# Event Details - **Event Name**: TUNES ON THE CHARLES SUNDAY! Recital, ITMA Lecture, Singing, Film and more! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Sunday at the Lilypad is a packed day of sean-nós singing, community dancing, an archival lecture, a film, and a stunning reeds recital.About this Event10:00am -- Sean-nós Singing Event w/ Máirín Uí ChéideMáirín Uí Chéide, winner of the coveted Corn Uí Riada award will facilitate a presentation and performance celebrating the art of sean nós singing.12:00pm -- "THIS IS NOT A DANCE COMPETITION!" w/ Edwina GuckianIt’s a celebration! A big, loud, joyful reclaiming of what dancing is meant to be! Calling all dancers! Edwina Guckian will host her popular event where you get to dance exactly how you want, with live music, a buzzing crowd, zero pressure and absolutely no judges. Join us at the Lilypad on Sunday May 3, 12-1:30pm and dance a few steps to celebrate our Boston Irish dance community. Pop your name in the hat when you arrive, and when you’re called, get up and dance your way - solo, duet, or group. Any traditional style goes: old-style step, sean-nós, sets, two-hand, modern step dancing… it’s your call! The only rule? You have to be a dancer, not a chancer. When everyone has danced, all names go back in the hat, and one lucky dancer wins $200. More information to come!1:30 pm -- ITMA Lecture: Connecting Artists and Archives by Liam O’ConnorLiam O’Connor, Director of the Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA), discusses this national reference archive and cultural resource center for Irish traditional song, instrumental music, and dance. Founded in 1987 and now the world’s largest specialist repository for Irish traditional performing arts, ITMA documents traditions and performers on the island of Ireland, within the Irish diaspora, and among global practitioners. The lecture explores how ITMA connects artists, archivists, and communities through archival preservation and creative programming, including initiatives such as the Drawing from the Well concert series, tours, and film projects that link archival research directly with the creation of new work, alongside expanding digital access to a living tradition.3:00pm -- Sunday Reeds RecitalEnjoy selections of music from some of the finest living exponents of Ireland's accordion, concertina and uilleann piping traditions including: Caitlín Nic Gabhann, Conor Connolly, Cormac Begley, Diarmuid O'Meachair, Liam O'Brien, Noel Hill, Sean McKeon and local artists.5:00pm -- Film Screening: Brendan Gleeson's "Farewell to Hughes' Pub"***Showing for the first time in the United States.***Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Prs-t3w0ZXITo some it was an unassuming pub on a side street in Dublin's city center. To musicians, dancers, singers and listeners, Hughes' was a mecca of traditional Irish music for more than 35 years. Q&A to follow with director .Agenda🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMSean-nós Singing EventHost: Máirín Uí ChéideInfo: Máirín Uí Chéide, winner of the coveted Corn Uí Riada award will facilitate a presentation and performance celebrating the art of sean nós singing.🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PMTHIS IS NOT A DANCE COMPETITION!Host: Edwina GuckianInfo: It’s a celebration! A big, loud, joyful reclaiming of what dancing is meant to be! Calling all dancers! Edwina Guckian will host her popular event where you get to dance exactly how you want, with live music, a buzzing crowd, zero pressure and absolutely no judges. Join us at the Lilypad on Sunday May 3, 12-1:30pm and dance a few steps to celebrate our Boston Irish dance community. Pop your name in the hat when you arrive, and when you’re called, get up and dance your way - solo, duet, or group. Any traditional style goes: old-style step, sean-nós, sets, two-hand, modern step dancing… it’s your call! The only rule? You have to be a dancer, not a chancer. When everyone has danced, all names go back in the hat, and one lucky dancer wins $200.🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PMITMA Lecture: Connecting Artists and Archives by Liam O’ConnorHost: Liam O'ConnorInfo: Liam O’Connor, Director of the Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA), discusses this national reference archive and cultural resource center for Irish traditional song, instrumental music, and dance. Founded in 1987 and now the world’s largest specialist repository for Irish traditional performing arts, ITMA documents traditions and performers on the island of Ireland, within the Irish diaspora, and among global practitioners. The lecture explores how ITMA connects artists, archivists, and communities through archival preservation and creative programming, including initiatives such as the Drawing from the Well concert series, tours, and film projects that link archival research directly with the creation of new work, alongside expanding digital access to a living tradition.🕑: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PMSunday Reeds RecitalInfo: Enjoy selections of music from some of the finest living exponents of Ireland's accordion, concertina and uilleann piping traditions including: Caitlín Nic Gabhann, Conor Connolly, Cormac Begley, Diarmuid O'Meachair, Liam O'Brien, Noel Hill, Sean McKeon and local artists.🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PMFilm Screening: Brendan Gleeson's "Farewell to Hughes' Pub"Host: Ciarán Ó MaonaighInfo: ***Showing for the first time in the United States.*** To some it was an unassuming pub on a side street in Dublin's city center. To musicians, dancers, singers and listeners, Hughes' was a mecca of traditional Irish music for more than 35 years. Q&A to follow with director Ciarán Ó Maonaigh. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/tunes-on-the-charles-sunday-recital-itma-lecture-singing-film-and-more/100001987717742275 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, dance-competition, performances, contests, concerts, live-music, dance, fine-arts, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.18, max: 23.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Cambridge - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Lilypad - **lat**: 42.3738109 - **long**: -71.10003619999999 - **full address**: The Lilypad, 1353 Cambridge St, Cambridge, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: TUNES ON THE CHARLES SUNDAY! Recital, ITMA Lecture, Singing, Film and more! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/99e685a6969a61b30ea309c9687462545c6617c58053fe11a99663b09f51cbcf-rimg-w1072-h534-dcb3c5b7-gmir.jpg?v=1776654266 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is TUNES ON THE CHARLES SUNDAY! Recital, ITMA Lecture, Singing, Film and more! being held? - **A:** TUNES ON THE CHARLES SUNDAY! Recital, ITMA Lecture, Singing, Film and more! takes place on Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Lilypad, 1353 Cambridge St, Cambridge, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for TUNES ON THE CHARLES SUNDAY! Recital, ITMA Lecture, Singing, Film and more!? - **A:** Tickets for TUNES ON THE CHARLES SUNDAY! Recital, ITMA Lecture, Singing, Film and more! are priced at USD 23 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilitySUNDAY DAY PASSUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing TUNES ON THE CHARLES SUNDAY! Recital, ITMA Lecture, Singing, Film and more!? - **A:** TUNES ON THE CHARLES SUNDAY! Recital, ITMA Lecture, Singing, Film and more! is organized by CHARLES RIVER AMERICAN IRISH COLLABORATIVE, INC.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** TUNES ON THE CHARLES SUNDAY! Recital, ITMA Lecture, Singing, Film and more! is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cambridge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If TUNES ON THE CHARLES SUNDAY! Recital, ITMA Lecture, Singing, Film and more! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "TUNES ON THE CHARLES SUNDAY! 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