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
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).
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).
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).
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.
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).
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).
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).
CSCS Presents Noel Hill in Concert
Noel is a legendary concertina player from West Clare who has collaborated with many of the best in traditional music. He is also attributed to the growth in popularity of the concertina. not only because of the inspiring performances many of us have witnessed, but also because of his many years as a committed teacher. In fact, he will be joining our community in Portland after his week-long concertina camp down the road in Newberg. Please be sure to purchase you tickets in advance as this show will likely reach capacity and sell out.
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! More details to come. If you wish to reserve your camping spot, visit https://www.zigzagmountainfarm.com and enter the promo code IRISH to access event-specific dates and rates. Hope to see you up on the mountain!
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).
Third Friday Céilí Beag w/the Meehans
The third-Friday An Céilí Beag is an all-sets céilí with teaching and calling from members of the Portland set dancing community accompanied by live music provided by superb local and touring musicians.
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).