Events - Week View

The Filk Community and the Portland FolkMusic Society will be holding a combined bardic song circle at the Community Music Center on the first Sunday of each month through May 5, 2024 thanks to a grant from the Portland Parks & Recreation Center for the school year. We will be passing the hat towards the basic event liability insurance required by the City of Portland.

Setup at 1:30
Singing starts 2 pm
Singing ends 5pm
Must be out of room by 5:30 pm

Bardic Circle: Everyone gets a chance to pick, pass or play. Zoom link will be e-mailed to Emerald Filk Forest list. To subscribe, send to: Filk-subscribe@emeraldforestfilk.org

Uilleann piper Preston Howard Wilde leads an Irish piping session - it’s a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

First Sunday: Christian Harmony
Third Sunday: Blue Book

Song Circle every Sunday - see Facebook page of Fat Albert‘s Coffee House for Zoom Link and meeting ID.

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
Sun/Mon 7:00 - 9:00pm, Wed/Thu/Sat 8:00 - 10:00pm

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

May 1 (Wed): Cheryl Alex and Jack Radsliff - jazz flute and guitar
May 2 (Thu): Adlai Alexander with Mike Horsfall and Laurent Nickel
May 5 (Sun): Swing Shifters - rags, blues
May 6 (Mon): Kerry Politzer and Ben Graves - jazz piano and guitar
May 8 (Wed): Newport Nightingales - 20s, 30s harmony
May 9 (Thu): Paul Mazzio and Clay Giberson - jazz trumpet and piano
May 12 (Sun): JT Trawick - Ozark country Texan swing
May 13 (Mon): Eddie Paente and John Stowell - jazz violin and guitar
May 15 (Wed): Jonathan Smith Trio - funky jazz
May 16 (Thu): Ben Graves Trio - jazz guitar
May 18 (Sat): Adlai Alexander with Gordon Lee and Patrick Harry
May 19 (Sun): Chamberlain/Gonzalez - harmony and guitars
May 20 (Mon): Kevin Karrick and Susan Sandel - jazz guitar and voice
May 22 (Wed): Terry Robb - blues master
May 23 (Thu): Pete Petersen - jazz sax trio
May 26 (Sun): PDX Saxophone Quartet
May 27 (Mon): Mixed Feelings - soulful voice/guitar duo
May 29 (Wed): Rivka Ross Trio - original jazz
May 30 (Thu): Adlai Alexander with Eddie Parente and Patrick Harry

Folk Espresso, early morning folk music to get your week started.

Hosted by:
1st Monday, Diane Hunt
2nd Monday, Jonathan Lay
3rd Monday, Kevin Grgurich
4th Monday, Diane Hunt
5th Monday, Gordy Euler

Previous shows on the KBOO program page at https://kboo.fm/program/folk-espresso.

Led by Joe Offer, new Zoom link posted every week, just before doors open: https://mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=168014&messages=37.

Sessions are led by Marina Dodgson (fiddle) and Maurice Condie (guitar). These are open access sessions, so there’s no need to book in advance, you’re welcome to just turn up and join in!

We believe great things happen when we play tunes together! People connect with each other and make friends, and we keep our music traditions alive by sharing tunes and passing them on. What’s more, playing tunes can make you feel happy, and if you do it often enough, you’ll notice that you are getting better at playing your instrument too!

It turns out that you don’t even have to be in the same place…great things still happen when we play music together, online from the comfort of your own home.

Phoenix Folk Ltd exists to promote participation and performance in folk and acoustic music, song and dance across the North East of England. We aim to be a friendly face of folk music, to help keep alive the great traditions of folk music and to encourage talent and personal musical development.

Everyone is muted, which means that you hear your own instrument, completing a trio with our fiddle and guitar. You can play the tune, or try some harmony!

Trad & Irish song session.

Email maureenmcnally6(at)gmail.com for Zoom link.

