Calendar
Welcome to our calendar! Here you will find events of harp interest throughout the Pacific Northwest. (As submissions come from so many different sources, the Puget Sound Folk Harp Society cannot guarantee the accuracy of every detail; please check with the contact person when listed if you have questions or concerns about the event.) If you would like your harp event to be listed here, please contact info@reigningharps.com for submission guidelines.
MAY 2025
May 4 Chemainus BC. Josh Layne presents a solo harp concert for Chemainus Classical Concerts. For details and tickets see https://chemainusclassicalconcerts.ca/.
May 5 Issaquah WA. Monica Schley, harpist, presents Songs of Hildegard von Bingen at Literary Nights, Historic Issaquah Train Depot, 78 1st Ave NE, Issaquah, WA 98027, 6:30-9:30 pm.
May 6 Vancouver BC. Estuary concert with master kora player Ablaye Cissoko, Tuesday, May 6, 7:30 pm at Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver. Artists: Ablaye Cissoko, voice & kora; Kiya Tabassian, voice & setar; Patrick Graham, percussion. Pre-Concert Chat: 7 pm with Ablaye Cissoko and Kiya Tabassian hosted by Marc Fournier (CBC). Estuary, the new collaborative Opus of the kora master Ablaye Cissoko and the ambassador of Persian setar, Kiya Tabassian, is the junction point where the rivers of their musical memories join the collective sea of the present moment. More info and tickets at: https://www.earlymusic.bc.ca/events/estuary-ablaye-cissoko-constantinople/?dm_i=7LXP,FDMJ,5RO6S1,2F7AF,1.
May 8 Kirkland WA. The Eastside Harp Circle will hold its May meeting at the Kingsgate Library in North Kirkland on Thursday, May 8. Arrive as early as 10 am when the library opens to get set up, tuned, and enjoy chatting with other harpers. We’ll begin right at 11 am when we bring in our Zoom members. Ensemble music, solos, and works-in-progress are on the agenda, along with a lunch break (bring your own and/or a treat for the table). We’ll adjourn on or before 2:30. For more information email Anna Jenkins at peaceharp@hotmail.com.
May 8 On-line. Melody’s Music Second Thursday Harp Teachers’ Gathering. This Month’s Topic: Lever Harp for the Modern Harpist: adapting chromatic music for the lever harp, led by Amelia Romano. For info or to register, see https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/y4X4H8N2SaqR6vPO8Xs9-w#/registration.
May 8 Dallas OR. Lisa Lynn and Aryeh Frankfurter – Public Library presentation. For more info.
May 9 Newport OR. Lisa Lynn and Aryeh Frankfurter – Public Library presentation. For more info
May 10 Salem OR. Lisa Lynn and Aryeh Frankfurter – Hayloft Concert Series. Please email for info.
May 10 Vashon Island WA. Monica Schley, harpist, presents solo lounge harp at Wine Shop Vashon, 17205 Vashon Hwy SW A-1, Vashon, WA 98070, 6-8pm.
May 10 Tacoma WA. Correo Aero, with Abel Rocha playing Mexican and Venezuelan harp, performs traditional music from Latin America. Live at the Eleanor, Tacoma Armory, 715 E 11th Street, Tacoma 98405. $20. 7-10 pm.
May 15, 16 Seattle WA. World famous harpist Xavier de Maistre performs with conductor Tan Dun in two pieces, the US premiere of Sound River and Nu Shu: the Secret Songs of Women. Benaroya Hall in downtown Seattle. See www.seattlesymphony.org for times and ticket info.
May 17 Portland OR. Meeting Third Saturdays: Harps at Artichoke, 2007 SE Powell Blvd., Portland OR. 12-1:30 pm. Play-along tune book on site, solos most welcome. Come enjoy harp company in Artichoke’s cozy cafe, a fabulous community music making space, led by established harpist Tracey Rose Brown. $5-10 facility fees. For more info or to confirm date and time contact Tracey at Tbharpsong@gmail.com.
