Folk Calendar

See also: PFS Concerts and PFS events

Email event items to the calendar editor. Deadline for the newsletter calendar is always the 8th day of each "even" month (February, April, June, August, October, December).

This list is not comprehensive and may not be completely accurate.
Call venues or visit their websites to be sure before you travel to an event.
See list of venues and gathering places.

See links at bottom for more event calendars.
(see also CAMPS/FESTIVALS and Recurring events below)
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

CONCERTS/PERFORMANCES/WORKSHOPS

May 12 (Sat) - Steve Baughmann
7 pm. Celtic music on the steel-string guitar. Potluck 6:30 pm. House concert at the home of Scott Killops, 439 SE 68^th St. Potluck: 6:30 pm. Voluntary donation $15. For reservations, contact Mark McPherson at 503-941-0205 or mark@mahonia.com. Info: www.celticguitar.com.

May 12 (Sat) - Hanneke Cassel
7:30 pm, pure dead brilliant fiddle, Winona Grange #271, 8340 SW Seneca Street, Tualatin OR, $10 advance, $15 door, For info contact S and A Irish Entertainment & Events at 503-691-2078 or www.SandAIrishEntertainment.com. Early bird tickets at the Celtic Corner, 4142 NE Sandy, or www.brownpapertickets.com.

May 12 (Sat) - Rabbit Foot Stringband (duo) - Sally Jablonsky (fiddle, banjo, guitar, vocals)
and Lynne Piper (banjo, guitar, fiddle, vocals)
7:30 pm, Old-time music. Potluck: 6:30 pm. Voluntary donation $15/$10 students. Please RSVP as space is limited. Info: Abbie Weisenbloom at abbiew(at)froggie.com or 503-233-4945.

May 12 (Sat) - An Evening with The Sugar Beets
8 pm (doors open at 7 pm), legendary Eugene band blends traditional music with contemporary songwriting. Alberta Rose Theatre *. $12, Tickets online through www.albertarosetheatre.com.

May 12 (Sat) - Weissman, Murante, Dillon & Weddell
8 pm (doors open at 7:30). Dick Weissman, Larry Murante, Nancy Dillon and Wes Weddell provide this concert as the culmination of an all-day class in Advanced Songwriting Immersion at Portland Community College, Cascade Campus. Artichoke Music *, $15/PCC students $10; Info: 503-232-8845 or www.artichokemusic.com.

May 12 (Sat) - The Hot Club of Hawthorne
9:30 pm. Gypsy jazz standards, swing tunes from the 20s and 30s, and a few comedic film soundtrack songs. Biddy McGraw’s *. Free. Info: www.biddymcgraws.com.

May 13 (Sun) - John Twist
10-11:45 am. Local singer-songwriter. King Farmers Market, NE Wygant and 7th Ave, free. Info: www.portlandfarmersmarket.org.

May 15 (Tue) - Jeni Foster Presents Sing and Tell: Songs Related to History and Literature
7 pm, Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E Main St., Hillsboro, Free. Info: www.jenismusic.com.

May 15 (Tue) - Brad Creel and the Reel Deel
8:30 pm, dark music with a happy sound, White Eagle Saloon *. Free, 21+. Info: www.bradcreel.com.

May 16 (Wed) - Johnny “Box” Connolly with Cary Novotny
12:15-1:15 pm, Irish player of the single-row melodeon, Tualatin Heritage Center, 8700 SW Sweek Drive, Tualatin OR, $10, Info: www.SandAIrish Entertainment.com.

May 17 (Thu) - Will West & Tanner Cundy
5:30 pm, old-time bluegrass and folk, White Eagle Saloon *. Free, all ages. Info: www.mcmenamins.com.

May 17 (Thu) - Matt Miner presents Colorado Legends Chuck Pyle and Ray Bonneville
7 pm, witty country folk and gritty blues, Secret Society Ballroom, 116 NE Russell. $10 advance/$12 door. Tickets from www.brownpapertickets.com. Info: Matt Miner 503-484-8196 or mattminermusic(at)gmail.com.

May 17 (Thu) - Arto Järvelä & Kaivama
7 pm, world-renowned Finnish fiddler and composer tours with Finnish-American folk band, Alberta Street Pub *, $15. Info: 503-284-7665 or albertastreetpub.com.

May 17 (Thu) - Matt Wertz
8 pm (doors open at 7 pm), singer-songwriter. Alberta Rose Theatre *. $18 advance/$20 door, Tickets online through www.albertarosetheatre.com.

May 18 (Fri) - The Reverb Brothers
5:30 pm, a sort of swamp rock that encompasses country, blues, jug band, R&B, and old-time jazz. White Eagle Saloon *. Free, 21+. Info: www.mcmenamins.com.

May 18 (Fri) - Portland FolkMusic Society Concert: Mona Warner with the vocal harmonies of Cyntha Boelling and Ryc Williamson on bass (opening act: Padam Padam)
7:30 pm (doors open at 7 pm), Mona Warner sings passionately in Spanish and English of making the world a better place. Padam Padam is a band of musical chameleons infused with European cabaret. Carvlin Hall *. $12 PFS members, $14 non-members, $8 ages 12-18 (under 12 free). Tickets online through Seat Yourself at www.portlandfolkmusic.org. Info: 503-642-9100.

May 18 (Fri) - Claude Bourbon
7:30 pm, Guitarist who fuses classical, jazz, Eastern music, Latin, and Western folk. Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E Main St., Hillsboro, $10 advance/$12 day of show. Tickets: 503-615-3485 or www.brownpapertickets.com .

May 19 (Sat) - The Student Loan
4:30 pm, an eclectic four-piece bluegrass/newgrass band, White Eagle Saloon *. Free, all ages. Info: www.thestudentloanmusic.com.

May 19 (Sat) - Brongaene Griffin and Cary Novotny (violin, guitar, vocals)
7:30 pm, Potluck: 6:30 pm. Celtic and American songs of peace and love. A benefit for Physicians for Social Responsibility Oregon. Potluck: 6:30 pm. Voluntary donation $15/$10 students. Please RSVP as space is limited. Info: Abbie Weisenbloom at abbiew(at)froggie.com or 503-233-4945.

