Entertainment Guide

APRIL

21 WEDNESDAY

Julliard Chamber Music at AIHS

JULLIARD master students perform at the American Irish Historical Society, 991 Fifth Avenue at 80th Street, Manhattan. At 6 p.m. Call ahead at 212-288-2263.

Mojo Mickybo: Final Week

THE Súgán Theatre Company presents Mojo Mickybo by Owen McCaf-ferty, directed by Carmel O’Reilly. The production will run through Saturday, April 24 in the BCA Theater, Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Set in 1970s Belfast and the present, Mojo Mickybo is about two young boys who form a friendship based on their mutual obsession with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The production stars Colin Hamell and Billy Meleady. Tickets are priced $32-22 and are available from the BCA Box Office at 617-426-2787. Senior citizen, group, and student discounts are available. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.sugan.org  and www.TheaterMania.com . For further information contact at info@sugan.org .

On-line Irish Classes

THE registration process for on-line Irish classes is underway for summer elementary session. The Lehman College courses use on-line lessons, audio, video, and conference calls. For more details call 718-960-6776 or go to www.nycirishlanguage.com .

Trivia at O’Neill’s

THERE’S a trivia contest every Wednesday at O’Neill’s, the traditional Irish bar at 729 3rd Avenue (between 45th and 46th Streets) at 9 p.m. Call 212-661-3530 for details. Win a keg of beer.

Karaoke at the Rockin’ Robin

THERE’S karaoke every Wednesday night with Ciara at Rockin’ Robin, 942 McClean Avenue, Yonkers. Call 914-237-0202 for details.

Psychic at Rambling House

PSYCHIC Francine Tesler appears at Rambling House, 4290 Katonah Avenue, Woodlawn. Call 718-798-4510 for details.

Irish Music Session

P.V. O’Donnell hosts a traditional Irish music jam session every Wednesday night from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at City Steam, 942 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut. All musicians singers and dancers welcome. 

White Plains Seisiun

THERE’S is a trad seisiun tonight at Dunne’s Pub, 15 Shapham Place, White Plains, New York. Call 914-421-1451 for details.

22 THURSDAY

Charlie & Scott at Burke’s

CHARLIE and Scott perform at Burke’s, 645 Bronx River Road, Yonkers. Call 914-237-5137 for more details.

Andy Fitzpatrick in Brooklyn

ANDY Fitzpatrick performs at Lillie’s at 10 p.m., 46 Beard Street, Red Hook, Brooklyn. Call 718-858-9822 for details.

Disco at Playwright

THERE’S disco entertainment every Thursday night at The Playwright bar and restaurant, 27 West 35th Street, Manhattan. Call 212-268-8868 for details.

Karaoke at Fagan’s

THERE’S karaoke at Fagan’s every Thursday night starting at 10 p.m., 942 McLean Avenue, Yonkers. Call 914-237-5743 for details.

Session at McEntire’s

EVERY Thursday there’s a music session at McEntire’s, 585 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers. Call 914-476-3021 for details.

23 FRIDAY

Martin Kenny at Katie’s Cottage

MARTIN Kenny will perform tonight at Katie’s Cottage, 521 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers. For more information call 914-965-0422.

Riverdale Steakhouse Anniversary

THE Riverdale Steak-house, 5700 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, celebrates its 25th anniversary this weekend. There’s music with Alternatrad Friday night, Morning Star Saturday night, and Liz McNicholl Sunday night. Call 718-549-9946 for details.

Pride at Playwright

THERE’S musical entertainment from the U2 Tribute Band Pride at The Playwright bar and restaurant, 27 West 35th Street, Manhattan. Call 212-268-8868 for details.

Bluu at Burke’s

BLUU performs at Burke’s, 645 Bronx River Road, Yonkers. Call 914-237-5137 for more details.

LAOH Auction

THE Ladies AOH, Division 8 of Centereach and Selden will hold their annual auction at the Hibernian Hall on Magnolia Drive in Selden. Doors open at 7 p.m. Call 516-585-0070 or 516-727-1922 for details.

Monroe Fundraiser

A FUNDRAISING event will be held to establish a scholarship for the children of Michael Sheerin, a sergeant in the 23rd Precinct with the NYPD. Sheerin was diagnosed with ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease in 2002. The Orange County AOH Div. #1 Pipes and Drums, along with AOH Div. #1 and the LAOH Div. #1 will be coordinating this event. It will be held at 4 p.m. at the AOH Hall at 8-10 North Main Street Monroe, New York. Admission $10. Live music by the Ruffians and various pipe and drum bands. Donations may be made to the Michael Sheerin Account or the Brendan Sheerin Account, P.O. Box 2412, Monroe, New York. Call 845-216-6963 for information.

