Gaelic League of Detroit

Young Irish Gathering: Membership Drive Attention 20-30 year old adults
2025-04-17 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Gaelic League, 2068 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48216, United States
Second Membership Mixer for Young Adults
Attention 20-30 year old adults
Single or married
Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 6-9pm
Non Members: $30 which includes a 2025 membership card
Members free to attend: Snacks provided
Members: $5 suggested donation for a discounted drink!
Live music every weekend, Pub quizzes and themed nights.
Exclusive member perks such as Derby Day, DCFC outings and Gaelic Football.
Bring a non member to join the club and be entered to win Gaelic League sway. The more guests you bring, the better your chances to win and bragging rights are on the line!

Journey to Easter: Brunch at the Gaelic League
2025-04-19 12:30 - 15:30 | Gaelic League, 2068 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48216, United States
Journey to Easter: The path to Irish Independence
Saturday, April 19, 2025
At the Gaelic League of Detroit: 2068 Michigan Avenue, Detroit 48216
12:30pm to 3:30pm
$25 Entry fee
All you Can Eat and Drink Specials
Learn about your Irish History
Memberships to the Gaelic League are required to purchase alcohol drinks but will be available at the door

Corktown Music Festival: April 25, 2025
2025-04-25 19:00 - 2025-04-26 01:00 | Gaelic League Irish American Club, 2068 Michigan Ave, Detroit, 48216, United States
Great acts to start the Corktown Music Festival.
Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at : www.noxp.org/event-details/corktown-music-festival-2025
$20 for both nights or $15 for one night.

7:00pm
YEMAN

8:00pm
Joe Kidd & Sheila Burke

9:00pm
Lee Kitzman

10:00pm
Lilly MacPhee

11:00pm
Jackie Pappas

12:00am
Bob Sky Young

Time

Main Stage

7:30pm
Ardan Dance Academy

8:30pm
Television City

9:30pm
Silver Creek Revival

10:30pm
Lori & the Darlings

11:30pm
Ryan Scott & the Creek Hounds

12:30am
The Hot Rod Cherries

Corktown Music Festival: April 26, 2025
2025-04-26 19:00 - 2025-04-27 01:00 | Gaelic League Irish American Club, 2068 Michigan Ave, Detroit, 48216, United States
Wrapping up another Corktown music festival!
Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at : www.noxp.org/event-details/corktown-music-festival-2025
$20 for both nights or $15 for one night.
Schedule at the Gaelic League of Detroit

7:00pm
Clair Sargent

8:00pm
Madigan’s Attic

9:00pm
Cesar Aquino

10:00pm
Doug Larsen

11:00pm
Donald Benjamin

12:00am
ABI

Time

Main Stage

7:30pm
Belling the Tiger

8:30pm
Mike Leslie Band

9:30pm
Nikki Holland & the Dirty Elizabeths

10:30pm
The Vagrant Symphony

11:30pm
Moon Date

12:30am
The Slouches

Detroit St. Anne's Gaelic Football Team
2025-05-10 12:00 - 16:00

Detroit Wolfetones Gaelic Football Trivia Night
2025-05-10 18:30 - 22:30

Fun Night with Fish Fry
2025-05-30 17:00 - 20:00 | Gaelic League Irish American Club, 2068 Michigan Ave, Detroit, 48216, United States
Fun Night with Fish Fry
$14 Fish or Chicken Tender Dinner. Extra piece of fish $4
2 fish sliders with fries $10
$8 Children’s dinner.
Mac n Cheese or French fries $5
Dinners include roll, French fries and coleslaw.
Ranch or BBQ sauce on request.
Stay and listen to the fun group Devil’s Dew!

Hootenanny Fundraiser
2025-06-01 14:00 - 18:00 | Gaelic League Irish American Club, 2068 Michigan Ave, Detroit, 48216, United States

DIMA Irish Music Session
2025-06-04 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-08-17 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-24 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-03 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Gaelic League Irish American Club, 2068 Michigan Ave, Detroit, 48216, United States
Irish Music Sessions Hosted by the Detroit Irish Music Association (DIMA)
All are welcome to join or to listen!
Free for DIMA members. $5 suggested donation for non-members.
Questions? Check out www.detroitirishmusic.org

Bloomsday 2025
2025-06-12 17:30 - 20:30 | Gaelic League Irish American Club, 2068 Michigan Ave, Detroit, 48216, United States
Every year in June, people from all over the world gather to celebrate the day in 1904 when Leopold
Bloom walked around Dublin. Bloom’s peregrinations are chronicled in James Joyce’s novel, “Ulysses”, and
his day is called. . .
BLOOMSDAY
The Irish Cultural Forum of Detroit is pleased to host
The annual Bloomsday for 2025!
We are honored to have renowned author/songwriter John
Freeman as our MC. Our friend Jim Perkins will be
providing the musical entertainment.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
From: 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Join us at the Gaelic League/Irish American Club
2068 Michigan Ave
Detroit, Michigan 48216
A $10 donation at the door is suggested.
Food available for purchase from Owen’s Able Table Food Truck
Featuring a staff of special needs young adults.
Send inquiries to irishculturalforum@gmail.com