May 19 (Sat) - Dan Dover
8 pm (doors open at 7:30), Local singer-songwriter unwraps his head. Artichoke Music *, $15; Info: 503-232-8845 or www.artichokemusic.com.

May 19 (Sat) - Lauren Sheehan
8:30 pm. American folk music. The Muddy Rudder *. Info: www.laurensheehnmusic.com.

May 19 (Sat) - Alder Street All-Stars
9:30 pm, an unique blend of honky-tonk, bluegrass, and Americana. White Eagle Saloon *. $6, 21+. Info: www.mcmenamins.com.

May 20 (Sun) - Mark Hanson & Greta Pedersen
7:30 pm, House concert. He is a Grammy-winning acoustic guitarist and she is an artist of the year. Potluck: 6:30 pm. Voluntary donation $15 suggested donation at the door. Close-in location in NW Hills. For reservations, contact hyorkshire(at)gmail.com.

May 20 (Sun) - Harry Smith Tribute: Old Weird Americana
8 pm (doors open at 7 pm), A tribute concert for the compiler of The Anthology of American Folk Music, the bible of American folk in the 50s. A long list of contributors includes Lauren Sheehan, Mike Midlo, Jackstraw, Lewi Longmire, and Joe McMurrian. Alberta Rose Theatre *. $15 advance/$18 door, Tickets online through www.albertarosetheatre.com.

May 22 (Tue) - Mikah Sykes, Jacob Arnold
and Time and the Bell
8:30 pm, a blend of Mississippi delta and classical Brazilian guitar, backed up by solid folk rock. White Eagle Saloon *. $6, 21+. Info: www.mcmenamins.com.

May 24 (Thu) - Will West & Tanner Cundy
5:30 pm, old-time bluegrass and folk, White Eagle Saloon *. Free, all ages. Info: www.mcmenamins.com.

May 24 (Thu) - Molly’s Revenge - Rebecca Lomnicky (fiddle)
and Colleen Raney (vocals)
7:30 pm, Irish and Scottish acoustic music. Potluck: 6:30 pm. Voluntary donation $15/$10 students. Please RSVP as space is limited. Info: Abbie Weisenbloom at abbiew(at)froggie.com or 503-233-4945.

May 25 (Fri) - The Reverb Brothers
5:30 pm, a sort of swamp rock that encompasses country, blues, jug band, R&B, and old-time jazz. White Eagle Saloon *. Free, 21+. Info: www.mcmenamins.com.

May 25 (Fri) - Clark County Benign Band
6-9 pm, band with a mission to fight cancer that plays acoustic Americana, Heisen House Winery, 28005 NE 172nd Ave., Vancouver WA. Info: www.lewisriver.com/business/bands.html.

May 25 (Fri) - Alexa Wiley, Rachael Rice
and Dan Haley
9:30 pm, CD release party for “Red Newt”. White Eagle Saloon *. $6, 21+. Info: www.mcmenamins.com.

May 26 (Sat) - John Twist
9 am-12:30 pm. Local singer-songwriter. Hillsboro Farmers Market, Main St and Second Ave, Hillsboro OR, free. Info: www.hollywoodfarmersmarket.org.

May 26 (Sat) - The Student Loan
4:30 pm, an eclectic four-piece bluegrass/newgrass band, White Eagle Saloon *. Free, all ages. Info: www.thestudentloanmusic.com.

May 26 (Sat) - Redhare Presents: Ehren Ebbage and John Shipe
8 pm (doors open at 7:30), Freeform Americana from two amazing talents. Artichoke Music *, $15; Info: 503-232-8845 or www.artichokemusic.com.

May 26 (Sat) - James Clem
8-11 pm. Acoustic blues and Americana on guitar and uke. Muddy Rudder Public House *. Info: www.muddyrudderpdx.com.

May 30 (Wed) - Bitterroot
8:30 pm, folk, rock, country, and blues, White Eagle Saloon *. Free, 21+. Info: www.mcmenamins.com.

May 31 (Thu) - Will West & Tanner Cundy
5:30 pm, old-time bluegrass and folk, White Eagle Saloon *. Free, all ages. Info: www.mcmenamins.com.

May 31 (Thu) - Pierre Bensusan with special guest Caroline Aiken
8 pm (doors open at 7 pm), French-Algerian acoustic guitar genius. Alberta Rose Theatre *. $15 advance/$18 door, Tickets online through www.albertarosetheatre.com.

Jun 1 (Fri) - Two Rivers Music
6 pm, original acoustic roots music on guitar, flute, and bass, Aurora Gallery, 1004 Main St., Vancouver WA. Info: www.tworiversmusic.com.

Jun 1 (Fri) - The Humours - Colin Cotter (singer-songwriter, guitar)
Ryan McKassen (fiddle, viola)
and Ashley Broder (mandolin)
7:30 pm, all original material using folk traditions, modern songwriting, and rock energy. Potluck: 6:30 pm. Voluntary donation $15/$10 students. Please RSVP as space is limited. Info: Abbie Weisenbloom at abbiew(at)froggie.com or 503-233-4945.

Jun 1 (Fri) - Hayloft Concert Series: Jim Faddis and Dan W and Kristen G
8 pm (or earlier, when the hayloft is full), all concerts are held in Sharon Moore’s hayloft at 5304 Center St., Salem OR. Free (tips encouraged). Totally acoustic, parking in the pasture, children are welcome. Info: 503-364-6713 or sharonmooree(at)comcast.net.

Jun 2 (Sat) - John Twist
9 am-1 pm. Local singer-songwriter. Hollywood Farmers Market, Hancock between 44th and 45th, free. Info: www.hollywoodfarmersmarket.org.

Jun 2 (Sat) -Shanghaied on the Willamette
10 am-1 pm. Music in the key of Argggh! It’s nautical but nice. Gresham Farmers Market, NW Third and Miller Ave., Gresham OR. Free. Info: greshamfarmersmarket.com.

Jun 2 (Sat) - Tim Connell (mandolin)
with special guests The Wiesenekkers
a brother/sister guitar/mandolin duo from Holland. 7:30 pm, Potluck: 6:30 pm. Voluntary donation $15/$10 students. Please RSVP as space is limited. Info: Abbie Weisenbloom at abbiew(at)froggie.com or 503-233-4945.

