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 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 […]
Find out more »Ireland 2025 Raffle
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 […]
Find out more »Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day 2024!
Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Returns to the Irish American Heritage Center September 13-15 Get ready for three fun days to benefit the Irish American Heritage Center - it's our annual Halfway to St. Patrick's Day celebration! The party begins at 6:30PM on Friday, September 13th, with the world-famous Trinity […]
Find out more »Kila in Concert
Kila at the Irish American Heritage Center on September 15 Kila, one of the most celebrated bands out of Ireland in the last decade, makes a rare intimate appearance at the Mayfair Theatre at the Irish American Heritage Center! Often defined as contemporary Irish World music, Kíla fuses the effects […]
Find out more »Memoir, Creative Writing, and Journaling Sessions
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 […]
Find out more »Memoir, Creative Writing, and Journaling Sessions
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 […]
Find out more »Introduction to Irish Singing – New Program!
Introduction to Irish Singing Classes Join instructor Dr. Christine Lawless - Midwest Fleadh Gold Medalist, English Singing, Irish Singing, Lilting, and multiple-time All-Ireland competitor, and the Executive Director of the Chicago Irish Singers Club - to hone your love of singing and of Irish Music and Culture. In this class, […]
Find out more »Thursday Night Music Sessions
Join session leaders Michael Austin and James Conway this Thursday for an unforgettable evening of Irish traditional music!
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