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
Sun/Mon 7:00 - 9:00pm, Wed/Thu/Sat 8:00 - 10:00pm

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

May 1 (Wed): Cheryl Alex and Jack Radsliff - jazz flute and guitar
May 2 (Thu): Adlai Alexander with Mike Horsfall and Laurent Nickel
May 5 (Sun): Swing Shifters - rags, blues
May 6 (Mon): Kerry Politzer and Ben Graves - jazz piano and guitar
May 8 (Wed): Newport Nightingales - 20s, 30s harmony
May 9 (Thu): Paul Mazzio and Clay Giberson - jazz trumpet and piano
May 12 (Sun): JT Trawick - Ozark country Texan swing
May 13 (Mon): Eddie Paente and John Stowell - jazz violin and guitar
May 15 (Wed): Jonathan Smith Trio - funky jazz
May 16 (Thu): Ben Graves Trio - jazz guitar
May 18 (Sat): Adlai Alexander with Gordon Lee and Patrick Harry
May 19 (Sun): Chamberlain/Gonzalez - harmony and guitars
May 20 (Mon): Kevin Karrick and Susan Sandel - jazz guitar and voice
May 22 (Wed): Terry Robb - blues master
May 23 (Thu): Pete Petersen - jazz sax trio
May 26 (Sun): PDX Saxophone Quartet
May 27 (Mon): Mixed Feelings - soulful voice/guitar duo
May 29 (Wed): Rivka Ross Trio - original jazz
May 30 (Thu): Adlai Alexander with Eddie Parente and Patrick Harry

For our first May dance, we are excited to have Ari Levitt as guest instructor. Ari‘s pre-dance lesson will focus on dance fusion, a concept often associated with blues and highlighting blended styling and conversational dance.
Please join us for this special evening.

8:00-8:45 Fusion Lesson with Ari
8:45-10:30 Open Dancing

DJ‘s for the evening: Ari Levitt and Dorothy Sharrar

$15-$10 Sliding Scale for the evening

Visit Lenora‘s Ballroom on the web ~
LenorasBallroom.com

Our mailing address is:
Lenora‘s Ballroom
3300 SE Woodward
Portland, OR 9720

Kate and The Lads play traditional music, transporting you to the West of Ireland, free.

A spicy mix of folk and acoustic music, much of which is connected to the American south, including (but not limited to) acoustic blues, Texas folk, Cajun, string band & Texas swing.

Hosted by Diane Karl, past shows available on the KBOO program page at https://kboo.fm/program/early-morning-gumbo.

This is an open access session, so there’s no need to book in advance, you’re welcome to just turn up.

At our weekly singaround, you can perform a song to the rest of the group, just as you would in a regular folk club, or you can just join and listen to some live music. Tunes and poems are welcome too. When it’s your turn to perform, everyone else is muted on Zoom so that everyone can hear you.

Phoenix Folk Ltd exists to promote participation and performance in folk and acoustic music, song and dance across the North East of England. We aim to be a friendly face of folk music, to help keep alive the great traditions of folk music and to encourage talent and personal musical development.

If you’d like us to record your performance so that you have a copy to keep, then we’re very happy to do so. We’re always willing to offer advice to help you to get the best sound quality when performing online, so do get in touch if you have any questions.

Come at 7pm for the zydeco lesson and stay for the dancing, Tuesday nights at Catfish Lou‘s.

Take advantage of the weekly lesson for beginners and then stay for the dance ‘til 9:30. Instructors rotate weekly and each brings their own curated playlist of classic and contemporary zydeco and Cajun music. Zydeco, two-step, waltz, blues, swing.

Cascade Zydeco members $5/non-members $10 (Dec 26 & Jan 2: members free non-mmbers $5.

Dance lesson 7-7:30 pm
DJ music & dancing 7:30-9:30 pm

A big shout out to our dance instructors who bring the music and teach a zydeco lesson each week. (or sometimes Cajun two step or a zydeco line dance...) Here‘s the line up:
1st Tuesdays - Roland Jemerson & Janine Tebeau-Jemerson
2nd Tuesdays - David Seitz & Patti Lind
3rd Tuesdays - Terri Jo Bonbright & Roland Jemerson
4th Tuesdays - Deb Gasster & Rich Steronko
5th Tuesdays - TBA
Wood dance floor and full bar & food for purchase.

Catfish Lou‘s opens at 5, so you can come early, eat dinner and stay for the dancing!

No outside food or drinks are permitted, but bottled water will be available for $1.