Jun 2 (Sat) - Pete Ekstam
8 pm (doors open at 7:30), CD release concert for acoustic finger-style guitarist. Artichoke Music *, $15; Info: 503-232-8845 or www.artichokemusic.com.

Jun 7 (Thu) - Amy LaVere
7 pm, Taut guitar and fiddle that embraces the ideal of the stranger as a symbol of rebellion. Kennedy School * Gymnasium. Free, all ages. Info: amylavere.com.

Jun 8 (Fri) - The Trail Band
7:30 pm. The Oregon Trail’s distinctive contribution to music. Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E Main St. , Hillsboro, $20 advance/$25 day of show. Tickets: 503-615-3485 or www.brownpapertickets.com.

Jun 8 (Fri) - Trippin’ the Sixties: Barry McGuire and John York
8 pm (doors open at 7 pm), The ‘Eve of Destruction’ gets deconstructed. Alberta Rose Theatre *. $20 advance/$23 door, Tickets online through www.albertarosetheatre.com.

Jun 9 (Sat) - James Clem
9 am-12:30 pm. Acoustic blues and Americana on guitar and uke. Hollywood Farmers Market, Hancock between 44th and 45th, free. Info: www.hollywoodfarmersmarket.org.

Jun 9 (Sat) - CD Release Party for Matt Meighan, hosted by Chris Kokesh
8 pm (doors open at 7:30), Performances from his new CD, Long Way ‘Round
Artichoke Music *. $15. Info: 503-853-5555 or matt(at)mattmeighan.com.

Jun 16 (Sat) -Chris Kokesh and LJ Booth
8 pm (doors open at 7:30), singer-songwriters who sing about real people, Artichoke Music *. $15. Info: wwwartichokemusic.org.

Jun 18 (Mon) - James Clem
10 am-2 pm. Acoustic blues and Americana on guitar and uke. Pioneer Square Farmers Market, Pioneer Square, free. Info: www.portlandfarmersmarket.org.

Jun 22 (Fri) - John Twist
6-8:30 pm, local singer-songwriter, English Estate Winery, 17806 SE 1st St., Vancouver WA. Live music and food, $10. Info: www.englishestatewinery.com.

Jun 23 (Sat) - Redhare Presents: Jill Cohn
8 pm (doors open at 7:30), Songwriter, pianist, and guitarist who writes tuneful melodies with thoughtful lyrics. Artichoke Music *, $15; Info: 503-232-8845 or www.artichokemusic.com.

Jun 23 (Sat) - James Clem
8-11 pm. Acoustic blues and Americana on guitar and uke. Muddy Rudder Public House *. Info: www.muddyrudderpdx.com.

Jun 24 (Sun) - PFS Strawberry Social
2 - 5 pm, John & Margaret Kellermann’s house, 2612 SE Madison. Call 503-238-0613 or email cek(at)spirit.com.

Jun 24 (Sun) - Hayloft Concert Series: The Polka Chicks
8 pm (or earlier, when the hayloft is full), all concerts are held in Sharon Moore’s hayloft at 5304 Center St., Salem OR. Free (tips encouraged). Totally acoustic, parking in the pasture, children are welcome. Info: 503-364-6713 or sharonmooree(at)comcast.net.

Jun 26 (Tue) - John Twist
11 am-3 pm, local singer-songwriter. OHSU Farmer Market, In Front of MacKenzie Hall, OHSU campus, free. Info: johntwist.net.

Jun 29 (Fri) - John Twist
7:30 pm, local singer-songwriter. New Seasons Happy Valley *, free. Info: johntwist.net.

Jun 30 (Sat) - Steve Young and Jubal Lee Young
7:30 pm, Gritty country folk. Potluck: 6:30 pm. Voluntary donation $15/$10 students. Please RSVP as space is limited. Info: Abbie Weisenbloom at abbiew(at)froggie.com or 503-233-4945.

Jun 30 (Sat) - Alexander’s Real Time Band
8 pm (doors open at 7:30), Alan Alexander III is a composer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist who enjoys playing with his many talented friends in mixed ensembles. Artichoke Music *, $15; Info: 503-232-8845 or www.artichokemusic.com.

*** CAMPS/FESTIVALS

April 27-29, PCDC presents the Fifth Annual Portland Raindance
an urban contra dance weekend in Oregon. The Rodney Miller Band and Notorious will play, with callers Nils Fredland and Will Mentor. Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th Avenue. After February 28, Adults $135, students and seniors (over 65) $100. Registration forms available at portlandraindance.org. For more information, contact Kim Appleberry at 503-319-1717 or raindanceinfo(at)portlandcountrydance.org.

May 7-11, Second Annual Ukulele Band Camp at Menucha. Top-notch instructors, a back-up band, and a lot of fun in one of the most beautiful settings in the world, Menucha Retreat & Conference Center. For more information, contact Scott(at)menucha.org or http://menucha.org/programs/uke-band-camp.

May 25-28, 41st Annual Northwest Folklife Festival. Massive festival organized to celebrate, share, and sustain the vitality of folk, ethnic and traditional arts at the Seattle Center in Seattle WA. Free. For further info: www.nwfolklife.org.

May 31-Jun 3, Third Annual Columbia River Gorge Dulcimer Festival. Fosuses on the mountain dulcimer but other instruments welcome for jams. Held at Menucha Retreat & Conference Center. For more information, contact Scott(at)menucha.org or http://menucha.org/programs/dulcimer-festival.

Jun 10-23, Steve Kaufman’s Acoustic Kamps. Two week-long camps for musicians of all levels. June 10-16 is Old Time and Traditional Week, June 17-23 is Bluegrass Week. Held on the campus of Marysville College in Marysville TN in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Full week $800, including classes, concerts, workshops, meals, and housing in college dorms. For more information, contact 800-FLATPIK or flatpik.com.

Jul 4-8, Waterfront Blues Festival. Five days of blues in Waterfront Park along the Willamette to benefit the Oregon Food Bank. $10 donation plus two cans of food. For further info: www.waterfrontbluesfest.com.

