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
June 30 (Tuesday) Notorious House Concert
    leler.com/notorious
Jul 3 (Fri) - Ralph Archenhold
   6-8 pm, New Seasons Happy Valley
   15861 SE Happy Valley Town Cntr. Dr.
   (off Sunnyside Rd. between SE 157th and SE 162nd)
Jul 5 (Sun) - KingniK (aka Nikki & Curtis)
   10 am to Noon, a tub, a saw, 2 ukes & a song,
   Star E Rose 2403 NE Alberta 503-249-8128
Jul 5 (Sun) - Bazingen Klezmer
   11 am- 1 pm, traditional klezmer material on accordion and fiddle,
   Tour de Crepes, NE Alberta St at 29th
Jul 10 (Fri) - George Penk, Betsy Branch & Mark Douglass
   and Henry & Moggy
   8 pm, Hayloft Concert Series, 5304 Center St NE, Salem.
   Free; tips encouraged. Info: sharonmooree@comcast.net
Jul 11 (Sat) - The Wanderers (Bill Murlin and Carl Allen),
   Woody and the Columbia River Songs, Noon, workshop at the
   Yakima Valley Folk Festival Open Mike Stage, Yakima, WA
Jul 11 (Sat) - The Wanderers (Bill Murlin and Carl Allen)
   10 pm, Sweet Songs from Yesterday, Bob's Keg and Cork,
   27 North Front St, Yakima, WA
Jul 11 (Sat) - Dick Weissman with Dan'l McIlhenny
   8 pm, Artichoke Community Music 3130 SE Hawthorne Blvd 503-232-8845, $12
Jul 11-12 - PFS Annual Campout at Millikan Farm! more...
Jul 12 (Sun) - Henry & Moggy
   10 am to Noon, that down home country/ragtime sound
   Star E Rose 2403 NE Alberta 503-249-8128
Jul 12 (Sun) - Misty Mamas
   10 am-12:30 pm, Vancouver Farmers Market,
   8th & Esther Streets, Vancouver, WA
Jul 12 (Sun) - Beltaine
   11 am, Helvetia Lavender Festival,
   Helvetia Lavender Farm, 12814 NW Bishop Rd, Helvetia, OR
Jul 12 (Sun) - Bazingen Klezmer
   11 am- 1 pm, traditional klezmer material on accordion and fiddle,
   Tour de Crepes, NE Alberta St at 29th
Jul 12 (Sun) - The Wanderers (Bill Murlin and Carl Allen)
   1 pm, Sweet Songs from Yesterday, Yakima Valley Museum Stage, Yakima, WA
Jul 18 (Sat) - Shanghaied on the Willamette
   8 am to 1pm, Beaverton Farmers Market
Jul 18 (Sat) - Beltaine
   11 am, New Seasons Seven Corners 1954 SE Division Street,
Jul 18 (Sat) - Beltaine
   9 am, Portland Highland Games,
   Mt Hood Community College, 26000 SE Stark
Jul 18 (Sat) - Misty Mamas
   2:30-3:30 pm, Robin Hood Festival, Historic Oldtown, Sherwood, OR
Jul 18 (Sat) - Joyce Woodson with Paul Sanchez
   8 pm, Artichoke Community Music 3130 SE Hawthorne Blvd 503-232-8845, $12
Jul 19 (Sun) - Janet Julian
   10 am to Noon, guitar & vocal, Star E Rose 2403 NE Alberta 503-249-8128
Jul 19 (Sun) - Bazingen Klezmer
   11 am- 1 pm, traditional klezmer material on accordion and fiddle,
   Tour de Crepes, NE Alberta St at 29th
Jul 19 (Sun) - Inisfree
   2 pm, Tryon Creek Summer Concert Series,
   Tryon Creek State Park, 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd
Jul 20 (Mon) - The Wanderers, Songs for Kids, time TBA,
   Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St, Florence.
   A benefit for the Florence Boys and Girls Club.