COVID Policy:
Cascade Zydeco continues to abide by the recommendations of the Oregon Health Authority. Covid vaccinations and masks recommended, but not required.

The music corner fills with super talented female musicians and the room overflows with their fantastic music.

Traditional and Contemporary folk music.

Hosted by:
1st Wednesday, Jack Bohl
2nd Wednesday, Will Selzer
3rd Wednesday, John Risley
4th Wednesday, Steven Smith
5th Wednesday, (rotating hosts)

Previous shows available on the KBOO program page: https://kboo.fm/program/pastures-plenty.

Tony Becker of San Jose, California and Mark Wallis of Gloucester, England host this Transatlantic session for all interested parties on Wednesdays at 8:00 PM UK time. For American visitors, please note we are now all on standard ‘winter‘ time, so that is 12:00 PM Pacific in the USA.

Open to all who play traditional Irish music and It has the obvious limitations of Zoom in that only one musician can play at a time. But we go round the ‘room’ and take it in turns - no pressure though and the baton can be passed if you just want to listen. We just play for a couple of hours.

On a good day we have a variety of instruments from pipes to Melodeon, banjo to fiddle and it can be a good way to pick up tunes. It is very friendly and we welcome everyone. The only criterion is we try to stick to Irish traditional.

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
Sun/Mon 7:00 - 9:00pm, Wed/Thu/Sat 8:00 - 10:00pm

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

May 1 (Wed): Cheryl Alex and Jack Radsliff - jazz flute and guitar
May 2 (Thu): Adlai Alexander with Mike Horsfall and Laurent Nickel
May 5 (Sun): Swing Shifters - rags, blues
May 6 (Mon): Kerry Politzer and Ben Graves - jazz piano and guitar
May 8 (Wed): Newport Nightingales - 20s, 30s harmony
May 9 (Thu): Paul Mazzio and Clay Giberson - jazz trumpet and piano
May 12 (Sun): JT Trawick - Ozark country Texan swing
May 13 (Mon): Eddie Paente and John Stowell - jazz violin and guitar
May 15 (Wed): Jonathan Smith Trio - funky jazz
May 16 (Thu): Ben Graves Trio - jazz guitar
May 18 (Sat): Adlai Alexander with Gordon Lee and Patrick Harry
May 19 (Sun): Chamberlain/Gonzalez - harmony and guitars
May 20 (Mon): Kevin Karrick and Susan Sandel - jazz guitar and voice
May 22 (Wed): Terry Robb - blues master
May 23 (Thu): Pete Petersen - jazz sax trio
May 26 (Sun): PDX Saxophone Quartet
May 27 (Mon): Mixed Feelings - soulful voice/guitar duo
May 29 (Wed): Rivka Ross Trio - original jazz
May 30 (Thu): Adlai Alexander with Eddie Parente and Patrick Harry

Accordionist extraordinaire Mike Beglan and multi-instrumentalist Nancy Conescu share with us their love of traditional Irish music.

Traditional American Music, folk and traditional musics from a variety of sources including early country recordings from the 20s and 30s.

Hosted by:
1st Thursday, Kurt Liebezeit
2nd Thurs, Gordy Euler
3rd Thurs: Kurt Liebezeit
4th Thurs: Jonathan Lay

Previous shows available on the KBOO program page at https://kboo.fm/program/rise-when-rooster-crows

This 6-week class is led by Avery Hill and will cover/review all the basics you need to know for early success in your ‘ukulele playing, $100 for six classes.

Have you recently treated yourself to a new ‘ukulele, or received one as a gift? Or have you had one in the closet you are ready to finally dust off? Or perhaps the pandemic has kept you from your ‘ukulele too long, and you are ready to dive back into playing?

These classes meet live, in person, in Beaverton OR. Each class will build from week to week, so it‘s important folks sign up for the full 6-week session.

NOTE: No class on May 23.

For more information and to register visit: https://averyhill.studio/product/ukulele-for-beginners-west/ (a link is provided).

Blues for ?Ukulele: Basics & Beyond - This 6-week class led by Avery Hill is a mixed-level ukulele class for players of various learning styles and experience, $120 for six classes. Using popular and accessible songs, we’ll expand our repertoire of musical skills and technique in the process. Starting Thursday, May 2 at Southminster Presbyterian Church.