Jul 13-14, PowellsWood Storytelling Festival. Workshops on Friday and storytelling on Saturday. Held at PowellsWood in Federal Way WA. For more information, go to mrm(at)margaretreadmacdonald.com.

Jul 13-15, Oregon Country Fair. Experience world-class entertainment, hand-made crafts, delectable foods, educational displays, and magical surprises at every turn of the path. Veneta OR. $20 Friday/Sunday, $23 Saturday. $5 discount for seniors and alter-abled. For tickets and further info: 800-992-8499 or oregoncountryfair.org.

Jul 14-15, PFS Annual Summer Campout. Potluck dinner, campfire sing, Sunday pancake brunch. Bring camping gear (tent and sleeping bag). Millikan Farm, Harmony Road, Sheridan OR. To sign up, contact David Ingerson at 503-459-6050 or ingerson9(at)gmail.com.

Jul 19-22, Zigzag Mountain Songwriting Camp. Weekend songwriting camp led by Chris Kokesh and Matt Meighan. Three nights of camping, music, friendship, good food and songwriting workshops. Includes tenting, meals, evening tea, and a wood-fired hot tub. For further info: matt(at)ZigzagSongwritingCamp.com.

Jul 27-Aug 4, Lark Camp 2012 Music, Song & Dance Celebration. 32-year-old festival held in Mendocino County CA on the banks of the Eel River. Music, song & dance workshops, parties, dances, sessions, fire circles, and great food. Accomodations include cabins, camping, dining hall, and dance hall. For complete information, go to larkcamp.com.

Aug 7-10, 2012 Accent on Music Guitar Seminar. Intensive finger-style guitar seminar with Mark Hanson, Doug Smith, and Pat Donohue as instructors. Held at the Ramada Inn Portland Airport. For more information, contact Accent on Music at 503-699-1814. Register online at http://accentonmusic.com/seminar.html.

Aug 9-12, Northwest String Summit. Extensive lineup of performers including Yonder Mountain String Band, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Banjokillers with Tony Furtado and Scott Law, Darol Anger and the Furies, etc. Horning’s Hideout, North Plains OR. Four-day passes $155 until May 18. Prices include parking and primitive camping. Order by phone at 503-664-4170. Info: www.stringsummit.com.

Aug 26-31, Summer Acoustic Music in the Pines. An unstructured music camp in a relaxed community, supported jointly by the Portland FolkMusic Society and Puget Sound Guitar Workshop. Held in the Kitsap peninsula WA. $390 including meals and lodging. For more information, contact Mark McPherson at 503-941-0205 or mark(at)mahonia.com. Registration materials are available at http://summeracousticmusic.org.

*** Recurring events

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Sunday

SING (Every) - Shaped Note Singing from the Sacred Harp Songbook
Songbooks provided, no experience necessary. Info: www.portlandsacred harp.org, or Meg Larson, 282-6004

Mar 4 & Apr 1: 2-4 pm, Waverly Heights UCC, 3300 SE Woodward St. Singing from the Cooper Book

Mar 11 & Apr 8: 5-7 pm, People’s Co-op Community Room, 3029 SE 21st Ave

Mar 18 & Apr 15: 2-4 pm, Cedar Hills UCC, 11695 SW Park Way

Mar 25 & Apr 22: 3-6 pm, Kennedy School * Community Room

April 29: 3-5 pm, Peninsula Baptist Church, 2653 N Lombard

OPEN MIC/SONGWRITER SHOWCASE (Every) - Eclectic mix
6:30 pm sign-up, 7 pm music, McMenamins White Eagle Saloon *

OPEN MIC (1st) - Acoustic Open Mic
8 pm-midnight, hosted by Steve Rodin and Tony Lahaina
Avenue Lounge, 9115 NE 117th Ave, Orchards/Vancouver WA. Info: steverodin(at)rocketmail.com (could become weekly in April)

OPEN MIC & JAM (Every) - Electric Open Mic/Jam Night
6-10 pm, hosted by the Lost Highwaymen
Dublin Pub, 6821 SW Beaverton/Hillsdale Highway. Info: eric(at)tworiversmusic.com

JAM (Every) - Traditional Irish Music Session
6-8:30 pm (more like 7 pm!), all ages, free, Kells *, kellsirish. com

JAM (Every) - Old-Time
6-8 pm, led by Allegra Ziffle of the Quickdraw String Band
Haven Coffee, SE 35th Pl & Division. Info: aziffle(at) yahoo.com

JAM (Every) - Irish Music Open Jam
7:30-10:30 pm, Biddy McGraw’s *, www.biddymcgraws.com

JAM (Every) - Off-Key Bluegrass Jam
4-6 pm, Columbia River Brewing Company, 1728 NE 40th Ave

JAM (1st) - Waldo Hills Old-Time Music Jam
2-6 pm, Waldo Hills Community Center, south of Silverton at Cascade Hwy & Sunnyview Rd. All levels, acoustic only. Info: 873-0563 or George.Bretz2(at)verizon.net

JAM (1st) - Hammer Dulcimers Tune Circle
2-4 pm, Celtic, Folk, and Traditional. Solo and group playing, all levels, focus on learning new songs. 4736 Quartz Court, Camas, WA Info: 360-210-7295 / steve(at)snclocks.com

JAM (2nd) - Dulcimer Jam
1-3 pm, Tualatin Heritage Center, 8700 SW Sweek Dr, Tualatin. Primarily hammered dulcimer, but other instruments and listeners welcome. Info: Rob & Nancy Downie, 885-1502, DownieMusic(at) msn.com

JAM (2nd) - Portland Ukulele Association Gathering
1-3 pm, St. David’s Episcopal Church, 2800 SE Harrison. Instruction for beginners is available at each gathering (loaner ukuleles are available for the curious). $5, Contact Marianne at 503-679-0391, or email pua(at)teleport.com, or visit www.pdxuke.org.

