Irish American Heritage Center

Traditional Irish Songs: Fleadh Prep with Christine Lawless Irish American Heritage Center Sharpen your technique and repertoire for the Fleadh. This focused series builds confident, competition-ready performances. You’ll learn: 6 advanced traditional Irish songs suited for Fleadh competition Proper Irish singing technique Essentials of authentic performance style When: Saturdays, 2:00–4:00 PMDates: Jan 17, Jan 31, […]

🎸 CASH FOR KIDS 2026 — AT THE IAHC! 🎶 Chicago’s only Johnny Cash Festival returns Saturday, Jan 24, 2026—and we’re proud to help host it right here at the Irish American Heritage Center. Celebrate 20 years with three stages and eight exceptional bands delivering Cash classics and Cash-inspired sets—spanning bluegrass, country, rockabilly, and folk. […]

☘️HOOLEY WEEKEND 2026☘️ TWO VENUES. THREE DAYS. ONE BIG IRISH PARTY. 🎶 DON’T MISS THREE DAYS OF MUSIC, DANCE, & CRAIC! 🎶 Total weekend package pass for all events: $95 (a $10 savings) includes both venues. Ticket Link Here FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 CHICAGO GAELIC PARK Ticket Link Here 6:00 PM – Carraig Pub: Evin O’Riordan […]

More than 40 years ago, members of Chicago’s Irish American community envisioned a home that would honor our past, energize the present, and sustain Irish culture for generations. As a nonprofit dedicated to that mission, the Irish American Heritage Center (IAHC) continues to champion the arts as a vital part of the Irish dialogue. We’re […]

Traditional Irish Singing: Intro Series with Christine Lawless Irish American Heritage Center Find your voice in the Irish tradition! This five-workshop series introduces proper Irish singing technique and a fresh set of 10 traditional songs (not previously taught). When: Saturdays, 12:00–1:50 PMDates: Jan 31, Feb 14, Feb 28, Mar 28, Apr 25Who: All levels welcome, […]

13th Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser in support of The Irish American Hall of Fame and The Irish American Heritage Center Join us for our 13th Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser in support of The Irish American Hall of Fame and The Irish American Heritage Center.  Our Trivia Hub night of trivia is designed to test even the most experienced trivia expert! Our Host: Brian […]

A Beginner's Day of Calligraphy Saturday March 21, 2026 Time: 12:00 to 4:00 pm Format: In-Person Instructors: Laurie Paolinetti & Lisa Kivland No experience needed! Cost: $75 per person (in-class supplies provided) Description: Enjoy an afternoon exploring not one, but two calligraphy scripts! One will be a pointed pen Copperplate, the other a broad pen […]