Irish American Heritage Center

Celebrating Irish and Irish American culture through events, music, theater, literature, and language

The Irish American Heritage Center’s (IAHC) mission is to cultivate the cultural bonds of the Irish and Irish Americans through live music, theater, literature, and language. The IAHC is home to:

The Fifth Province Pub
The IAHC Gift Shop
Irish Library
Irish Art Gallery
Irish Museum
The Mayfair Theatre (https://www.facebook.com/MayfairIAHC)

For more information, call 773-282-7035, or visit www.irish-american.org.

09/06/2024

FREE SHOW TONIGHT!

Irish singer/songwriter Rachel Walsh plays a FREE SHOW in the Fifth Province Pub tonight. A self-described “indie pop artist with Irish influences,” Rachel plays piano and sings both traditional music and her own original songs.

Doors/kitchen open at 6PM and the music starts at 8PM

Photos from Irish American Heritage Center's post 09/05/2024

Tickets are on sale now for Kíla coming to the Mayfair Theatre as part of our Halfway to St. Patrick's Day celebration! Don't miss this phenomenal band that packs a performance you won't forget! 🎉

Get your tickets on our website!

09/04/2024

🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️🏌️ Who is ready for some golf for a good cause?

Grab your friends and your clubs, and join us on September 14 for our Golfing Fore Green golf outing to raise money for the Irish American Heritage Center! We have foursomes and individual slots available.

This is one of our most popular events - always a great time!

Details and registration on our website!

09/03/2024

It's September - Halfway to St. Patrick's Day is just 10 days away! We can't wait to see you! Who is coming to our fantastic celebration? 👋

09/02/2024

Help us recognize more outstanding Irish Americans! The Irish American Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for its Class of 2025! Nominations will be accepted through September 30, 2024. Learn more and submit online: www.iahof.org.

08/30/2024

The Fifth Province Pub will be closed for the weekend, and the Center will be closed on Monday.

The Center will reopen on Tuesday, and the Pub will be back to business on Thursday!

Have a great weekend!

08/29/2024

TONIGHT - Thursday Night Music Sessions!

Start the Labor Day weekend with songs and storytelling as part of our Thursday Night Music Sessions led by Michael Austin and James Conway.

Bring an instrument and play some music, or sit back and relax with a pint and enjoy the tunes!

Doors/Kitchen/Bar open at 6PM and the music starts at 7PM

08/28/2024

Love singing? Love Irish music?

Then join our Introduction to Irish Singing Classes!

No experience is required. Bring your voice and love of singing and Irish music and culture.

Visit our website for more details and registration. Registration closes Septebmer 19.

Photos from Irish American Heritage Center's post 08/27/2024

☘️ Who is ready Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day? ☘️

By September 13, the weather should be cooler and perfect for our Halfway to St. Patrick's Day celebration!

⭐ And did you know that Friday is FREE, thanks to our sponsors?

Head to our website and get your tickets now - prices increase on September 12.

Irish American Hall of Fame 08/26/2024

Nominations Open for Hall of Fame Class of 2025!
The Irish American Hall of Fame is now accepting
nominations for its Class of 2025! Nominations
are accepted through September 30, 2024. Learn more
and submit online:

Irish American Hall of Fame The Irish American Hall of Fame preserves the story of the Irish in America, serving as a resource for all those interested in the development and history of America.

08/24/2024

It's a weekend full of local favorites - with tonight's FREE SHOW by Mulligan Stew!

Check out their mix of traditional Irish music, Irish drinking songs, folk, rock, bluegrass and country tunes!

The kitchen/bar open at 6PM and the music starts at 8PM!

08/23/2024

You know them and you love them, so The Boils are back at the Fifth Province Pub for a FREE SHOW tonight!

Come on by for some rockin' Irish favorites!

Doors open at 6PM and the music starts at 8PM!

08/22/2024

🎵 TONIGHT! Peter Brady joins our Thursday Night sessions!

Grab your instrument - or bring yourself - and head to the Fifth Province Pub for a music and storytelling session sure to make your Thursday night better!

Doors open at 6PM for food & drink and the session starts at 7PM!

08/18/2024

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!

Photos from Irish American Heritage Center's post 08/17/2024

Tonight's FREE SHOW is by Tommy Prine with Rui Gabriel!