JAM (2nd) - Acoustic, Oak Grove
2-6 pm, Grange hall across from the church in Oak Grove, OR. Info: 623- 2410

JAM (2nd) - Irish Jam
3-6 pm, Winona Grange #271, 8340 SW Seneca St, Tualatin, $1, Info: sam.keator(at)frontier.com

JAM (3rd) - “Sore Fingers Jam”
2:30-5 pm, Twin Paradox Coffee House, 8609 SE 17th Ave, 232-8202. Old-time/bluegrass/folk music. Info: 245-4873, bayless(at)hevanet.com

JAM (3rd) - Old-Time, Bluegrass, Country Jam
3-6 pm, Winona Grange #271, 8340 SW Seneca St, Tualatin, info(at)winonagrange271.org

JAM (4th) - Stumptown Strummers Mountain Dulcimer Group
3:30-5 pm, 2700 SE Harrison Ave, Milwaukie. Contact jamiberry(at)yahoo.com

DANCE (Every) - Wonders of Waltzing
9-10 am, Laurelhurst Park's Dance Studio, 3756 SE Oak. Vintage waltz, $6 if registered, $10 to drop in, beginning and intermediate classes offered through Portland Parks and Recreation. Info: donh(at)vintagewaltz.org

DANCE (Every) - Every Sunday Zydeco
7-9 pm, Brickhouse Bar & Grill, 109 W 15th St., Vancouver WA Open dancing to CD music. Info: twops(at)q.com

DANCE (Every) - Sean-nos (6 pm) and Set Dancing Class (7 pm), 2421 SE Ash St. $10 DANCE (3rd) - Portland Waltz Eclectic Sunday Brunch
Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th. Lesson: 10:30 am; Waltz: 11:30 am-2 pm; CD music by Dennis Myers. Cost: $7 (includes brunch buffet)

STORYTELLING (3rd) - Story Coaching
3-6 pm, Beaverton Community Center, 12350 SW 5th St, Beaverton, RSVP and confirm the date with terry.jordan(at)comcast.net. Come prepared to share a 5-to-7-minute story.

Monday

SING (2nd) - Vancouver
6:30-8:30 pm, Rich Powell leads, Firstenburg Community Center, 700 NE 136th Ave, Vancouver WA, drop-in fee. Info: powellr5923(at)q.com, 360-604-6077

OPEN MIC (1st) - Portland Guitar Society
7 pm, Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis, 823-3177, www.pdxguitarsociety.com.

OPEN MIC (1st) - Ceilidh
7 pm, St. David of Wales Church, 5915 SE Division, 445-4955, www.ceilidhHarrisonHill(at)gmail.com.

OPEN MIC (Every) - Twin Paradox Coffee House
8-10 pm, 8609 SE 17th Ave, Sellwood

JAM (1st & 3rd) - Contra & Ethnic
contact Syd Newell at sydnewell(at)mac.com for meeting times and location.

JAM (1st) - Upriver Mountain Dulcimer Group
6:30 pm, 300 Main Retirement Community, Estacada, beginners welcome. Info: Sally Smith, 824-2520 or sally@pickersporch.com

JAM (2nd & 4th) - Canby Mountain Dulcimer Group
6:30 pm, USUALLY at Zoar Lutheran Church, 190 W 3rd St, Canby. beginners welcome. Info: paulamanley@canby.com

JAM (3rd) - Upriver Mountain Dulcimer Group
6:30 pm, The Spiral Gallery, Broadway, Estacada, beginners welcome. Info: Sally Smith, 824-2520 or sally@ pickersporch.com

JAM (Every) - OBA Ramblin’ Jam
6- 10 pm, Papa's Pizza Parlor, 15700 NW Blueridge Drive, Beaverton, Info: www.ramblingbluegrass.org

JAM (Last) - Waltz Jam
8:30-11:00 pm, a chance for musicians of all levels of inability (or ability) to play for dancers. Lenora's Ballroom, 615 SE Alder, $5. Tunes are mostly from Bill Matthiesen's Waltz Books, and other material people bring.

OLD-TIME MUSIC (Every) - Michael Ismerio, Kevin Sandri & friends
Alberta St Public House *, 21+, 8-12 pm. Free, no smoking

DANCE (Every) - Percussive Choreography Class
8 pm, Performance Works NW, 4625 SE 67th Ave, Portland, Maldon Meehan teaching, live music. $10. Info: 206-9311

DANCE (Every) - Traditional Irish Céilí Dance Class
7-9 pm, Yeates-Malone Studio, 1st floor of Arciform Bldg., 4231 N Interstate (at Skidmore), $3, age 13+, no exp or partner needed, Sam Keator teaching. Info: 286-4812

DANCE (Every) - Random Waltz Monday Night Dance
8:30-11 pm, Lenora’s Room at the Melody Ballroom, 615 SE Alder, $5. Info: randomwaltz. org

Tuesday

JAM (Every) - Bluegrass
led by In the Grove
7-9 pm. McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern, 10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Road, Hillsboro. Info: Nancy, 348-5374

JAM (Every) - Off Key Easy Bluegrass Jam
7-9 pm. Clyde’s Prime Rib Restaurant, 5474 NE Sandy. Info: 281-9200 or clydesprimerib.com

JAM (2nd & 4th) - Old-Time Music
6:30 pm, Fearless Brewery, 326 S Broadway, Estacada, open jam

DANCE (Every) - Israeli Dance
8 pm, Chalet of Dance, 7045 SW Taylors Ferry Road

DANCE (Every) - Sean-nos Dance
5:30-6:30 pm, VFW Hall, 630 Hood Street NE, Salem, Maldon Meehan teaching, $5-8. Info: 206-9311

DANCE (Every) - Irish Ceili and Set Dance
6:30-8:30 pm, VFW Hall, 630 Hood Street NE, Salem, Maldon Meehan teaching, $5-8. Info: 206- 9311

DANCE (Every) - Irish Dance
7-9 pm, drop-in class at Fernwood Grange, 216 North Springbrook Road, McMinnville, Sam Keator teaching, $5, 12 and older. Info: 691- 2078 or http://sandairishentertainment.com

DANCE (1st & 3rd) - Scandinavian Folk Dance
7-8 pm, Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th. Info: Karen Thompson, 367-5014, ktmoonblue(at)yahoo.com

OPEN MIC (every) - All Talents Welcome Open Mic
9 pm-midnight, led by Doc Ellis, P Club, 5264 N Lombard, 503-289-4644, 21+.

