Does Irishness imply a skin color? Should it? Leading scholars and writers explore the complex historical and cultural issues that influence relations between African-American and Irish-American identities, with a focus on New York City: · Mick Moloney and Lenwood Sloane present "Two Roads Diverged" · Colum McCann reads from and discusses his novel, This Side of […]
Paul Moses launches his dramatic and fascinating new book about the tumultuous, complex relationships that developed between New York's Italians and Irish.
Tuesday, September 22 | 7:30 pm "This is surely the best, most personal, profound, eye-opening book ever written about prostitution—irrefutable proof of why it should NEVER be legalized." — Jane Fonda “Thoughtful, highly readable, and provocative….shines a necessary light on a dark and underdiscussed topic.” – Kirkus, Starred Review Bestselling author, sex-trade survivor, and activist […]
Curated by Grammy Award-winner Susan McKeown SongLives showcases some of Ireland and North America’s most exciting contemporary songwriters, bringing the rich tradition of busking on Dublin’s Grafton Street and beyond to New York City. Gavin Glass and Eoin Glackin Wednesday, September 23 Doors Open at 7 pm | Show at 8 pm Gavin Glass “A master singer-songwriter” - […]
Poor Mouth are delighted to present Poor Mouth Theatre Company’s world premiere of Dublin playwright Brendan Connellan’s “Python”, as part of this year's 1st Irish Theatre Festival. “Python” is a dark comedy thriller set in modern day Ireland about a college professor who gets mixed up with high level drug dealers with surprising results. Poor Mouth, […]
September 25, October 1-3 | 7:30 pm At Lucky Jack’s, 129 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002 Ireland’s Irish-American comedian and television star Des Bishop returns to his native New York for a special encore engagement of Made in China, the hilarious story of his real-life journey to China to study Mandarin so he could […]
Discover the Irish language in a program designed for learners of all levels, led by Paul Ferris, Hilary Mhic Suibhne, Pádraig Ó Cearúill, and Fullbright TA Antoin Ó Dubhaigh.
This series is designed to provide children with the chance to interact with IAC artists and performers, while taking part in the creative process. Activities and events will relate to the artistic programs we present, offering the chance for parents to expand the Irish Arts Center experience for their children. Toy Theatre Making Workshop with […]
Tuesday, September 29 | 7:30 pm The New York Times bestselling author of The Westies and Paddy Whacked T.J. English joins IAC to share an intimate view of the world of organized crime and law enforcement with his new book Where the Bodies Were Buried: Whitey Bulger and the World That Made Him. T.J. English […]
Wednesday, September 30 | 8 pm “One of the few artists who can do no wrong whatsoever.” – BBC Radio 2 “A timely reminder of what sets a musician apart: A hunger for exploration and a deep-seated talent for exploring the darker corners of both music and life.” – The Irish Times Eleanor McEvoy returns […]