The son of late songwriting legend John Prine, Tommy Prine grew up in Nashville surrounded by music, art, and writing. Amazon Music named Tommy one of their Breakthrough Artists to Watch, and he made his Grand Ole Opry debut last year.

Rui Gabriel opens the show. Born in Venezuela and raised in Nicaragua, Gabriel’s solo debut combines ethereal pop with ‘80s synth textures and slacker-rock charm.

This is a FREE SHOW!

Doors open at 6PM and the music starts at 8PM

08/16/2024

It's another FREE SHOW in the Fifth Province Pub!

Tonight - Greasy Gravy!

Rockabilly/Americana artist Greasy Gravy is back. Local musicians Matt Hendricks and Rick Sherry bring the fun to the pub, with the kitchen open at 6PM and the music starting at 8PM.

08/15/2024

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!

08/15/2024

Tickets for Green & Blue are still available. This play is so moving and memorable - it will stay with you!

Get your tickets on our website today!

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08/14/2024

👍 Who is joining us tomorrow for Boxing Banjo ?

This show is going to be fantastic! Don't miss it!

Tickets are available on our website!

08/13/2024

Our fantastic Golfing Fore Green fundraiser returns on Saturday, September 14!

Join us for golf (or attempts at golf), food, drinks, friends, prizes, and more! Foursomes are available now - head over to the events page on our website to reserve yours!

08/10/2024

A crowd favorite is back Stolie playing a FREE SHOW in the Fifth!

Stolie is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, versatile vocalist, flawless loop-pedal artist, and bilingual traveling solo performer. She has over a dozen albums and has performed with musicians like Neko Case, W***y Porter, and Vance Gilbert.

Doors/Kitchen open at 6PM and the music starts at 8PM!

08/09/2024

Tonight's FREE SHOW is from John Busher!

If you’re new to his music, he plays guitar in the Pink Floyd tribute band "Think Floyd USA" and loves to cover his favorite songs and artists. But it’s not all covers – he has plenty of original tunes to keep your toes tapping!

Come on by when the doors open at 6PM for some food and drink, and Jon starts playing at 8PM.

08/08/2024

Tickets are on sale now for "Green & Blue" from Belfast's Kabosh Theatre Company !

The play stars two of Northern Ireland’s finest actors, James Doran and Vincent Higgins. They reprise their roles from the original production.

Get your tickets today!

08/07/2024

Don't miss favorites Socks in the Frying Pan when they come to Chicago on August 9! Tickets are on sale now!

08/06/2024

Tickets are on sale now for Boxing Banjo coming to the Mayfair Theatre on August 15!

Don't miss these young lads whose music will have you smiling and dancing all night long!

Get your tickets on our website today!

08/05/2024

Tomorrow is National Night Out and we are hosting an awesome night of activities! Come by for fun for the whole family!

Our National Night Out celebration runs from 5-8PM!

08/03/2024

TONIGHT, don't miss The Quarantinis live at the pub!

These local favorites are bringing their signature mix of traditional Irish and American songs that you can't help but love. The weather might be hot, but our venue is the perfect place to chill and enjoy great music! 🎶

⏰ Doors and kitchen open at 6 PM
🎵 Music begins at 8 PM

It's a FREE show so grab your friends and come on by!

08/02/2024

🎶 KieranByrne Music is back at the Fifth TONIGHT! Join us for an evening of Irish, folk, Rebel, American Country, and contemporary music. He's a crowd favorite, so get here early for a great time! 🎵

Doors and kitchen open at 6 PM
Music starts at 8 PM

And the best part? It's a FREE show! See you there!

07/31/2024

TOMORROW - "Dublin City Ramblers" Fan Page take the stage at our Mayfair Theatre! We still have some tickets - don't miss these legends!

07/30/2024

August is going to be fantastic at the Mayfair!

07/29/2024

Come share your mural thoughts and ideas!

07/27/2024

TONIGHT - it's a FREE SHOW with Eric Nyberg. Eric's a master of the keys and his performances are some of the most entertaining around!

Doors open at 6PM and the music starts at 8PM!

07/26/2024

One of our favorites, Aidan O'Toole, returns to the Fifth Province Pub for a night of Irish tunes! And it's a FREE SHOW!

Doors open at 6PM and the music starts at 8PM

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