Jul 22 (Wed) - Misty Mamas,
   Noon-1 pm, Lunch Box Concert Series,
   Oregon Square Courtyard,
   NE 7th and 9th between Hollady and Pacific. Free
Jul 24 (Fri) - Beltaine
   7 pm, Gathering at the Gazebo,
   Heritae Park, Columbia & SE 2nd, Scappoose, OR
Jul 25 (Sat) - Talisman
   10:30 am-12:30 pm, Lake Oswego Farmers Market,
   Millenium Plaza Park, 1st & Evergreen, Lake Oswego
Jul 26 (Sun) - 71st Street Ramblers
   10 am to Noon, Old-Time String Band,
   Star E Rose 2403 NE Alberta 503-249-8128
Jul 26 (Sun) - Bazingen Klezmer
   11 am- 1 pm, traditional klezmer material on accordion and fiddle,
   Tour de Crepes, NE Alberta St at 29th
Jul 26 (Sun) - Professor Banjo's Old-Time Play Party for Kids
   5 pm, Airplay Cafe, 701 E. Burnside, $5 per person, $10 per family.
July 30 (Sun) - Beltaine
   7 pm, Highland Stillhouse, 201 2nd St, Oregon City
Aug 2 (Sun) - KingniK (aka Nikki & Curtis)
   10 am to Noon, a tub, a saw, 2 ukes  & a song
   Star E Rose 2403 NE Alberta 503-249-8128
Aug 2 (Sun) - Bazingen Klezmer
   11 am- 1 pm, traditional klezmer material on accordion and fiddle,
   Tour de Crepes, NE Alberta St at 29th
Aug 7 (Fri) - Misty Mamas,
   Noon-1:30 pm, Summer Splash Series,
   Millennium Plaza Park, Lake Oswego
Aug 8 (Sat) - Misty Mamas
   11 am-2 pm, Portland Farmers Market, Portland State University
Aug 9 (Sun) - Henry & Moggy
   10 am to Noon, that down home country/ragtime sound,
   Star E Rose 2403 NE Alberta 503-249-8128
Aug 9 (Sun) - Misty Mamas
   10 am-12:30 pm, Vancouver Farmers Market, 8th & Esther Sts, Vancouver
Aug 9 (Sun) - Bazingen Klezmer
   11 am- 1 pm, traditional klezmer material on accordion and fiddle,
   Tour de Crepes, NE Alberta St at 29th
Aug 9 (Sun) - Wild Hair
   12:30-2:30 pm, Vancouver Farmers Market,
   near Esther Short Park, downtown Vancouver, WA
Aug 12 (Wed) - Misty Mamas,
   Noon-1 pm, Noon Concerts at Esther Short Park,
   8th and Esther Sts, Vancouver. Free
Aug 14 (Fri) - Absolute, Jack Martin
   8 pm, Hayloft Concert Series,
   5304 Center St NE, Salem.
   Free; tips encouraged. Info: sharonmooree@comcast.net
Aug 15 (Sat) - Shanghaied on the Willamette
   9 am to 1 pm, Hillsboro Farmers Market
Aug 15 (Sat) - Beltaine
   11 am, Coffee, Tea and Music,
   New Seasons Seven Corners 1954 SE Division Street,
Aug 16 (Sun) - Janet Julian
   10 am to Noon, guitar & vocal,
   Star E Rose 2403 NE Alberta 503-249-8128
Aug 16 (Sun) - Bazingen Klezmer
   11 am- 1 pm, traditional klezmer material on accordion and fiddle,
   Tour de Crepes, NE Alberta St at 29th
Aug 16 (Sun) - Beltaine
   2 pm, Tryon Creek Summer Concert Series,
   Tryon Creek State Park, 11321 Sw Terwilliger Blvd
Aug 23 (Sun) - 71st Street Ramblers
   10 am to Noon, Old-Time  String Band,
   Star E Rose 2403 NE Alberta 503-249-8128
Aug 23 (Sun) - Bazingen Klezmer
   11 am- 1 pm, traditional klezmer material on accordion and fiddle,
   Tour de Crepes, NE Alberta St at 29th
Aug 23 (Sun) - Professor Banjo's Old-Time Play Party for Kids
   5 pm, Airplay Cafe, 701 E. Burnsdie, $5 per person, $10 per family.