Bogota Ceili

THE St. Brendan’s Friday Night Ceili in Bogota, New Jersey, is held on the fourth Friday of the month from 8 p.m. until 12 midnight at the Bogota VFW hall, 239 Leonia Avenue, Bogota, New Jersey. Music will be by the Green Gates Ceili Band. All profits go to charities. For information call 201-928-1687.

Disco at the Rockin’ Robin

THERE’S disco every Friday – Sunday at Rockin’ Robin, 942 McClean Avenue, Yonkers. Call 914-237-0202 for details.

Seanchai and the Unity Squad

SEANCHAI and the Unity Squad perform tonight and every Friday at Rocky Sullivan’s, 129 Lexington Avenue, between 28th and 29th Streets. For details call 212-725-3871.

Eddie Gibbons Irish Variety

THE Eddie Gibbons Irish Variety Show is broadcast on Queens Cable (channel 34) today at 2:30 p.m. and Sundays (channel 56) at 9 p.m. Call 718-476-0633 for details.

Boston Music

EVERY Friday there are melodies and tunes with the ICC seisiun group starting at 8 p.m. Free admission. For information, contact Maureen McNally at 781-767-4401 or visit irishculture.org/seisiun. Tim O’Connell and friends also host a live seisiun on Sunday afternoons, both at the Irish Cultural Centre of New England, 200 New Boston Drive, Canton, Massa-chusetts. Call 781-821-8291 for details.

24 SATURDAY

Air Dogs at Behan’s

AIR Dogs perform at Behan’s Pub, 4299 Katonah Avenue, Bronx. Call 718-652-9153 for details.

Yonkers Dance

DANCE the night away Red Mill style at the new Kerry Hall, 305 McClean Avenue, Yonkers, New York. Call 914-964-2100 for details.

The Vibe at Burke’s

THE Vibe performs at Burke’s, 645 Bronx River Road, Yonkers. Call 914-237-5137 for more details.

Emerald Ceili

AN EMERALD Ceili will be held at 8 p.m. at the Cork Lounge, 3301 Greenpoint Avenue, Long Island City. Call 718-784-9500 for details.

“Father of the Submarine”

THE New York Irish History Roundtable will host James Gallagher speaking on the life and work of John P. Holland, father of the modern submarine, and Holland’s involvement with efforts toward Irish independence. The program will take place in the McNally Auditorium of the Fordham University Law School at Lincoln Center, 140 West 62 Street at Columbus Avenue, beginning at 1 p.m.

Seisiun at O’Neill’s

THERE’S a trad seisiun at O’Neill’s, the traditional Irish bar, at 729 3rd Avenue (between 45th and 46th Streets) at 9 p.m. Call 212-661-3530 for details.

Voice of Erin Radio

THE “Voice of Erin” radio program can be heard on WVOX, 1460 AM from 2 - 5 p.m. The show offers Irish music, as well as Irish sports and news updates. Call 1-866-374-6723 for details.

Irish Radio

WFUV, 90.7 FM, offers Irish music this morning at 9 p.m., and regular Irish programming Saturday mornings and on Sunday.

Adrian Flannelly Show

THE Adrian Flannelly Show is on WVNJ 1160 AM, and can be heard worldwide on www.irishradio.com . Hear news and sports from Ireland, music, interviews and more from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call 212-935-0606 for details.

Irish Music and News

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

25 SUNDAY

Cray & Dempsey at Heritage

CRAY & Dempsey provide the entertainment at The Heritage, 960 McLean Avenue, Yonkers. Call 914-776-7532 for details.

Screaming Orphans at Saints and Sinners

SCREAMING Orphans provide the music at Saints and Sinners, 59/21 Roosevelt Avenue, Woodside, Queens. Call 718-396-3268 for details.

AOH Anniversary

THE Ancient Order of Hibernians Rockville Centre/Lynbrook Division 14 will be holding a 40th anniversary cocktail reception and dinner dance from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2985 Kenneth Place (off Atlantic Avenue) in Oceanside. Call Tim Myles at 516-432-3197 for reservations.