WORKSHOP (Every) - Marimba Workshop
5:30-7:00 pm, $12/class. Info: Kite Giedraitis 775-9039 or KiteG(at)yahoo.com

WORKSHOP (Every, Feb 28 - Apr 17) - Songwriting as Truth-Telling
evenings 7-9 pm, $100/$160 sliding scale, Pre-registration required. Info: Matt Meighan, matt(at)mattmeighan.com

VARIETY (Every) - Acoustic Music Variety Show
6:30-9 pm, East Fork Cellars, 24415 NE 10th Ave, Ridgefield, WA. 360-727-3055

Wednesday

SING (2nd) - West Side Song Circle
7:30-9:30 pm, check for location, Diane Robertson, 314-9184, or Bill Murlin, 642-9100

SHOWCASE (2nd) - Portland Songwriter’s Association
7 pm, Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N Mississippi Ave, 288- 3231. Members free, non-members $10. More info: www.portlandsong writers.org/calendar.htm

OPEN MIC (Every) - Macadam’s Writers Night
8 PM, Macadam’s Bar and Grill, 5833 SW Macadam Ave

OPEN MIC (Every) - Suck My Open Mic
with Tamara J, 7:30 signup, show at 8 PM, Alberta Street Public House *

OPEN MIC (Every) - TwoRivers Acoustic Showcase Open Mic
7-9:30 pm, North End Pub (Rivergate Brewing), 3011 N Lombard

JAM (Every) - Bluegrass Jam
6-9 pm, Pop Culture, 1929 West Main St., Vancouver WA. Info: mjhatfield5(at)msn.com

JAM (Every) - Celtic Jam
9 pm, Biddy McGraw's *. Info: 233-1178

JAM (Every) - Guitar Jam
7:30 pm, St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 17435 NW West Union Rd, Beaverton. Info: Pat Adamosky, 643-9414 or 645-7501

JAM (1st and 3rd) - WHUUF Ukers
6:30-8 pm, West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 8470 SW Oleson Rd, 246-3351

DANCE (Every) - Zydeco dance. Lesson: 7:15 pm; CD dance: 8-10 pm, Portland Police Athletic Association Dance Hall, 618 SE Alder. Sponsored by Cascade Zydeco, $3

DANCE (1st) - Contra Dance
7:30-10 pm, Polish Hall, 3832 N Interstate, $7, Info: 293-1446 or www.kluberg.com/joyride.html

Mar 7: Joyride
caller William Watson

Apr 4: Joyride
caller Andrea Nettleton

DANCE (2nd & 4th) - Square Dance
7-9 pm, People’s Co-op, 3029 SE 21st Ave

DANCE (Last) - Square Dance
Doors open:7:30; dance: 8pm, Mt. Tabor Theater, 4811 SE Hawthorne, Caller Paul Silveria; House Band The New Five Cents (featuring members of the acclaimed Macrae Sisters)
21+, $6, Info: www.squaredancepaul.com

Thursday

SING (Last) - Shaped Note Singing from the Sacred Harp Songbook
7-9 pm, McMenamins Kennedy School * Community Room. Songbooks provided, no exp necessary. Info: www.portlandsacredharp.org or Meg Larson, 282-6004

SONGWRITER ROUNDUP (Every) - Hosted by Matt Meighan with Sherry Pendarvis
7-10 pm, Artichoke Music *, $5 Info: 232-8845 or richard(at) artichokemusic.org

OPEN MIC & JAM (Every) -7:30-11 pm, hosted by Steve Rodin
Rumpus Room, 10555 SE Division. Info: steverodin(at)rocketmail.com

OPEN MIC (Every) - 7-10 pm, hosted by Rick Rule
Irishtown Bar and Grill *, 21 and over. For featured artist and other info: 360-253-1479

OPEN MIC (Every) - Open Mic with Lyman Louis
8 PM, Macadam’s Bar and Grill, 5833 SW Macadam Ave

OPEN MIC (Every) - TwoRivers Music Open Mic
7-10 pm, Sellwood Public House, 8132 SE 13th, 503-736-0179. Bass players with very small amps OK. Info: eric(at)tworiversmusic.com

JAM (Every) - Bluegrass Jam
9 pm, Biddy McGraw's *. Info: 233-1178

DANCE (Every) - The Winds of Donegal Irish Dance Class
7-9 pm, drop-in class at Winona Grange #271, 8340 SW Seneca Street, Tualatin, $5, 13 & older, no experience or partner needed, Info: 691- 2078 or http://sandairishentertainment.com

DANCE (1st) - Contra Dance Music Teaching Session
7-9 pm, SW Portland (call 233-9091 for directions), George Penk or Dan Compton instructing, $5

DANCE (1st & 3rd) - Zydeco dance
7pm lessons, 8 pm CD dancing, Occasions Ballroom, 8132 SE 13th Ave, $4 cover

DANCE (Every) - Portland Waltz Eclectic
7:30-10 pm, Fulton Park Community Center *, CD waltzing, $5

Friday

COFFEEHOUSE (Every) - Artichoke Music *
7-10 pm, featuring local and touring artists, Richard Colombo hosting. $5. Info: 232-8845 or richard(at) artichokemusic.org

SING (1st) - Shaped Note Singing from the Sacred Harp Songbook
6:30-9:00 pm, People’s Co-op Community Room, 3029 SE 21st, Portland. Songbooks provided, no exp necessary. Info: www.portlandsacredharp.org or Meg Larson, 282-6004

SING (3rd) - Folk/Eclectic Song Circle
7-9 pm, led by Ted Kaye, Friendly House Community Center, NW 26th & Thurman. Info: 228-4391. Free

JAM (Every) - Mikey’s Irish Jam
9 pm, Alberta St Public House *

JAM/MEETING (2nd) - Portland Autoharp Group
6-9 pm, Nonprofit Association of Oregon, 1001 SE Water Ave, Suite 490. Open to anyone interested in autoharps. Info: Karen, 636-9755

JAM (Last) - Organi-Coustic Jam
8 pm, Root’s Organic Brewing Co, 1512 SE 7th Ave

OPEN MIC (Every) Acoustic Open Mic
6:30-9:30 pm, Capitol Coffee Bistro, 6446 SW Capitol Hwy, 297-1455. Info: eric(at)tworiversmusic.com

OPEN MIC (Every) - Influence Gallery
7-9:30 pm, 231 E Main St, Hillsboro, 648-8249

OPEN MIC (Every) - Irish Tunes at the Cork
8-10 pm, County Cork Public House, 1329 NE Fremont, all ages, free. Info: 503-284-4805 or www.countycorkpublichouse.com/

OPEN MIC (1st) - North Clark Historical Museum
sign-up 6 pm, play 7-10 pm, sound system provided, 21416 NE 399th St at Rte 503, Amboy, WA. Info: 360-247-5620, wakjh(at)aol.com. Free, donations accepted.

