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

Oct 29 (Sat) — Dark Havest Halloween Benefit. Mistral (Ian Clemons, Elizabeth Christina, and Bryan Owens) with Richard Lewis, Meg Larson, Paul Medlyn, Keely Abramovic, and Seneca & Maia Clemons. for Fish Emergency Service and The Oregon Food Bank, 7- 11 pm, Hip Bone Studio, 1847 E Burnside St, Suite 104 (park in the West lot, enter through side door). Refreshments provided; adult beverages for sale. Tickets: $20; under 18 and students $10; vampires (front row seat and a handmade Halloween lantern to take home, $40; families from one house $50. Order tickets from darkharvestballads3.eventbrite.com, or send check to Ian Clemson, 724 SE 27th Ave. Portland OR. 97214.

Oct 29 (Sat) — Halloween Storytellers, 8 pm (doors open at 7:30), Artichoke Music*. $15 door. Info: 503-232-8845 or www.artichokemusic.com.

Oct 29 (Sat) — Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic, 8-11:30 pm (lesson at 7), the annual Cascade Zydeco Halloween Costume Dance, PPAA Hall, 618 SE Alder, $15/$13 Cascade Zydeco members.

Nov 3 (Thu) - Brian Oberlin
8-10 pm, Corkscrew Wine Bar, 1665 SE Bybee, Info: www.bassmandolin.com

Nov 4 (Fri) - Alice Stuart, Laura Kemp and Anne Weiss
7 pm, Three women performing roots, folk, and blues. TaborSpace, 5441 SE Belmont. Tickets $12-$20 sliding scale, all ages. Info: 503-998-6197.

Nov 4 (Fri) - Lorna Miller
5-7 pm, New Seasons Market Happy Valley *

Nov 5 (Sat) - Terry Robb
7:30 pm, acoustic solo blues show. Old Liberty Theater, 115 Main St., Ridgefield WA. Tickets $15, all ages. Tickets and info: 360-887-7260 or www.oldlibertytheater.com

Nov 4 (Fri) - Lorna Miller
5-7 pm, New Seasons Market Happy Valley *

Nov 5 (Sat) - Terry Robb
7:30 pm, acoustic solo blues show. Old Liberty Theater, 115 Main St., Ridgefield WA. Tickets $15, all ages. Tickets and info: 360-887-7260 or www.oldlibertytheater.com

Nov 5 (Sat) - Bev Barnett & Greg Newton, with Ellen Stapenhorst
8 pm (doors open at 7:30), relax in the comfort of the groove - and leave smiling!, Artichoke Music *, $15 door; Info: 503-232-8845 or www.artichokemusic.com.

Nov 5 (Sat) - Gil Reynolds & Deep Blue
8:30-11:30 pm, acoustic, bloozy, folk and roll punctuated with jazz chops and horn. McNary Golf Club, 155 McNary Estates Dr. N, Keizer, Free. Contact www.gilreynolds3.com.

Nov 6 (Sun) - KingniK (aka Nikki & Curtis)
10 am-noon, a tub, a saw, 2 ukes & songs galore, Star E Rose *

Nov 6 (Sun) - SW Washington Wind Symphony
3 pm, musical selections include St. Louis Blues (W.C. Handy), Times Square 1944 (Leonard Bernstein), and The National Game (John Philip Sousa), Union High School, 6201 NW Friberg-Strunk St., Camas WA, free.
For info, contact 360-574-8386 or wind.symphony(at)comcast.net.

Nov 9 (Wed) - Woman of Heart and Mind: A Joni Mitchell Birthday Tribute
8 pm (doors open at 7 pm), A fantastic lineup of Portland singers including Anne Weiss, Sarah King
and Paula Sinclair
Alberta Rose Theatre, $10. Info: www.albertarosetheatre.com.

Nov 11 (Fri) - Brongaene Griffin
7 pm, traditional Irish fiddle music, Newberg Music Center, 514 E First St., Newberg OR, $10, Info: www.brongaenegriffin.com.

