Today is

Hover or Tap for Quick Navigation

JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember20222021202020192018201720162015201420132012

WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH THE RKIDS
Always check the event sponsor’s website for the latest information.
< Prior Month	May 2022					Next Month >
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
1	2	3 Birthday! Happy Birthday to Emma K	4	5 GWCC: Dance Classes Sponsor/Host: GWCC What: GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays from January 20 to May 15, 2022. They also have a monthly mini-ceili (8-10 pm) that is open to all in lieu of advanced class on the third Thursdays per month ($5 donation suggested for musicians). Date: Thursday May 5, 2022 Time: 7-8pm for new dancers/basics, 8-9:30 for advanced Location: Pinecrest Local Park, 301 St Lawrence Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901 Details: Teacher is Paul O'Donnell, $50/season for 16 classes. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required. Masks must be worn. Flyer Contact: Paul O'Donnell 301-649-6410 or email or website	6 Uptown Concerts: Ocean Celtic Quartet Sponsor/Host: Uptown Concerts What: Celtic Quartet, in a program of traditional & original music celebrating the return of the sun & the greening of the land. Date: Friday May 6, 2022 Time: 7:30 pm - Location: Cellar Stage™ Timonium, Timonium United Methodist Church, 2300 Pot Spring Road • Timonium, MD 21093 Details: Tickets are $25. The church requires that all audience members must be fully vaccinated. Proof is required. For everyone’s safety, we suggest that you wear a mask, except when eating. Contact: Tickets call: 443-540-0226 or visit Uptown Concerts Ocean Orchestra website	7 EIC: Ceili Sponsor/Host: EIC What: Emerald Isle Club ceili with live music. Musicians: Peter Fitzgerald and the J. Patrick’s All Stars. Caller: Meghan Downes. Attendees must show proof of COVID vaccination to be admitted to the dance. All dancers must wear face masks while dancing. Date: Saturday May 7, 2022 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; $6 ages 7 - 17. Admission includes soda, beer and snacks. Bring a snack or dessert to share. Dances: Waltz, Walls of Limerick, Stack of Barley, Ballyvourney Jig, Siege of Ennis, Waltz, North Kerry Set, High Cauled Cap (workshop dance), Labasheeda, Connemara Set. Contact: EIC website Flyer MORE EVENTS +  Additional Event Concert Sponsor/Host: misc What: Our own David M. performs "Ancient Airs and Dances" by Respighi, with the NIH Philharmonia. He will be playing a harpsichord. Date: Saturday May 7, 2022 Time: 7:30 pm - Location: St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, 917 Montrose Rd. in Rockville, 20852 Details: The concert is free, but donations to NIH charities are accepted. Masks are required. There is an intermission, but no food or beverages are available. Contact: NIH Philharmonia Facebook page
8	9	10 RKIDs: Dance Class Sponsor/Host: Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers What: Winter-Spring semester class. Date: Tuesday May 10, 2022 Time: 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm Location: Gaithersburg High School cafeteria, 101 Education Blvd., Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Details: Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to attend. Contact: Kate	11 RKIDs: Directors Meeting Sponsor/Host: Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers What: Board of Directors meeting. To be held via Zoom remote conferencing. Date: Wednesday May 11, 2022 Time: 7:30 - 9:00 pm Location: Videoconference Details: This directors' meeting is open to current RKIDs members. Organization Topics include the April 23 anniversary event. Contact: Kate (meeting agenda) or Bill (meeting URL)	12 GWCC: Dance Classes Sponsor/Host: GWCC What: GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays from January 20 to May 15, 2022. They also have a monthly mini-ceili (8-10 pm) that is open to all in lieu of advanced class on the third Thursdays per month ($5 donation suggested for musicians). Date: Thursday May 12, 2022 Time: 7-8pm for new dancers/basics, 8-9:30 for advanced Location: Pinecrest Local Park, 301 St Lawrence Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901 Details: Teacher is Paul O'Donnell, $50/season for 16 classes. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required. Masks must be worn. Flyer Contact: Paul O'Donnell 301-649-6410 or email or website	13	14  Social Group: Book Club - Field Trip Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group  What: title: F. Scott Fitzgerald Day by: eponymous Date: Saturday May 14, 2022 Time: 10am - 5:00ish Location: The day begins at the O'Brien's; then two Rockville cemeteries; on to lunch at Fontina Grille; then viewing of The Great Gatsby at Marilyn & Obie's. Details: F. Scott Fitzgerald Day! Something new!! In lieu of our usual 4th Wednesday of the month discussion, we will be holding an all-day event focusing on the (in)famous American author, F. Scott Fitzgerald. The morning will begin with a discussion about the man and his life, based on your individual research (Google, Wikipedia, an autobiography, etc.). This will be followed by a field trip to Rockville to visit his TWO burial sites. Of course, we will then have lunch at Fontina Grille around 1 pm. The final event of the day will be a chance to watch one of the versions of The Great Gatsby, which is the optional reading for this event. Contact: Sonja or Marilyn O.
15	16	17 RKIDs: Dance Class Sponsor/Host: Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers What: Our last class for the Winter-Spring 2022 semester. Have a happy break, see you in September! Date: Tuesday May 17, 2022 Time: 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm Location: Gaithersburg High School cafeteria, 101 Education Blvd., Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Details: In this class Toni will be covering bits and pieces of dances learned this semester. Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to attend. Contact: Kate	18	19  Social Group: Dinner Out at Il Porto Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group  What: RKIDs' dinner social. Dine in a lovely Italian restaurant close to home. To sit at the reserved RKIDs table, members must be fully vaccinated against Covid per RKIDs policy. Date: Thursday May 19, 2022 Time: 6 pm - Location: Details: Reservations are necessary. Contact Marie V at her email address or call her, as listed in your copy of the members directory, by Tuesday, May 17 to reserve your spot. Contact: Marie V. for reservations Il Porto	20	21  Social Group: Brunch at the Green Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group  What: Brunch at the Village Green. Must be fully vaccinated against Covid. Date: Saturday May 21, 2022 Time: 10:00 am - noon Location: Village Green Restaurant, 120 N. Frederick Ave (Rt. 255), Gaithersburg MD 20877, just north of the Fr. Cuddy Bridge (which goes over the railroad tracks in Gaithersburg). Details: Meet other RKIDs at this casual, local restaurant. There is parking in front (2 spaces), along the side, and in the rear. For easier in and out, park at the nearby IHOP and walk a few steps to the restaurant. No RSVP is necessary. Contact: Jack C (see your membership directory)
22 GWCC: Ceili Sponsor/Host: GWCC What: GWCC ceili with the Irish Inn Mates. All attendees must provide proof of full vaccination, and the proof MUST INCLUDE THE BOOSTER. In addition, all attendees must wear a mask (N95 or KN95 recommended) at all times except when eating or drinking. Date: Sunday May 22, 2022 Time: 4 - 8 pm, 3 pm workshop Location: The Lyceum, 17801 Meeting House Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 Details: Flyer Admission: $15 members, $20 non-members, less for kids. Potluck supper at the first break, please bring a dish to share. Dances include: Moycullen Set, Siege of Ennis, An Sean Chistin, Rinkinstown Set, Cashel Set, Haymaker's Jig, Clare Mazurka Set, Antrim Square Set, Waltz. Contact: GWCC	23	24	25  Social Group: Book Discussion Club Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group  What: title: The Celtic World (video) by: Jennifer Paxton Date: Wednesday May 25, 2022 Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Location: Zoom - Online Details: This is a video from the Great Courses series and is in the RKIDs library. We will show it via Zoom. It covers events from the warriors who nearly defeated Julius Caesar to Irish saints who took on the traits of Celtic deities, get to know the real Celts. The first pair of the first sixteen half-hour lectures in this series will be shown via Zoom tonight, then in pairs afterwards, about every two weeks apart. Contact: Sonja (for content info), Tom (for Zoom setup help)	26	27	28
29 Tuesday Night Ceili Club: Ceili Sponsor/Host: Tuesday Night Ceili Club What: Hugh Conway leads a mini-ceili at Ireland's Four Courts in Arlington. Date: Sunday May 29, 2022 Time: 4 - 6 pm Location: Ireland's Four Courts, 2051 Wilson Blvd., Arlington Va 22021 Details: Per Hugh: "This is an informal event with dancing and craic. Dancers are rotated so everyone gets to dance. At the moment music will by DJ. There will be plenty of instruction where needed. It’s recommended you stay afterward for dinner. The food at the Four Courts is excellent." Contact: Contact Hugh Conway at ceiliset@yahoo.com	30 Birthday! Happy Birthday to Toni D	31
< Prior Month	May 2022					Next Month >