OPEN MIC (2nd or 3rd) - Teenth Friday Acoustic Open Mic (on that Friday each month whose date is in the teens), sign-up 6 pm, play 7-10 pm, La Center Grange Hall, on 5th St just west of La Center Rd, La Center, WA. Info: 360-247-5620, wakjh(at)aol.com. Donations accepted.

SONGWRITER SPOTLIGHT (1st) - 7-10 pm, hosted by Steve Rodin
all ages welcome, Insomnia Coffee @ Tanasbourne, 2348 NW Amberbrook, Beaverton OR. Info: steverodin(at)rocketmail.com

SONGWRITER SPOTLIGHT (2nd) - 7-10 pm, hosted by Steve Rodin
all ages welcome, Bella Cafe, 21825 NE Halsey, Fairview OR. Info: steverodin(at)rocketmail.com

SONGWRITER SPOTLIGHT (3rd) -7-10 pm, hosted by Steve Rodin
all ages welcome, Latte Da Coffeehouse, 205 E 39th, Vancouver WA. Info: steverodin(at)rocketmail.com

SONGWRITER SPOTLIGHT (Last) -7-10 pm, hosted by Steve Rodin
all ages welcome, Spring Creek Coffee, 10600 SE McLaughlin, Milwaukie. Info: steverodin(at)rocketmail.com

DANCE (Every) - PCDC English Country Dance
7:30-10:30 pm, Burlingame Water Tower (BWT) *, $9 non-members, $7 members, $6 students & seniors

Mar 2: music by open band with Betsy Branch and Sue Songer
caller Erik Weberg

Mar 9: music by Leslie Hirsch, Sarah Goss, Fred Nussbaum, and Marjorie Millner
caller Nan Evans

Mar 16: music by Leslie Hirsch, Beverly Stafford and Lisa Scott
caller Cynthia Stenger

Mar 23: music by Cathie Whitesides, W.B. Reid and Laurie Andres
caller Erik Weberg

Mar 30: music by Laurie Shaffer, Sarah Goss, Jon Neff and Marjorie Millner
caller Dave Macemon

Apr 6: music by open band with Erik Weberg and Carl Thor
caller Nan Evans

Apr 13: music by Bernice Rust, Sean Nolan, Fred Nussbaum and Heather Pinney
caller Elinor Preston

Apr 20: music by Leslie Hirsch, Laurie Shaffer and Sue Songer
caller Mary Devlin

Apr 27: music by George Penk, Erik Weberg and Heather Pinney
caller Cynthia Stenger

DANCE (1st) - First Friday Ceili Mor
7:30-11 pm, Winona Grange #271, 8340 SW Seneca St, Tualatin. $10 general admission; kids 18 and under and seniors 65+, $5. Free lesson at 7:30 with paid admission. Info: 691- 2078 or http://sandairishentertainment.com

Mar 2: Mikey Beglan, Seamus Egan, and Danny O’Hanlon
caller Sam Keator

Apr 6: Mikey Beglan and Danny O’Hanlon
caller Sam Keator

DANCE (1st) - Ceili of the Valley Society Dance
7 pm lesson, 8 pm dance to live music w/Caller Maldon Meehan
VFH Hall, 630 Hood St NE (Hood & Church), Salem, $8 members, $10 non-members. Info: Susan Spencer, 585-4542, www.myspace.com/ceiliofthevalley

DANCE (2nd) - CFS Contra Dance
7:30 pm beginners lesson, 8 pm dance to live music, FCC Gatton Hall, 4515 SW West Hills Rd, Corvallis. $7, $6 for PFS, CFS, and EFS members. Directions: 931-5754, www.cfs.peak.org

DANCE (2nd) -Contra in The Couve
7:30 pm lesson, 8-11 pm dance, Hazel Dell Grange, 7509 NE Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver WA. $7, $5 under 12/65 and over. Info: www.contra-van-wa.org/

Mar 9: music by Hands4
caller Maureen Collier (Vancouver BC)

Apr 13: music by Unleashed!
caller Mary Devlin

DANCE (2nd) - CVS Irish Friday Ceili Dance
7-11 pm, (instruction 7-8 pm), live music, VFW Hall, 630 Hood Street NE, Salem, $8 members, $10 non-members. Info: 206-9311, info(at)ceiliofthevalley.org

DANCE (3rd) - Portland Ceili Society Dance
8 pm lesson, 9 pm dance, Portland Police Athletic Association (upstairs), 618 SE Alder, Sept-May, $8 members and students, $10 non-members, no one under 13 admitted. Info: Maldon Meehan, 206-9311 or portlandceilisociety(at)yahoo.com, portlandceilisociety.org

DANCE (2nd & 4th) - Zydeco
7:30 pm, Wayne’s Chicago Red Hots at the Scappoose Bay Marina, 57420 Old Portland Rd, Warren. No cover. Info: Jim Emery, 804-0707, www.cascadezydeco. com

DANCE (4th) - Scandia of Salem
8- 11 pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 725 Shipping NE, Salem. $6

STORYTELLING (1st) - Portland Storytellers’ Guild (PSG) Potluck and Story Swap
6:30-8:30 pm, McMenamins Kennedy School * Community Room. Bring a dish to share and a serving utensil. Brief storytelling workshop and story sharing, free. www.portlandstorytelling.org

Saturday

SING (1st) - Vancouver Folk Singers Sing-Along
6:15 pm potluck, 7 pm sing, Clark County Genealogical Society, 715 Grand Blvd, Vancouver, ‘60’s-‘70’s folk and more. Info: Bob, 360 -253-9715, or Ted, 360-883-3030

SING (2nd) - Folk Songs & Sing-Alongs hosted by Cyndi Turtledove with 12-string Yamaha, 365 NE Jackson St, Hillsboro, 6-8 pm. All welcome, acoustic only, or just come and sing along. Please bring a snack to share. Info: 617-6986, or cyndi(at)lesta.net

***no circle in March, out of town ***

SING (2nd) - New Sing led by Ted Kaye using Rise Up Singing book
St. John’s Booksellers, 8622 N Lombard. $5. Info: Clarice Dankers, clarice@storymentors.com.

