DECEMBER

WEDNESDAY 21st

Seniors Lunch

THE New York Irish Center, 1040 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City, Queens, hosts a lunch and afternoon club for Irish seniors, from 1-4 p.m. Call 718-482-0909 or visit www.nyirish.org.

Karaoke

THERE’S karaoke every Wednesday night with Ciara at Rockin’ Robin’s, 942 McLean Avenue in Yonkers. Call 914-237-0202.

Christmas Show

THE Irish Repertory Theatre presents its holiday show The Bells of Christmas, at its headquarters at 132 West 22nd Street in New York City. Features storytelling, poetry and music. Show is in the Rep’s W. Scott McLucas Theatre. Performances Wednesday-Saturday at 8 p.m.; matinees Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $35. Call the Irish Rep at 212-727-2737 or visit www.irishrep.org.

Play

THE Irish Repertory Theatre presents George Bernard Shaw’s Mrs. Warren’s Profession, now until January 29, at its headquarters at 132 West 22nd Street in New York City. Starring Dana Ivey; directed by Charlotte Moore. Shows Wednesday-Saturday at 8 p.m.; matinees Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $50 and $45. Call the Irish Rep at 212-727-2737 or visit www.irishrep.org.

Kevin Smith

HE performs traditional Irish music every Wednesday night at the Irish Cottage restaurant and bar, 108-07 72nd Avenue in Forest Hills. Call 718-520-8530.

Dancing

THE Irish American Association at Richard Mine Road in Rockaway, New Jersey will host ceili and set dance classes every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Call 973-853-7047.

Classes

A FULL slate of classes is offered at the Aisling Irish Center, 990 McLean Avenue in Yonkers. Today, there is the Acosta Irish music class from 3:30-6:30 p.m., followed by a beginners computer class from 7:30-9 p.m., and a series of art classes throughout the day. Call the Aisling Center at 914-237-5121 for a full lineup, and to make reservations.

Damien Connolly

HE’LL be Brian Conway’s guest for the weekly Wednesday seisiun at Dunne’s, 15 Shapham Place in White Plains, New York. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. Call 914-421-1451.

THURSDAY 22nd

Gareth Ryan

HE sings hits from the ‘60s to today every Thursday at the Irish Cottage, 108-07 72nd Avenue in Forest Hills. Call 718-520-8530.

Karaoke

EVERY Thursday night, Anna’s Place at 97-11 Queens Boulevard in Rego Park hosts a karaoke. Call 718-897-3035.

Seisiun

EVERY Thursday there’s a seisiun with Tony Di Marco at Paddy Reilly’s, 519 Second Avenue in New York City. Call 212-686-1210.

Pub Quiz

LIAM McNellis will host a pub quiz tonight at Rocky Sullivan’s, 129 Lexington Avenue in New York City. Call 212-725-3871.

Jack the Lad

THEY’RE at the Rambling House, 4290 Katonah Avenue, Woodlawn. Call 718-798-4510.

Mystic

THEY’RE at Rory Dolan’s, 890 McLean Avenue in Yonkers. Call 914-776-2946.

Christina Convita

SHE’S at Burke’s 645 Bronx River Road in Yonkers. Call 914-237-5137.

Cray and Dempsey

THEY’RE at Behan’s, 4299 Katonah Avenue in the Bronx. Music starts at 11 p.m. Call 718-652-9153.

FRIDAY 23rd

DJ Aida

SHE spins for Fahrenheit Fridays every week at Rockin’ Robin’s, 942 McLean Avenue in Yonkers. Call 914-237-0202.

The Prodigals

EVERY Thursday the Prodigals play live at Paddy Reilly’s, 519 Second Avenue in New York City. Call 212-686-1210.

Fergus Begley

HE’S at Saints and Sinners, 59-21 Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside. Call 718-396-3268.

Billy Lawlor Band

THEY’RE at the Rambling House, 4290 Katonah Avenue in Woodlawn. Call 718-798-4510.

DJ Shocks

HE’LL spin at Rory Dolan’s, 890 McLean Avenue in Yonkers. Call 914-776-2946.

Stages

THEY’LL play at Burke’s, 645 Bronx River Road in Yonkers. Call 914-237-5137.

Big Bamboo

THEY’RE at Katie’s Cottage, 521 Central Park Avenue in Yonkers. Call 914-965-0422.

DJ Steve

HE’LL spin at Behan’s, 4299 Katonah Avenue in the Bronx. Music starts at 11 p.m. Call 718-652-9153.

East Coast

THEY’LL play at Woodhaven House, 63-98 Woodhaven Boulevard in Rego Park. Drink specials. Call 718-894-5400.

SATURDAY 24th

Adrian Flannelly Show

THE Adrian Flannelly Show is on WVNJ 1160AM every Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., and Sundays on WNSR 620AM from 7-9 p.m. It can also be heard worldwide on www.irishradio.com. Hear news and sports from Ireland, music, interview and more. Call 212-935-0606.

Broadcast

IRELAND Calls can be heard on WVOX, 1460AM, at 6 p.m. Co-hosted by Treasa and Tommy Smyth, the show offers Irish music as well as Irish news updates.