NOTE: No class on May 23.

Registered participants receive weekly recap emails with reminders of our prompts and song studies (in case you need to miss a week).

A self-paced course (materials only) is available for $60.

Just $10/week for the Winds of Donegal classes. Every Thursday we teach you the basics of the three‘s, seven‘s and jig steps so that you can enjoy the live music ceilis around Portland and Ireland. Classes are geared toward 13 and older. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable shoes not heels.

PCDC 2nd Thursday Tunes Teaching, alternating George Penk & Betsy Branch, free.

Dec 14: George Penk teaching, in SW Portland
Jan 11: Betsy Branch teaching, in SE Portland
Feb 8: Free community jam session
Mar 14: Betsy Branch teaching, in SE Portland
Apr 11: George Penk teaching, in SW Portland
May 9: Free community jam session
Jun 13: George Penk teaching, in SW Portland


Tunes are taught by ear. We welcome all melody instruments and any level of musicianship! For more information, see our website: PCDC Sessions (google.com).

To receive monthly announcements or for location details, email sharonjeanallen(*at*)yahoo.com.

Intro to Songwriting, led by Avery Hill, will orient yous to how songs are constructed, generally, and to offer you the opportunity to try out different approaches to it, $120 for six classes.

These classes meet live, in person, in Beaverton OR. Each class will build from week to week, so it‘s important folks sign up for the full 6-week session.

A self-paced course (materials only) is available for $60.

For more information and to register visit: https://averyhill.studio/product/songwriting-intro/ (a link is provided).

NOTE: No class on May 23.

Avery Hill has been teaching music since 2013, and is a staple instructor of the Portland (OR) ‘ukulele community. Over the years, she has run her own studio of ?ukulele classes and workshops, and is a regular instructor at the Menucha Ukulele Band Camp. More recently, she has maintained a YouTube channel for ?ukulele tutorials and has begun teaching songwriting, including at the Songwriter Soireé Retreat. Whatever the classroom, Avery strives to educate everyone’s inner musician, to elevate their self-knowledge and confidence, and to enchant them with insight, presence, and a handful of good jokes. Learn more at www.averyhill.studio.

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
Sun/Mon 7:00 - 9:00pm, Wed/Thu/Sat 8:00 - 10:00pm

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

May 1 (Wed): Cheryl Alex and Jack Radsliff - jazz flute and guitar
May 2 (Thu): Adlai Alexander with Mike Horsfall and Laurent Nickel
May 5 (Sun): Swing Shifters - rags, blues
May 6 (Mon): Kerry Politzer and Ben Graves - jazz piano and guitar
May 8 (Wed): Newport Nightingales - 20s, 30s harmony
May 9 (Thu): Paul Mazzio and Clay Giberson - jazz trumpet and piano
May 12 (Sun): JT Trawick - Ozark country Texan swing
May 13 (Mon): Eddie Paente and John Stowell - jazz violin and guitar
May 15 (Wed): Jonathan Smith Trio - funky jazz
May 16 (Thu): Ben Graves Trio - jazz guitar
May 18 (Sat): Adlai Alexander with Gordon Lee and Patrick Harry
May 19 (Sun): Chamberlain/Gonzalez - harmony and guitars
May 20 (Mon): Kevin Karrick and Susan Sandel - jazz guitar and voice
May 22 (Wed): Terry Robb - blues master
May 23 (Thu): Pete Petersen - jazz sax trio
May 26 (Sun): PDX Saxophone Quartet
May 27 (Mon): Mixed Feelings - soulful voice/guitar duo
May 29 (Wed): Rivka Ross Trio - original jazz
May 30 (Thu): Adlai Alexander with Eddie Parente and Patrick Harry

Featuring the best in traditional and contemporary folk and roots music, on Friday mornings. Features a variety of contemporary and traditional folk and roots music, with a focus on new releases and vintage favorites.

Hosts:
Most Fridays: Dan Shramek
4th Fridays: Steven Morrison

Prior shows available on the KBOO program page at https://kboo.fm/program/cascadia-coffeehouse

Folk, political, and women‘s music, both traditional and contemporary. A folk music collective, Don and Laurie love to feature live local and nationally known musicians! Music and conversations with an uplifting tilt. Live guests have included Peggy Seeger, Tracy Grammar, Linda Waterfall, Shanghaied on the Willamette, Geoff Muldaur, Utah Phillips, Rosalie Sorrels, and Anne Feeney.