Aug 29 (Sat) -  Talisman
   9:30 am-12:30 pm, Hillsboro Farmers Market,
   Courthouse Square, 2nd and Main, Hillsboro
Aug 30 (Sun) - Mary Rose
   10 am to Noon, labor/woman songs and Malvina Reynolds ditties
   10 am to Noon, Star E Rose 2403 NE Alberta 503-249-8128
Aug 30 (Sun) - Bazingen Klezmer
   11 am- 1 pm, traditional klezmer material on accordion and fiddle,
   Tour de Crepes, NE Alberta St at 29th
Aug 30 (Sun)  - Beltaine
   7 pm, Sunday Night Music at the Stillhouse,
   Highland Stillhouse, 201 2nd St, Oregon City
*** CAMPS/FESTIVALSJuly 4-5 - Wheeler County Bluegrass Festival, Wheeler County Courthouse Lawn, Fossil, OR.
July 15 - Summer Folk Festival  (The Wanderer's, Riverbend, The New Folksters, workshops, jam sessions)
   1-7pm,  Chemeketa Community College Auditorium (Bldg 6) www.summerfolkfest.info.
   $10  info(at)summerfolkfest.info or 541-902-2336
 Jul 31- Aug 8 - Lark Camp, The Woodlands, Mendocino, CA.
   Music and Dance for the World Over.
   Full 8-day camp or Half 4-day camp. larkcamp.com
Aug 21-23 - 2nd Annual Princeton Traditional Music Festival,
   Princeton, BC. A free festival, open to all performers of traditional music.
   Two outdoor stages. The festival starts Friday night
   with a free public dance in the town square.
   Presentations, workshops, concerts, panels,
   from 10am to 6 pm Saturday and Sunday.
   About 150 performers. Email: Princetonfestival(at)telus.net Weblog:
   Princetonfestival.wordpress.com
Sept 11-13 Sisters Folk Festival, Sisters, OR.
   Three-day All Events tickets for $75 until Aug 1.
   sistersfolkfestival.org
Sept 11-13 Simcoe Mt Music and Dance Weekend,
   participant-led workshops and dancing.
   Brooks Memorial State Park,
   Hwy 97, just north of Goldendale at Satus Pass.
   Info: Tim, 509-773-4277

*** Recurring eventsSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
MONDAY
SING (1st & 3rdCanceled!
Portland Folk Music Society Monday Night Song Circle
   7:30-9:30 PM - Rebecca Parker Hosts
   4397 SW 94th Ave (Cascadia Commons Cohousing)
   directions
   PFS Members & guests. Info: 503-574-4607 (home) 503-819-3712 (cell)
SING (2nd & 4th) - Vancouver
   6:30-9:30 pm, Rich Powell leads,
   Firstenburg Community Center, 700 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver
OPEN MIC (Every) - Twin Paradox Coffee House
   8-10 pm, 8609 SE 17th Ave, Sellwood
OPEN MIC (Every) - 9 Muses Tavern
   8-11 pm, 2715 SE Belmont, Details: 236-3848
   www.myspace.com/ninemusestavern
OPEN MIC (1st) - Portland Guitar Society, 7pm, Community Music Center,
   3350 SE Francis, 823-3177, www.pdxguitarsociety.com
JAM (Every) - OBA Ramblin’ Jam, 6-10 pm, Papa's Pizza Parlor,
   15700 NW Blueridge Drive, Beaverton,  Info: www.ramblingbluegrass.org.
JAM (1st/3rd) - Contra & ethnic
   8-10:30 pm, It's a Beautiful Pizza 3342 SE Belmont 503-233-5444;
   All Welcome. We use the Portland Collection & participants’ sheet music.
   Info: Rob, 452-8780 or cuemoon(at)pcez. Com
JAM (1st/3rd) - Mountain Dulcimer Group
   6:30 pm, Just a Little Class Gallery, Broadway, Estacada, Beginners welcome.
