The Irish American Heritage Center

This internationally acclaimed Celtic ensemble brings together some of the finest musicians in Irish traditional music, including acclaimed fiddlers Ellery Klein, Jessie Burns, and Katie Grennan, alongside Grammy-nominated bassist Eric Thorin and multi-instrumentalist Jeff Lindblade. With connections to Gaelic Storm, performances at major Irish festivals across the country, and a reputation for electrifying live shows, The Bow Tides promise an unforgettable opening night.

Get ready to laugh your way into Halfway to St. Patrick's Day! On Friday, September 18 at 7:30 PM, our Irish Comedy Showcase brings together a fantastic lineup of Irish and Irish-American comedy for one of the newest additions to this year's festival weekend. ADAM BURKE — HEADLINER Originally from County Armagh, Adam is a regular panelist on NPR's Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! and a former writer for WGN-TV's Man of the People. He's written for The Onion and Second City and has opened for some of the biggest names in comedy, including John Mulaney, John Oliver, Maria Bamford, and Aziz Ansari. CONOR CAWLEY - HOST & PRODUCER A Chicago comedian and the founding producer of Don't Tell Comedy Chicago, Conor returns to the lAHC after helping bring us a sold-out comedy show earlier this year! KAIT CARMODY With family roots in Counties Clare and Mayo, Kait brings her Irish-American upbringing, Midwest humor, and storytelling to the stage. She's performed at The Laugh Factory, Zanies, Comedy Bar, and The Lincoln Lodge. JEANIE DOOGAN A South Side Irish favorite who's no stranger to the IAHC! A former public school teacher, Jeanie turns her experiences with teaching, motherhood, Chicago, and everyday life into sharp and hilarious stand-up. JOHN MCCOMBS A Chicago comic with an international résumé, John has performed in 15 countries across three European tours— including Ireland-and brings his globe-trotting stand-up back home to Chicago.