BLOOMSDAY PORTLAND 2026 MIHC and AIRE THEATER CELEBRATE JAMES JOYCE’S ULYSSES SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 7:00pm Bloomsday returns! In a Portland tradition that dates back to 2004, the MIHC and AIRE Theater proudly presents Ulysses for Beginners (Version 2.0) This entertaining performance piece, written by AIRE Artistic Director Tony, uses lots of humor to explain the...

The Maine Irish Heritage Center is bringing the cherished Irish tradition of storytelling back to Maine this summer! In days gone by neighbors would gather at night in the local ceili house, the home of a storyteller. They came for conversation, and to hear stories of their community, its history, old tales handed down by...

*****EVENT POSTPONED***** Plight of the Bumble Bee: Film Screening with Live Soundtrack          Saturday, June 20th 3:00pm doors open at 2:30pm Join us on Saturday, June 20th at 3:00pm for a truly one-of-a-kind experience! We will be screening Brenda Castle’s outstanding short film, “Plight of the Bumblebee,” complete with a LIVE musical soundtrack performed by three...

Beginner / Intermediate Irish Session at the Maine Irish Heritage Center (MIHC) Irish Sessions are social music gatherings, where musicians play for themselves more so than any audience that might be present. Join us to play Irish Traditional tunes with others and expand your list of tunes over time. We'll meet in the MIHC Library from...

Beginner / Intermediate Irish Session at the Maine Irish Heritage Center (MIHC) Irish Sessions are social music gatherings, where musicians play for themselves more so than any audience that might be present. Join us to play Irish Traditional tunes with others and expand your list of tunes over time. We'll meet in the MIHC Library from...