Workshop and Performance with Joey Abarta
2025-08-14 17:30 - 21:00 | Gaelic League, 2068 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48216, United States
Join us for a special evening of traditional Irish music with acclaimed Uilleann piper Joey Abarta. Widely recognized for his mastery of the instrument and deep commitment to the Irish piping tradition, Joey brings a rare blend of technical brilliance and soulful expression to the stage. The evening will begin with a workshop at 5:30 pm, open to pipers of all levels. Participants will have the opportunity to learn directly from one of the leading figures in Irish piping today.
At 7:15PM Joey will take the stage for an intimate concert performance and solo piping in the great Irish tradition. This event is hosted at the historic Gaelic League-Irish American Club of Detroit. A fitting venue for an evening dedicated to the living of Irish Music.
Tickets can be purchased at the Irish Music Institute website: irishmusicinstitute.org.
Concert: $20.00
Workshop: $25.00
Concert/Workshop: $40.00

Indie Fest 2025
2025-08-24 12:00 - 21:00 | Michigan Central, 2001 15th Street, Detroit, MI, 48216, United States
We are excited to share that Indie Fest Detroit 2025 will take place on Sunday, August 24th at Michigan Central Train Station and Roosevelt Park—right here in Corktown. Indie Fest is more than a festival; it’s a celebration of Detroit’s creative spirit, bringing together fashion, music, and culture in a way that uplifts the entire community. Tickets vary in prices and can be purchased at indiefest.live.
Our mission is to ensure that Indie Fest is not just an event in Corktown, but a benefit for Corktown. This year, we are expecting a large number of attendees from across the city and beyond. This creates a unique opportunity for Corktown’s small businesses—restaurants, cafés, shops, and services—to welcome new customers, build visibility, and be part of one of Detroit’s most dynamic cultural experiences.
Community Impact at a Glance:

Supporting Small Business: Indie Fest generates significant foot traffic in the neighborhood, encouraging guests to explore and patronize local establishments before, during, and after the event.
Showcasing Detroit Talent: The festival highlights the full spectrum of Detroit creativity—from students debuting collections in the Student Fashion Showcase to independent designers, musicians, and artists presenting their work on a large platform.
Celebrating Detroit Culture: By centering fashion, music, and community, Indie Fest reflects the energy, resilience, and artistry that make Detroit one of the most creative cities in the world.
Building Lasting Connections: We are committed to weaving Corktown businesses into the festival experience, ensuring that the neighborhood’s voice is part of the story we share with attendees.

We would love for your business to be part of this year’s celebration. Opportunities include cross-promotion, special offerings for festival-goers, vendor participation, or simply sharing your Corktown pride as the neighborhood hosts Indie Fest.
We look forward to exploring ways we can work together to highlight both Corktown and Detroit’s thriving independent creative scene.
Thank you for all that you contribute to making Corktown such a special community Detroit. We are honored to bring Indie Fest to your neighborhood and can’t wait to celebrate with you August 24th.
With gratitude,
Daishawn Franklin X Quemasi Hickerson
Producers of Indie Fest
info@indiefest.live
www.INDIEFEST.live
248-905-1549

Fun Night with Fish Fry
2025-09-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Gaelic League Irish American Club, 2068 Michigan Ave, Detroit, 48216, United States
Fun Night with Fish Fry
$14 Fish or Chicken Tender Dinner. Extra piece of fish $4
2 fish sliders with fries $10
$8 Children’s dinner.
Mac n Cheese or French fries $5
Dinners include roll, French fries and coleslaw.
Ranch or BBQ sauce on request.
Stay and listen to the talented and great guy, Timmy Reynolds!!

Ciorcal Sceil (Story Circle) at the Gaelic League
2025-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Gaelic League Irish American Club, 2068 Michigan Ave, Detroit, 48216, United States
Avid readers and those that enjoy writing have been meeting at the fireplace hearth to discuss the Irish literary tradition.
The fireplace hearth has been reorganized to feature antiques, books of Irish history, the great Irish writers and our 400+ book collection that is now catalogued.
If you love the world-renowned Irish literature tradition, or just admire Irish culture, carve out the time to join us.
The circle meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, at 6pm. For more information, contact member JanetAnderson1965@hotmail.com.

