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At the Irish American Heritage Center, we celebrate Irish and Irish American culture through events, music, 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

Nimble Thimbles 2024 Quilt Raffle

Nimble Thimbles 2024 Quilt Raffle

$10.00 – $20.00

Nimble Thimbles 2024 Quilt Raffle Tickets 2024's exquisite work of art, "Double Irish Chain" is the perfect Christmas gift for someone special - or for yourself! Don't miss your chance to win this beautiful 86" square, all-cotton quilt. This creation was custom-quilted, block by block. A handmade quilt like this […]

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01 October 2024
Ireland 2025 Raffle

Ireland 2025 Raffle

$20.00 – $50.00

Get your tickets for our Ireland 2025 raffle! Our annual fundraiser with our partner, Aer Lingus, is one of our favorites. Purchase raffle tickets for $20 each or three for $50 to win two roundtrip tickets to Dublin on Aer Lingus! The raffle closes on January 6, 2025, when we draw […]

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01 October 2024
Carlos Núñez in the Mayfair Theatre

Carlos Núñez in the Mayfair Theatre

Welcome Carlos Núñez to the Mayfair Theatre The Irish American Heritage Center, in partnership with the Latino Cultural Center and Instituto Cervantes Chicago, welcomes Carlos Núñez! Carlos Núñez is one of the world's top bagpipers and an internationally acclaimed Celtic/World Music headliner. As a teenager, he was discovered by Irish […]

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15 October 2024
Memoir, Creative Writing, and Journaling Sessions

Memoir, Creative Writing, and Journaling Sessions

$60.00

Our popular Memoir, Creative Writing, and Journaling classes return Long-time instructor Aileen O'Grady will once again guide students through their creative writing processes with an eye toward a more professional end product. There are two sessions: Tuesdays, 1-3PM, from September 17th through November 5th Wednesdays, 4-6PM, from September 18th through […]

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16 October 2024
2024 Fall Watercolor Classes

2024 Fall Watercolor Classes

$125.00

It's time again for the Irish American Heritage Center's popular Watercolor Class with instructor Kathy Kelly! Learn to paint in watercolor with artist and teacher Kathleen Kelly. This class is designed for all levels. The in-person or virtual class will cover the basic skills of watercolor techniques as well as […]

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17 October 2024
Thursday Night Sessions with Joe Forde and Eric Heneghan

Thursday Night Sessions with Joe Forde and Eric Heneghan

Musicians Joe Forde and Eric Heneghan at IAHC Sessions Mayo musicians Joe Forde and Eric Heneghan will join our session leaders, Michael Austin and James Conway, on Thursday, October 17, for a special night of our Thursday Night Sessions. Joe and Eric will join us ahead of their FREE SHOW […]

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17 October 2024
Joe Forde and Eric Heneghan Free Show in the Fifth

Joe Forde and Eric Heneghan Free Show in the Fifth

Mayo musicians Joe Forde and Eric Heneghan play a FREE SHOW in the Fifth Province Pub Joe Forde and Eric Heneghan, some of Mayo’s finest music talents, kick off their U.S. tour at the Irish American Heritage Center on Friday, October 18. Joe was raised in Corrandulla, Galway, in a […]

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18 October 2024
Open House Chicago

Open House Chicago

See the Inner Workings of the IAHC at Open House Chicago We are thrilled to be part of Open House Chicago. This is your chance to wander the entire Center or join docent-led tours. Live entertainment will be featured throughout the building, including at the Fifth Province Pub, for the duration […]

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19 October 2024

The Irish American Heritage Center provides the very best in Irish culture through the arts, history, education, dance and social outlets.