Northwest Folklife

Northwest Folklife is proud to announce that the Community Showcases that have made this Festival so unique have not only returned, but have actually expanded! We are now working with 60 community coordinators to present over 75 Community Showcases. These coordinators work with Northwest Folklife Programming to present their communities the way they wish to be seen. This provides the most authentic and engaging shows possible and introduces you to the amazingly diverse communities of the Pacific Northwest.

At left, you’ll find info on showcases that feature Portland pirates, Cambodian musicians, amazing bellydancers, raucous old-time bands, Hawaiian hula masters, legendary fiddlers and many, many more. Explore the Northwest and learn about your friends and neighbors!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Volunteer Applications Online Now!

Here's what's coming up:

February 13, 20, 27 and March 6: 9th Annual Sound Off! All-Ages Music Competition at EMP|SFM, sponsored by Northwest Folklife
March 11, 7:30PM: 5th Annual Contra Marathon at the Lake City Community Center (12531 28th Ave NE), a benefit for Northwest Folklife
March 13, 7:30PM-11:00PM: Northwest Folk Dancers Incorporated at Cedar Valley Grange (20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood, WA), a benefit for Northwest Folklife
March 19, 7:30: Birth DIY Fest at the VERA Project, sponsored by Northwest Folklife
March 20, 2:00PM-4:00PM: Accordi-O-Rama III at Town Hall, presented by Town Hall Seattle and Northwest Folklife
March 21: Folklife Presents at the Tractor Tavern - featuring Clinton Fearon!
April 23: Folklife Masters featuring Kane Mathis and Mirah at Empty Sea Studios
May 28-31: The 39th Annual Northwest Folklife Festival at Seattle Center
November 13: 2nd Annual A Night for Folklife, a benefit for Northwest Folklife

This calendar is reserved for events hosted, presented, or sponsored by Northwest Folklife or events that benefit our organization. To post community events please visit our Forums.