GAA Games in Mineola

GAA games direct from Ireland will be shown at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola, New York. Call 516-742-8080 for details.

Manhattan Session

THE Ull Mor CCE weekly traditional music session takes place at 5 p.m. at Blaggard’s Pub, 8 West 38th Street (at 5th Avenue). The session is held every Sunday. This is the only Irish session bar in Manhattan that has a piano. All musicians, singers and listeners welcome; all set, ceili and step dancers are invited to test the floor. Free admission. For more info go to www.geocities.com/ullmorcce, or call 212-726-1602.

Johnny Cuomo at O’Neill’s

DROP into O’Neill’s, the traditional Irish bar at 729 3rd Avenue (between 45th and 46th Streets) for a seisiun with Johnny Cuomo every Sunday at 7 p.m. Call 212-661-3530 for details.

26 MONDAY

Blood or Whiskey at Maguire’s

THE band Blood or Whiskey, a six-piece act from Dublin and Kildare, will appear at Maguire’s Bar, 55th Street & Roosevelt Avenue, Woodside, Queens, tonight and tomorrow.

Set Dancing in Queens

SET Dancing takes place every Monday evening with the Rince Agus Ceol Set Dancers in the Breffni Bar, 43-45 40th Street, Sunnyside, Queens (40th Street-Lowrey Station on #7 train). Call 718-729-9803 for directions. For more information call 516-902-3740 or email rinceagusceol@yahoo.com .

Yorktown Pipers

THE Irish American Social Club of Yorktown, New York, is looking for pipers. Classes every Monday evening. Call 914-277-4839 for details.

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. Please call 914-237-5121 for details. 

Boston Dancing

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

27 TUESDAY

Finian’s Rainbow at Irish Rep

FINIAN’S Rainbow is at The Irish Rep, 132 West 22nd Street, Manhattan. Call 212-727-2737 for details. Through May 30.

“Travellers” at AIHS

LARRY Otwat discusses “Racing the American Irish Traveller: The Myth of Travellers as Gypsy” at the American Irish Historical Society, 991 Fifth Avenue at 80th Street, Manhattan. At 6 p.m. Call ahead at 212-288-2263.

28 WEDNESDAY

Song and Dance in Manhattan

DARRAH Carr will be among the artists featured at the Breaking Lines Festival. Also featuring “ModERIN,” a new work set to the sounds of Afro-Celt band De Jimbe. Mick Moloney and former Riverdance fiddler Athena O Lochlainn perform jigs and reels featuring the fast footwork of champion Irish step dancers Niall O’Leary and Carr, recently honored as two of the Top 100 Irish Americans of the Year by Irish America Magazine. Show starts at 8 p.m. at the Harry de Jur Playhouse, 466 Grand Street. Call 212-598-0400 for details. The Harry de Jur Playhouse is located at 466 Grand Street on the corner of Pitt Street, Manhattan.

Traditional Singers Circle

THE New York Tradition-al Singers Circle hosted by Ull Mor CCE takes place at 8:30 p.m. on the last Wednesday of every month at The Bull McCabe, 714 11th Avenue at 51st Street, across from the Irish Arts Center. The Singers Circle is an informal occasion where singers are encouraged to sing any folk song they like. Free admission. Call 212-757-3318 for more details.

Irish and Klezmer Music

A MUSICAL meeting of Irish traditional and Klezmer music takes place at Elebash Recital Hall, CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue at 34th Street, 7 p.m. This event is a musical meeting celebrating Irish and Jewish music. Call 212-817-8215 for tickets or details.

29 THURSDAY

Good Clean Fun at Burke’s

Good Clean Fun will perform at Burke’s, 645 Bronx River Road, Yonkers. Call 914-237-5137 for more details.

Gael Force in Selden

AOH Division 8 of Centereach and Selden present a live concert by Gael Force at the Hibernian Hall on Magnolia Drive and Washington Heights Street, Selden. Call 631-924-4853 for details.

30 FRIDAY

Miller Farrell at McEntire’s

MILLER Farrell performs at McEntire’s, 585 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers. Call 914-476-3021 for details.

MAY

01 SATURDAY

Trad Concert in Manhattan

BLARNEY Star Productions and Glucksman Ireland House at New York University have launched a new monthly series of Irish traditional music concerts at the Washington Square United Methodist Church, 135 West Fourth Street between Sixth Avenue and MacDougal Street in Greenwich Village. Showtime is 9 p.m., with a $15 donation. The latest show will feature County Waterford natives Jimmy O’Brien-Moran and David Power, two of Ireland’s leading masters of the uilleann pipes. For more information, visit www.blarneystar.com  or www.nyu.edu/pages/irelandhouse . Call Ireland House at 212-998-3950 for more details.

