Program Updates:
SFS Concerts: The 2026 concert season got off to a great start on January 31st! A few dates are still being confirmed – keep checking for additions to the series as we update our listings!
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.
The 4th Annual Old Growth Oldtime Seattle Gathering plans to return in October 2026!
Upcoming Seattle Folklore Society Events
Mar 28, 2026 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Buy tickets online: https://knqt.link/D5AtyW8
Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle
SFS presents an evening with local songwriters Kristin Chambers, Karen Laura Peters, Allison Preisinger, & Fae Wiedenhoeft.-- read more --
Apr 05, 2026 (Sun), 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Buy tickets online: https://knqt.link/zHepML0
Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle
Named after one of mythology’s most misunderstood figures, the Medusa Quartet channels the power of transformation, reclaiming what was once feared and turning it into something fiercely magical. Saskia Tomkins – Violin, Viola, Cello, Nyckelharpa; Marta Solek – Suka, Plock Fiddle, Cello; Lea Kirstein – Violin, Viola, Cello; Georgia Hathaway – Violin, Vocals - A genre-defying chamber-folk quartet that fuses centuries-old string traditions with contemporary storytelling and original compositions.-- read more --
Apr 11, 2026 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Buy tickets online: https://knqt.link/qI5mgaw
Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle
A joyful evening of fiddle tunes, swing classics, and quirky novelty songs with Greg & Jere’s genetically-matched voices and infectious, positive energy!-- read more --
Apr 25, 2026 (Sat), 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Buy tickets online: https://knqt.link/t2mvKFo
Venue: Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle
David Roth strikes many chords, hearts, and minds with his unique songs, offbeat observations, moving stories, sense of the hilarious, and powerful singing and subject matter. Join us for an enjoyable and inspiring evening!-- read more --
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