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
“Lost Gaels” Book Launch
"Lost Gaels: Remembering the Members of the GAA Killed During the Conflict in Ireland" book launch at the Irish American Heritage Center Join us for the launch of Peadar Thompson's "Lost Gaels," a book about the 150 GAA members who lost their lives during the conflict in Northern Ireland. The […]
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 »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 »Spring Visual Arts Exhibit Opening Reception
Visual Arts Spring Exhibit Opening Reception Join us in the Irish American Heritage Center Gallery as we celebrate our artists. See artwork created by Kathy Kelly and her students. Opening reception: March 7, 7-9PM Closing reception: May 18, 1-3PM The gallery will be open every Friday from 7-9PM during Lent […]
Find out more »Fast Eddie McAteer in the Fifth
Fast Eddie McAteer in the Fifth on March 7 Fast Eddie McAteer has become a Pub favorite after appearing at our Halfway to St. Patrick's Day fest. He fills every performance with energy and fun - and a night full of the best Irish, rock & roll, and popular music! […]
Find out more »2025 Tea Series: Tea with St. Patrick
Tea with St. Patrick on March 8 Join us for the first event in our 2025 Tea Series, the very timely Tea with St. Patrick, as brought to life by actor Terry Lynch. March is the perfect time to learn about the Patron Saint of Ireland, and this event is […]
Find out more »Intro to Celtic Art
Intro to Celtic Art with Michael Carroll Spring Session Celtic artist and illuminator Michael Carroll returns this winter, offering the only traditional Celtic Art courses in Chicago. Intro to Celtic Art is a hands-on workshop in Celtic design: knotwork, spirals, key patterns, and border decoration. Great for artists and crafters, […]
Find out more »Great Irish Book Club: “Strange Sally Diamond”
Our March Great Irish Book Club Book is "Strange Sally Diamond" Join us for our next Great Irish Book Club meeting at 2PM on Saturday, March 8th, when we will discuss "Strange Sally Diamond" by Liz Nugent (320 pages). About the "Strange Sally Diamond": Reclusive Sally Diamond is thrust into […]
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