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
Take a Genealogy Journey at the Irish American Heritage Center
The Genealogist is in! Start or continue your journey into your family's history with the Irish American Heritage Center! Classes start in September. Would you like to start out with a one-on-one consultation with our chief Genealogist? Go to Genealogy Information. $50 for a private consultation. The Family Tree - […]
Find out more »2023 – 2024 Great Irish Book Club
The Great Irish Book Club at the Irish American Heritage Center returns with new selections to intrigue any readers, but with an Irish spirit! Beginning September 9th, our Club will meet once a month, Saturdays from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. There are no fees and perfect attendance is not required! The […]
Find out more »2024 Spring Watercolor Class
What better way to welcome Spring than with the popular IAHC Watercolor class, back again by popular demand! The in person classes taught by longtime IAHC instructor Kathleen Kelly will cover the basic skills of watercolor techniques as well as compositional approaches. This guided approach lets you explore the wonderful […]
Find out more »Thursday Night Music Session
Join session leaders Michael Austin and James Conway this Thursday for an unforgettable evening of Irish traditional music! It's a treat not to be missed! Enjoy the festive music in front of the hearth in the Fifth Province! Pub and kitchen open at 6:00pm, the very session begins at 7:00pm. […]
Find out more »Kieran Byrne in the Fifth
Kieran Byrne is back in the Fifth in front of our cozy fireplace, as he plays Irish, folk, Rebel, American Country, and contemporary music for us on May 3rd in the Fifth Province. Kieran plays at 8:00pm, but the pub and kitchen open at 6:00pm. Come early and enjoy a […]
Find out more »The Joyce Boys Are Back!
The Joyce Boys, a Chicago family playing good-time Irish Music, plays the Fifth Province Pub on Saturday, July 17th. Don't miss them - they are always a great time!
Find out more »Welcome the Finns!
Membership has benefits! Use your IAHC membership for free tickets to the Finns for you and a guest! The Finns are two brothers, Hugh and Ciaran Finn. They create their own modern day folk songs that can sit beside the classics with ease. Their live shows have an incredibly full […]
Find out more »The Bow Tides Return!
The Bow Tides are back in the Mayfair Theatre on May 17, 2024. Don't miss the fiddle frenzy! The Bow Tides is a powerhouse Celtic ensemble led by three Irish fiddlers: Ellery Klein, Jessie Burns and Katie Grennan. These dynamic women are veterans of the stage and studio, with a […]
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