Tacoma Ceili

11/04/2026

Join us November 14 7-10pm for live Irish music and dancing. Immanuel Presbyterian Church at 901 N. J Street in Tacoma. All ages and abilities welcome. Donations requested ($10-$20 per person helps us break even).

10/31/2026

10/29/2026

Warm up with great Irish music and lively dancing at the Tacoma Ceili, where you don’t need experience or to be any good to have fun! Join us on Saturday, November 14,, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church at 901 N. J St. All ages and abilities are welcome, with a dance lesson from 7:00–7:30 PM. Music starts around 7:30PM.

Kathleen O’Grady Graham teaches you the steps–and then guides you through each dance with an emphasis on fun rather than perfection. Lennart Jannsen on fiddle, John Whelan on accordion, and Clint Dye on guitar.

What: A ceili is a traditional Irish social gathering with live music and called dances (ceili is pronounced kay-lee)

When: Saturday, November 14,, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Lesson is 7:00-7:30. Music and dancing are 7:30-10:00.

Where: Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 901 N. J St, Tacoma, WA (enter from 9th Street).

Cost: Donations are gratefully accepted for the musicians, caller, and refreshments, but come whether you can donate or not! $10-$20 per person is suggested.

Who: All ages and abilities are welcome–and we have good representation from every decade of life! No prior skill needed–we welcome everyone!

10/10/2026

Join us today (10/10) from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church at 901 N. J St. All ages and abilities are welcome, with a dance lesson from 7:00–7:30 PM. Music starts around 7:30PM. See our Facebook and Instagram for reels.

Kathleen O’Grady Graham teaches you the steps–and then guides you through each dance with an emphasis on fun rather than perfection. Leading Irish dance musicians Mikey Beglan, Randal Bays and Suzanne Taylor provide the music.

What: A ceili is a traditional Irish social gathering with live music and called dances (ceili is pronounced kay-lee)
When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Lesson is 7:00-7:30. Music and dancing are 7:30-10:00.
Where: Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 901 N. J St, Tacoma, WA (enter from 9th Street).
Cost: Donations are gratefully accepted for the musicians, caller, and refreshments, but come whether you can donate or not! $10-$20 per person is suggested.
Who: All ages and abilities are welcome–and we have good representation from every decade of life! No prior skill needed–we welcome everyone!

10/10/2026

Happy Anniversary Tacoma Ceili! Oct. 10th 7-10pm. Check out our other reels and posts

10/09/2026

Join us on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church at 901 N. J St. All ages and abilities are welcome, with a dance lesson from 7:00–7:30 PM. Music starts around 7:30PM. See our Facebook and Instagram for reels.

Kathleen O’Grady Graham teaches you the steps–and then guides you through each dance with an emphasis on fun rather than perfection. Leading Irish dance musicians Mikey Beglan, Randal Bays and Suzanne Taylor provide the music.

What: A ceili is a traditional Irish social gathering with live music and called dances (ceili is pronounced kay-lee)
When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Lesson is 7:00-7:30. Music and dancing are 7:30-10:00.
Where: Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 901 N. J St, Tacoma, WA (enter from 9th Street).
Cost: Donations are gratefully accepted for the musicians, caller, and refreshments, but come whether you can donate or not! $10-$20 per person is suggested.
Who: All ages and abilities are welcome–and we have good representation from every decade of life! No prior skill needed–we welcome everyone!

10/09/2026

Join us for Irish music and called dancing on Saturday. Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Tacoma. You don't need to know anything to join in the fun! Just be willing to make mistakes--we all do (except for our musicians, who are incredible!).

10/07/2026

Tacoma Ceili started one year ago as a place to listen to great Irish music, have some fun dancing, and just generally have a great time. We feel pretty successful. Last month included sharing of story and song (and beverage) from a trip to Ireland (thanks, Hailey and Nick) as well as a tune by Theresa and another by Millie. We didn't know any of these people a year ago--and now count them among our friends. Join the fun on Sat 10/10 7-10pm at Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Tacoma

10/07/2026

We have an all-star trio for our first anniversary! Listen to Irish music from legends on Oct. 10th at Tacoma Ceili. Dance lesson starts at 7pm. The music gets going at 7:30. Playing until 10pm. At Immanuel Presbyterian Church (N. 9th and N. I St.). Donations requested.