Northwest Folklife

Aside from the great booths and activities on the Folklife Commons, we also have very special showcases for little ones scheduled on Folklife stages! We hope to see you at these fun events during the Festival.

Introducing: Funtime for Folklife Kids!
Kids Programming on the Fisher Green Saturday- Monday Mornings

Dragon Arts Puppet Theatre

Fisher Green Stage

Saturday, May 23
11-11:45am

Join master puppeteers Yuqin Wang & Zhengli Xu and be transported to a China of old, where folk tales walked hand in hand with the people of the rural countryside. Representing one thousand years of puppetry tradition, Dragon Arts Studio will astound you with their stories of ancient China.

All-Star Showcase!

Fisher Green Stage

Sunday, May 24
11am-1:30pm

This showcase promises over two hours of fun and innovative childrens’ programming, so bring the family down early and set up your blanket in front of the stage (just leave room for the moshing toddlers in front). Special guests Nukariik, the sister duo Karin and Kathy Kettler, will present the traditional songs and games of the Inuit of far Northern Canada. The Board of Education bring an indie-rock sensibility that speaks perfectly to the sensibilities of kids. Sandy Buchner loves to bring kids up stage to join her songs, and Eric Ode is a well-known childrens’ music performer. Bring your lunch and take some family time at Folklife!

Woody Guthrie Children’s Songs

Fisher Green Stage

Monday, May 25
11-11:40am

Well-loved children’s performer, Al Hirsch, leads this song celebration of Woody Guthrie’s timeless children’s songs. Joined by friends Carl Allen and Micki Perry, Al Hirsch will share the pure joy of Woody’s songs for the next generation.

BONUS FRIDAY KIDS WORKSHOPS ON THE INTIMAN COURTYARD

Intiman Choral Courtyard

Friday, May 22
5-8pm

Join Kent Stevens of the Giddens’ School Singers for a wonderful workshop on children’s songs of social harmony and joy. The Intiman Choral Courtyard is Folkife’s home for participatory singing. Kent Stevenson’s workshop will be followed by a Mad-Lib Songwriting Workshop from veteran street performer Greg Spence Wolf.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Here's what's coming up:

August 21: Family Days - West African 1-3PM at the EMP - FREE
November 13: 2nd Annual A Night for Folklife, a benefit for Northwest Folklife

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