SING (2nd) - Portland Folk Music Society’s Song Circle

May 12 6:30 pm potluck, 8 pm sing
Diane Robertson
6398 NE Marina Court
Hillsboro, OR
503-314-9184

SING (4th) - Artichoke Music *
2-4 pm, with John Richter. $5. Info: 232-8845 or richard(at) artichokemusic.org

OPEN MIC (Every) - Music Open Mic/Songwriter Showcase
6:30-9 pm, Great Hall Restaurant, 1406 SW Broadway. Info: eric(at)tworiversmusic.com

OPEN MIC (3rd) - Washington Old-Time Fiddlers Assn
2 pm, Fisher's Grange Community Center, 814 NE 162nd Ave, Vancouver, WA

OPEN MIC (3rd) - Pop Culture (formerly Moxie’s on Main), sign-ups at 6:30, music 7-10 pm, 1929 West Main St, Vancouver, WA. Sound system provided, all ages welcome. Info: 360-609-6628

JAM (1st) - Artichoke Music *
11 am-12:30 pm, beginners uke jam with Marianne Brogan. $10. Info: 503-679-0391 or pua(at)teleport.com

JAM (1st) - Artichoke Music *
2-4 pm, slow jam with Richard Colombo. $10. Info: 232-8845 or richard(at)artichokemusic.org

JAM (2nd) - Artichoke Music *
2-4 pm, group guitar with Richard Colombo. $10. Info: 232-8845 or richard(at)artichokemusic.org

JAM AND OPEN MIC (2nd & 4th) - Manor Grange Jam and Open Mic
6:30 pm, jam downstairs, open mic upstairs. Grange Hall, NE 72nd Ave at 179th St, Battle Ground, WA. Info: beardvc(at)pacifier.com

JAM/WORKSHOP (3rd) - Lead Guitar for the Rhythm Guitarist
mornings 10 am-noon. For the intermediate player who can already play chords but would like to spruce it up with a little lead work. Drop in and jam with us! $10, Info: Adrian Martin, 971-221-8328 or

www.adrianmartinmusic.com.

JAM (3rd) - Artichoke Music *
2-4 pm, group ukulele and slow jam with Richard Colombo. $10. Info: 232-8845 or richard(at)artichokemusic.org

JAM (3rd) - Mason Smith Acoustic Jamming
5:30-7pm, followed by a show, 7-9:30 pm. 660 SE 160th Ave. $8 suggested donation; children free

DANCE (1st) - Cats & Dogs Contra Dance
8-11 pm (newcomers session 7:30) Fulton Park Community Center *, $8, $6 students & seniors. Info: 293-1446

Mar 3: music by Unleashed!
caller Mary Devlin

Apr 7: music by Calico
caller TBA

DANCE (1st & 3rd) - Corvallis Folklore Society Contra Dance
8 pm (7:30 pm instruction), First Congregational Church, 4515 SW West Hills Rd, Corvallis, Info: 541-745-1002, cfs.peak.org

DANCE (2nd) - PCDC Family Dance
4:30-6:30 pm, followed by potluck dinner, $6 adult, $5 child, $20 maximum per family. Fulton Park Community Center *

DANCE (2nd) - PCDC Contra Dance
7:30-11 pm (begins with a teaching session), Fulton Park Community Center *, $9 non-members, $7 members, $6 students & seniors. Info: Rich, 327-6582

Mar 10: **No dance, pre-empted by Megaband **

Apr 14: music by Ruthie Dornfeld and Clyde Curley
caller Mary Devlin

DANCE (2nd & 4th) - Eugene Folklore Society Contra Dance
8 pm (7:30 lesson), César Chavez Elementary School, 1510 W 14th Ave, Eugene. Info: 541-302-2628, eugenefolklore.org

DANCE (3rd) - CFS Contra Dance
8 pm (7:30 lesson), First Congregational Church, 4515 SW West Hills Rd, Corvallis

DANCE (3rd) - PCDC Contra Dance; 8:00 pm (7:30 beginners), Fulton Park Community Center *. $8, $6 students & seniors. Info: Dan Compton, 233-9091

Mar 17: music by The BFD (Betsy Branch, Fran Slefer and Dan Compton)
caller Woody Lane

Apr 21: music by Jigsaw
caller Susan Petrick

DANCE (4th) - PCDC Contra Dance; 8:00 pm, (7:30 beginners), Fulton Park Community Center *, $9 non-members, $7 members, $6 students & seniors. Info: Rich, 327-6582

Mar 24: music by The Thythym Rollers (Cathie Whitesides, Bruce Reid and Laurie Andres)
caller Sue Baker

Apr 28: **No dance, pre-empted by Portland Raindance **

DANCE (5th) - PCDC Contra Dance; 8:00 pm, (7:30 beginners), Fulton Park Community Center *, $9 non-members, $7 members, $6 students & seniors. Info: Rich, 327-6582

Mar 31: music by open band with Lori Prime and Alan Snyder
caller open mic with Elinor Preston

STORYTELLING (2nd) - Portland Storytellers’ Guild Story Concert
7-9 pm, McMenamins Kennedy School *, stories suitable for adults and children ages 10 and up. Teller and themes vary by month. Suggested donation $5 ($4 for PSG members)

Portland FolkMusic Society: Your Connection to FolkMusic in the Pacific Northwest!

Questions, comments? Send e-mail to the Webmaster.

[Home] [About] [Contact] [Calendar] [Join] [Links]