Events at the Irish American Heritage Center

This Tuesday, August 20, Celtic Women International welcomes author Maureen Connolly, the keynote speaker, at their “Third Tuesday” meeting on August 20th.

She will discuss her novel A Million Miles from Yesterday, which tells the story of Dr. Hank Cleary and his struggles to recover after losing his wife.

Maureen Connolly’s writing has appeared in The New Guard, Write City, and The Country Doctor Revisited, among other publications.

Registration and other details are on our website!

It's time for the IAHC's annual Halfway to St. Patrick's Day celebration! Three days of music, pipes, Irish Dancers and fun! This year's party kicks off on Friday September 13 and goes until Sunday night September 15. Your favorite local bands and the best in Irish entertainment! Go to irish-american.org for Early Bird tickets, and keep an eye out as we update the schedule!

Membership has benefits! Use your IAHC membership for free tickets to the Finns for you and a guest!

One of the most popular acts at Trad Fest 2024 in Dublin, we are looking forward to welcoming The Finns for their first show at the Irish American Heritage Center!

Tickets are $20 plus fees, or FREE for IAHC members! Call the office at 773-282-7035 for the membership code and score your free tickets to the Finns!

Catch our partners Trinity Irish Dance Company on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon tonight on NBC. So proud of our long history together!

It's annual appeal time at the Irish American Heritage Center!

Right now, your donation is doubled thanks to benefactors Peggy and Pat Burke.

Your donation helps us stay open throughout the year. In 2024, we have an additional budget item - replacing both of our parking lots to make them safer for everyone.

Please donate today.
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Very special guests Katie Grennan and John Williams join James and Michael in the Fifth Province for tonight's Thursday Night Music Session! The music kicks off at 7:00pm in front of the fireplace, but come early to get a good seat!

Francis O'Neill Irish Arts Week Kids Camp Immerse your kids in the wonderful culture of Ireland for one fun week! The Irish Music School of Chicago and the Irish American Heritage Center present Francis O'Neill Irish Arts week. Kids ages 4-11 can have a blast learning all about Irish cultural traditions at our famous kids day camp! This ama...

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Today is LGBTQ+ Pride Day.
June is Pride Month.

At the Irish American Heritage Center, our doors and our hearts are open to everyone.

Love is love.
— in Chicago.

What an honor! Thanks, Time Out Chicago, and thanks to the employees for making the Fifth Province Pub the inviting place it is. Most important though, thank you to our guests, who add the warmth and fun!

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Thinking of traveling in the New Year? Make it Ireland in 2023 so you can take advantage of Aer Lingus' New Year Sale! Chicago to Dublin from $459 r/t including taxes from now through March 31, 2023. Travel April 15 through May 31, 2023 for $589 r/t including taxes. Book by January 25th. https://buff.ly/3vYslMH. Restrictions apply.

Congratulations to Katrina Spence Smock, the winner of our Aer Lingus Ireland 2023 raffle! Thank you to all who participated in what is becoming one of the favorite IAHC events, and a special thank you to our partners at Aer Lingus! Katrina won two round trip tickets from Chicago to Dublin, definitely brightening her 2023. Aer Lingus is the only way to go! Looking for a great flight? Check out their Winter Deals here https://buff.ly/3rBGRFk

There is still time to purchase tickets for the Aer Lingus/IAHC raffle! You have until 4pm today, January 6th, to vie for a chance to win two round trip tickets from Chicago to Dublin. The winner will be drawn in the Fifth Province Pub tonight. Thank you again to Aer Lingus, the BEST way to visit Ireland! Purchase here https://buff.ly/3vGFrxZ

Ring in 2023 with the first Fifth Province Thursday Night Session of the year! Join session leaders James Conway and Michael Austin this Thursday, January 5th for an evening of Irish traditional music – as a musician if you care to! – and tasty bites and pints from the Fifth Province menu. Enjoy the Holiday spirit in the beautiful and festive Fifth Province! Pub and kitchen open at 6:00pm, the Sessions begin at 7:00pm.

