Program Updates:
SFS Concerts: Fall season is in progress, with Saturday concerts at the Phinney Center and a special co-sponsored concert with É.T.É at the Royal Room on November 11.
Seattle Song Circle continues to meet at 7PM most Sundays via Zoom Conferencing, at this link: https://zoom.us/j/358495231 . Second Sundays are in person at the Greenwood Senior Center 525 N 85th (hybrid), and 4th Sundays are in person in a private home.
The Emerald City Contra Dance has in-person dances almost every Friday at the Phinney Center Community Hall. See Seattledance.org for more info about COVID precautions and schedule.
NEW IN 2023, The 3rd Annual Old Growth Oldtime Seattle Gathering plans to return October 10 – 12, 2025 – proudly sponsored by SFS!
Upcoming Seattle Folklore Society Events
Nov 11, 2025 (Tue), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Buy tickets online: https://theroyalroomseattle.com/event/the-royal-room-and-seattle-folklore-society-present-e-t-e/
Venue: The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Ave South, Seattle
With lovely vocal harmonies, deep groove, stepdancing, and rich instrumentation, É.T.É are an explosive trio on stage, transforming the nostalgia of a kitchen party into an unforgettable show experience that celebrates the joie de vivre of Québecois culture.-- read more --
Nov 15, 2025 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Buy tickets online: https://knqt.link/AXZ5WBc
Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle
An evening of musical conversation among three of Seattle's finest acoustic musicians: Cyd's songs with harmonic commentary from Greg and Julian; Greg's songs with euphonious reactions from Julian and Cyd. Rhyming and repartee will abound.-- read more --
Nov 22, 2025 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Buy tickets online: https://knqt.link/OOCAo8M
Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle
Seven time All Irish Champion accordionist John Whelan will perform with his new band Taisce Baile (Treasured Home) in November. Joining him will be fiddler Lennart Jansson and guitarist Clint Dye. For over 50 years John Whelan has been hailed as one of the world’s best living Irish button accordion players.-- read more --
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