Nov 11 (Fri) - Dave Mullany
7-10 pm, fingerstyle blues. The Horse Radish, 211 W Main St., Carlton, $5 minimum. Info: 503-852-6656 or www.thehorseradish.com.

Nov 11 (Fri) - Lyman Louis
7 pm, singer/songwriter, Bella Cafe, 21825 NE Halsey, Fairview OR, Info: 503-661-4707.

Nov 11 (Fri) - Portland FolkMusic Society and Alberta Rose Theatre present: John McCutcheon
8 pm (doors open at 7 pm), folk music’s renaissance man, Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta, 503-719-6055. Tickets online through www.albertarosetheatre.com. $18 PFS members, $20 general admission. Info: 503-764-4131.

Nov 12 (Sat) - Brongaene Griffin
2 pm, traditional Irish fiddle music, Scappoose Library, 52469 SE 2nd St., Scappoose OR, $8, Info: www.brongaenegriffin.com.

Nov 12 (Sat) - Professor Banjo
3 pm, sing-a-longs, dancing games, and stories. TaborSpace, 5441 SE Belmont. Tickets $7 adults, $5 kids (under 2 are free). Info: www.SquareDancePaul.com.

Nov 12 (Sat) - Randall Bays and Davey Mathias
7:30 pm (doors open 6:45 pm), Winona Grange #271, 8340 SW Seneca St., Tualatin, $15 or $20 at the door, American-born Irish musicians. 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

Nov 12 (Sat) - Greg Lief
7-9:15 pm, one set of ragtime piano compositions by Scott Joplin and one set of classical by Chopin and Debussy, Proper Eats Cafe, 8638 N Lombard, no cover; tip jar donations will be given to Animal Aid and Cat Adoption Team.

Nov 12 (Sat) - Look At My Life - A Tribute to Neil Young
8 pm, a musical homage presented by Adrian Martin, Brian Harris and The Amazing Artichoke Guitorchestra
Artichoke Music *, $15 door; Info: 503-232-8845 or www.artichokemusic.com.

Nov 12 (Sat) - Peter Mulvey
7:30-10 pm. Singer/songwriter from Wisconsin, Majestic Theater, 115 SWE 2nd St, Corvallis. $10. For info: 541-738-7469.

Nov 13 (Sun) - Henry & Moggy
10 am-noon, that downhome country/ragtime sound, Star E Rose *

Nov 13 (Sun) - Honeyboy Edwards Tribute and Benefit Concert
5 pm (doors open at 4 pm), David “Honeyboy” Edwards, last of the original Delta bluesmen, died earlier this year at the age of 96. Profits from this show will benefit the Honeyboy Edwards Memorail Fund for the Blues. Alberta Rose Theatre, $20 general admission, silver VIP $25, Gold VIP $50. Info: www.albertarosetheatre.com.

Nov 13 (Sun) - Peter Mulvey
7:30-10 pm, doors open at 7. Singer/songwriter from Wisconsin, Doverlaff House Concerts, 7326 SE Woodward St, Portland. $15 suggested donation. Free snacks. Beer and wine $2 donation. For info and advance registration contact: doverlaffhouseconcerts(at)gmail.com or 503-730-3189.

Nov 16 (Wed) - Colleen Raney
12:15-1:15 pm, Tualatin Heritage Center, 8700 SW Sweek Drive, Tualatin, $10 (cash or check only), Irish singer with a voice to reach the back of the pub. For info contact S and A Irish Entertainment & Events at 503-691-2078 or www.SandAIrishEntertainment.com.

Nov 16 (Wed) - Beltaine
7:30 pm, Irishtown Bar & Grill *, Beltaine kicks off Irish Night followed by Peter Yeates and Friends. Info: http:/columbiamultimedia.com/irishtown/.

