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Included with paid museum admission; free for members
Soak in the music and culture of the Emerald Isle with live performances, an Irish-inspired lunch menu, and more family-friendly activities.
Supported by Phoenix Sister Cities, Scottsdale Sister Cities, and Four Peaks Irish Arts
Programming supported in part by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and Arizona Commission on the Arts
All activities are happening on Saturday and Sunday unless noted otherwise.
Craft: Spoons 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. South El Río Make your own version of this percussive folk instrument using materials you might find in your kitchen.
Photo Booth 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. El Río Have your picture taken in our hands-free photo booth! Digitally share your pictures and tag us with #MIMphx for a chance to be featured on our social media.
Performance: Scott Jeffers 10:30 a.m. Main Courtyard Enjoy an energetic solo performance by violinist and vocalist Scott Jeffers of Traveler.
Pop-Up Performance: Celtic Duo (Saturday Only) 11:30 a.m. El Río Listen as harpist Jocelyn Obermeyer and vocalist Michael McCall perform as a duo in this Irish themed pop-up concert.
Performance: Taylor Morris (Saturday Only) 12:30 p.m. Main Courtyard Join local violinist and fiddler Taylor Morris for a performance highlighting the joy, depth, and musicality of Irish fiddling.
Performance: Bracken School of Irish Dance (Sunday Only) 12:30 p.m. Main Courtyard Witness the thrill of Irish step dancing! Watch a performance by students from the Chandler’s Bracken School of Irish Dance.
Curator Talk: Tradition and Change—MIM’s Irish Instruments 1:15 p.m. Event Room 2 Irish traditional music has contributed to Ireland’s national identity and continues to inspire musicians and instrument makers around the world. Hear Richard Walter, PhD, curator for United States / Canada and Europe, discuss iconic Irish musical instruments and performance traditions with a special focus on the highlights in MIM’s Ireland exhibit.
Dance Workshop 2:30 p.m. Event Room 2 Experience the high kicks and rhythmic footwork of Irish step dancing at a workshop presented by the Bracken School of Irish Dance.
Performance: Kilted Spirit (Sunday Only) 3:15 p.m. Main Courtyard Celebrate traditional and modern Celtic music with a lively set of Irish rock from Kilted Spirit.
Performance: Bracken School of Irish Dance (Saturday Only) 3:30 p.m. Main Courtyard Witness the thrill of Irish step dancing! Watch a performance by students from the Bracken School of Irish Dance.
Programming is subject to change.
Lunch at Café Allegro Offered daily 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Enjoy a menu of delicious global cuisine with fresh entrées, salads, soups, and grill items showcasing local produce and flavors from around the world.
Shop the Museum Store for Irish Gifts and Music The Museum Store will feature a beautiful selection of crafts from Irish designers, Irish instruments (such as bodhráns and tin whistles), and an exciting assortment of books and CDs.
Proceeds from your purchase benefit MIM and its programs.
