Upcoming Events
All season - Download our program book!
In our online Concert Series Program Book, see what SFMS has coming up, and find out about Central PA businesses and arts organizations that support live folk music.
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Sat, May 31 - Folk Artists Gathering
Hershey
The Susquehanna Folk Arts Center is hosting a networking get-together for people who practice or enjoy traditional arts. That term includes playing traditional music, singing in a church choir, making quilts or rugs or wood-carvings, cooking from grandma’s recipes, learning Balkan dances — the list is endless! Please join us to meet others, collaborate and brainstorm ways to support folk and traditional arts in our region.
Saturday afternoon, May 31 at Hershey Public Library.
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Sun, June 8 - Open Mic Night
New Cumberland
Spend the evening at the lovely West Shore Theatre in New Cumberland, enjoying some fine local music and maybe taking center stage yourself.
Your returning hosts are The Winter Brothers: Peter and Luke Lee. Be there at 5:15 to sign up to play!
Sunday, June 8 at West Shore Theatre.
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Thu, June 19 - John Doyle & Michael McGoldrick
Harrisburg
Two of the finest Irish musicians in the world, masters of the tradition, innovative players and composers: Mike with flute, whistles and pipes; John with guitar and vocals. An open Irish music session at 5:45 pm kicks off the evening; musicians and listeners welcome!
Irish Session & Concert on Thursday, June 19 at Fort Hunter.
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Fri, August 8 - American Patchwork Quartet at Mt Gretna
Mt Gretna
APQ re‑imagines Americal folk songs, blending jazz sophistication, country twang, West African rhythms, and East Asian ornamentation. A stellar lineup of Grammy-winning artists brings four widely varying perspectives to a vision of unity in diversity.
Outdoor concert on Friday, August 8 at Mt Gretna Playhouse.
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Sat, August 9 - Apprenticeship Celebration
Camp Hill
Join us for performances, demonstrations, and stories shared by this year’s SFMS/PCA Traditional Arts apprentices and the master artists who mentored them. This event is part of our “Bringing It Home” series, presented by our Susquehanna Folk Arts Center.
Sunday, August 6 at Fredricksen Library.
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Fri, August 15 - Cumberland Honey: Sunset Music
Harrisburg
SFMS presents local band Cumberland Honey as part of Fort Hunter Park’s “Sunset Music and Movies” series. Sweet harmonies with folk influences, soul and a taste of bluegrass from the heart of Cumberland County, PA. Their original songs weave stories of life, love and a call to social action. Rain date August 17th.
Friday evening, August 15 at Fort Hunter Park.
Sat, August 30 - Tuba Skinny at Mt Gretna
Mt Gretna
Tuba Skinny doesn’t just play music; they transport listeners to the heart of New Orleans — a city pulsing with life, with an unparalleled influence on American music and a profound love for its musical roots. They play jazz, ragtime, jug band and string band tunes, country blues and more.
Carla Crowen of The Rhythm Lounge will be teaching swing dance classes for all levels, starting at 5pm. Dust off those shoes and get ready to dance in the aisles!
Swing dance classes and outdoor concert on Saturday, August 30 at Mt Gretna Playhouse.
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