Nov 17 (Thu) - Mary McCaslin and Antje Duvecot
7:30 pm (doors open at 6:30), a great double-bill of award-winning female singer-songwriters. Alberta Rose Theatre, $15. Info: www.albertarosetheatre.com.

Nov 18 (Fri) - Tiller’s Folly (Bruce Coughlan and Nolan Murray)
7-9 pm, La Center Grange Hall, La Center, WA, $15, Open mic afterward until 10 pm. For tickets and info: 360-247-6620 or wakjh(at)aol.com.

Nov 18 (Fri) - Brian Oberlin
8-10 pm, Muddy Rudder Public House *, Info: www.bassmandolin.com

Nov 18 (Fri) - Lisa Mann
7-10 pm, R&B, rock and soul. The Horse Radish, 211 W Main St., Carlton, $5 minimum. Info: 503-852-6656 or www.thehorseradish.com

Nov 18 (Fri) - Lisa Mann
7-10 pm, R&B, rock and soul. The Horse Radish, 211 W Main St., Carlton, $5 minimum. Info: 503-852-6656 or www.thehorseradish.com.

Nov 18 (Fri) - Portland FolkMusic Society Concert: Greg and Jere Canote (opening act: Nancy Curtin and Anton Emery)
7:30 pm (doors open at 7 pm), forgotten fiddle tunes, swing classics and quirky novelty songs, Carvlin Hall. Tickets online through Seat Yourself. $14 PFS members, $16 non-members, $8 ages 12-18 (under 12 free). Info: 503-642-9100.

Nov 19 (Sat) - Workshop: Greg and Jere Canote
10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Greg and Jere teach fiddle tunes for intermediate lead and accompaniment players. Suggested donation $25, for reservations and details contact Sandy at 503-642-9100.

Nov 19 (Sat) - Bass Mandolin with Brian Oberlin (mandolin) & Josh Feinberg (bass)
7:30 pm, Original music composed for mandolin and bass. House concert in SE Portland. 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.

Nov 19 (Sat) - Doug Smith & Brooks Robertson
8 pm (doors open at 7:30), two great finger-style guitarists, Artichoke Music *, $15 door; Info: 503-232-8845 or www.artichokemusic.com.

Nov 20 (Sun) - Janet Julian
10 am-noon, guitar and freewheeling vocals, Star E Rose *

Nov 22 (Tue) - Brian Oberlin
7-9 pm, Yo-Cream, 10209 NE Cascades Parkway, Info: www.bassmandolin.com

Nov 23 (Wed) - Perpetual e-Motion
7:30 pm, sonic innovation integrated with traditional dance music. House concert in SE Portland. 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.

Nov 25 (Fri) - Tracy Grammer at The Space Sudios, 8 pm, 9970 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton. Tickets: http://fb.eventpal.com/PurchaseTicket.aspx?eId=3114. Info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Space-Studios/171432926247106#!, 503-708-8626. $18.

Nov 26 (Sat) - James Clem
8-11 pm, Muddy Rudder Public House *, Info: www.jamesclem.com

Nov 27 (Sun) - JMJ Trio (aka Jane Keefer/Mary Rose/Jim Cook)
10 am-noon, labor/woman songs/Malvina Reynolds ditties, Star E Rose *

Nov 27 (Sun) - Beltaine
8-9 pm, The Grotto Festival of Lights. Beltaine performs in the 600-seat chapel known for its cathedral-quality acoustics. Info: www.jamesclem.com

Nov 26 (Sat) - James Clem
8-11 pm, Muddy Rudder Public House *, Info: www.jamesclem.com

Nov 27 (Sun) - JMJ Trio (aka Jane Keefer/Mary Rose/Jim Cook)
10 am-noon, labor/woman songs/Malvina Reynolds ditties, Star E Rose *

Nov 27 (Sun) - Beltaine
8-9 pm, The Grotto Festival of Lights. Beltaine performs in the 600-seat chapel known for its cathedral-quality acoustics. Info: www.thegrotto.org.

