Upcoming events.

MÓD sponsors and supports a wide variety of cultural programming within the Portland area. From set dancing and sessions to formal language classes and singing circles, MÓD is dedicated to bringing together people and traditions to weave a stronger Irish cultural community. Looking for dance-specific events? Leap over to our dance page.

Tune Explorers Session (Copy)
Jan
4

Tune Explorers Session (Copy)

Tune Explorer Sessions are weekly slow & learning sessions for musicians who are just starting to build repertoire and skill, or are building proficiency on an instrument. This session is focused on playing traditional Irish tunes on melody instruments (not rhythm instruments or percussion).

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MÓD Youth Session
Jan
12

MÓD Youth Session

Seisiún na nÓg is our monthly youth session lead by our Youth Officer Niamh Branigan. Youth are welcome to sit in to listen and chat with young musicians about learning Irish music; or bring their instrument and strike up an Irish tune they might be learning currently.

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MÓD Youth Session
Jan
26

MÓD Youth Session

Seisiún na nÓg is our monthly youth session lead by our Youth Officer Niamh Branigan. Youth are welcome to sit in to listen and chat with young musicians about learning Irish music; or bring their instrument and strike up an Irish tune they might be learning currently.

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Imbolg Rambling House
Feb
1

Imbolg Rambling House

A community-wide open house featuring sessions, workshops in music and dance, song circle, Irish conversation group, potluck, gift exchange, and céilí mór (called dance)! $10 suggested donation at door.

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MÓD Youth Session
Feb
9

MÓD Youth Session

Seisiún na nÓg is our monthly youth session lead by our Youth Officer Niamh Branigan. Youth are welcome to sit in to listen and chat with young musicians about learning Irish music; or bring their instrument and strike up an Irish tune they might be learning currently.

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MÓD Youth Session
Feb
23

MÓD Youth Session

Seisiún na nÓg is our monthly youth session lead by our Youth Officer Niamh Branigan. Youth are welcome to sit in to listen and chat with young musicians about learning Irish music; or bring their instrument and strike up an Irish tune they might be learning currently.

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MÓD Youth Session
Mar
9

MÓD Youth Session

Seisiún na nÓg is our monthly youth session lead by our Youth Officer Niamh Branigan. Youth are welcome to sit in to listen and chat with young musicians about learning Irish music; or bring their instrument and strike up an Irish tune they might be learning currently.

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MÓD Youth Session
Mar
23

MÓD Youth Session

Seisiún na nÓg is our monthly youth session lead by our Youth Officer Niamh Branigan. Youth are welcome to sit in to listen and chat with young musicians about learning Irish music; or bring their instrument and strike up an Irish tune they might be learning currently.

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MÓD Youth Session
Apr
13

MÓD Youth Session

Seisiún na nÓg is our monthly youth session lead by our Youth Officer Niamh Branigan. Youth are welcome to sit in to listen and chat with young musicians about learning Irish music; or bring their instrument and strike up an Irish tune they might be learning currently.

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Bealtaine Rambling House
Apr
26

Bealtaine Rambling House

A community-wide open house featuring sessions, workshops in music and dance, song circle, Irish conversation group, potluck, gift exchange, and céilí mór (called dance)! $10 suggested donation at door.

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MÓD Youth Session
Apr
27

MÓD Youth Session

Seisiún na nÓg is our monthly youth session lead by our Youth Officer Niamh Branigan. Youth are welcome to sit in to listen and chat with young musicians about learning Irish music; or bring their instrument and strike up an Irish tune they might be learning currently.

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MÓD Annual Summer Campout at ZigZag Mountain Farm
Aug
22
to Aug 24

MÓD Annual Summer Campout at ZigZag Mountain Farm

MÓD Annual Summer Campout at ZigZag Mountain Farm

As the summer malaise starts to settle in and we wonder off to various conrners of the beautiful Pacific Northwest, don’t forget about the MÓD Annual campout in late summer! A weekend up at ZigZag Mountain Farm will do wonders for anyone wanting an escape from the heat we now experience in Portland these days. The weekend showcases sessions, skillshares, dancing, singing, hiking, eating, lazying about, and more!

Reserve your camping site NOW, visit https://www.zigzagmountainfarm.com and enter the promo code IRISH to access event-specific dates and rates. AND Help make out the Saturday evening potluck epic by bringing your favorite dish. Sign up here to ensure we don’t have too many noodle dishes and bread! ;-)

Hope to see you up on the mountain!

