GreenLight: Embassy of Ireland, USA Region, December 2023
GreenLight: Embassy of Ireland, USA Region
As featured in the DFA/Culture Ireland GreenLight Bulletin, find below a selection of Irish cultural events taking place in Washington DC and the states of: Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
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Dec 3: Play Reading – Off The Books by Leo McGann
How far will people go when the only way to get by is to get ahead? Padraig is a bartender in New York City and a man of principle, until he comes face to face with corruption. He has to make a decision: break the rules to secure his life in the states, or lose everything. In Leo McGann's unflinching new play, Padraig realizes too late the insatiable greed of an ailing society.
Dec 10: IN-DC Goes to the Theatre: “An Irish Carol” at Keegan 2023
Written by Keegan company member Matthew Keenan, An Irish Carol first premiered at The Keegan in 2011 to sold out houses and rave reviews, and it has been a Keegan (and now IN-DC!) tradition ever since.
Dec 16: MALINDA – It’s All True Tour
MALINDA welcomes us to the world of her debut full-length album It’s All True. Where the joy and tragedy, fear and empowerment, anger and forgiveness are all held in the same space, embracing the dualities and ups and downs of life. MALINDA adds her signature Irish flare with whistle and fiddle, incorporating history and tradition into how we process our current circumstances.
Dec 19: IN-DC Very Merry Holiday Celebration
Join IN-DC for their Very Merry Holiday Celebration, taking place on Tuesday, December 19th at The Hamilton in downtown DC. It's a wonderful occasion where they come together with their incredible members and friends and celebrate their support throughout the year.
Feb 2: Foy Vance with special guest Bonnie Bishop
Since the release of his debut album, Hope (2007), Foy Vance has captured the attention of audiences worldwide with his unique blend of folk, blues, and alternative rock. Vance's Wolf Trap debut marks the 10th anniversary of his sophomore LP, Joy of Nothing (2013), which includes fan favorites "Guiding Light" (feat. Ed Sheeran), "You and I" (feat. Bonnie Raitt), and more.
Feb 2: Dara Ó’Briain: So… Where Were We?
After 150+ sell-out shows across the UK, Ireland, Europe and Canada, Australia and New Zealand, the Irish superstar stand-up DARA O BRIAIN brings his award-winning tour to the US.
Feb 29 – Mar 3: 18th Capital Irish Film Festival
Solas Nua’s annual Capital Irish Film Festival in Washington, D.C., presents one of the largest programs of Irish cinema in North America, showcasing the latest Irish dramatic and documentary features, shorts, art films, and animation releases by Irish and Ireland-based filmmakers.
Mar 6: Celtic Tenors
The only tenor group with a truly global audience, The Celtic Tenors will give you a night to remember. Whether playing a neighbourhood cathedral or major concert halls in international cities like New York, Amsterdam or Shanghai, you are assured of a professional, sparkling and most of all, good humoured performance. They genuinely love what they do and you’ll see that shine through in each rendition of beautiful Celtic songs, exhilarating classics, a capellas and popular contemporary songs.
Mar 30: THE HIGH KINGS & GAELIC STORM
A double bill of Irish music where traditional and modern sounds intersect. Celtic juggernaut Gaelic Storm grows stronger awith each live performance, and after two decades and over 2,000 shows, it is a true force with which to be reckoned. The High Kings, the true heirs of Ireland's folk heritage, have been internationally acclaimed singers of Irish folk songs since they first arrived on the scene in 2008.