 20901 |
| Details: | Teacher is Paul O'Donnell, $50/season for 18 classes. |
| Contact: | Paul O'Donnell 301-649-6410 or email or website |
GWCC | |
| What: | 15th Annual Spring Fling Weekend — 2020 Flyer |
| Dates From and To: | Friday March 27, 2020 to Saturday March 28, 2020 |
| Time: | Friday evening to Sunday morning |
| Location: | Shepherdstown Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, 233 Lowe Dr, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, with workshops and ceilis at the War Memorial Building. |
Details: | Event package: $65/person non-members, $60 members (lodging not included). Hotel registration deadline is February 27. Ceilis: Friday & Saturday 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm; Saturday workshops: 10 - 12 am and 2 - 4 pm. Instructor is Ann Marie Breheny. |
| Contact: | Spring Fling website or email |
| Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers | |
| What: | Winter/Spring semester class. Sign-up info. |
| Date: | Tuesday March 31, 2020 |
| Time: | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Location: | Ridgeview Middle School |
| Details: | Meets every Tuesday. Class sections and times are: Core (skills polishing and good for beginners): 7:00 - 7:50 pm; Experienced/Advanced: 8:05 - 9:00 pm. We take major credit cards for payment. New students: the first class is free! |
| Contact: | Our Website |
GWCC | |
| What: | GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays from January 23 to May 21, 2020. They also have a monthly mini-ceili (8-10 pm) that is open to all in lieu of advanced class on 2/20, 3/19, 4/16 and 5/21 ($5 donation suggested for musicians). |
| Date: | Thursday April 2, 2020 |
| Time: | 7-8pm for new dancers/basics, 8-9:30 for advanced |
| Location: | Argyle Park Activities Bldg, 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD 20901 |
| Details: | Teacher is Paul O'Donnell, $50/season for 18 classes. |
| Contact: | Paul O'Donnell 301-649-6410 or email or website |
| RKIDs Social Group | |
| What: | RKIDs' brunch social |
| Date: | Saturday April 4, 2020 |
| Time: | 10 am - noon |
| Location: | Woodside Deli at 13048 Middlebrook Rd, Germantown, MD 20874 |
| Details: | Brunch and chat at the Woodside Deli restaurant. |
| Contact: | Sonja |
EIC | |
| What: | Monthly Emerald Isle Club Ceili with live music. Musicians: Peter Fitzgerald and the J. Patrick’s All Stars. All dances will be called. |
| Date: | Saturday April 4, 2020 |
| Time: | 7 - 11 pm |
| Location:
An Poitin Stil at 2323 York Rd. Timonium MD 21093
Mo's Seafood at 1528 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21234 | Atlantic Ballroom 8819 Orchard Tree Lane, Towson, MD 21286. Free parking, near Wolf Furniture. |
| Details: | Admission: $20 for adult non-members, $15 for adult members; $9 ages 7 - 17. Admission includes soda, beer and snacks. Bring a baked good or dessert to share. |
| Contact: | EIC website |
Ancient Order of Hibernians | |
| What: | Ceili, with calling as needed by Hugh Conway. Music by Shepherds Pie. |
| Date: | Sunday April 5, 2020 |
| Times (Eastern U.S.): | from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
| Location: | Stacey Sherwood Center at 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax VA |
| Details: | |
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| Hugh Conway at ceiliset@yahoo.com |
| Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers | |
| What: | RKIDs' Board of Directors Meeting |
| Date: | Tuesday April 7, 2020 |
| Time: | 7:15 - 9:15 pm |
| Location: | Asbury Methodist Village at 201 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, in the Wallace Building Community Room. |
Details: | This directors' meeting is open to current RKIDs members. Organization |
| Contact: | Kate or Jean W. |
GWCC | |
| What: | GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays from January 23 to May 21, 2020. They also have a monthly mini-ceili (8-10 pm) that is open to all in lieu of advanced class on 2/20, 3/19, 4/16 and 5/21 ($5 donation suggested for musicians). |
| Date: | Thursday April 9, 2020 |
