Irish Entertainment for February

Thanks to our good friend Diane Byrnes of Echoes of Erin, here are some fun things to do throughout February. For more entertainment ideas in future months, please visit the Echoes of Erin website.

January 31 – February 6

• Irish Festival Cruise aboard Celebrity Cruise Line’s ‘Summit’ sailing the Southern Caribbean. Entertainment with Cherish The Ladies, The Black Brothers, Johnny McEvoy, Tommy Sands, Liam Tiernan, The Matt Cunningham Band, Don Stiffe, Donny Golden, Dan Stacy, and Maura O’Connell. 1.800.441.HARP.

Sunday, February 1

• Echoes of Erin’s 21st Anniversary – The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor of the Donegal News Letter, http://www.dun-na-ngall.com/. Echoes of Erin begins 21st year broadcasting on WEDO.
• Super Bowl Party at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip @ 4:30PM Pre-Game Buffet; Reservations 412.642.6622.
  

Wednesday, February 4

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Potter’s Reel 7:00 PM.

Thursday, February 5

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, in The Strip features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher, 8:30 PM.

Friday, February 6

• The Pittsburgh Ceili Club will host a ‘Workshop & Ceili’ at the Morningside VFW, 1820 Morningside Avenue in Morningside. Workshop, 7:00 PM, Ceili, 8:00 PM. Information: Bob Kaniecki, 412.486.2684.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Mark Guiser on Vocals & Guitar, 9:00 PM.
  

Saturday, February 7

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, in The Strip features Mark Guiser on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Jack Puskar on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 PM.
  

Sunday, February 8

• Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM at 1:00 PM. The Ireland Report with Ann Bray from Dublin. Guests in studio Dan Devinney & Jim Green, AOH County Board talking about the Cash Bash.

Monday, February 9

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features an Acoustic Jam 7:00 PM.
  

Wednesday, February 11

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412.279.0770, features Potters Reel 7:00 PM.

Friday, February 13

• The Great Guinness Toast takes place at:Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, in The Strip, Entertainment at 9:00 PM, Toast at 11:00 PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, Entertainment w/ Jack Puskar 9:00 PM, Toast at 11:00 PM.
• The Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant, South Side Works
  

Saturday, February 14

• AOH St. Patrick Division 4, North Hills will host their 250 Club Banquet at the West View Fire Hall. Information email Robert Parry.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, in The Strip features The Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival from 6:30PM.
• All Ireland Social at the American Legion Hall, 5857 Forbes Ave. in Squirrel Hill, 8:00 PM. Music with CCE Musicians. Information: Ray Connolly at 412.373.7252.
• Knights of Equity will sponsor a Valentine / Doo Wop Dance with a DJ, Party, snacks and beverages at the new Club Rooms, 1248 Evergreen Road, Millvale. Donation $15. Information, John Webber, WSK, 412.758.5446.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, 412.279.0770, Carnegie, features Sean McClorey at 9:00 PM.
  

Beginning Wednesday, February 18

• A Course on ‘Names – Their Origin and Meaning’, at CCAC, Downtown Campus, 625 Stanwix Street each Wednesday for 6-weeks. Dates: February 18 & 25, March 4, 11, 18, & 25 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Tuition $69. To register: 412.391.1210.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Potters Reel 7:00 PM.
  

Beginning Thursday, February 19

• The Window to Ireland Culture Course takes place at CCAC, Downtown Campus, 625 Stanwix Street each Thursday for 6-weeks. Dates: February 19 & 26, March 5, 12, 19 & 26. Course Instructor is John Webber – to register: 412.391.1210, Tuition $69. Or John Webber – 412.758.5446.
• St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fundraiser at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 7:00 PM. Cultural Baskets, Raffles and Entertainment.
  

Friday, February 20

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Mark Guiser on Vocals & Guitar, 9:00 PM.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412-642-6622, in The Strip features Corned Beef & Curry, 9:00 PM.
  

Saturday, February 21

• AOH County Board presents a ‘Cash Bash’ at the West View Fire Hall. Information email Dan Devinney.
• The Rivermen ‘Irish Pub Night’ Upstairs at the ‘Duke’s Club Room’, 122 8th Ave., Homestead, 7:00 PM, $5.00 Cover, Reservations accepted: 412.461.3406.
• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, in The Strip features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy 9:00 PM.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher, 9:00 PM.
  

Sunday, February 22

• Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh will sponsor a program on the life and career of Bing Crosby, presented by Kenneth Gray. The movie “The Top of the Morin’” will be shown. 412.761.1844.

Monday, February 23

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features an Acoustic Jam Session, 7:00 PM.

Tuesday, February 24

• The Wolfe Tones in Concert at Finnegan’s Wake, 20 General Robinson St. on the North Shore, 7:00 PM. Tickets $25, Pittsburgh Celtics GFC, c/o 1203 Woodbourne Ave., Pgh. PA 15226; call David Vance 412.708.8827.

Wednesday, February 25

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Potters Reel, 7:00 PM.

Friday through Sunday, February 27 – March 1

• AOH Allegheny County Board sponsors their Annual Retreat at St. Paul’s Retreat Center on the Southside. Retreat begins with Mass at 5:30pm on Friday and ends with Mass on Sunday at 11:00am. All Hibernian men, male family members and friends are welcome. Information: Larry Squired, 412.760.2600 or contact St. Paul’s directly at 412.381.7676.

Friday & Saturday, February 27 & 28

• Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., 412.642.6622, in The Strip features Ceann from 9:00 PM both nights.

Friday, February 27

• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Ballad Singer, Sean McClorey 9:00 PM.

Saturday, February 28

• Irish Fest 2009 at St. Teresa of Avila, Mass – 6:00 PM, Irish Dinner – 7:15PM, Entertainment with Guaranteed Irish and Bell School of Irish Dance. Raffles & Door Prizes, Tickets 412.367.9001 or Bud Burke (AOH Div. 4 412.366.6720).
• Pittsburgh Irish Rowing Club 25th Anniversary Party at The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh, 6886 Forward Ave., Squirrel Hill. Information: Patrick Clark 412.761.3897.
• Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie features Mark Guiser on Vocals & Guitar, 9:00 PM.