   Info: Sally Smith, 824-2520 or sally(at)sssmith. com
OLD TIME MUSIC (Every) - Michael Ismerio, Kevin Sandri & friends,
   Alberta St. Public House, 1036 NE Alberta St. 21+
   8-12 pm, Free, no smoking.
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 (NOTE: No class Apr 24 or Apr 31)
TUESDAY
JAM (Every) - Bluegrass, led by In the Grove
   7-9 pm, McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern,
   10000 NW Old Cornelius Pass Road, Hillsboro, Call Nancy 348-5374
WORKSHOP/JAM (Every) - Bluegrass Class and Jam,
   Class at 7 pm, Jam from 8-9:30 pm, Old Liberty Theater,
   115 N Main, Ridgefield, WA, $5.
   Instructors: Chick Rose, George Chudacoff, Carol Harley,
   Chris Kokesh, Darrell Johnson, and Richard Powell.
   Acoustic stringed instruments only please.
WORKSHOP (Every) - Marimba Workshop
   5:30-7:00pm, $12/class. Info: Kite Giedraitis, 775-9039 or KiteG(at)yahoo.com
DANCE (Every) - Balkan music and dance.
   9 pm, Live music by Kafana Klub, It’s a Beautiful Pizza*,  no cover.
DANCE (Every) - Israeli Dance
   8 pm, Chalet of Dance, 7045 SW Taylor's Ferry Road
DANCE (1st & 3rd) - Scandinavian Folk Dance
   7-8 pm, Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th,
   Info: Karen Thompson, 367-5014, ktmoonblue(at)yahoo.com

WEDNESDAY
SING (2nd) - West Side Song Circle
   7:30-9:30 pm, check for location.
   Diane Robertson, 503-314-9184 or Bill Murlin, 503-642-9100
Lone Pine fiddle, with Kevin Healy
   Muddy Rudder; SE 7th and Tacoma; 503-233-4410
SHOWCASE (2nd) - Portland Songwriter’s Association
   7 pm, Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N Mississippi Ave,
   288-3231 Members Free, $10 Non-members.
   More info: www.portlandsongwriters.org/calendar.htm
OPEN MIC (2nd) - Ukulele Open Mic
   6:30 pm, hosted by KingniK, Coffee Lovers Café and Coffeehouse,
   4144 SE 60th Ave (off Foster).
OPEN MIC (4th) - Acoustic Open Mic
   6-8 pm, Moxie’s, Main St. at 20th, uptown Vancouver,
   info: Michael, 360-609-6628
JAM (Every) - Celtic Jam
   9 pm, Biddy McGraw's, 60th & NE Glisan St. 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 (Every) - North Portland Bluegrass Jam at The Way Post,
   3120 N. Williams. With Caitlin Daum and Barb Hansen.
   Info: caitlindaum(at)gmail.com
JAM (Every) - West Side Uke in the Round
   6:30-8 pm, Leonardo’s Italian Café,
   460 SW Miller (corner of SW Barnes and Miller), 296-6200.
WORKSHOP (Every) - Old Time Fiddle Class,
   Just a Little Class Gallery, Broadway, Estacada,
   Info: Donna Freeman, 630-3577
DANCE (Every) - Irish Dance Class. 7pm,
   Tigard Grange, 13770 SW Pacific Hwy, Tigard, $5, 13 & older, 691-2078   Canceled!
DANCE (Every) - Zydeco dance. Lesson: 7:15, CD dance
   8-10 pm, Sposored by Cascade Zydeco,
   Portland Police Athletic Association* dance hall, $3
DANCE (1st) - Joyride Contra Dance, 7:30-10:00 PM, Polish Hall,
   3832 N Interstate, Admission: $7, 246-2219
   (Info: www.kluberg.com/joyride.html, 293-1446)
MEETING (4th) - PORTLAND FOLKLORE SOCIETY BOARD MEETING
   7 pm; 7019 SE Brooklyn St, Members are invited; Info: 788-5648
THURSDAY
Roots songster, Lauren Sheehan
   Muddy Rudder; SE 7th and Tacoma; 503-233-4410
SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE (Every) - Songwriters Roundup
   8 pm, hosted by Matt Meighan, Albina Green Restaurant and Bar,
   5128 N. Albina Ave., weekly featured artist and open mic
   followed by informal jam/song circle, 281-1291 moved to Wednesdays at Airplay cafe.