| Time: | 7-8pm for new dancers/basics, 8-9:30 for advanced |
| Location: | Argyle Park Activities Bldg, 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD 20901 |
| Details: | Teacher is Paul O'Donnell, $50/season for 18 classes. |
| Contact: | Paul O'Donnell 301-649-6410 or email or website |
| Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers | |
| What: | Winter/Spring semester class. Sign-up info. |
| Date: | Tuesday April 14, 2020 |
| Times (Eastern U.S.): | from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
| Location: | Ridgeview Middle School |
| Details: | Meets every Tuesday. Class sections and times are: Core (skills polishing and good for beginners): 7:00 - 7:50 pm; Experienced/Advanced: 8:05 - 9:00 pm. We take major credit cards for payment. New students: the first class is free! |
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| Our Website |
GWCC | |
| What: | GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays from January 23 to May 21, 2020. They also have a monthly mini-ceili (8-10 pm) that is open to all in lieu of advanced class on 2/20, 3/19, 4/16 and 5/21 ($5 donation suggested for musicians). |
| Date: | Thursday April 16, 2020 |
| Time: | 7-8pm for new dancers/basics, 8-9:30 for advanced |
| Location: | Argyle Park Activities Bldg, 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD 20901 |
| Details: | Teacher is Paul O'Donnell, $50/season for 18 classes. |
| Contact: | Paul O'Donnell 301-649-6410 or email or website |
Baltimore Irish Arts Center | |
| What: | The annual Baltimore Irish Trad Fest will again feature some of the world's finest traditional Irish traditional musicians and dancers to teach workshops, perform and lead sessions. Saturday night Irish Music Masters Concert. |
| Dates From and To: | Friday April 17, 2020 to Sunday April 19, 2020 |
| Time: | various |
| Location: | various; Saturday 8pm Concert at The Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, MD |
Details: | Visit their website to register and for details including ticket prices. $28 for Irish Music Masters Concert. Faculty/Performers include Billy McComiskey, Laura Byrne, Myron Bretholz, Peter Fitzgerald and many more. |
| Contact: | website
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| Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers | |
| What: | Winter/Spring semester class. Sign-up info. |
| Date: | Tuesday April 21, 2020 |
| Time: | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Location: | Ridgeview Middle School |
| Details: | Meets every Tuesday. Class sections and times are: Core (skills polishing and good for beginners): 7:00 - 7:50 pm; Experienced/Advanced: 8:05 - 9:00 pm. We take major credit cards for payment. New students: the first class is free! |
| Contact: | Our Website |
GWCC | |
| What: | GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays from January 23 to May 21, 2020. They also have a monthly mini-ceili (8-10 pm) that is open to all in lieu of advanced class on 2/20, 3/19, 4/16 and 5/21 ($5 donation suggested for musicians). |
| Date: | Thursday April 23, 2020 |
| Time: | 7-8pm for new dancers/basics, 8-9:30 for advanced |
| Location: | Argyle Park Activities Bldg, 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD 20901 |
| Details: | Teacher is Paul O'Donnell, $50/season for 18 classes. |
| Contact: | Paul O'Donnell 301-649-6410 or email or website |
Celtic Society of Southern MD | |
| What: | This will be the 42nd year for the oldest Celtic celebration in Maryland, the Southern MD Celtic Festival. |
| Date: | Saturday April 25, 2020 |
| Time: | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Location: | Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, St. Leonard, MD |
Details: | |
| Contact: | Website |
GWCC | |
| What: | GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays from January 23 to May 21, 2020. They also have a monthly mini-ceili (8-10 pm) that is open to all in lieu of advanced class on 2/20, 3/19, 4/16 and 5/21 ($5 donation suggested for musicians). |
| Date: | Thursday April 30, 2020 |