Hosted by Don Jacobson and/or Laurie Sonnenfeld.

Past shows are available on the program page at https://kboo.fm/program/movin.

Hosted by Jeff Rosenberg, The Songcircle blends songs from various eras and genres to reveal new connections, exposing forgotten artists and discovering new ones, exploring connective themes and topics, or responding to the events of the day.

Studio guests have included Loudon Wainwright III, Eric Andersen, The Von Trapps, and many others.

Past shows available on the program page at https://kboo.fm/program/songcircle.

?Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome. A hat will be passed to defray the cost of the room. Sing at 7 pm.

Questions? Ken*(at)*KenGaines.com

Feb 9 • March 8 • April 12 • May 10

Monthly chantey sing sponsored by NW Seaport Maritime Heritage Center.

Next Chantey Sing
Mar 8 (Fri)
NEW TIME:  7 pm - 9 pm (U.S. Pacific Time)

WE‘RE BACK with live, in-person chantey sings! You can also view and sing along remotely with the Zoom simulcast. We usually meet on the second Friday of the month, and locations vary month-to-month, so please sign up for email notifications. We will keep you posted with monthly updates and how to view remotely via Zoom.

COVID Precautions: You are welcome to wear a mask if you wish. If you are experiencing any symptoms of illness, please do not attend the event. We will not have food or drink concessions, so please bring your own water.

?Northwest Seaport is a very non-profit organization that depends on donations to preserve its historic ships and keep programs like the Chantey Sing going strong. Please make a donation today. Thank you!

Upcoming Chantey Sings:
Friday, Apr. 12th
?Friday, May 10th
Friday, June 14th

Join us for another thrilling Salsa Night filled with live music by the renowned Latin band, Pa’lante! Immerse yourself in the irresistible Latin beats, fiery moves, and infectious energy. Whether you‘re a seasoned pro or a newcomer, join the fun and let the rhythm guide your feet on this thrilling journey into the heart of salsa, $12 advance/$14 day of show. 6:45 pm: Doors open 7 – 8 pm: Salsa lesson by Lines Dance Academy 8 – 10 pm: Live performance by Pa’lante Concessions will be available for purchase from DAnu Wines, ensuring you stay refreshed and energized throughout the event. Purchase T

Modern English country dance for all, Dancing starts at 7:30. Show up early to check in. Newcomers are always welcome. We waive the admission fee the first time you attend. An introductory session is available at 7:15 upon request. Admission: Sliding scale, pay what you can: recommended range $7- $15.

No street shoes permitted beyond entryway. Only clean soled shoes permitted on the dance floor. No partner required.

We welcome people who respect our expressed dance-community values and code of conduct without regard for age, race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, sexual orientation, or ability.

Apr 26: MASKS OPTIONAL (free admission for all) - caller Ric Goldman with Erica Liebert, Erik Weberg, and Lisa Scott
May 3: MASKS REQUIRED - caller Cynthia Stenger with Norman Farrell, Erica Liebert, Landon Kuhn, and Carl Thor
May 10: MASKS OPTIONAL - caller Ric Goldman with Ron Dann, Leslie Hirsch, and Lisa Scott
May 17: MASKS OPTIONAL - caller David Macemon with Erik Weberg, George Penk, and Heather Pinney
May 24: MASKS OPTIONAL - caller Erik Weberg with Laura Kuhlman, Brooke Bubna, and Rich Scher
May 31: MASKS OPTIONAL - caller Ric Goldman with Norman Farrell, Erica Liebert, Landon Kuhn, and Carl Thor
Jun 7: MASKS REQUIRED - caller Cynthia Stenger with Erica Liebert, Laura Kuhlman, and Lisa Scott
Jun 14: MASKS OPTIONAL - caller David Macemon with Bill Tomczak, Laura Kuhlman, and Jenny Peterson
Jun 21: MASKS OPTIONAL - caller Jacqui Grennan with Erik Weberg, Leslie Hirsch, and Lisa Scott

Mask Policy:
PCDC has authorized committees to make decisions about masking policies for their own events. All contra dances are mask-optional at this time. English dances are alternating between those that require masks and those that do not. Check the upcoming dances information to verify status of a dance.