May 17 Seattle WA. Workshop at Dusty Strings in Fremont: Celtic Masterclass with Tony McManus. 11 am to 1 pm. Celtic Guitar Master Tony McManus will teach the basics of supporting Celtic tunes with DADGAD and possibly how to fingerpick a tune as well. Class is not limited only to guitarists. Anyone interested in basic backup is welcome! You should have basic knowledge of chords and be able to play some accompaniment. Tony McManus has both extended and transcended the parameters of contemporary Celtic music. His fiendishly dexterous, dazzlingly original playing draws on traditions from the entire Celtic diaspora. Register in-store or www.dustystrings.com.
May 18 Mountlake Terrace WA. Third Sunday Harp Circle meets at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 2-4:30 pm. All ages and levels of players, all styles of music, all types of harps are welcome. Solo playing encouraged but never required. Come set up and tune at 1:45 pm, we’ll have a break around 3:30, and be cleaned up and out the door by 4:45. For details or to be on the reminder list, contact Diane at mdianem@seanet.com.
May 18 Victoria BC. Josh Layne presents a solo harp concert at Philip T. Young Recital Hall, University of Victoria, 2:30 pm. Tickets at the door or at www.joshlayne.com.
May 22-24 Seattle WA. The Dusty Strings showroom in Fremont will host a Spring Sale May 22-24, Thursday through Saturday. We’ll feature deeper discounts on already-marked-down factory second harps and hammered dulcimers, as well as other select items throughout the store. This will be a great opportunity for someone to buy their first harp, or upgrade from a student model. Limited to inventory on hand.
May 23 Vancouver WA. Vancouver WA/Portland OR area harp circle meets the fourth Friday of every month at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave in Vancouver WA. Group tunes, individual tunes and/or songs, creative expression, and a great time! Welcome to all ability levels, from 10 am-12 pm Pacific Time. For more info and to confirm date and time, contact Donita at donita_andrews@yahoo.com.
May 23-26 Seattle WA. The 54th Annual Northwest Folklife Festival will take place at the Seattle Center on Memorial Day weekend, May 23-26, 2025. Free/Donation. The festival hosts over 6,000 artists and culture bearers across 25 stages, and 200 food and craft vendors. This festival remains one of the largest community-powered festivals in the nation. There is always great traditional music and usually harps to be found, see below! Schedule at https://nwfolklife.org/festival/schedule/in-person-schedule.html.
May 24 Seattle WA. Monica Schley, harpist, presents Songs of Hildegard von Bingen workshop at NW Folklife Festival. Seattle Center at the SIFF Theater, 7:30-9 pm.
May 25 Seattle WA. Correo Aero, with Abel Rocha playing Mexican and Venezuelan harp, performs traditional music from Latin America with Sur Llajta. 1:45-3:15 pm at the Fisher Green Stage, NW Folklife Festival at the Seattle Center.
May 25 Seattle WA. Trio/Impro, with Carol J. Levin playing electro harp, create compositions in the moment! 7:15-8 pm, Artists at Play Playground at NW Folklife, Seattle Center.
May 26 Seattle WA. Monica Schley, harpist, presents Songs of Hildegard von Bingen concert at NW Folklife Festival. Seattle Center at the Rotunda, 1:30-2 pm.
May 29 Corvallis OR. Lisa Lynn and Aryeh Frankfurter – Sky High Brewery – Old-time music. Contact venue for details.
May 31 Olympia WA. The Olympia-area harp circle will meet May 31 from 1-3 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3800 Henderson Blvd SE, Olympia. This is the fifth Saturday in May. We usually meet on the fourth Saturday, but this year the fourth Saturday falls on Memorial Day weekend. The church is near Olympia High School. Harpers should enter on the north side of the building, then turn left and go to the room in the corner at the end of the hall. For more information or to be added to the mailing list, contact Dan at dan.bolton24@gmail.com.
JUNE 2025
June 6 Ashland OR. Lisa Lynn and Aryeh Frankfurter – Cage Free Concerts.
June 21 Alsea OR. Lisa Lynn and Aryeh Frankfurter. Presentation at Community Library. For more info.
Jun 27 Seattle WA. Monica Schley, harpist, presents Songs of Hildegard von Bingen concert at Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum. Pike Place Market, 7-9 pm.
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