HOPE Ceili in Yonkers

THE charitable organization Helping Other People (HOPe) holds a ceili in the Kerry Building, 307 McLean Avenue, Yonkers. For more details call 914-237-2177.

Dance in Mineola

THERE’S a Flowers of May dance at 8:30 p.m. at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola, New York. Call 516-742-8080 for details.

Anthony Kearns Concert

AT 8 p.m., the Hibernian Festival Singers present Irish tenor Anthony Kearns at the Bay Shore High School Auditorium. Call 631-665-1371 for details.

Patricia Bradyin Concert

MUSIC of Italian ariettas, Mozart concert arias and American and Hispanic songs from her latest CD release, Ojos Verdes (Green Eyes) will be performed by Patricia Brady at Carnegie Hall. Call 212-247-1800 for details.

02 SUNDAY

Bobby Sands Remembrance

THERE will be a social to commemorate the death of prisoner Bobby Sands at Rocky Sullivan’s, 129 Lexington Avenue, between 28th and 29th Streets. A Celtic harp made by Republicans prisoners will be raffled off. For details call 212-725-3871.

Hunger Strikers Mass

THE 20th Annual Memorial Mass for the 1981 Irish Hunger Strikers will be Celebrated at 10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer College, 3112 7th Street, NE, Washington, DC. Call Rita Brown at 301-649-3078 for more information.

Andy Fitzpatrick

ANDY Fitzpatrick performs at C-Note at 9 p.m., 157 Avenue C at 10th Street, Manhattan. Call 212-677-8142 for details.

Irish Dance Fest

THE Irish Arts Center presents the New York City Irish Dance Festival from 12 noon to 10 p.m. at Pier 63, West 23rd Street and the Hudson River in Manhattan. This all-day, all-ages event features performances by stars of the Irish dance world and dance schools from the New York area, and master workshops in many styles of Irish dance. Donny Golden, Niall O’Leary and his School of Irish Dance, Darrah Carr, Mick Moloney, the Broesler School of Irish Dance, Riverdance on Broadway fiddle star Athena O Lochlainn, Kathleen Collins and Ceol na Croí Céilí Band featuring James Keane. The 2004 festival will honor Josephine McNamara. Call 212-757-3318, ext. 201, for details.

04 TUESDAY

John Kingerlee Exhibit at Arts Center

AN exhibition of paintings by John Kingerlee will run at the Irish Arts Center through July 1, 553 West 51st Street, Manhattan. For information call 212-757-3318. John Kingerlee is considered one of the most exciting artists to emerge out of Ireland. Kingerlee lives and works on the Beara Penninsula in Cork.

07 FRIDAY

Niamh Parsons and Andy Irvine

NIAMH Parsons and Andy Irvine are on a five-city tour in the U.S. Parsons’ latest CD, Heart’s Desire, was named Celtic Album of the Year by the Association for Independent Music. Irvine is one of the seminal figures of Ireland’s traditional music scene of the last 30 years. They perform May 7 in West Hartford at the Wilde Auditorium/

University of Hartford (call 860-768-4228); May 8 in Lexington at the First Baptist Church (call 781-862-7837); May 9 in Cumberland at the Blackstone River Theatre (call 401-725-9272); May 13 in Northampton at the Iron Horse Music Hall (call 413-584-0610); May 16 in Chicago at the Old Town School of Folk Music (call 773-728-6000).

11 TUESDAY

Irish American Building Society

LOU Coletti of the Building Trades Employers’ Association will speak on “The Future of New York’s Construction Market: Challenges and Trends” at the General Membership Meeting hosted by the Irish American Building Society (IABS), a nonprofit, professional organization composed of 300 leaders of the real estate and construction industries. The event is free for IABS members and $20 for interested public and will include a complimentary dinner buffet and cash bar. Networking hour starts at 6 p.m. at The Manhattan Club, 201 West 52nd Street (at Seventh Ave). Call 212-683-4386 for more details.

Please send submissions for the Entertainment Guide to Irish Voice, attn: Tom Deignan, 875 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2100, New York 10001, fax (212) 244-3344 or e-mail the Irish Voice at IrVce@aol.com .