SING (Last) - Shaped Note Singing from the Sacred Harp Songbook
   7-9 pm, McMenamins Kennedy School Community Room, 5736 NE 33rd Ave.
   Songbooks provided, no experience necessary.
   www.portlandsacredharp.org or Meg Larson, 282-6004
JAM (Every) - Bluegrass
   9 pm, Alberta Street Public House *, 284-7665
JAM (Every) - led by Kinsel & Hyde,
   8pm, Beale St NW (NE Sandy Blvd & 107th, ParkRose), canceled!
JAM (2nd/4th) - Old Time Music
   6:30 pm, Fearless Brewery, 326 S. Broadway, Estacada, Open jam.
JAM (3rd) - OBA Jam: Oregon City (Feb-June)
   7:30 pm, Wally's Music, 607 Washington Street, Oregon City, Info: 656-5323.
WORKSHOP (1st) - PCDC Sponsored 1st Thursday Fiddle Workshop,
   All instruments and abilities welcome
   7-9 pm, 0214 SW Dakota; $5 Group lesson.
   Flavia is hostess. Bring your fiddle, tape machine & musical enthusiasm.
   George Penk & Dan Compton alternate. Info: 244-7307 or moshofsk(at)ohsu.edu.
WORKSHOP (1st) - Contra Dance Music teaching session
   7-9 pm, George Penk or Dan Compton instructing,
   SW Portland, $5, Info and directions: 244-7307
DANCE (1st/ 3rd) - Zydeco dance, 7:00 lessons, 8:00 CD dancing. $4 cover. Occasions Ballroom*
DANCE (Every) - Portland Waltz Eclectic, CD Waltzing
   7:30-10pm, $4, Sellwood Community Center
DANCE (Every) - Irish Dance Class. 7pm,
   Winona Grange #271, 8340 SW Seneca Street, Tualatin, $5, 13 & older, 691.2078

FRIDAY
SHOWCASE (Every) - Artichoke Community Music
   7-10 pm, featuring local performers, Backgate Stage, $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 (1st) - Irish Song Circle
   7-9 pm, Friendly House Community Center,
   26th & NW Thurman. Info: 228-4391. Free. canceled.
SING (3rd) - Folk/Eclectic Song Circle
   7-9 pm, Friendly House Community Center,
   26th & NW Thurman. Info:228-4391. Free.
OPEN MIC (1st) - North Clark Historical Museum,
   sign-up 6 pm, play at 7pm, 21416 399th St. at Rte. 503,
   Amboy, WA, Info 360-247-5620, wakjh(at)aol.com
OPEN MIC (2nd or 3rd) - Teenth Friday Open Mic
   (on that Friday each month which date is in the ‘teens),
   sign-up 6 pm, play at 7pm, La Center Grange Hall, on 5th St.
   just west of La Center Rd., La Center, WA, Info 360-247-5620, wakjh(at)aol.com
JAM (Every) - Mikey’s Irish Jam
   9 pm, Alberta St. Public House, 1036 NE Alberta St.
JAM (2nd) - Portland Autoharp Group
   7:30 pm, location varies, Open to anyone interested in autoharps. Info: Karen, 636-9755
OPEN MIC (Every) - Influence Gallery
   7-9:30 pm, 231 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 648-8249
DANCE (Every) - PCDC English Country Dance, 7:30 - 10:30 PM,
   Burlingame Water Tower (BWT)*, $9 general, $7 members, $6 students/seniors
DANCE (1st) - S&A TIE Live Irish Music and Ceili Dance
   7-11 pm, Sam Keator calling, Winona Grange #271,
   8340 SW Seneca St., Tualatin,
   $10, $5 for 18 & younger and 65 and older. Info: 691-2078
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, jan-Jun
   7:30 pm beginners lesson
   8 pm dance to live music, bands and callers TBA,
   Gatton Hall, FCC, Corvallis, $7/$6 PFS-CFS-EFS members,
   directions www.cfs.peak.org, 931-5754
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.cascade-zydeco.com
DANCE (3rd) - Portland Ceili Society Dance
   8 pm lesson
   9 pm dance, Portland Police Athletic Association (upstairs) *;
   Sep-May. $8 Members & Students, $10 non-members, No one under 13 admitted.
