What's On
Bring the family and bring the neighbors. There's live music, a step dance lesson you can join, a proper Irish supper, and a potato with your name on it.
Live Music & Dance
Live music plus a traditional Irish dance demonstration and an interactive audience step dance lesson.
Performers will be announced once confirmed.
Drinks & Pub Fare
Cash bar at Quig's Pub: Guinness and beers, Irish whiskey, mixed cocktails, and non-alcoholic options. 21+ with valid ID for any alcohol purchase.
Hearty Menu:
- Irish cheeses, butter, cured meats & crackers
- Irish Coddle & vegan lentil soup with soda bread
- Corned beef & cabbage with boiled parsley potatoes
- Guinness cake, shamrock cookies & Irish potatoes
Potato Decorating Contest
A fun, creative contest open to all ages! Potatoes and decorating supplies are provided. Decorate your own festive spud, vote for your favorites, and catch the awards at 5:00 PM.
Awards:
- Children's Award
- Judges' Award
- Audience Favorite
Event Schedule
Join us on the 3rd floor (stairs only, no elevator) and at Quig's Pub anytime between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
Doors Open
Welcome desk, background trad music, and cash bar at Quig's Pub. Snacks, charcuterie, and the Potato Decorating Contest begin.
Live Music Set 1
In Quig's Pub. Performers to be announced.
Soup & Bread
Irish Coddle and vegan lentil soup with soda bread and rolls.
Irish Dance
Traditional dance demonstration and an interactive audience step dance lesson.
Potato Decorating Awards
Children's, Judges', and Audience Favorite awards, plus a raffle supporting Plays & Players Theatre.
Main Buffet
Corned beef & cabbage, boiled potatoes, and condiments.
Live Music Set 2 & Dessert
High-energy concluding set in Quig's Pub, with Guinness cake, cookies, and Irish potatoes.
Closing Remarks
Thanks to community hosts, performers, and volunteers. That's the end of the program; you're welcome to stay and mingle until 7:00 PM.
Venue Details
Plays & Players Theatre
1714 Delancey Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Location Note: This gathering is on the 3rd Floor and at Quig's Pub. We will not be using the main stage theatre space.
Accessibility: There is no elevator in the building; the 3rd floor is reached by stairs only. Restrooms are on the 3rd floor and in the basement. Questions about access? Email phillyhooley@gmail.com.
An intimate community celebration for about 80 guests, plus performers and volunteers.
Good to Know
Quick answers before you head over.
- Bringing kids?
- Kids 12 and under get in free, and the potato contest has its own Children's Award.
- Paying at the door
- Cash or card. RSVP details will be shared closer to the event.
- Drinks & ID
- Cash bar at Quig's Pub. You'll need to be 21+ with valid ID for any alcohol purchase. Non-alcoholic options for everyone.
- Getting upstairs
- The Hooley is on the 3rd floor, reached by stairs only. There is no elevator in the building.
- Restrooms
- On the 3rd floor and in the basement.
- Potato contest
- Potatoes and decorating supplies are provided. Just show up and get creative.
- When does it wrap up?
- The program ends at 6:30 PM. Stay and mingle until 7:00, or head out whenever you like.
- Questions?
- Email phillyhooley@gmail.com.
Admission
Pay at the door, cash or card. RSVP details will be shared closer to the event.
Cornerstone Members
Plays & Players Cornerstone members.
Social & Artistic
Social and Artistic members.
General Admission
Non-members and general public.
Kids 12 & Under
Children 12 and under.
Want to chip in as a Community Host? Local partners help cover musician stipends, venue rental, and family activities. Email us and we'll tell you how it works.