The Southern California Uilleann Pipers Club was formed by Patrick D’Arcy and Gabriel McKeagney after a chance meeting in late 1997. Its first meeting took place in December 1997.

Membership is open to anyone interested in the uilleann pipes. Dues and contributions support the promotion of uilleann piping in Southern California.

Monthly meetings and lessons

The supplied meeting information lists the second Sunday of each month, 1:00–4:00 pm, at the California Irish Arts Center in Harbor City. Confirm current dates and arrangements with the club before attending.

Members are entitled to a lesson at the monthly meeting. Activities include learning a tune of the month, reedmaking, pipe maintenance and sharing tunes.

Join the club and receive meeting notifications.

Meeting venue

California Irish Arts Center
1401 Pacific Coast Highway
Harbor City, CA 90710

Use the full address and ZIP code 90710 when navigating, as other locations use the same street number. The supplied directions place the centre at the northwest corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Belle Porte Avenue.

Street parking is available on Belle Porte Avenue. Do not use the parking lot behind the centre: it is reserved for apartment residents. See the supplied directions in the gallery and confirm local signage when visiting.

Tionóil and club history

The club has hosted piping conventions, or tionóil, since 2000, bringing traditional Irish musicians to Southern California. Its website describes an annual late-autumn gathering; consult the club’s current announcements for the next confirmed event rather than assuming dates.

• Official club website
• Membership and meeting notifications
• First meeting — December 1997
• Facebook photos

Gallery

Club history checked against the official website on October 21, 2026. Meeting details, directions and images supplied for this listing.