| Time: | 7-8pm for new dancers/basics, 8-9:30 for advanced |
| Location: | Argyle Park Activities Bldg, 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD 20901 |
| Details: | Teacher is Paul O'Donnell, $50/season for 18 classes. |
| Contact: | Paul O'Donnell 301-649-6410 or email or website |
| RKIDs Social Group | |
| What: | RKIDs' brunch social |
| Date: | Saturday May 2, 2020 |
| Time: | 10 am - noon |
| Location: | Woodside Deli at 13048 Middlebrook Rd, Germantown, MD 20874 |
| Details: | Brunch and chat at the Woodside Deli restaurant. |
| Contact: | Sonja |
EIC | |
| What: | Monthly Emerald Isle Club Ceili with live music. Musicians: Peter Fitzgerald and the J. Patrick’s All Stars. All dances will be called. |
| Date: | Saturday May 2, 2020 |
| Time: | 7 - 11 pm |
| Location:
An Poitin Stil at 2323 York Rd. Timonium MD 21093
Mo's Seafood at 1528 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21234 | Atlantic Ballroom 8819 Orchard Tree Lane, Towson, MD 21286. Free parking, near Wolf Furniture. |
| Details: | Admission: $20 for adult non-members, $15 for adult members; $9 ages 7 - 17. Admission includes soda, beer and snacks. Bring a baked good or dessert to share. |
| Contact: | EIC website |
| Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers | |
| What: | Winter/Spring semester class. Sign-up info. |
| Date: | Tuesday May 5, 2020 |
| Times (Eastern U.S.): | from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
| Location: | Different meeting location: Gaithersburg High School cafeteria, 101 Education Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD |
| Details: | Meets every Tuesday. Class sections and times are: Core (skills polishing and good for beginners): 7:00 - 7:50 pm; Experienced/Advanced: 8:05 - 9:00 pm. We take major credit cards for payment. New students: the first class is free! |
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GWCC | |
| What: | GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays from January 23 to May 21, 2020. They also have a monthly mini-ceili (8-10 pm) that is open to all in lieu of advanced class on 2/20, 3/19, 4/16 and 5/21 ($5 donation suggested for musicians). |
| Date: | Thursday May 7, 2020 |
| Time: | 7-8pm for new dancers/basics, 8-9:30 for advanced |
| Location: | Argyle Park Activities Bldg, 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD 20901 |
| Details: | Teacher is Paul O'Donnell, $50/season for 18 classes. |
| Contact: | Paul O'Donnell 301-649-6410 or email or website |
| Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers | |
| What: | Winter/Spring semester class. Sign-up info. |
| Date: | Tuesday May 12, 2020 |
| Times (Eastern U.S.): | from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
| Location: | Ridgeview Middle School |
| Details: | Meets every Tuesday. Class sections and times are: Core (skills polishing and good for beginners): 7:00 - 7:50 pm; Experienced/Advanced: 8:05 - 9:00 pm. We take major credit cards for payment. New students: the first class is free! |
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GWCC | |
| What: | GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays from January 23 to May 21, 2020. They also have a monthly mini-ceili (8-10 pm) that is open to all in lieu of advanced class on 2/20, 3/19, 4/16 and 5/21 ($5 donation suggested for musicians). |
| Date: | Thursday May 14, 2020 |
| Time: | 7-8pm for new dancers/basics, 8-9:30 for advanced |
| Location: | Argyle Park Activities Bldg, 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD 20901 |
| Details: | Teacher is Paul O'Donnell, $50/season for 18 classes. |
| Contact: | Paul O'Donnell 301-649-6410 or email or website |
| Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers | |
| What: | LAST Winter/Spring semester class. |
| Date: | Tuesday May 19, 2020 |
| Time: | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Location: | Ridgeview Middle School |
| Details: | Meets every Tuesday. Class sections and times are: Core (skills polishing and good for beginners): 7:00 - 7:50 pm; Experienced/Advanced: 8:05 - 9:00 pm. |
