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Eileen Ivers - A Joyful Christmas Concert
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7pm Craobh Dugan-O'Looney
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6pm Music Bingo!
6pm Holiday Paint & Sip
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6pm Music Bingo!
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6pm Sunsetwood Dinner in Pub about 20 people -Steph
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π¬ Irish Film Series: Brendan Gleeson’s Farewell to Hughes’s
Thursday, November 20 • 7 PM | Free (donations appreciated)
Pull up a chair and raise a glass to Dublin’s musical heart. The Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley wraps up its 2025 Irish Film Series with Brendan Gleeson’s Farewell to Hughes’s — a love letter to one of Ireland’s most beloved pubs.
For more than 35 years, Hughes’s Pub, tucked behind the Four Courts in Dublin, was a haven for musicians, singers, dancers, and dreamers. When the doors finally closed in 2021, actor and fiddle player Brendan Gleeson gathered friends old and new to relive the songs, stories, and spirit that made Hughes’s legendary. The result is an unforgettable 60-minute celebration of Irish music and community.
Before the film, Dr. Jeffrey A. Miller of Utica University will offer insights into Gleeson’s heartfelt tribute and the cultural legacy of Hughes’s.
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Free admission (donations always appreciated to keep this series going!)
Reserve your seat here →
http://bit.ly/4olbBIH or call
(315) 733-4228 Ext 6.
π H.A.R.P. Museum, 2nd floor of the Irish Cultural Center, 623 Columbia St., Utica — wheelchair accessible.
π Make it an evening!
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Five Points Pub will be open before and after the show — grab dinner, share a pint, and keep the music and conversation flowing long after the credits roll.
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Public House Pop-Up Holiday Market at Five Points Pub
Saturday, November 22 • 11 AM–5 PM
Sunday, November 23 • 11 AM–3 PM
Kick off the holiday season at the annual Public House Pop-Up — a festive makers market featuring more than 25 local vendors, all under one cozy roof at Five Points Pub & Event Center inside the Irish Cultural Center (623 Columbia Street, Utica).
This free, family-friendly event showcases the best of the Greater Utica area — from handmade crafts and gifts to local treats and holiday cheer. Stop by for shopping, live music, face painting, and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus!
π Plus, don’t miss the Sons of Stoneridge live in the pub on Saturday at 5:30 PM — rocking out with your favorite party tunes!
The pub and restaurant will be open both days with a limited holiday menu to help keep service speedy while you shop, sip, and celebrate. Admission is FREE, but we encourage guests to bring a canned or non-perishable food donation for Mother Marianne’s West Side Kitchen.
Something for everyone — come for the gifts, stay for the craic! βοΈ
π» CRAOBH DUGAN-O’LOONEY TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSIONS
Step inside Five Points Pub and you’ll swear you’ve landed in Cork, Galway, or Clare—because the music is as real as it gets. Our monthly Traditional Irish Music Sessions, led by the talented musicians of Craobh Dugan-O’Looney, bring the heart and soul of Ireland straight to Utica.
Bigí linn—join us! Whether you play a tune, sing a ballad, tell a story, or just want to listen with a pint in hand, everyone is welcome. You don’t need to be Irish—just bring your love for the culture and the craic.
WHEN: First Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM
WHERE: Five Points Pub, Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley
COST: FREE – come for the music, stay for the Guinness.
Raise a glass, tap your foot, and let the music carry you across the sea. There’s always a stool waiting for you.
Forget everything you think you know about bingo—at Five Points, we’ve turned it up, tuned it in, and added a beat you can dance to.
Every Thursday at 6PM, we host Music Bingo, an interactive, free-to-play game where your knowledge of music earns you more than bragging rights. Think of it as Name That Tune meets traditional bingo, with a side of pub shenanigans and drink specials to keep things interesting.
So, how does it work?
It’s easy. We’ll play clips of your favorite songs across decades and genres—from disco grooves and 80s anthems to 90s alt-rock, Motown hits, and today’s chart-toppers. If you hear a song that’s on your digital bingo card, you tap it right from your smartphone.
Match a row? Yell BINGO and claim your prize.
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Prizes include free drinks, gift cards, and other surprises.
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Happy Hour runs from 4–6PM, so come early and grab a seat, a pint, and a bite.
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No pens or paper—just your phone and your musical memory.
Why Music Bingo?
Because it’s fun. It’s free. And it’s the perfect mix of nostalgia, competition, and community. Whether you’re a walking jukebox or just in it for the vibes, there’s something for everyone.
No singing required (but we won’t stop you).
No pressure to perform (unless you want to).
Just good music, good people, and a few good reasons to shout BINGO on a Thursday night.
Come for the beats. Stay for the bevs.
Music Bingo at Five Points is the midweek pick-me-up you didn’t know you needed—until now.
π Eileen Ivers Brings the Spirit of Christmas to Utica
Sunday, November 30 • 3 PM | Tickets $40
Get ready for an afternoon that’ll have your toes tapping and your heart glowing — the one and only Eileen Ivers returns to the Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley for a Christmas celebration that’s equal parts soulful, joyful, and downright magical.
Often called “the Jimi Hendrix of the violin” by The New York Times, Eileen takes her Irish and American roots and spins them into a festive musical feast. Expect a mix of traditional Irish tunes, Wren Day songs, poetry, and foot-stomping roots music — all wrapped up in the warmth, humor, and holiday spirit that Eileen brings to every stage she graces.
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Tickets are on sale now — just $40!
Grab yours here π
Click here to purchase tickets.
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Make it a full day of merriment!
Five Points Pub will be open
Noon–8 PM, serving hearty fare, holiday cocktails, and plenty of good cheer. Come early for lunch, stay late for dinner, or
pull up a stool and raise a glass while you relive every fiddle-flying, heartstring-tugging moment of the show.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — and this is one Christmas concert you’ll be talking about long after the last encore. βοΈπ»
π¨ Holiday Paint & Sip
Thursday, December 4 • 6–8:30 PM | $50
H.A.R.P. Museum – Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley
It’s time to deck the halls… and your own hand-painted holiday sign! π π·
Join us for the annual
Holiday Paint & Sip on
Thursday, December 4 at 6 PM, led by the always-fabulous
Jill Rae Venerra of Easels on the Gogh fame.
Jill will guide you step-by-step in creating your very own 12” x 30” wooden masterpiece — the kind of piece that says “I’m creative and festive” (even if the wine’s doing most of the heavy lifting). You’ll have a few seasonal design options to choose from, and we’ll supply everything you need: paints, brushes, wood sign, snacks, and a complimentary adult beverage to keep your inner artist inspired.
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Tickets are $50
Includes all supplies, instruction, light bites, and one adult beverage.
Reserve your spot here π
Register Now or call
(315) 733-4228 Ext. 6.
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ποΈ No experience? No problem! Jill makes it easy — she’s a pro at turning “I can’t draw a stick figure” into “I should probably open an Etsy shop.”
After class, swing down to Five Points Pub for a nightcap or a bite — the perfect place to show off your new creation and bask in your artistic glory. ππΈ
Listen to live music as you enjoy your dinner
When you're looking for a great way to spend an evening, you can't beat live music. If you visit five points public house and events center, you'll find yourself immersed in the atmosphere of an Irish Pub. You can catch musicians sawing away at a fiddle or singing an old drinking song any night of the week. We're connected to the Irish Cultural Center in Utica, NY, so we always have a new upcoming event an the calendar.
Contact us today to plan your next event!
We host a variety of events throughout the year to celebrate the Irish community. At our pub, you can enjoy:
- Live music
- Monthly Traditional Irish Sessions
(1st Wednesday of each month)