COVID Policy:
PCDC no longer requires proof of vaccination, but we continue to encourage everyone to be vaccinated.

Music in the country style, including western & western swing, cowboy & country blues, country folk, bluegrass, rockabilly, hillbilly, Americana, and honky tonk. hosted by Robert Parish, Wayne and Kathy Johnson, Wayne Selzer, Mary Rondthaler, and Gary Baysinger.

1st Saturday - Robert Parish along with son Graham play sets featuring particular artists as well as sets with a variety of artist.

2nd Saturday, Wayne and Kathy - Variety of country, western, western swing, country folk, country blues, bluegrass, rockabilly and Americana.

3rd Saturday - Will Selzer - Blends all types & styles of country music from 50+ years, rooted in mid-20th century, men and women artists equally. The goal is to entertain our listeners and to have fun.

4th Saturday - Mary - Bringing a musician’s ear to the collective with a focus on older country and Western swing from the ‘30s to the ‘70s, always with a good dose of women artists.

5th Saturday - Gary - Countrypolitan Blues - A mix of eastern philosophy and western swing; the yin, the yang, and the do-si-do.

Past shows available on the program page at https://kboo.fm/program/swing-n-country.

Every Saturday, 9 am to noon, the best of traditional and contemporary bluegrass and old time music, and information about local shows and festivals!

First Saturday: Rachel and Justin

Second Saturday: Dave Elliott

3rd Saturday: Gareth Jenkins

4th Saturday: Chip Russell

5th Saturday: Phil Hodgen

prior shows available on the KBOO program page at https://kboo.fm/program/music-true-vine.

Class is back in session this Saturday, from 1-3, with Brenda Scearcy as your teacher. Again, I hope you got the word that we are ON for tomorrow after all. We will meet in North Portland at the Columbia Eco-Village at 4647 NE Killingsworth. PLEASE PARK IN THE STREET: there’s not enough room in the parking lot.

Suggested Donation is $10, cash or Venmo. You can also buy a punchcard that gets you five sessions for $40.

The Slow Session will use last week’s playlist.

Are you wishing for an Irish tune session in the Portland, Oregon area that is slower than the regular TrailJams session and that includes some tune teaching and learning? Tune Explorer Sessions are weekly slow & learning sessions for musicians who are just starting to build repertoire and skill, or are building proficiency on an instrument.

Light up your hearts with Kendall and Allie of Bright Heart Circus! This high energy duo will captivate the whole family with their variety circus act, complete with empowering show themes, silly audience interaction, enchanting magic, LED glowing lights, and their famous 10 hula hoop talents. Join us for this dazzling and playful circus story that’s fun for all ages $5 advance/$7 day of show.

Tom’s folk music program is going on 35 years and one of the longest running music radio shows around.

You can listen on www.folkmusicnotebook.com on Saturday at 4 pm PST and repeated again on Sunday at 1 am.

Urban and country blues with R&B, soul, jazz, zydeco and classic rock, every Saturday from 5-7 pm.

Hosted by: Dr. Jane, Rick Mitchell, Steve Cheseborough, Dave Johnson, Chuk Barber.

Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues, sliding scale: $6-20 per person, cash or check.
7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
7:30-10:30 pm dancing

May 11 (Sat): caller Gordy Euler, music by The Euphemists
Jun 8 (Sat): caller TBD, music by Loose Flagstone
Jul 13 (Sat): caller Kelsey Hartman, music by Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows

We welcome people who respect our expressed dance-community values and code of conduct without regard for age, race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, sexual orientation, or ability.

Mask Policy:
PCDC has authorized committees to make decisions about masking policies for their own events. All contra dances are mask-optional at this time.

COVID Policy:
PCDC no longer requires proof of vaccination, but we continue to encourage everyone to be vaccinated. While currently available COVID-19 vaccines no longer do much to prevent transmission, they continue to be effective for protecting oneself from more serious illness.

