Program Updates:
The 2025 Spring Concert Season is in progress!
Seattle Folklore Society is very excited for the return of live music to the PNA Community Hall! Join us Saturdays and an occasional Sunday for a wide-ranging array of world-class acoustic music. We may also offer occasional online or hybrid concerts as our resources allow. Check our website for the latest updates.
Watch our webite for updates to the calendar and attendance policies. Tickets go on sale online 60 days before each concert; and may sometimes be purchased sooner in person at prior concerts by cash or check. Konnectclub is our partner for ticket sales as well as as our online platform. In the case of reduced hall capacity or changes in situation, refunds will be available (Places will be reserved in the order purchased if oversold due to changes in hall capacity.)
Seattle Song Circle is flourishing during COVID-19. We started video conferencing in February 2020, and moved from a dozen people singing together in person to 3 times that from all over. By the end of July, participants came in from Alaska to Maryland, from Australia to UK and Denmark. And the weekly sing extended past 11 PDT. The 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 in person in a private home on the 4th Sundays.
SFS new page of virtual sings with events most every day of the week.
The Emerald City Contra Dance resumed dances for the first time since early 2020, on Friday September 9th, 2022. The dance no longer requires, but encourages a well fitting mask to be worn. Sign a registration form (for contact tracing) and waiver upon entry. See Seattledance.org for more info about COVID precautions and schedule.
(Though not an SFS sponsored activity, we want to let you know that Thursday night contra dance is also presenting in-person dances, with masks optional – one line with masks required. This dance continues to recommend full vacination with the current booster; but is no longer checking for proof of vaccination. (Masks are provided for those who don’t have one). See the Lake City Dance webpage for more info)
NEW IN 2023, The 3rd Annual Old Growth Oldtime Seattle Gathering plans to return October 10 – 12, 2025 – proudly sponsored by SFS! Get a preview at the Spring Fundraiser Saturday, April 26, at Bizarre Brewing 6-9pm
Upcoming Seattle Folklore Society Events
Jun 07, 2025 (Sat), 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Buy tickets online: Free! No tickets needed!
SFS SPONSORS A FREE AFTERNOON OUTDOOR CONCERT with the NEON BRASS PARTY BAND and AGAB (Assigned Gay At Band) to cap off the PhinneyWood Rainbow Hop and Phinney Center Pride Party! Plan to join us from 1:30 to 2:30 at the Phinney Center upper lot for a closing celebration with room to dance! The Neon Brass Party Band believes in creating space in the world to celebrate our individuality together, and finds its groove in [...]-- read more --
Aug 07, 2025 (Thu), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Buy tickets online: Tickets on sale June 7
Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle
Skrie is a contemporary Scottish trio renowned for dynamic performances and innovative sound, blending Scottish and Irish traditional songs, poignant original songs, dance tunes and soundscapes with modern influences from rock to funk. The first set will be a concert, then we’ll push the chairs back, to finish the evening with a ceilidh dance!-- read more --
Sep 20, 2025 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Buy tickets online: available July 20
Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle
Fun, fabulous, Finnish folk musicians! Seattle Folklore and Skandia Folkdance Societies are honored to co-sponsor this special concert with Finnish musicians Marianne Maans and Pekka Pentikäinen.-- read more --
Sep 27, 2025 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Buy tickets online: available July 27
Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle
We’re excited to bring back a fan favorite – Kalos! The trio spans three generations, three cities and two countries. Pacific Northwest fiddler, Ryan McKasson, east coast guitarist and vocalist, Eric McDonald combined with New England accordionist Jeremiah McLane. They make music inspired by the maritime traditions of Scotland, Ireland, Scandinavia and North America.-- read more --
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- Some April Events that missed the Flyer (4/12/2025) - A few upcoming events that missed inclusion in the last Flyer. (Organizers, please send your calendar event by the 15th of the previous month to make sure it is listed. Email to flyer@seafolklore.org, or use this form: https://forms.gle/mKhegBnM1qRP9wJt6 The Royal Room presents a family friendly (mostly Friday) Happy Hour with live music from seasoned professionals … Continue reading Some April Events that missed the Flyer
- Events that missed the Flyer (2/15/2025) - (We will add events as we are able – Updated 2/15/25) February 19 – Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light: Sumner’s lyric-forward writing and penchant for snaking chord progressions demand something far beyond folk conventions, highlighting the acrobatic range of her brilliant bandmates Kat Wallace (fiddle) and Mike Siegel (upright bass).Sumner’s songs have been critically acclaimed: … Continue reading Events that missed the Flyer