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Hands-On Folk Calendar

Sun, April 19 - Open Mic Night

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. Be there at 5:15 to sign up to play! Open Mic on Sunday, April 19 at West Shore Theatre. MORE

Sat, April 25 - Becoming a Teaching Artist

Becoming a Teaching Artist Becoming a Teaching Artist Online
If you’re a traditional artist, you’ve surely met people who would love to do what you do — and traditional arts are meant to be passed along. Whether sharing your knowledge as a teacher seems daunting or intriguing, join us for a FREE virtual panel discussion presented by our Susquehanna Folk Arts Center, moderated by SFMS folklorist Amy Skillman. Our panelists are three very experienced local teaching artists: Muskan Balampaki, Bobbi Carmitchell and Rachita Nambiar. We’ll share stories, insights and experiences, and tips for success. Live on Zoom on Saturday morning, April 25. MORE

Fri, May 1 - Give Local York

Give Local York York
Traditional music creates joy, ties communities together, and builds ties between communities around the world. And don’t we all wish for more joy and connection? Give Local York makes your support go further! Donations to Susquehanna Folk are partially matched! Our open jam session that evening at Central Market will share some musical joy right here in York, PA. All are welcome to join in. GIVE ONLINE ALL DAY Friday, May 1. MORE

Sun, May 10 - May Jam & Song Swap

May Jam & Song Swap Harrisburg
Bring one of your Mom's favorite tunes to our May jam. Our jam sessions are enjoyable afternoons of hands-on, homemade music. Everyone is welcome: instrumentalists and singers, musicians and listeners, all ages and levels, all acoustic folk styles. It's friendly and free. Jam on Sunday afternoon, May 10 at Fort Hunter. MORE

Sat, May 30 - Folk Artists Gathering

Folk Artists Gathering Folk Artists Gathering Camp Hill
The Susquehanna Folk Arts Center is hosting a 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! This is a two-part event: a Folk Artist Networking event starting at 1 pm, and a public Folk Arts Showcase starting at 3 pm. Please join us to meet and catch up with with other folk arts practitioners, or just to take a peek into the kaleidoscope of local traditional arts. Gathering on Saturday afternoon, May 30 at Fredricksen Library in Camp Hill. MORE

Sat, June 6 - Spring Coffee House

Spring Coffee House Harrisburg
Susquehanna Folk Coffeehouses are intimate evenings showcasing Central Pennsylvania’s fine amateur acoustic musicians, who play a wide variety of material for an attentive, music-loving audience. Interested in performing? Apply now! FREE Coffeehouse concert Saturday, June 6 at Fort Hunter. MORE

Sat, August 8 - Apprenticeship Celebration

Apprenticeship Celebration Camp Hill
Join us for performances, stories and demonstrations from our biggest‑ever cohort of Traditional Arts apprentices and the master artists who mentored them. This event is part of “Bringing It Home,” SFMS’s program featuring local folk artists. Program on Saturday afternoon, August 8 at Fredricksen Library. MORE

Sat, August 22 - Volunteer Appreciation Picnic

Volunteer Appreciation Picnic Harrisburg
All Susquehanna Folk volunteers, past and future, are invited to a cookout potluck with live musical entertainment by SFMS Board members! A fun event to celebrate our volunteers and welcome new ones. Picnic on Saturday, August 22 at Fort Hunter Park, West Pavilion. MORE

Sun, September 20 - Folk at Fort Hunter Day

Folk at Fort Hunter Day Harrisburg
SFMS hosts an open jam session as part of the annual Fort Hunter Day festivities. Afternoon music includes Acoustic Stew, Maximum Buffalo, and Big Sky Quartet. Enjoy family-friendly activities and historical demonstrations, food, crafts, and more. All day Sunday, September 20 at Fort Hunter Park. MORE

Sun, September 20 - Open Mic Night

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. Be there at 5:15 to sign up to play! Open Mic on Sunday, September 20 at West Shore Theatre. MORE

Sat, September 26 - Field & Folk: save the date!

Field & Folk: save the date! New Cumberland
Mark your calendar for a fun outdoor harvest dinner with live music: our 5th annual Field & Folk! The performer will be announced soon. Pencil in the following evening as a rain date, but put a big red circle around Saturday evening, September 26 at Beshore Hill Farm.