   Info: Maldon Meehan, 206-9311 or portlandceilisociety(at)yahoo.com
   portlandceilisociety.org
DANCE (4th) - Scandia of Salem’s Fourth Friday Dance
   8-11 pm,  $6, Knights of Columbia Hall,
   725 Shipping NE, Info: sharonmooree(at)comcast.net, 364-6713
STORYTELLING (1st) - Portland Storytellers Guild (PSG) Story Swap and Potluck;
   6:30 pm, bring entrée. Kennedy School Community Room (SE corner),
   5736 NE 33 Ave., Portland www.portlandstorytelling.org

Friday dances: See also PCDC calendar and Portland Dance Calendar

SATURDAY
SING (Every) - Artichoke Community Music Song Circle
   1-3 pm, Backgate Stage, $5
   Artichoke Music 3130 SE Hawthorne Boulevard (503) 232-8845
   www.artichokemusic.com
SING (1st*) - Folk Songs & Sing Alongs with Cyndi Turtledove
   6-8 pm, Hunter’s Run Apartments, 16095 Schendel Ave, Apt. 22C,  Beaverton,
   acoustic instruments only please, bring a snack to share, Cyndi 617-6986,
   cynditurtledove(at)comcast.net
   (*Unless there are 5 Saturdays in the month, then it will be the 2nd Saturday)
SING (1st) - Vancouver Folk Singers Sing Along
   6:15 pm pot luck
   7 pm sing, Clark County Genealogical Society, 715 Grand Blvd, Vancouver,
   mostly 60’s-70’s folk, Info: Bob 360-253-9715 or Ted 360-883-3030
SING (2nd) - Portland FolkMusic Society Song Circle
   July 11 will be part of the annual PFS summer camp out
      at the home of Barbara & Mark Millikan.
   August 8; 6:30 potluck; 8:00 sing
      Carey Booth 1628 SE Salmon Street 503-231-6447
     (Interested in hosting a future song circle?
     Call Kathleen Ingerson 503-231-6610).
SING (3d) - 60's Folk
   6 pm potluck
   7 pm sing. Call Carol for location, 287-7593
SING (Every) - Artichoke Community Music Song Circle
   1-3 pm, Backgate Stage, Artichoke Music*, $5
JAM (Every) - Artichoke Community Music Jam
   4-6 pm, Artichoke Music*, $5.
   This is the perfect venue to learn how to play music with other musicians in a fun
   and supportive group.  Bring 15 copies of your favorite songs to add to our songbook!
JAM (3rd) - Washington Old-Time Fiddlers Assn. Acoustic Jam
   7 pm, Fisher's Grange Community Center, 814 NE 162nd Ave., Vancouver, WA
JAM (4th) - Dulcimer Jam
   11 am-noon, Artichoke Music, $5, beginners welcome,
   Info: Sally Smith, 824-2520, sally(at)sssmith.com
DANCE (Every) - Sean-nos (old style) Irish Dance; 11 am - Beginners
   12 pm - Intermediate; Performance Works Northwest,
   4625 SE 67th Ave (between Foster and Holgate), $10, info: 206-9311,
   seannospdx.blogspot.com
DANCE (1st) - PCDC English Ball; 7:30-11:30 pm, Oaks Park Dance Pavilion;
   Caller: Mary Devlin, Music: HorNovlay, $35 per person.  Info: Carmen Doerge, 287-8468
DANCE (1st) - Cats and Dogs Contra Dance; 8-11 pm, Fulton Community Center*;
   $8/$6 students and seniors, Info: Dave Goldman at 245-2185
DANCE (1st) - Corvallis Folklore Society Contra Dance -
   First Congregational Church, 4515 SW West Hills Rd. 7:30 pm instruction
   8 pm dance.
