Irish American Heritage Center

06/24/2026

⛳ Golfing Fore Green is Back! ☘️

Join us on Saturday, September 19 for the Irish American Heritage Center's annual Golfing Fore Green outing—a day of golf, camaraderie, and Irish community spirit before the festivities continue at our Halfway to St. Patrick's Festival!

🏌️ Billy Caldwell Golf Course
⏰ 8:00 AM Shotgun Start

🎟️ $85 Individual Golfer
🎟️ $300 Foursome

Registration includes:
☘️ 9 Holes of Golf
☘️ Cart
☘️ Complimentary Lunch at the Irish American Heritage Center

Test your skills in our on-course contests and challenges, then head to the IAHC for an afternoon and evening of live music, Irish dancing, food, drinks, vendors, and family-friendly fun at one of Chicago's favorite Irish festivals.

💚 Sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses and individuals looking to support the IAHC's nonprofit mission.

Gather your foursome, hit the links, and celebrate Halfway to St. Patrick's Day with us!

06/23/2026

The IAHC Saturday Morning Tea Series Returns! ☕

Join us on Saturday, August 15 for an elegant afternoon of tea, treats, literature, and conversation at the Irish American Heritage Center.

We'll be celebrating acclaimed Chicago author, poet, educator, and longtime IAHC artist John S. O'Connor, who will join us in person to share stories and insights from his remarkable career. His latest poetry collection, Streets & San, was named 2025 Book of the Year by the Illinois State Poetry Society.

Enjoy a delicious assortment of tea sandwiches, freshly baked scones, cookies, desserts, seasonal fruit, and tea in the warm company of fellow guests.

📅 Saturday, August 15 @ 11am
📍 Irish American Heritage Center
🎟️ $35 per person

Space is limited—reserve your seat today and join us for a proper afternoon of tea, culture, and community.

06/22/2026

🎱 BINGO NIGHT IS THIS WEDNESDAY! 🎉

Your midweek plans are officially covered — join this Wednesday, June 24, at the Fifth Province Pub for an evening of BINGO, pints, prizes, and plenty of laughs ☘️

Whether you're feeling lucky or just looking for a great night out, gather your friends and enjoy some friendly competition and classic pub craic with us 👀

📅 Wednesday, June 24
🚪 Doors: 6:00 PM | 🎱 First Call: 7:00 PM
🎟️ $10 per card (purchase at the door) | 21+

🍻 The Fifth Province Pub will be open with food and drinks available all night long.

Bring your lucky charm — we'll see you soon! ☘️

06/22/2026

06/17/2026

🎶 Live Music This Friday at the Fifth Province Pub! 🎸

Join us Friday, June 19 from 8–11 PM as we welcome James Gedda to the Fifth Province Pub!

An emerging voice in Country and Americana music, James Gedda brings a booming baritone, heartfelt storytelling, and a sound that has earned comparisons to legends like Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard. A Crown Point, Indiana native, James has performed everywhere from Nashville’s famed Bluebird Cafe to venues across the Midwest, Appalachia, and the Southwest.

Whether he’s performing fan-favorite classics or songs from his latest full-length album south of mars, James delivers an unforgettable blend of infectious melodies and authentic storytelling.

Grab a pint, enjoy dinner from our kitchen, and settle in for a great night of live music at Chicago’s Irish pub.

📍 Fifth Province Pub at the Irish American Heritage Center
📅 Friday, June 19
⏰ 8:00–11:00 PM
🎟️ No cover

See you at the pub! 🍻

06/17/2026

Summer is in full swing at the Fifth Province Pub & Restaurant! ☘️🎶

Join us every Thursday for our Traditional Irish Music Session and enjoy live entertainment throughout the summer from some of Chicago’s favorite local musicians and bands.

Whether you’re stopping in for a pint, dinner with friends, or a night of great music, there’s something happening every week at the Fifth Province.

📍 Located inside the Irish American Heritage Center
🍺 Full bar
🍽️ Kitchen open
🎵 Live entertainment every Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Check out our June and July lineup and make plans to spend your summer with us! More details about the Fifth Province Pub and our upcoming acts on our website at: WWW.IRISH-AMERICAN.ORG

06/17/2026

Celebrating the Bloomsday Celebration at the Irish American Heritage Center.

Bloomsday celebrates the life and work of Irish author James Joyce, especially his novel Ulysses, which is set entirely on a single day: June 16, 1904.

Side note: that’s when he had his first “date” with his wife.

06/16/2026

What a wonderful morning at our June Mass & Full Irish Breakfast! ☘️

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for another fantastic gathering filled with community, tradition, and great food. We were thrilled to see such a wonderful turnout and to welcome special guest Paula Svadlena from Aer Lingus for the drawing of our Summer Raffle.

Congratulations to Bridget Gallagher, our lucky winner of two round-trip tickets to Ireland! Even more fitting, Bridget originally hails from Ireland herself. We hope she enjoys a fantastic trip home.

We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to Paula and Aer Lingus, one of the Irish American Heritage Center’s longtime partners. Through their generosity and support, these Ireland ticket raffles help raise funds that directly support the IAHC’s mission and nonprofit cultural programming. This partnership has benefited our community for years, and we are honored to continue working together. We’re already looking forward to our next raffle, which we’ll be announcing later this year, so stay tuned!

Looking ahead, we hope you’ll join us for our next Mass & Full Irish Breakfast on Sunday, July 19. We are excited to welcome special guests from the Driehaus Museum, another outstanding Chicago nonprofit organization with whom we have recently begun a new partnership. The Driehaus Museum is known for hosting and curating exceptional Irish and Irish American exhibitions, including their current exhibition, Ink & Outrage.

We’ll be sharing more details about this exciting partnership and upcoming programming soon. Stay tuned—and thank you for helping make the Irish American Heritage Center such a vibrant and welcoming community.

06/16/2026

📚 BLOOMSDAY IS TODAY! ☘️

Join us tonight at the Irish American Heritage Center for a free celebration of James Joyce, Irish literature, music, and community.

🍽️ Fifth Province Pub & Kitchen opens at 5:00 PM
🎭 Event begins at 6:30 PM

Enjoy an evening featuring:
📖 Professional readers bringing selections from the works of James Joyce to life
🎶 Live music throughout the evening
❓ Bloomsday trivia and other literary fun

Whether you’re a lifelong Joyce enthusiast or simply looking for a unique night out, this free event is a wonderful way to celebrate one of Ireland’s greatest literary traditions.

FREE ADMISSION • RSVP APPRECIATED

📍 Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago

06/16/2026

📚 BLOOMSDAY IS TOMORROW! ☘️

Join us at the Irish American Heritage Center for a FREE evening celebrating the life and works of James Joyce and his masterpiece, Ulysses.

The Fifth Province Pub & Restaurant will open at 5:00 PM, giving guests plenty of time to enjoy dinner, drinks, and good company before the event begins at 6:30 PM.

Throughout the evening, you’ll enjoy dramatic readings from Ulysses, live music, storytelling, and a lively atmosphere inspired by one of Ireland’s greatest literary traditions. Whether you’re a longtime Joyce enthusiast or simply curious about Bloomsday, this event is designed to be fun, engaging, and welcoming to all.

🎟️ FREE Admission
📍 Irish American Heritage Center
🍽️ Fifth Province Pub & Restaurant opens at 5:00 PM
📖 Program begins at 6:30 PM

RSVPs are appreciated, but all are welcome. We look forward to celebrating Irish literature, culture, and community with you!

RSVP HERE: https://irishamerican.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F44625