Set Dancing with Anne McCallum
2025-09-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Gaelic League Irish American Club, 2068 Michigan Ave, Detroit, 48216, United States
Set dancing is an Irish Folk dance based on quadrilles, in groups of 4 or 8 dancers.
Anne McCallum’s set dancing, $10. Beginners welcome! Plan to join the craic, visit with friends and get back on the dance floor!
Doors open at 6:30, Classes are from 7-9pm

Mexican-Irish Party
2025-09-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Gaelic League, 2068 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48216, United States
Fiesta/Celli Celebration
Round up your Amigas,Amigos,Lads & Lassies for a celebration of Mexican/Irish culture, food, music & dance
Something for everyone
Donations accepted at the door

Kitty's Ceili
2025-09-19 20:00 - 21:30 | Gaelic League Irish American Club, 2068 Michigan Ave, Detroit, 48216, United States
This is a GREAT class to learn Irish dance and meet new friends!
This is a Ceili Dance class for Beginners.
Ceili is an Irish folk dance done in couples/groups where footwork is simple and emphasis is placed on the figures and formations of the dances. The Irish used Ceili to maintain their culture and language under British Occupation.
Questions? Contact Kitty Heinzman at The Ardan Academy

IGSM: Cathy Cattone: Beginning Irish Genealogy
2025-09-20 13:30 - 15:00 | Gaelic League Irish American Club, 2068 Michigan Ave, Detroit, 48216, United States
Irish Genealogical Society of Michigan holds meetings the 3rd Saturday of the month (no December meeting) at the Gaelic League Irish American Club of Detroit. Please check out website for updates and calendar changes: https://www.miigsm.org
Next Meeting Saturday, September 20th 2025, 1:30 PM
at The Gaelic League, 2068 Michigan Ave., Detroit, MI 48216
Please join us for the monthly meeting of the 2025 – 2026 season featuring Cathy Cottone as our featured speaker. Reminders for this meeting will be emailed out to members as the date approaches. Zoom invitations are sent out to members only due to capacity limitations. Non-Members will be charged $10.00 to access our Zoom presentations.

“Beginning Irish Genealogy”
Discovering your Irish ancestry begins with research here in the United States. Before diving into Irish records, it’s important to trace your ancestors’ paper trail—documents that offer clues about their origins in Ireland.
Vital records such as birth and baptism certificates, marriage licenses, naturalization papers, and death records can shed light on where your ancestors came from and help guide your journey across the Atlantic.
This program will introduce you to valuable resources and examples from these records, followed by a discussion of key Irish websites and databases to explore once your search takes you overseas.
I’ve been following my own ancestors’ paper trail since 1991, and I hope the insights I’ve gathered will help you uncover that “golden nugget” in your own research!

Pub Quiz Trivia
2025-09-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Gaelic League Irish American Club, 2068 Michigan Ave, Detroit, 48216, United States
PUB QUIZ is on the calendar!
Back at it after a summer break. Thanks to Sheila Maloney and Marie Heinzman for the thousands of questions, hours of fun and friendships formed. Come as a team (up to 5) or by yourself and we will find you a team. Sign up at 3:30. Quiz starts at 4:00pm-7:00pm. $5 per person. No more than 5 to a team.
You can bring a snack or appetizer to share, but not required.
All are welcome!

Dan Joyce
2025-09-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Gaelic League, 2068 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48216, United States
Let’s give a BIG Gaelic League welcome to Dan Joyce tonight!

Detroit Irish Music Association: Workshop and Concert
2025-09-27 - 2025-09-28 | Gaelic League Irish American Club, 2068 Michigan Ave, Detroit, 48216, United States
Irish Music Workshop and Concert hosted by the Detroit Irish Music Association (DIMA)
All are welcome to join an exciting opportunity for a set of four workshops by John Williams and Katie Grennan. Both have extensive experience and awards to their names.
John is a multi instrumentalist with 5 All Ireland titles. He plays button accordion, concertina, flute whistles, bodhran and piano. He is co-founder of Solas and also in the band Reverie Road.
Katie who plays fiddle was with Gaelic Storm and now also plays with Reverie Road, The Bow Tides and STEAM Quartet.
There will be 2 workshops in the morning (one taught by each of them) and 2 in the afternoon. A general session after the final workshop the final workshop in the afternoon.
Tickets for workshops, lunch, a tea break and the concert is $110 for CCE members and $125 for non members.
Concert in the evening at the Gaelic League. Tickets for Concert only for CCE members are $20 and for non CCE members $25.
More information will be available of the DIMA website and Facebook page in a few days, so stay tuned for specifics as to the workshops and how to purchase tickets.
Questions? Check out www.detroitirishmusic.org

A Day of Music in Detroit
2025-09-27 10:30 - 21:30 | Gaelic League Irish American Club, 2068 Michigan Ave, Detroit, 48216, United States

Family and Youth Cultural Event: Maisie McGillicuddy's Sheep Got Muddy
2025-09-28 15:00 - 16:30 | Gaelic League, 2068 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48216, United States
Good times ahead for the young ones of our club. Join Jessica Cassiano for a fun afternoon on Sunday, September 28th from 3-4:30 pm. We will be sharing the story of Maisie who lost her best friend, a sheep called Shamrock. Follow Maisie all around Ireland as she heads north on an epic quest to find Shamrock not realizing he is headed south! Learn about Ireland’s most iconic spots and follow the map to track their journey. “Maisie McGillicuddy’s Sheep Got Muddy” is about friendship, loyalty, perseverance, bravery, faith and never giving up on the ones you love.
We will read the story, learn a bit about Ireland, craft time and snacks to prepare! See below for sign up details. If you have any questions, please call Kathleen Partyka at 586-604-2088.
Register your family today: $10/child or $20/family.