Join us in the Fifth Province Pub tonight for Chicago-based singer-songwriter Ricky Liontones. Ricky brings modern rock sensibilities to his music, and has played local venues including Reggies, Liar’s Club, Cobra Lounge, Emporium, and The Empty Bottle, just to name a few. Welcome Ricky to the Fifth for a little pre-New Year’s celebration! Raise a pint, order a bite from our menu! Kitchen opens at 6:00pm, the music starts at 8:00pm.

This week Fifth Province Thursday Night Session leaders James Conway and Michael Austin are joined by special guest multi-instrumentalist/singer Jack Callahan! Join James, Michael, and local favorite Jack Callahan this Thursday, December 29th for an evening of Irish traditional music - as a musician if you care to! - and tasty bites and pints from the Fifth Province menu. Enjoy the Holiday spirit in the beautiful and festive Fifth Province! Pub and kitchen open at 6:00pm, the Sessions begin at 7:00pm.

The weather outside is frightful, but our friends the Chancers are soooo delightful! Enjoy the lads this Saturday, December 17th in front of our festive fireplace. Pub and kitchen open at 6:00pm, Chancers play at 8:00pm.

They're back! Check out Mulligan Stew in the beautifully decorated Fifth Province this Friday, December 16th, when they play the Pub with their sly humor in their setlist of pop and Irish traditional favorites. There will certainly be some Christmas favorites in the mix! Pub and kitchen open at 6:00pm. The guys from Mulligan Stew play at 8:00pm. Enjoy a bite from our menu!

Tonight Fifth Province Thursday Night Session leaders James Conway and Michael Austin are joined by special guest Jimmy Moore! Join James, Michael, and local favorite Jimmy Moore for an evening of Irish traditional music - as a musician if you care to! - and tasty bites and pints from the Fifth Province menu. Enjoy the Holiday spirit in the beautiful and festive Fifth Province! Pub and kitchen open at 6:00pm, the Sessions begin at 7:00pm.

This week Fifth Province Thursday Night Session leader James Conway is joined by special guests Patrick Quinn and Jeff Lindblade! Join James, Patrick, and Jeff tonight for an evening of Irish traditional music - as a musician if you care to! - and tasty bites and pints from the Fifth Province menu. Bring your songs and tunes - all are welcome! Pub and kitchen open at 6:00pm, the Sessions begin at 7:00pm.

More fun from the 2022 Christmas Bazaar this past Sunday. There is a lot of concentration on those faces! Thanks Irish Community Services!

Fifth Province Thursday Night Session leaders Michael Austin and James Conway are joined by this week's special guest, Marc McGowan (Gan Ainm, Sprigs)! Join Michael, James, and Marc tonight for an evening of Irish traditional music - and tasty bites and pints from the Fifth Province menu. Pub and kitchen open at 6:00pm, the Sessions begin at 7:00pm.

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Andrew Bloomquist in the Fifth! Join us in the warm and cozy Fifth Province Pub tonight for the music of singer/instrumentalist Andrew Bloomquist. Enjoy a bite from our menu and a pint of our Fifth Province Ale. Pub and kitchen open at 6:00pm, Andrew Bloomquist at 8:00pm.

Join Michael Austin, James Conway, and special guest Jack Callaghan for tonight's Fifth Province Music session! Listen to some of the best Irish traditional music around, or bring your instrument and join in if you like! Pub and kitchen open at 6:00pm. Session starts at 7:00pm.

The Fifth Province hearth provides the perfect backdrop for another great performance from our friends The Dooley Band! It’s the perfect the Fall night, and enjoy Irish and Contemporary tunes with The Dooley Band as they return to the Fifth Province Pub this Saturday, November 12th! Kitchen opens at 6:00pm, the Dooleys start at 8:00pm. https://buff.ly/3bOyowT