DANCE (2nd) - PCDC Family Dance; 5-7 pm, followed by pot luck dinner, Fulton Community Center*
DANCE (2nd) - PCDC Contra Dance; 8-11 pm, Fulton Community Center*;
   $8/$6 students and seniors, Info: Dave Goldman at 245-2185
    Mar 14: No dance-Portland Megaband Contra Dance at PSU
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, www.efn.org/~efs
 DANCE (3rd) - PCDC Contra Dance; 8:00 pm, (7:30 beginners) ,
   Fulton Park Community Center*, $8, $6 - Students/Seniors
DANCE (3rd) - CFS Contra Dance
   8 pm (7:30 lesson), First Congregational Church, 4515 SW West Hills Rd.
DANCE (4th) - PCDC Contra Dance; 8:00 pm, (7:30 beginners),
   Fulton Park Community Center*, $8, $6 - Students/Seniors
DANCE CLASS - Irish Ceili lessons, Info: hometown.aol.com/aicsoregon/Dancing.html
STORYTELLING (2nd) - Portland
Storytellers Guild
   7 pm, Kennedy School Community Room, 5736 NE 33 Ave.,
   Portland. Adults $4, Children (to 12 yrs) $3, Family $10
STORYTELLING (4th) - Portland
Storytellers Guild, Stories at the Oregon Zoo
   share stories and songs, with Zoo admission
   2 pm. Info: Anne 503 238-1203 or Rick 503 720-0397 www.portlandstorytelling.org

DANCE (Every) - Sean-nos (old style) Irish Dance; 11 am - Beginners
   12 PM - Intermediate; Performance Works Northwest,
   4625 SE 67th Ave (between Foster and Holgate), $10, info: 206-9311,
   seannospdx.blogspot.com
DANCE (Every) - Cats and Dogs Country Dance; 7:30 - Beginners Workshop
   8:00 PM - dance; Fulton Park Community Center,
   68 SW Miles Street, Portland,
   Admission: $8, $6 Students/Seniors, $1 off before 7:30 Info: Dave Goldman at 245-2185.
DANCE (1st) - PCDC English Ball; 7:30-11:30 pm, Oaks Park Dance Pavilion;
   Caller: Mary Devlin, Music: HorNovlay, $35 per person.  Info: Carmen Doerge, 287-8468
DANCE (1st) - Contra Dance; 8-11 pm, Fulton Community Center*;
   $8/$6 students and seniors, 293-1446
     Nov 3: Music by UnLeashed w/ Sarah Goss , with Rich Goss calling
     Dec 1: Music by Calico, with David Kaynor calling
DANCE (1st) - Corvallis Folklore Society Contra Dance -
   First Congregational Church, 4515 SW West Hills Rd. 7:30 pm instruction 8 pm dance.
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, www.efn.org/~efs/
 DANCE (3rd) - PCDC Contra Dance; 8:00 pm, (7:30 beginners),
   Fulton Park Community Center*, $8, $6 - Students/Seniors
   Nov 17:  Jigsaw, Mike Richardson (Seattle) calling
   Dec 15:  Pied-a-Terre, Susie Kendig calling
DANCE (3rd) - CFS Contra Dance - First Congregational Church
   8 pm (7:30 lesson), 4515 SW West Hills Rd, Corvallis OR
DANCE CLASS- Irish Ceili lessons, Info: hometown.aol.com/aicsoregon/Dancing.html
   See also PCDC calendar and Portland Dance Calendar
STORYTELLING (2nd) - Portland
Storytellers Guild
   7 pm, Kennedy School Community Room, 5736 NE 33 Ave., Portland.
