• CYNTHIA HIEBERT with special guest DANIEL CABENA

    CLASSICS @ THE REGISTRY IN HER GARDEN CELEBRATING MUSIC BY WOMEN Women have long been associated with keyboard instruments, both as performers and as composers. Harpsichordist Cynthia Hiebert and singer Daniel Cabena celebrate International Women’s Day with music composed by women, past and present.Tickets: www.registrytheatre.com Tickets: $30 General Admission$25 Students/SeniorsKids 12 and under get in […]

  • IRISH SING ALONG and Ukelele Jam with Green Gables Music

    The Registry Theatre 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    IRISH REAL LIFE FESTIVAL A night of great Irish classics on the Ukulele and a great ‘ol singalong! Led by Music at Green Gables! Pay what you will, online or at the door Presented by:

  • Sina Theil with Bainne

    The Registry Theatre 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    IRISH REAL LIFE FESTIVAL An intimate evening of contemporary Irish song and storytelling. Sina Theil blends folk roots with modern pop sensibilities, delivering heartfelt songs shaped by life between Ireland and Berlin. Opening the night, Bainne bring warm harmonies and acoustic textures drawn from traditional Irish music. Together, the night offers a rich, atmospheric journey through […]

  • Jimmy’s Hall film screening

    The Registry Theatre 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    IRISH REAL LIFE FESTIVAL In 1932, Jimmy Gralton is back home in the Irish countryside after 10 years of forced exile in the USA. Everyone is happy except Father Sheridan, the village squire, and Dennis O’Keefe, the chief of the fascists. The reason is simple: Jimmy is a socialist activist. So when the “intruder” reopens the […]

  • Red River Rambler with Mighty Kin

    The Registry Theatre 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    IRISH REAL LIFE FESTIVAL An electrifying night of contemporary takes on traditional music, featuring Juno-nominated Métis artist Red River Rambler and Celtic-fusion favourites Mighty Kin. Blending fiddle traditions, storytelling, and modern energy, this double bill celebrates how living cultures honour their roots while evolving in new and exciting ways. PWYC $25 minimum appreciated Presented by:

  • ASHLEY MacISAAC w/North Atlantic Drift

    The Registry Theatre 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    IRISH REAL LIFE FESTIVAL Experience a thrilling night of transatlantic Celtic music in an intimate setting for this exclusive event, as Cape Breton fiddle icon Ashley MacIsaac joins forces with North Atlantic Drift. Rooted in the rich traditions of Ireland, Scotland, and Canada’s East Coast, this special concert celebrates the centuries-long musical exchange carried by the North […]

  • Halcyon Days by Deirdre Kinahan, a staged reading

    The Registry Theatre 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    IRISH REAL LIFE FESTIVAL Patricia storms into the nursing-home conservatory where Sean sits alone, submerged in his memories. Her feisty zest for life prompts an intriguing intimacy—by turns charming and combative, tender and funny. A witty, touching play about reawakening to life’s possibilities, from one of Ireland’s most celebrated contemporary playwrights. Winner of a prestigious Edinburgh […]

  • Squares, Circles and Triangles

    The Registry Theatre 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    IRISH REAL LIFE FESTIVAL Using an easy-to-learn method, explore how knot patterns can be created within any geometric shape. Learn how to create our own knots and become the master of the knot! A great class for all ages! Materials – Please bring a pencil and colour medium (markers, pencils, crayons , etc.). Pay what you […]

  • Celtic Illuminated Letters Class

    The Registry Theatre 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    IRISH REAL LIFE FESTIVAL This easy method will de-mystify the amazing Initial pages of that great Irish Manuscript, the Book of Kells. After this class, you will never take another letter for granted! Class 1/ Celtic Knots is an excellent pre-requisite, but not absolutely necessary. Pay what you can, online or in person Presented by:

  • Connected Threads

    The Registry Theatre 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    IRISH REAL LIFE FESTIVAL This event showcases Irish step dance alongside French-Canadian gigue, accompanied by traditional music that highlights the rhythmic and melodic ties between these cultures. More than a performance, Connected Threads invites audiences into a space of conversation and discovery. Pay what you can, online or in person Presented by:

  • When the Rain Came Dancing

    The Registry Theatre 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    IRISH REAL LIFE FESTIVAL A playful, participatory journey of music, dance, and storytelling where families sing, move, and discover the magic of an ordinary rainy day together. There is no need for prior experience! Participation will be guided throughout, making the event accessible for all ages and abilities. Pay what you can, online or in person […]

  • Film and Talk Back: The Irish and First Nations

    The Registry Theatre 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON, Canada

    IRISH REAL LIFE FESTIVAL A showing of TG4’s documentary, Éire agus Na Chéad Náisiúin (Ireland and the First Nations) followed by a talk back with Mohawk Elder Tom Porter (featured in the film). Pay what you can, online or in person Presented by: