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 […]
Dzieci's Gypsy tribe greets you with song and dance, drinks and divination, then embarks on their wild, whirlwind of a ritual. Their gypsy take on Shakespeare’s ageless tale of greed, corruption, omens and foul deeds, comes alive through the unflinching performance of a handful of actors who take turns spontaneously trading off parts at the […]
Professor Tom Bartlett discusses how Napoleon Bonaparte impacted Irish history, culture, and folklore.
Presented by Irish Arts Center in association with Consulate General of Canada in New York Thursday, October 1 | 7:30 pm “Urquhart's poetic, almost ethereal writing invites readers to revisit certain passages and marvel… is a lovely addition to her distinguished, award-filled oeuvre.” – Library Journal “ stands as an exemplar of both Canadian and Irish […]
The very best in contemporary Irish cinema comes to Glucksman Ireland House NYU with a special four-day festival.
Irish Screen America is a film festival showcasing the best in contemporary Irish media. From Oct 2 through Oct 4th ISA will be screening features, documentaries and shorts at NYU's Cantor Film Center.