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Tune Explorers Session
Dec
21

Tune Explorers Session

Tune Explorer Sessions are weekly slow & learning sessions for musicians who are just starting to build repertoire and skill, or are building proficiency on an instrument. This session is focused on playing traditional Irish tunes on melody instruments (not rhythm instruments or percussion).

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Tune Explorers Session
Dec
14

Tune Explorers Session

Tune Explorer Sessions are weekly slow & learning sessions for musicians who are just starting to build repertoire and skill, or are building proficiency on an instrument. This session is focused on playing traditional Irish tunes on melody instruments (not rhythm instruments or percussion).

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MÓD Youth Session
Dec
8

MÓD Youth Session

Seisiún na nÓg is our monthly youth session lead by our Youth Officer Niamh Branigan. Youth are welcome to sit in to listen and chat with young musicians about learning Irish music; or bring their instrument and strike up an Irish tune they might be learning currently.

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Tune Explorers Session
Dec
7

Tune Explorers Session

Tune Explorer Sessions are weekly slow & learning sessions for musicians who are just starting to build repertoire and skill, or are building proficiency on an instrument. This session is focused on playing traditional Irish tunes on melody instruments (not rhythm instruments or percussion).

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Tune Explorers Session
Nov
30

Tune Explorers Session

Tune Explorer Sessions are weekly slow & learning sessions for musicians who are just starting to build repertoire and skill, or are building proficiency on an instrument. This session is focused on playing traditional Irish tunes on melody instruments (not rhythm instruments or percussion).

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MÓD Youth Session
Nov
24

MÓD Youth Session

Seisiún na nÓg is our twice-monthly youth session lead by our Youth Officers Greta and Sam. Youth are welcome to sit in to listen and chat with young musicians about learning Irish music; or bring their instrument and strike up an Irish tune they might be learning currently.
Contact: youthofficer.mod.cce@gmail.com

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Tune Explorers Session
Nov
23

Tune Explorers Session

Tune Explorer Sessions are weekly slow & learning sessions for musicians who are just starting to build repertoire and skill, or are building proficiency on an instrument. This session is focused on playing traditional Irish tunes on melody instruments (not rhythm instruments or percussion).

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Tune Explorers Session
Nov
16

Tune Explorers Session

Tune Explorer Sessions are weekly slow & learning sessions for musicians who are just starting to build repertoire and skill, or are building proficiency on an instrument. This session is focused on playing traditional Irish tunes on melody instruments (not rhythm instruments or percussion).

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MÓD Youth Session
Nov
10

MÓD Youth Session

Seisiún na nÓg is our monthly youth session lead by our Youth Officer Niamh Branigan. Youth are welcome to sit in to listen and chat with young musicians about learning Irish music; or bring their instrument and strike up an Irish tune they might be learning currently.

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Tune Explorers Session
Nov
9

Tune Explorers Session

Tune Explorer Sessions are weekly slow & learning sessions for musicians who are just starting to build repertoire and skill, or are building proficiency on an instrument. This session is focused on playing traditional Irish tunes on melody instruments (not rhythm instruments or percussion).

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Tune Explorers Session
Nov
2

Tune Explorers Session

Tune Explorer Sessions are weekly slow & learning sessions for musicians who are just starting to build repertoire and skill, or are building proficiency on an instrument. This session is focused on playing traditional Irish tunes on melody instruments (not rhythm instruments or percussion).

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MÓD Youth Session w/Maia Kennett
Oct
27

MÓD Youth Session w/Maia Kennett

Seisiún na nÓg is our monthly youth session lead by our Youth Officer Niamh Branigan. Youth are welcome to sit in to listen and chat with young musicians about learning Irish music; or bring their instrument and strike up an Irish tune they might be learning currently.

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Samhain Rambling House
Oct
26

Samhain Rambling House

A community-wide open house featuring sessions, workshops in music and dance, song circle, Irish conversation group, potluck, gift exchange, and céilí mór (called dance)! $10 suggested donation at door.

Current schedule:

3:00-4:00pm - Welcome Session (come and listen, dance, or play along!)

3:00-4:00pm - MÓD Annual General Meeting (everyone welcome!)

