Folk/Americana Music Calendar (also includes World/Celtic music)
please note: all times are CDT.
indicates WDCB Sponsored Event.
Wed, May 19 at 7pm - Online
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Cosmic Pastoral Guitar Workshop with William Tyler: Theoretical and Compositional Approaches
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Cosmic Pastoral Guitar Workshop with William Tyler: Theoretical and Compositional Approaches
Wed, May 19 at 7:30pm - Online
Old Town School of Folk Music presents History of Motown Series with John Mead: The Sound of Young America
Old Town School of Folk Music presents History of Motown Series with John Mead: The Sound of Young America
Fri, May 21 at 7pm - Online
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Dylan Songbag: 80th Birthday Celebration
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Dylan Songbag: 80th Birthday Celebration
Sat, May 22 and every 4th Saturday at 2pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Country and Western Sing-Around
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Country and Western Sing-Around
Mon, May 24 at 6:30pm - Online
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Clawhammer Banjo Workshops with Michael J. Miles: Jolene by Dolly Parton
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Clawhammer Banjo Workshops with Michael J. Miles: Jolene by Dolly Parton
Mon, May 24 at 8pm - Online
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Fingerstyle Workshop Series with Michael J. Miles: I Feel Fine by Lennon & McCartney
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Fingerstyle Workshop Series with Michael J. Miles: I Feel Fine by Lennon & McCartney
Sat, May 29 at 6pm & 9pm & Sun, May 30 at noon & 5pm - In Person
Henhouse Prowlers 'The Departure' Album Release Show
City Winery - Chicago
Henhouse Prowlers 'The Departure' Album Release Show
City Winery - Chicago
Wed, Jun 2 at 7:30pm - Online
Old Town School of Folk Music presents History of Motown Series with John Mead: Psychedlic Soul
Old Town School of Folk Music presents History of Motown Series with John Mead: Psychedlic Soul
Fri, Jun 4 at 7:30pm - Online
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Rod Stewart/Ronnie Wood Songbag
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Rod Stewart/Ronnie Wood Songbag
Sat, Jun 5 and 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 2 to 4pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Mon, Jun 7 at 6:30pm - Online
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Clawhammer Banjo Workshops with Michael J. Miles: Wade In The Water (Traditional)
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Clawhammer Banjo Workshops with Michael J. Miles: Wade In The Water (Traditional)
Mon, Jun 7 at 8pm - Online
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Fingerstyle Workshop Series with Michael J. Miles: Let It Be by Lennon & McCartney (Part 1 of 2)
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Fingerstyle Workshop Series with Michael J. Miles: Let It Be by Lennon & McCartney (Part 1 of 2)
Tue, Jun 8 and every 2nd Tuesday from 7 to 9pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Song Circle -- BYOS!
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Song Circle -- BYOS!
Fri, Jun 11 & Sat, Jun 12 at 7pm - In Person
Dark Star Orchestra
Soldier Field - South Parking Lot - Chicago
Dark Star Orchestra
Soldier Field - South Parking Lot - Chicago
Fri, Jun 11 at 7:30pm - Online
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Classic Album Songbag: Ziggy Stardust
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Classic Album Songbag: Ziggy Stardust
Sun, Jun 13 at 1pm - Online
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Blues Workshop Series with Donna Herula: Blues Fingerstyle
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Blues Workshop Series with Donna Herula: Blues Fingerstyle
Mon, Jun 14 at 6:30pm - Online
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Clawhammer Banjo Workshops with Michael J. Miles: I Walk The Line by Johnny Cash
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Clawhammer Banjo Workshops with Michael J. Miles: I Walk The Line by Johnny Cash
Mon, Jun 14 at 8pm - Online
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Fingerstyle Workshop Series with Michael J. Miles: Let It Be by Lennon & McCartney (Part 2 of 2)
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Fingerstyle Workshop Series with Michael J. Miles: Let It Be by Lennon & McCartney (Part 2 of 2)
Wed, Jun 16 at 7:30pm - Online
Old Town School of Folk Music presents History of Motown Series with John Mead: What's Going On?