| Contact: | Our Website |
GWCC | |
| What: | GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays from January 23 to May 21, 2020. They also have a monthly mini-ceili (8-10 pm) that is open to all in lieu of advanced class on 2/20, 3/19, 4/16 and 5/21 ($5 donation suggested for musicians). |
| Date: | Thursday May 21, 2020 |
| Time: | 7-8pm for new dancers/basics, 8-9:30 for advanced |
| Location: | Argyle Park Activities Bldg, 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD 20901 |
| Details: | Teacher is Paul O'Donnell, $50/season for 18 classes. |
| Contact: | Paul O'Donnell 301-649-6410 or email or website |
| Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers | |
| What: | It's the RKIDs' End-of-Year Ceili!Called by Larry Frank, with live music by The Cadillacs: Joe Dezarn (fiddle), Tina Eck (flute & whistle), and Jesse Winch (bodhran, harmonica, guitar & bouzouki). |
| Date: | Saturday May 30, 2020 |
| Times (Eastern U.S.): | from 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm |
| Location: | St. Mary’s Pavilion at 18230 Barnesville Rd, Barnesville, MD 20838; Text directions (PDF) |
Details: | $15 for members, $20 non-members. Potluck. Bring your own non-alcoholic drinks. We supply water, coffee, tea. |
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| Tom |
Highland Festival of Garrett County | |
| What: | Garrett County, MD, Celtic Festival. 5 stages & 3 fields of all-day entertainment: Highland games, music, country dance, crafts, birds of prey. |
| Date: | Saturday June 6, 2020 |
| Times (Eastern U.S.): | from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Location: | Community Park in Friendsville, MD; just off I-68 at exit 4. |
Details: | The 2020 Irish Festival will include the Teelin School and bands such as Shanty Irish, Aurora Celtic and the Sean Heely Trio. Adults over 18: $20 ($12 in advance online) Youth 11 - 18: $5. Free parking. |
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| Garrett County Celtic Festival |
Catskills Irish Arts Week | |
| What: | It's the annual Irish Arts Week festival of music, song, dance, language and crafts. A week-long celebration set amidst a genuine Irish Village in East Durham, NY, the "Irish Catskills." Many workshops are available. |
| Dates From and To: | Sunday July 12, 2020 to Saturday July 18, 2020 |
| Time: | various |
| Location: | 2267 Route 145 East Durham, NY 12423. |
Details: | Irish concerts, dances, workshops, singing and crafts galore. Billy McComiskey, Mick Moloney, Nollaig Casey, Joanie Madden and many other notables will perform. Padraig McEneany will teach set dancing. Barn Dance on the evening of July 15. Workshop registration packages vary from $200 - $450. |
| Contact: | Irish Arts Week website. |
Goderich Celtic Roots Festival | |
| What: | Goderich Celtic Roots festival. A three-day outdoor festival with multiple stages showcasing the best of Celtic music, dance, and art, all in the beautiful setting of Goderich, Ontario. |
| Dates From and To: | Friday August 7, 2020 to Sunday August 9, 2020 |
| Time: | various |
| Location: | Goderich, Ontario |
Details: | Ticket prices range from $25 - $35/day to $65 - $75 for a weekend pass. Music runs from 12 noon to midnight; 10:30 pm Sunday. Musicians include Andrea Beaton and Cherish the Ladies. |
| Contact: | Festival Website |
Ballyshaners | |
| What: | The 2020 Irish Festival will be held on August 22, 2020 at Alexandria’s Waterfront Park. |
| Date: | Saturday August 22, 2020 |
| Time: | 11:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Location: | Waterfront Park in Alexandria VA (near the Torpedo Factory) |
| Details: | The 2020 Irish Festival will be held on August 22, 2020 at Alexandria’s Waterfront Park. The family friendly event is held to promote and preserve Irish heritage. Come join us and enjoy Irish entertainment with live music and dance performances, craft vendors, food and beverages. Attendance is free and all are welcome. |
| Contact: | Ballyshaners Irish Festival |
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