Nov 30 (Wed) - The Blackberry Bushes Stringband
7:30 pm, roots music with bluegrass instrumentation. House concert in SE Portland. 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.

Dec 1 (Thu) - The Coats Holiday Show
7:30 pm, Seattle a capella group, 8 pm (doors open at 7), Alberta Rose Theatre, $25. Info: www.albertarosetheatre.com.

Dec 3 (Sat) - Gil Reynolds & Deep Blue
7-10 pm, originals, covers, oldies, dancing. The Horse Radish, 211 W Main St., Carlton, $5 minimum. Info: 503-852-6656 or www.thehorseradish.com.

Dec 3 (Sat) - Carolyn Cruso with Carl Thor
8 pm (doors open at 7:30), multi-instrumentalist and composer, equally at home on hammered dulcimer, guitar, flute, and vocals, Artichoke Music *, $15 door; Info: 503-232-8845 or www.artichokemusic.com.

Dec 3 (Sat) - Folklife Benefit Contra Dance
8-11 pm (7:30 pm instruction for beginners), Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. No partner nor experience necessary. Refreshments, door prizes, raffle items, auction (overnight and dinner in Seattle, and dinner in Portland). $8, $6 for students and seniors. New 2011 Folklife CDs on sale. First-time memberships and donations will be matched.

Dec 4 (Sun)- Kendalin
Eclectic folk-fusion concert. 4 pm, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 5431 NE 20th Ave.. $10 adults; $5 kids under 12. No one turned away for lack of funds.

Dec 4 (Sun) - KingniK (aka Nikki & Curtis)
10 am-noon, a tub, a saw, 2 ukes & songs galore, Star E Rose *

Dec 9 (Fri) - Sonny Hess
7-10 pm, blues, funk, rock, soul. The Horse Radish, 211 W Main St., Carlton, $5 minimum. Info: 503-852-6656 or www.thehorseradish.com.

Dec 9 (Fri) - Portland FolkMusic Society Concert: Christine Lavin (with Uncle Bonsai and Larry Murante)
7:30 pm (doors open at 7 pm), insightful humor with an occasional adventure into realms poignant and political, Carvlin Hall *. Tickets online through Seat Yourself at www.portlandfolkmusic.org. $18 PFS members, $20 non-members, $10 ages 12-18 (under 12 free). Info: 503-642-9100.

Dec 9 (Fri) - Men of Worth
7:30 pm, Scottish & Irish: harmony, humor, tunes & ballads. House concert in SE Portland. 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.

Dec 10 (Sat) - Oregon Mandolin Orchestra Holiday Concert
7:30 pm, First Unitarian Church, 1034 SW 13th Avenue, Info: www.bassmandolin.com

Dec 10 (Sat) - Winter Solstice Concert (with Hanz Araki, Kathryn Claire, Cary Novotny, Matty Searsd, and Matthew Hayward-MacDonald)
7:30 pm (doors open 6:45 pm), Winona Grange #271, 8340 SW Seneca St., Tualatin, $15 or $20 at the door, American-born Irish musicians. For info contact S and A Irish Entertainment & Events at 503-691-2078 or www.SandAIrishEntertainment.com

Dec 10 (Sat) - Annual Holiday Concert
8 pm (doors open at 7:30), Artichoke Music *, $15 door; For details: 503-232-8845 or www.artichokemusic.com.

Dec 10 (Sat) - Gil Reynolds & Deep Blue
8:30-11:30 pm, acoustic, bloozy, folk and roll punctuated with jazz chops and horn. McNary Golf Club, 155 McNary Estates Dr. N, Keizer, Free. Info: www.gilreynolds3.com.

