At the Irish American Heritage Center, we celebrate Irish and Irish American culture through events like our St. Patrick’s Day Fest, live music from Chicago, Ireland, and around the world, theater, literature, and language.
Our historic building is home to the Fifth Province Pub, The Mayfair Theatre, and unique meeting and event spaces perfect for gatherings of any size.
Upcoming Events
Irish Singing Classes
Irish Singing Classes with the Chicago Irish Singers Return Back by popular demand! Irish Singing Classes with the Chicago Irish Singers start on April 10th. You will learn: 6 songs: English and Irish language traditional songs and pub songs (different from previous classes) Irish history through song The classes are […]
Find out more »Thursday Night Sessions
Join Us for Thursday Night Sessions Join session leaders Michael Austin and James Conway for an unforgettable evening of Irish traditional music! Bring your instrument and join the fun. Or, sit back with some food and drink and enjoy the festive music in front of the hearth in the Fifth Province. Pub and […]
Find out more »Genealogy Roundtable: You Ask, We Explore
Genealogy Roundtable: You Ask, We Explore Your Personalized Genealogy Experience. This unique class offers a dynamic and interactive platform for you to delve into your genealogical interests with personalized guidance. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or just starting, this session is designed to address your specific questions and interests. Get […]
Find out more »Fish Fry Fridays
It’s Fish Fry Friday at the Irish American Heritage Center Every Friday during Lent, we host our famous All You Can Eat Fish Fry in the Fifth Province Pub. The meal features fried cod, French fries, a vegetable, and coleslaw. Live Irish music and Irish dance performances make […]
Find out more »Rachel Walsh in the Pub
Rachel Walsh Returns to the Pub on April 11 Join us for a special evening with Rachel Walsh. This free performance features Rachel’s beautiful blend of indie pop music infused with Irish traditional styles. A skilled pianist and vocalist, she'll perform beloved traditional tunes and her beautiful original compositions. The […]
Find out more »Great Irish Book Club: “Long Island”
Our April Great Irish Book Club Book is "Long Island" Join us for our next Great Irish Book Club meeting at 2PM on Saturday, April 12, when we will discuss "Long Island" by Colm Tolbin (304 pages). About the "Long Island": Brooklyn-25 years later. Eilis Lacey is Irish and married […]
Find out more »Lagram’s Way Returns
Lagram's Way Returns to the Pub on April 12 We are excited to welcome Lagram's Way back to the Pub! This Chicago-based folk trio plays traditional Irish and Scottish music with Karen O’Toole on flute and whistle, Ben Pierro on bouzouki, mandolin, banjo, and guitar, and Ruth Kellar playing bodhrán […]
Find out more »Thursday Night Sessions
Join Us for Thursday Night Sessions Join session leaders Michael Austin and James Conway for an unforgettable evening of Irish traditional music! Bring your instrument and join the fun. Or, sit back with some food and drink and enjoy the festive music in front of the hearth in the Fifth Province. Pub and […]
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