The best place to be Irish in Philly is at a German club on Friday night, August 31. That’s when the Philadelphia Police and Fire Pipes and Drums will be holding its Second Annual Halfway to St. Patty’s Day Party at Canstatters, 9130 Academy Road, in northeast Philadelphia.
This is your chance to hear Philly’s finest and bravest play “Do You Think I’m Sexy?” on the highland pipes (only they would have the cojones to do that) and help them raise money to keep the band in clean kilts. It’s also your chance to hear Blackthorn, one of the hottest Celtic bands in the area, do their thing (it involves lots of great music, dancing, and laughing.) Last year, we actually saw some firefighters doing the lambada, which was worth the price of admission–a donation of $35 per person. That includes food, drink, and an opportunity to buy a raffle ticket for a trip to Ireland (or cash). Also on the bill: The Immortals.
The festivities get underway at 5 PM.
As for the rest of the week, read “See You In September” Part 1, below, for all the great goings-on planned for the annual Philadelphia Ceili Group Festival–lots of music, dancing, and frivolity. For all you word lovers, there’ll also be an evening of readings by local Irish poets and authors. We’ll see you there!