Dec 11 (Sun) - Henry & Moggy
10 am-noon, that downhome country/ragtime sound, Star E Rose *

Dec 15 (Thu) - A Celtic Christmas with Mollys Revenge and Christa Burch
7:30 pm, Irish Christmas show including Irish dancers. 7:30 pm, Alberta Rose Theatre, $18 advance/$20 door, children 12 and under $12 advance/$15 door. Info: www.albertarosetheatre.com.

Dec 16 (Fri) - Oregon Mandolin Orchestra Holiday Concert (with Rio Con Brio)
7:30 pm, Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E Main St., Hillsboro, $15 advance/$17 day of show. Tickets from www. brownpapertickets.com or 503-615-3485.

Dec 17 (Sat) - James Clem
11:30 am-2 pm, Portland Farmers Market, NW 23rd and Savier.

Dec 17 (Sat) - Mollys Revenge Christmas Show
7:30 pm, Irish Christmas show including Irish dancers. Old Liberty Theater, 115 Main St., Ridgefield WA. Tickets $18 advance/$20 door. Tickets and info: 360-887-7260 or www.oldlibertytheater.com.

Dec 17 (Sat) - Renegade Minstrels
8 pm (doors open at 7:30), urban old-time music created in and about the Pacific Northwest, Artichoke Music *, $15 door; Info: 503-232-8845 or www.artichokemusic.com.

Dec 18 (Sun) - Janet Julian
10 am-noon, guitar and freewheeling vocals, Star E Rose *

Dec 21 (Wed) - Nancy Conescu and Matthew Hayward-MacDonald
12:15-1:15 pm, Tualatin Heritage Center, 8700 SW Sweek Drive, Tualatin, $10 (cash or check only), singers of Irish and American ballads. For info contact 503-691-2078 or www.SandAIrishEntertainment.com.

Dec 22 (Thu) - Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide Concert
7:30 pm, A grand gala of Celtic-inspired holiday music featuring three generations of the Boulding family. 7:30 pm, Alberta Rose Theatre, $18, children 12 and under $12, premium seating $26. Info: www.albertarosetheatre.com.

Dec 23 (Fri) - Brian Oberlin
8 pm, Muddy Rudder Public House *, Info: www.bassmandolin.com

Dec 25 (Sun) - JMJ Trio (aka Jane Keefer/Mary Rose/Jim Cook)
10 am-noon, labor/woman songs/Malvina Reynolds ditties, Star E Rose *

*** CAMPS/FESTIVALS

Nov 11-13, Yachats Celtic Music Festival. 10th annual festival of traditional and modern Irish music, culture, and dance, $80 combo ticket. For registration and further info, contact http://www.yachatscelticmusicfestival.com.

Nov 11-13, English Country Ball Weekend. Portland Country Dance Community’s annual tribute to English country dance. There is the pre-ball dance, the ball workshop, the ball itself, and a potluck brunch and dance party. For registration and further info, contact http://www.portlandcountrydance.org

Nov 12, Music Expo II. A conference for people interested in the business aspects of musicianship, presented by West Coast Songwriters (WCS), Day Music, 5516 SE Foster, $25 WCS members/under 21, $45 members of other music associations, $60 general public. Advance registration necessary. For further info, contact http://www.westcoastsongwriters.org.

Nov 25-Dec 30, The Grotto Festival of Lights. Nightly 5 pm-9:30 pm. The world’s largest Christmas choral festival! NE 85th and Sandy Blvd., $8 adults, $4 children ages 3-12, 2 and under free. Visitors are asked to bring a donation of canned or dry food to benefit Snow-Cap, the East County affiliate of the Oregon Food Bank. For further info, contact 503-261-2400 or http://www.thegrotto.org

Dec 9-Dec 11, A Gospel Christmas. Nightly 7:30 pm. Now in its thirteenth season, Charles Floyd and the Community Gospel Choir join the Oregon Symphony for three high-energy performances, $25-90. For further info, contact 503-228-1353 or www.orsymphony.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.portlandsacredharp.org, or Meg Larson, 282-6004

