# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 3rd Friday Céilí | Betsy Branch, Greta Hazilla & The Youth & Adult Céilí Band
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: On Friday, May 15th, the beloved 3rd Friday Céilí returns to Waverly with a very special focus: celebrating and welcoming the next generation of Irish musicians. Esteemed fiddler Betsy Branch & Greta Hazilla will lead Portland’s youth and Adult musicians in an unforgettable evening of live Irish music, while Maldon Meehan calls the dances.

Last year’s youth-led céilí was a hugely successful, joy-filled night, and this year promises to be even bigger. Any youth musician is welcome to learn the tunes and join in. Betsy will provide a set list of tunes in advance, giving young players the chance to play alongside seasoned musicians and experience the magic of powering a dance floor.

“There’s nothing quite like the energy when young musicians and dancers come together,” says caller Maldon Meehan. “The céilí is where tradition comes alive, and we’re thrilled to open the floor — and the music — to the next generation.”

Please bring a water bottle, towel, and non-scuffing slick or leather-soled shoes (no street shoes)

Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or brand new, you’re welcome on the floor. Come for the community, the tunes, and the craic—and support Portland’s young musicians as they step into the tradition.

https://maldonmeehan.com/event/3rd-friday-ceili-11/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/3rd-friday-céilí-|-betsy-branch-greta-hazilla-and-the-youth-and-adult-céilí-band/200028497276441
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 25

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Portland
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Waverly United Church of Christ
- **lat**: 45.50172
- **long**: -122.63123
- **full address**: Waverly United Church of Christ, 3300 SE Woodward St, Portland, OR 97202-1465, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 3rd Friday Céilí | Betsy Branch, Greta Hazilla & The Youth & Adult Céilí Band being held?
  - **A:** 3rd Friday Céilí | Betsy Branch, Greta Hazilla & The Youth & Adult Céilí Band takes place on Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Waverly United Church of Christ, 3300 SE Woodward St, Portland, OR 97202-1465, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 3rd Friday Céilí | Betsy Branch, Greta Hazilla & The Youth & Adult Céilí Band?
  - **A:** 3rd Friday Céilí | Betsy Branch, Greta Hazilla & The Youth & Adult Céilí Band is organized by Portland Set Dancing.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 3rd Friday Céilí | Betsy Branch, Greta Hazilla & The Youth & Adult Céilí Band 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 Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 3rd Friday Céilí | Betsy Branch, Greta Hazilla & The Youth & Adult Céilí Band sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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