DJ Paul

HE spins every Saturday at Rockin’ Robin’s, 942 McLean Avenue, Yonkers. Call 914-237-0202.

DJ Steve

HE’LL spin at Behan’s, 4299 Katonah Avenue in the Bronx. Call 718-652-9153.

Good Clean Fun

THEY’RE at Burke’s, 645 Bronx River Road in Yonkers. Call 914-237-5137.

Riverboys

THEY’RE at the Rambling House, 4290 Katonah Avenue, Woodlawn. Call 718-798-4510.

Alan Gogarty

HE’S at Saints and Sinners, 59-21 Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside. Call 718-396-3268.

Santa Claus

HE’LL arrive at Rory Dolan’s, 890 McLean Avenue in Yonkers, from 3-6 p.m. Call 914-776-2946.

Murali Corvell

THEY’LL play at Woodhaven House, 63-98 Woodhaven Boulevard in Rego Park. Drink specials. Call 718-894-5400.

SUNDAY 25th

Paul Zunno

HE’S at Saints and Sinners, 59-21 Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside. Call 718-396-3268.

2U

THE U2 tribute band will play at the Rambling House, 4290 Katonah Avenue, Woodlawn. Call 718-798-4510.

DJ Steve

HE’LL spin at Behan’s, 4299 Katonah Avenue in the Bronx. Call 718-652-9153.

MONDAY 26th

Wren Night

THE Council of Gaelic Societies will hold its annual Wren Night ceili at St. Margaret of Cortona school hall, 260 Street and Riverdale Avenue, from 7-11 p.m. Music by the Pete Kelly Ceili Band. The highlight will be the intrasociety Wren Boy competition. Coffee, tea and soda bread will be served. Admission $15 for adults with concessions for families. Call 914-395-1995.

Homeless Outreach

THE Homeless Outreach project takes place tonight and every Monday from the Aisling Irish Center, 990 McLean Avenue, Yonkers. Volunteers are invited to gather at the center at 7 p.m. for the preparation of food. Departure for the Madison Square Garden area of Manhattan is at 8:30 p.m., returning at 10:30 p.m. Call 914-237-5121.

Dancing

EVERY Monday enjoy Irish set dancing and ceili classes at 7:30 p.m. at the Irish Cultural Center of New England, 200 New Boston Drive, Canton, Massachusetts. No experience or partner necessary. Call 781-821-8291.

Classes

CEILI and two hand class will be held every Monday at Ripley Greer Studios, 520 Eighth Avenue between 36th and 37th Streets in Manhattan, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call Maura Mulligan at 201-869-6717 or email mauramulligan@aol.com.

DJ Saga

HE’S at the Rambling House, 4290 Katonah Avenue, Woodlawn. Call 718-798-4510.

SATURDAY 31st

Dance

THE Irish American Center at 297 Willis Avenue in Mineola will host a New Year’s Eve dinner dance featuring music from Billy Keenan and the Prime Time Showband, at 8:30 p.m. Admission is $75, and includes roast beef and chicken dinner, dessert table and five hour open bar. Call 516-746-9392.

Dance

THE Irish American Social Club Pipe and Drum Band will sponsor a New Year’s Eve dinner dance at St. Patrick’s Parish Center, Moseman Avenue in Yorktown Heights, New York, at 8 p.m. Music from Terry Feeley and his band. Admission is $45 and includes dinner, beer, soda, tea and refreshments. Call Tom at 914-277-4839 or Des at 914-245-5073.

Party

BEHAN’S at 4299 Katonah Avenue in the Bronx will host a New Year’s Eve Party starting at 9 p.m. Tickets $70, which includes a 6 1/2 hour open bar. Call 718-652-9153.

Rumor Has It

THEY’LL ring in the New Year at Katie’s Cottage, 521 Central Park Avenue in Yonkers. Champagne toast and party favors. Call 914-965-0422.

Big Time John

HE’LL ring in the New Year at Rory Dolan’s, 890 McLean Avenue in Yonkers. Complimentary champagne toast at midnight and party favors. No cover. Call 914-776-2946.

Fergus Begley

HE’S at Saints and Sinners, 59-21 Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside. Call 718-396-3268.

Killer Joe

HE’LL play with the Lido Review at the Rambling House, 4290 Katonah Avenue, Woodlawn. Call 718-798-4510.

Queens Boys

THEY’LL play live at the Malt House, 570 Kimball Avenue in Yonkers. No cover, free buffet, party favors and spot prizes. Call 914-237-9822.

Timeline

THEY’RE at Burke’s, 645 Bronx River Road in Yonkers. Call 914-237-5137.

Live Music

BLACK Angel and Lipstick Killers will play live at Desmond’s, 433 Park Avenue South in Manhattan. Call 212-684-9472.

Coolfish

THEY’LL play at Woodhaven House, 63-98 Woodhaven Boulevard in Rego Park. Drink specials. Call 718-894-5400.

Party

IT’S at the Playwright, 202 West 49th Street in the heart of Times Square. Watch the ball drop live and enjoy a four hour buffet, open bar, party favors and live deejay from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. For ticket information call Pam or Dave at 212-262-9229.

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