   Adults $4, Children (to 12 yrs) $3, Family $10
   Nov 10: “Heroes and Villains”, Anne Penfound, Concetta Antonelli, Foster Nuffer, Rick Huddle
   Dec 8:  "Be Careful What You Wish For", Anne-Louise Sterry, Will Hornyak, Pam Maben
STORYTELLING (4th) - Portland
Storytellers Guild, Stories at the Oregon Zoo - share stories and songs, with Zoo admission
   2 pm. Info: Anne 503 238-1203 or Rick 503 720-0397
   Info: www.portlandstorytelling.org
SUNDAY
Bazingen Klezmer (Every) - a celebration in klezmer song.
   11 am - 1 pm Tour de Crepes at 29th on NE Alberta St
SING  - Shaped Note Singing from the Sacred Harp Songbook,
   Songbooks provided, no experience necessary.
   1st Friday--People's Co-op--6.30-9pm (Singing from The Cooper Book)
   1st Sunday--Enterbeing--2-4pm
   2nd Sunday--Waverly Heights--2-4pm
   3rd Sunday--Cedar Hills UCC--2-4pm
   4th Sunday--Kennedy School--4-6pm
   5th Sunday--Peninsula Baptist--3-5pm
   Last Thursday--Kennedy School--7-9pm
   Info: www.portlandsacredharp.org, or Meg Larson, 282-6004.
OPEN MIC/SONGWRITER SHOWCASE (Every) - Eclectic mix
   7:30 pm sign-up, McMenamins White Eagle Saloon 836 N. Russell St 503-282-6810
Music 4-7, Irish with Barb Tetenbaum
   Muddy Rudder; 8105  Tacoma; 503-233-4410
JAM (Every) - Traditional Irish Music Session
   6-8 pm, Kells 112 SW 2nd Ave 503-227-4057, kellsirish.com
JAM (Every) - Old Time at Haven Coffee *** canceled! ***
JAM (Every) - Irish Music Open Jam
   7:30 - 10:30 pm, Biddy McGraws 6000 NE Glisan St 503-233-1178,  www.biddymcgraws.com
JAM (1st) - Waldo Hills Old-Time Music Jam
   2-6 pm, Waldo Hills Community Center, south of Sliverton
   at Cascade Hwy & Sunnyview Rd.  All levels, acoustic only.
   Info: 873-0563 or George.Bretz2(at)verizon.net
JAM (1st) - Portland Ragtime Society
   2-6 pm, It’s a Beautiful Pizza. play or listen,
   Info: Mark 963-8238, MNuismer(at)aol.com
JAM (1st) - Oregon Bluegrass Assoc, December - May: 12:30-4:30 pm,
   Portland Audubon Center, 5151 NW Cornell Rd.
   Information: Audubon 292--6855 or powellr5923(at)pacifier.com.
JAM (2nd) - Acoustic - Oak Grove
   2-6 pm, Grange hall across from the church in Oak Grove, OR. Info: 623-2410.
JAM (2nd) - Dulcimer Jam
   1-3 pm, primarily hammered dulcimer, but other instruments and listeners welcome,
   Tualatin Heritage Center, 8700 SW Sweek Dr., Tualatin,
   Info: Rob & Nancy Downie, 885-1502, DownieMusic(at)msn.com.
JAM (3rd) - “Sore Fingers Jam”, 2:30 -5 pm, old time/bluegrass/folk music,
   Twin Paradox Coffee House, 8609 SE 17th Ave, 232-8202,
   Info: 245-4873, bayless(at)hevanet.com
JAM (4th) - 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).
   Occasionally guest teachers drop in to play and teach songs. Marianne at 236-5064, $5
JAM (Last) - Bluegrass/Old Time Music
   1-4 pm, Zebruns Deli, 320 Pioneer, Ridgefield, WA,
   Intermediate & advanced level fast jam, but beginners
   are encouraged to participate. Info: beardvc(at)pacifier .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 vintage waltz classes offered
   through Portland Parks & Recreation. Info: donh(at)vintagewaltz.org.
DANCE (3rd) - Portland Waltz Eclectic Sunday Brunch Lesson:
   10:30, Waltz: 11:30-2 pm; CD music by Dennis Myers.
   Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th, Cost: $7 (includes brunch buffet)