Céilí with Betsy Branch

Maldon Meehan Dance Studio 2400 NE Alberta Street, Portland, United States

A Night of Cork & Kerry Sets, Sean-nós Dance, Tunes, and Songs Join us for an evening of traditional Irish music, dance, and community fun! With music by TBA, we’ll enjoy a Potluck Dinner, lively Clare Set dancing, and plenty of tunes. Date & Time: Thursday, April 17, at 6 PM Location: Maldon & Phil's… Continue reading Céilí with Betsy Branch

3rd Friday Céilí with Elliot Grasso & Glen Waddell

Alberta House 5131 NE 23rd Ave, Portland, Oregon

All dances called and taught. No partner or experience needed. The 3rd Friday Ceili Dance is a monthly event celebrating traditional Irish music and dance. It aims to create an inclusive space where people from all walks of life can come together to enjoy the rich traditions of Irish culture. https://www.facebook.com/events/1114399596321302/

$15

Feet, Fiddle & Harp Showcase

Waverly 3300 SE Woodward St, Portland, OR

Join us for a potluck and showcase featuring fiddle, harp and dance students and teachers. Betsy Branch - Fiddle & students Elizabeth Nicholson - Harp & students Maldon Meehan - feet & students

Free

Bealtaine Rambling House

Waverly 3300 SE Woodward St, Portland, OR

A community-wide open house featuring sessions, workshops in music and dance, song circle, Irish conversation group, potluck, gift exchange, and céilí mór (called dance)! $10 suggested donation at door. 3pm Welcome Session 4pm Workshops - including a family ceili for all ages, session, song circle and more 5pm Potluck Dinner 6pm Lesson & Ceili

$10

Irish Set Dancing | House Dance

Maldon Meehan Dance Studio 2400 NE Alberta Street, Portland, United States

Weekly Irish Set DancingYou are invited to a weekly house dance! Come learn sets and dance them with our growing community. All levels welcome. Irish set dancing is a lively and social form of folk dancing, rooted in the old quadrille traditions brought to Ireland and given a unique Irish twist. It’s danced in groups… Continue reading Irish Set Dancing | House Dance

Irish Set Dancing | House Dance

Maldon Meehan Dance Studio 2400 NE Alberta Street, Portland, United States

Weekly Irish Set DancingYou are invited to a weekly house dance! Come learn sets and dance them with our growing community. All levels welcome. Irish set dancing is a lively and social form of folk dancing, rooted in the old quadrille traditions brought to Ireland and given a unique Irish twist. It’s danced in groups… Continue reading Irish Set Dancing | House Dance

Sean-nós NorthWest

View or print Full Schedule Thursday Night - Community EVENT Community Concert featuring our festival’s guests at the Historic Alberta House 5131 NE 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211 If you can’t participate during the weekend, please consider attending the community concert. The festival guests perform on Thursday evening, demonstrating their respective areas of expertise. It… Continue reading Sean-nós NorthWest

SNNW Concert

Alberta House 5131 NE 23rd Ave, Portland, Oregon

Join us on Thursday, May 1st for an unforgettable evening of traditional Irish music, dance, and storytelling at the Opening Concert of the SNNW Festival, held at the Historic Alberta House in Portland. Featuring world-renowned artists Dáithí Sproule, Jackie O’Riley, Anna Lethert, Danny Diamond, and Scot Éamonn Ó Muilleora, this special community concert offers a rich and intimate glimpse into the heart of Irish cultural traditions.

$20

All Sets Céilí | Mikey Beglan, Danny Diamond, Dáithí Sproule & Friends

Alberta House 5131 NE 23rd Ave, Portland, Oregon

Join us for a lively All Sets Céilí!Called by Maldon Meehan, with live music from Mikey Beglan (accordion), Danny Diamond (fiddle), Dáithí Sproule (guitar), and friends — a stellar lineup you won’t want to miss! Plus, special visiting dancers and musicians from the SNNW weekend will join the fun. It promises to be an unforgettable… Continue reading All Sets Céilí | Mikey Beglan, Danny Diamond, Dáithí Sproule & Friends

$20

Halfdoor & Barrel Dancing Exhibition

Kells Irish Restaurant 112 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR

Step back in time with us at Kells Irish Restaurant for a unique celebration of halfdoor and barrel dancing—a tradition born from old Irish cottages where dirt floors were swapped for doors, barrels, or tables to make a suitable dancing surface. We’ll recreate that spirit right here in downtown Portland! All dancers are welcome to… Continue reading Halfdoor & Barrel Dancing Exhibition

Free

Irish Set Dancing | House Dance

Maldon Meehan Dance Studio 2400 NE Alberta Street, Portland, United States

Weekly Irish Set DancingYou are invited to a weekly house dance! Come learn sets and dance them with our growing community. All levels welcome. Irish set dancing is a lively and social form of folk dancing, rooted in the old quadrille traditions brought to Ireland and given a unique Irish twist. It’s danced in groups… Continue reading Irish Set Dancing | House Dance

Irish Set Dancing | House Dance

Maldon Meehan Dance Studio 2400 NE Alberta Street, Portland, United States

Irish Set Dancing | House Dance Weekly Irish Set DancingYou are invited to a weekly house dance! Come learn sets and dance them with our growing community. All levels welcome. Irish set dancing is a lively and social form of folk dancing, rooted in the old quadrille traditions brought to Ireland and given a unique… Continue reading Irish Set Dancing | House Dance