25th Annual St. Patrick's Open Day

Our 2025 Open Day is full, but you can sign up to be notified if tickets are released.

Get a taste of Ireland’s rich cultural traditions at our 25th annual open house! Guests of all ages can join in a céilí, sample our many educational offerings, make arts and crafts, and delight in the day’s free music and dance performances.

“Irish Arts Center’s annual extravaganza ... An Irish favorite for kids and parents”—TIME OUT NEW YORK 

SCHEDULE

THE DEVLIN CAFÉ
Traditional Music and Dance All Day 

12:15pm–1pm: Anna Colliton (bodhran) and Autumn Rhodes (flute)
1:15pm–2pm: Nic Gareiss (dance) and Cleek Shrey (fiddle)
2:15pm–3pm: Isaac Alderson (pipes) and Matt Stapleton (guitar)
3:15pm–4pm: Pat Mangan (fiddle), Dave Fahy (guitar), and Brandon Asazawa (dance)

THE JL GREENE THEATRE
Music and Dance Performances and Lessons 

12pm–12:45pm: Music and dance performance // IAC Community Céilí Band and set dance demonstration
1pm–1:45pm: Music and dance performance // Irish music, dance, and songs for kids and grown-ups with Caitlin Warbelow (fiddle), Matt Stapleton (guitar), and Alexandra Williamson (dance)
2pm–2:45pm: Dance performance and lesson // Irish step dance performance and lesson with Brooklyn Irish Dance Company
3pm–4pm: Music and social dance // Age- and gender-inclusive céilí dance with Brooklyn Irish Dance Company, with music by Caitlin Warbelow (fiddle) and Matt Stapleton (guitar)

STUDIO CLASSROOM
Arts and Crafts and Film Screenings // Celebrate the award-winning Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon with activities inspired by their award-winning films.

LIBRARY CLASSROOM
Sample Classes and Workshops

12:30pm–1:15pm: Interactive theater games for kids with Neasa Ní Chuanaigh, Branar Téatar do Pháistí’s meitheal artist in residence (Session A)
1:30pm–2:15pm: Irish language 101 for everyone
2:30pm–3:15pm: Irish story hour in partnership with Children’s Books Ireland (Ireland) and Books of Wonder (NYC)
3:15pm–4pm: Interactive theater games for kids with Neasa Ní Chuanaigh, Branar Téatar do Pháistí’s meitheal artist in residence (Session B)