Old Town School of Folk Music presents History of Motown Series with John Mead: What's Going On?
Fri, Jun 18 at 7pm - Online
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Dylan Songbag: Rough and Rowdy Ways (one year later)
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Dylan Songbag: Rough and Rowdy Ways (one year later)
Sat, Jun 19 and 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 2 to 4pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Sat, Jun 26 and every 4th Saturday from 2 to 4pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Country and Western Sing-Around
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Country and Western Sing-Around
Sun, Jun 27 at 1pm - Online
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Blues Workshop Series with Donna Herula: Americana and Folk Slide Techniques
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Blues Workshop Series with Donna Herula: Americana and Folk Slide Techniques
Sat, Jul 3 and 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 2 to 4pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Sun, Jul 11 at 1pm - Online
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Blues Workshop Series with Donna Herula: Chicago Blues Slide Technique
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Blues Workshop Series with Donna Herula: Chicago Blues Slide Technique
Tue, Jul 13 and every 2nd Tuesday from 7 to 9pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Song Circle -- BYOS!
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Song Circle -- BYOS!
Sat, Jul 17 and 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 2 to 4pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Sat, Jul 24 at 11am - In Person
Out Back Summer Sessions featuring The Okee Dokee Brothers
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts - Skokie
Out Back Summer Sessions featuring The Okee Dokee Brothers
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts - Skokie
Sat, Jul 24 and every 4th Saturday from 2 to 4pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Country and Western Sing-Around
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Country and Western Sing-Around
Sun, Jul 25 at 1pm - Online
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Blues Workshop Series with Donna Herula: Instrumental Acoustic Slide
Old Town School of Folk Music presents Blues Workshop Series with Donna Herula: Instrumental Acoustic Slide
Thu, Aug 5 at 7:30pm - In Person
Out Back Summer Sessions featuring Maxwell Street Klezmer Band
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts - Skokie
Out Back Summer Sessions featuring Maxwell Street Klezmer Band
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts - Skokie
Sat, Aug 7 and 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 2 to 4pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Tue, Aug 10 and every 2nd Tuesday from 7 to 9pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Song Circle -- BYOS!
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Song Circle -- BYOS!
Sat, Aug 21 and 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 2 to 4pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Sat, Aug 28 and every 4th Saturday from 2 to 4pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Country and Western Sing-Around
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Country and Western Sing-Around
Sat, Sep 4 and 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 2 to 4pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Tue, Sep 14 and every 2nd Tuesday from 7 to 9pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Song Circle -- BYOS!
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Song Circle -- BYOS!
Sat, Sep 18 and 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 2 to 4pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Sat, Sep 25 and every 4th Saturday from 2 to 4pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Country and Western Sing-Around
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Country and Western Sing-Around
Sat, Oct 2 and 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 2 to 4pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Tue, Oct 12 and every 2nd Tuesday from 7 to 9pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Song Circle -- BYOS!
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Song Circle -- BYOS!
Sat, Oct 16 and 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 2 to 4pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Sat, Oct 23 and every 4th Saturday from 2 to 4pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Country and Western Sing-Around
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Country and Western Sing-Around
Sat, Nov 6 and 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 2 to 4pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Tue, Nov 9 and every 2nd Tuesday from 7 to 9pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Song Circle -- BYOS!
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Song Circle -- BYOS!
Sat, Nov 20 and 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 2 to 4pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Sat, Nov 27 and every 4th Saturday from 2 to 4pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Country and Western Sing-Around
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Country and Western Sing-Around
Sat, Dec 4 and 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 2 to 4pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Tue, Dec 14 and every 2nd Tuesday from 7 to 9pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Song Circle -- BYOS!
Plank Road Folk Music Society's monthly Song Circle -- BYOS!
Sat, Dec 18 and 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 2 to 4pm - Online
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
Plank Road Folk Music Society's twice monthly Sing-Around