4:00-5:00pm - Cultural Block (pick one that sounds interesting or float between them)

  • Tune Swap w/Jim Loewenherz, Classroom (downstairs)

  • Slow Session w/TBD, Fellowship Hall (downstairs)

  • Open Session, Sanctuary (main floor)

  • Song Circle w/Kevin Grgurich, Hyde Hall (main floor)

  • Ciorcal Comhrá w/Brian Ó hAirt, Choir Room (main floor)

5:00-6:00pm - Potluck and Tuarastal (sign up to bring a dish)

6:00-6:30pm - Dance Primer w/Maldon Meehan & Mary Lowes

6:30-8:30pm - An Céilí Mór in Sanctuary (Called by Maldon Meehan & Mary Lowes with music by Two Rivers Céilí Band)

6:30-8:30pm - Open Session in Fellowship Hall

8:30-9:00pm - Clean up and Slán Abhaile (sign up to help)

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Tune Explorers Session
Oct
19

Tune Explorers Session

Tune Explorer Sessions are weekly slow & learning sessions for musicians who are just starting to build repertoire and skill, or are building proficiency on an instrument. This session is focused on playing traditional Irish tunes on melody instruments (not rhythm instruments or percussion).

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MÓD Youth Session w/Maia Kennett
Oct
13

MÓD Youth Session w/Maia Kennett

Seisiún na nÓg is our monthly youth session lead by our Youth Officer Niamh Branigan. Youth are welcome to sit in to listen and chat with young musicians about learning Irish music; or bring their instrument and strike up an Irish tune they might be learning currently.

View Event →
Tune Explorers Session
Oct
12

Tune Explorers Session

Tune Explorer Sessions are weekly slow & learning sessions for musicians who are just starting to build repertoire and skill, or are building proficiency on an instrument. This session is focused on playing traditional Irish tunes on melody instruments (not rhythm instruments or percussion).

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Tune Explorers Session
Oct
5

Tune Explorers Session

Tune Explorer Sessions are weekly slow & learning sessions for musicians who are just starting to build repertoire and skill, or are building proficiency on an instrument. This session is focused on playing traditional Irish tunes on melody instruments (not rhythm instruments or percussion).

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Tune Explorers Session
Sep
28

Tune Explorers Session

Tune Explorer Sessions are weekly slow & learning sessions for musicians who are just starting to build repertoire and skill, or are building proficiency on an instrument. This session is focused on playing traditional Irish tunes on melody instruments (not rhythm instruments or percussion).

View Event →
Tune Explorers Session
Sep
21

Tune Explorers Session

Tune Explorer Sessions are weekly slow & learning sessions for musicians who are just starting to build repertoire and skill, or are building proficiency on an instrument. This session is focused on playing traditional Irish tunes on melody instruments (not rhythm instruments or percussion).

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Tune Explorers Session
Sep
14

Tune Explorers Session

Tune Explorer Sessions are weekly slow & learning sessions for musicians who are just starting to build repertoire and skill, or are building proficiency on an instrument. This session is focused on playing traditional Irish tunes on melody instruments (not rhythm instruments or percussion).

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Tune Explorers Session
Sep
7

Tune Explorers Session

Tune Explorer Sessions are weekly slow & learning sessions for musicians who are just starting to build repertoire and skill, or are building proficiency on an instrument. This session is focused on playing traditional Irish tunes on melody instruments (not rhythm instruments or percussion).

View Event →
MÓD Annual Summer Campout at ZigZag Mountain Farm
Aug
23
to Aug 25

MÓD Annual Summer Campout at ZigZag Mountain Farm

MÓD Annual Summer Campout at ZigZag Mountain Farm

As the summer malaise starts to settle in and we wonder off to various conrners of the beautiful Pacific Northwest, don’t forget about the MÓD Annual campout in late summer! A weekend up at ZigZag Mountain Farm will do wonders for anyone wanting an escape from the heat we now experience in Portland these days. The weekend showcases sessions, skillshares, dancing, singing, hiking, eating, lazying about, and more!

Reserve your camping site NOW, visit https://www.zigzagmountainfarm.com and enter the promo code IRISH to access event-specific dates and rates. AND Help make out the Saturday evening potluck epic by bringing your favorite dish. Sign up here to ensure we don’t have too many noodle dishes and bread! ;-)

Hope to see you up on the mountain!

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MÓD Youth Session
Jun
9

MÓD Youth Session

Seisiún na nÓg is our monthly youth session lead by our Youth Officer Niamh Branigan. Youth are welcome to sit in to listen and chat with young musicians about learning Irish music; or bring their instrument and strike up an Irish tune they might be learning currently.

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