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The FolkWorks Calendar is a comprehensive listings of folk/roots/trad related events. The listing includes both live and virtual concerts, dances, festivals, and more.

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Evie Ladin SoCal TOUR

SOCAL TOUR FR 2.23 House Concert, Santa Barbara SA 2.24 Two Shows in San Diego 4pm Point Loma / 7pm The Mary Lou w/ Grampa Drew SU 2.25 More in San Diego 2pm Banjo Workshop: Jam Skills 7pm Square Dance @ Verbatim Books (sold out!) MO 2.26 House Concert, Glassell Park, Los Angeles TU 2.27 […]

Twin Flames Contemporary Native American Folk

COLLAGE 731 South Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, CA, United States

Native Canadian duo Twin Flames, who are of Mohawk, Cree, and Inuit heritage, build bridges across cultures, continents, and styles, and have been celebrated internationally. The group has won over thirty awards for their blend of modern folk music with Indigenous influences, and is on their first visit to the Los Angeles area. They sing […]

$25

Whole Hog in Big Bear Lake

Barrel 33 40754 Village Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA, United States

Whole Hog Duo bringing bluegrass, Irish & Western swing to Barrel 33 in Big Bear on Saturday, February 24th 12-3pm Rooted in tradition, Whole Hog pushes the boundaries of bluegrass, Irish, swing, country and old time music. Lush vocal harmonies, instrumental mastery and fresh arrangements are at the forefront of their unique sound. For a […]

The Cookers featuring Billy Hart, Cecil McBee, David Weiss, Donald Harrison, Craig Handy, Eddie Henderson & George Cables

Soka Performing Arts Center 1 University Dr., Aliso Viejo, CA, US

FEATURED ARTISTS: Billy Hart - drums Cecil McBee - bass David Weiss - trumpet Donald Harrison - alto saxophone Craig Handy - tenor saxophone Eddie Henderson - trumpet George Cables - piano Experience counts, especially in jazz. The more time musicians spend interpreting tunes and interacting with others, the more articulation an audience can expect. You can hear the fruits of such […]

$27 – $65

Ken O’Malley solo show

Three Stags Irish Pub and Restaurant 328 Orange Street, Redlands, United States

His passionate and compelling voice is what they notice first. As a solo artist, Ken O’Malley easily commands the room; with his band he also rocks the house. Quickly drawing the audience in, it is no wonder that the Irish News describes him “without question, as the single most enduring, influential and proficient of all […]

Team Taiko

The Grand Annex 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, United States

We believe in creating unique opportunities for people to meet their neighbors and engage in their community in a new way. Come play with us! Taiko is a Japanese drumming style that, over the last several decades, has become a global phenomenon. Since 2013, Grand Vision has partnered with leading taiko instructors to bring the […]

Event Series Orange County Celtic Jam

Orange County Celtic Jam

St. Paul's Episcopal Church 1221 Wass Street, Tustin, United States

We meet every Monday evening to play Celtic music. Venue: St. Paul's Episcopal Church 1221 Wass St., Tustin, CA Doors open at 6:30 pm. Music at 7:00 pm. $3 donation for use of the room. Tunes are chosen from the books in our Dropbox. OCCJ - Dropbox

$3

Tuesday night Online jam session and mini-concert with Pam Weeks and Bill Olson

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Pam Weeks and Bill Olson have been hosting an online jam session and mini-concert every Tuesday night for almost three years. This is a free, guided jam session for all instruments geared toward the intermediate player, from 7-8PM EST. Tempos will be moderate and chords will be called out the first time through. What makes […]

Celtic Music in Medford

Dunbar Farms and Winery 2881 Hillcrest Rd, Medford, OR, United States

Ken O’Malley solo show

O'Caine's Irish Pub 36101 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA, CA, United States

His passionate and compelling voice is what they notice first. As a solo artist, Ken O’Malley easily commands the room; with his band he also rocks the house. Quickly drawing the audience in, it is no wonder that the Irish News describes him “without question, as the single most enduring, influential and proficient of all […]

James Preston Allen & The James Report

COLLAGE 731 South Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, CA, United States

James Preston Allen has been called the storyteller of San Pedro, and he has formed a stellar band for the release of his fifth album, Days Before the Ghosts and the Rains. Channeling touches of Woody Guthrie, Tom Waits, and acoustic Springsteen, Allen’s poems-set-to-music offer tales both unique and personally sublime.   Livestream viewing is […]

$25

Whole Hog in Las Vegas

Gilley's Saloon, Dance Hall & Bar-B-Que 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Whole Hog is heading to Sin City, bringing bluegrass to Gilley’s Saloon! Rooted in tradition, Whole Hog pushes the boundaries of bluegrass, Irish, swing, country and old time music. Lush vocal harmonies, instrumental mastery and fresh arrangements are at the forefront of their unique sound. For a rollicking good time - Go Whole Hog!