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

OPEN MIC & JAM (Every) - 5-8 pm, hosted by Ken ‘Honeybucket’ Johnson
Rumpus Room, 10555 SE Division. Info: steverodin(at)rocketmail.com

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 *,

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

JAM (2nd) - Irish Jam
3-6 pm, Winona Grange #271, 8340 SW Seneca St, Tualatin, $1, Info: sam.keator(at)frontier.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) - Acoustic, Oak Grove
2-6 pm, Grange hall across from the church in Oak Grove, OR. Info: 623- 2410

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) - 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). Marianne at 236-5064, $5

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, Bvtn. RSVP and confirm the date with terry.jordan(at)comcast.net. Come prepared to share a 5-to-7-minute story.

Monday

SING (2nd & 4th) - Vancouver
6:30-9:30 pm, Rich Powell leads, Firstenburg Community Center, 700 NE 136th Ave, Vancouver, $5. Confirm date and place: powellr5923(at)msn.com, 360-604-6077

SING (Every, through Jul 23) - Everyone Welcome Community Choir
6:30-8:00 pm, Anne Weiss leads, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1244 NE 39th Ave, Portland, $65 for complete series, $15 one-time drop-in. RSVP: leslieschockner(at)gmail.com, 503-919-2457

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(at)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(at)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(at) 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

JAM (Every) - Open Jam
6-9 pm. Star E Rose *

ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE/OPEN MIC (Every) - Two Rivers Music
7-10 pm. O’Shansky’s Pub, 104 W. Eighth Street (between Main and Washington), Vancouver WA. Info: eric(at)tworiversmusic.com

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

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

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 Canceled!

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

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

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

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 sam.keator(at)frontier.com

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

Jul 8: The Hat Band with William Watson calling

Aug 12: LCL Express with Erik Weberg calling

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) - New Sing led by Ted Kay 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

October 8, 6:30 potluck; 8:00 sing
Rachel Freifelder
4446 NE Going Street
(1 block N of Prescott)
503-849-5466
Please bring a folding chair

November 12, 6:30 potluck; 8:00 sing
Tin & Larry Cotton
3564 NE Knott
Portland 97212
503-331-7184

December 10, 6:30 potluck; 8:00 sing
Barry Gorden & Jinx Kuehn
2306 NE 55th Ave.
Portland 97213
503-280-9765

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, music 6:30-10 pm, 1929 West Main St, Vancouver, WA. Sound system provided, all ages welcome. Info: 360-609-6628

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 (3rd) - Artichoke Music *
10 am-12 noon, strum chords and sing your heart out? Do more with Adrian Martin. $10. Info: 971-221-8328 or adriansmusic(at)yahoo.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) - Acoustic Jam
8 pm-midnight (at least), hosted by Steve Rodin
Big Apple Pizzeria, 1125 NE Kane Dr (257th), Gresham, OR. Info: steverodin(at)rocketmail.com

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 (Every) - Sean-nos (old style) Irish Dance: 11 am beginners, 12 pm intermediate. Performance Works Northwest, 4625 SE 67th Ave (between Foster & Holgate), $10. Info: 206-9311, http://seannospdx.blogspot.com

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

Jul 2: music by Calico
caller David Kaynor

Aug 6: music by UnLeashed!
caller Sue Baker

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
5 -7 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

Jul 9: music by George Penk, Steven Scolnik and Heather Pinney
caller Sue Baker

Aug 13: music by Riffraff
caller Elinor Preston

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

Jul 16: music by George Penk and Heather Pinney
caller TBA

Aug 20: music by George Penk, Heather Pinney, Mick Doherty and Deborah Lindsey

caller Erik Weberg

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

Jul 23: music by Sarah Goss, Lori Prime, Jim Bell and Lanny Martin
caller Susie

Kendig

Aug 27: music by The Barnstormers
caller Jay Finkelstein

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

Jul 30: open band with Dan Compton and Fran Slefer
caller open mic with Rich Goss

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)

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