Avery Hill is a performing artist, songwriter, storyteller, and music teacher. Her singular style of songwriting integrates intricate melodies with insightful, storytelling lyrics. Avery’s voice is at once both wise and curious, direct and searching, telling and investigating. Her latest album is Dreams & Ghosts: A Family Album (2015), featuring the award-winning single Hello & Goodbye. Doors open at 7 pm. Tickets are $24 online/$27 door; for PFS members $21 online/$24 door; for children 12-18, $12 online/$14 door; under 12 free. COVID Safety Policies: PFS Concerts follow the guidelines set by the State of Oregon. Currently, there are no mask requirements. There may be additional requirements for select performances. This policy is subject to change and ticket holders will be contacted with updates.

Uilleann piper Preston Howard Wilde leads an Irish piping session - it’s a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

The 2nd Sunday English Dance for Experienced Dancers is an opportunity to dance to the music of Fine Companions (and friends), suggested donation $10, dance shoes required, no street shoes permitted beyond the entrance.

The dances will be a balance of familiar dances and unfamiliar dances.

The callers will encourage dancers to incorporate style points such as quality of movement, timing, transitions and dancing with the music.

We ask that dancers be comfortable dancing standard English Dance figures including:
- Heys in various orientations
- Regular and Double figure eights
- Triple minor progressions
- Dancing with couples outside of your group of 4
- Straight and draw poussettes.

May 12 (Sun): MASKS OPTIONAL
Jun 9 (Sun): MASKS OPTIONAL
Jul 12 (Sun): MASKS OPTIONAL

Mask Policy:
PCDC has authorized committees to make decisions about masking policies for their own events. All contra dances are mask-optional at this time. English dances are alternating between those that require masks and those that do not. Check the upcoming dances information to verify status of a dance.

COVID Policy:
PCDC no longer requires proof of vaccination, but we continue to encourage everyone to be vaccinated. While currently available COVID-19 vaccines no longer do much to prevent transmission, they continue to be effective for protecting oneself from more serious illness.

2nd Sunday Red Book singing (1991 Denson edition)

Time and Venue change

When: Sun, March 10, 3–5 pm
Where: Leaven Community Center, 5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

Contra Remix: Gender-free Queer-friendly DJ‘d contra dancing

6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Sun May 7, 2023
Contra Remix is back, with caller and DJ Noah Grunzweig.

This is a queer loving space that supports the expression, exploration, and rejection of gender & sex identities. The terms used to identify partnered positioning in our dance are Larks and Robins.

Community welcome and newcomers‘ lesson at 6:30; dance 7-10

Admission: $6-$20 sliding scale

New Location! Norse Hall, upstairs - 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland

COVID Policy:
Masks required.

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
Sun/Mon 7:00 - 9:00pm, Wed/Thu/Sat 8:00 - 10:00pm

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

May 1 (Wed): Cheryl Alex and Jack Radsliff - jazz flute and guitar
May 2 (Thu): Adlai Alexander with Mike Horsfall and Laurent Nickel
May 5 (Sun): Swing Shifters - rags, blues
May 6 (Mon): Kerry Politzer and Ben Graves - jazz piano and guitar
May 8 (Wed): Newport Nightingales - 20s, 30s harmony
May 9 (Thu): Paul Mazzio and Clay Giberson - jazz trumpet and piano
May 12 (Sun): JT Trawick - Ozark country Texan swing
May 13 (Mon): Eddie Paente and John Stowell - jazz violin and guitar
May 15 (Wed): Jonathan Smith Trio - funky jazz
May 16 (Thu): Ben Graves Trio - jazz guitar
May 18 (Sat): Adlai Alexander with Gordon Lee and Patrick Harry
May 19 (Sun): Chamberlain/Gonzalez - harmony and guitars
May 20 (Mon): Kevin Karrick and Susan Sandel - jazz guitar and voice
May 22 (Wed): Terry Robb - blues master
May 23 (Thu): Pete Petersen - jazz sax trio
May 26 (Sun): PDX Saxophone Quartet
May 27 (Mon): Mixed Feelings - soulful voice/guitar duo
May 29 (Wed): Rivka Ross Trio - original jazz
May 30 (Thu): Adlai Alexander with Eddie Parente and Patrick Harry