Gaelic League of Detroit

Poetry Night with Cal Freeman
2026-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Gaelic League, 2068 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48216, United States
Poetry Night with Cal Freeman
Thursday, September 24, 2026
7pm-9pm
Featuring:
Open Mic

Set Dancing with Anne McCallum
2026-09-24 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

Barley Brothers
2026-09-25 20:00 - 23:00 | Gaelic League Irish American Club, 2068 Michigan Ave, Detroit, 48216, United States
Once again the Barley Brothers are bringing their best to the Gaelic League!

Terry Murphy
2026-09-26 20:00 - 23:00 | Gaelic League Irish American Club, 2068 Michigan Ave, Detroit, 48216, United States
It will be a fun night at the Gaelic League with Terry on stage!

Detroit Irish Radio Show
2026-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Gaelic League Irish American Club, 2068 Michigan Ave, Detroit, 48216, United States
Livestream direct link – https://www.crbradio.com/shows/detroit-irish-radio-studio-1/
Detroit Irish Radio airs every Sunday on CRB Radio from 1-3pm EST. Shows will be posted on Detroit Irish Radio FB afterward. Give us a call and share your good news: 734-360-4866.
The show is a combination of Irish music, news, and announcements. Often guests in the studio and call-ins add to the program. Occasionally, shows are broadcast LIVE from local Irish events. All are welcome to share news.
The Gaelic League has always supported an Irish radio program. In 1997, they became solely responsible for the show. Today they continue to be financially supportive along with many donors. In 2016, the program received non profit status 501(c)(3). This program depends on the support of its listeners. Donations are welcome.

DIMA Irish Music Session
2026-09-27 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!
If interested in playing on the radio, please arrive at 2:30pm.
Free for DIMA members. $5 suggested donation for non-members.
Questions? Check out www.detroitirishmusic.org

Irish Language Class
2026-09-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Gaelic League Irish American Club, 2068 Michigan Ave, Detroit, 48216, United States
Irish Language Class
We meet at the Gaelic League of Detroit the first Wednesday of each month. For the rest of the month, we use Zoom. For more information on how to join the Language class, email gldetirish@gmail.com.
NEW HOURS: 7PM TO 8:30PM

Ciorcal Sceil (Story Circle) at the Gaelic League
2026-10-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-09 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.

Month

SUBJECT (IRISH CULTURAL) – suggestions to come

THEME (GENERAL CONCEPT)

January 7th *change

Irish musical composers – classical and folk

If you could turn back time…

February 11th

Riverdance and other Irish music compositions

Gifts and talents

March 11th

Your favorite Irish or Irish American anything

What makes something a favorite

April 8th

Works set in Ireland’s landscape

Resistance and resilience

May 13th

Works set in Ireland’s cities

Thinkers and doers

June 10th

Irish playwrights and the Abbey Theatre

Is there humor in everything?

July 8th

Irish plays

Understanding

August 12th

Modern Irish authors

In a global world…

September 9th

Modern Irish literature

Nature vs nurture

October 14th

Stories ripped from the headlines in Ireland

Matters of the soul / spirit

November 11th

“Greatest Hits” of past Story Circle Sessions

Thanksgiving gratitude

December 9th

Christmas around the world

The future of multiculturalism
