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Weekly Events
Sunday: The Early, moderate-pace Irish music session 5:30-7:00, The Starry Session, 7:30-10:30 and beyond
Monday: Traditional Irish Ceili dancing, 7pm-11pm
Tuesday: Open Mic Night, sign ups at 7:30
Wednesday: The Berkeley Poetry Slam, 8pm
We are currently closed Thursday through Saturday until further notice.
Entertainment Every Night of the Week
Sunday Night- Trad Irish Music
Every Sunday is filled with traditional Irish tunes & songs! Players and singers are welcome. Early session-5:30, Starry Session-7:30pm, no cover. Donations appreciated!
Monday Night- Irish Dancing
Every Monday evening is a Ceili, a community-run traditional Irish dance gathering. Dance lessons at 7pm. Music and dancing at 9pm. No cover, $5 suggested donation from dancers.
Tuesday Night- Open Mic
Voted the Bay Area's Best Open Mic Night for years running! Every Tuesday, the Starry Plough’s award winning open mic with host Joan Pez. Sign Ups begin at 7:30pm, show starts at 8. No cover!
Wednesday Night Poetry Slam
Every Wednesday it’s the iconic Berkeley Poetry Slam, led by Jaz Sufi. Each week features a special guest poet.
Sign ups begin at 8:00pm. $7 cover.
Thursday Night- Free Funk Night!
Every Thursday night enjoy a glorious no-cover live show of Funk, Soul, Hip Hop, Jazz, and Latin Music Dance Party with house band featuring special guest musicians each week! GLORY!
1st and 3rd Saturdays - Possum Family Singers
Every 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 5-7. Sometimes rollickin’, sometimes introspective, The Possum Family Singers bring you singer/songwriters, country, pop, old-school, new school, and special guests. Tips appreciated!
Starry Plough Old Time Sessions!
Every Second and Fourth Sundays of the month the Starry Plough hosts Old Time Jam Sessions. 2nd Sunday is the Advanced Shred Session, 4th Sunday is the Starry Plough Old Time Pickin' Party!