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W<\/em><\/strong>elcome to our calendar! <\/strong> 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 <\/a>info@reigningharps.com<\/a><\/em>  for submission guidelines.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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JUNE 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jun 1-30 All Areas. <\/strong>Joanna Mell, organizer, writes “Random Acts of Harping Month starts on June 1, 2026! Take your harp and its beautiful music out into the public arena and surprise people! Most people have never seen or heard a harp up close and personal and this is your chance to introduce them to our magical instruments. Remember – this is RANDOM – no busking! no announcements! The element of surprise is essential. If you would like to be included in the Folk Harp Journal article, please snap a pic and write a short paragraph about your harp adventures and send them to me via the email link on my website at www.JoannaMell.com<\/a>. This event is for ALL harpers\/harpists – beginners through professionals. (I must receive your pic and info by June 24 – deadline).”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jun 6 On-line. <\/strong>Sunita Staneslow, harp, and Wisam Gibran, oud and violin, present Dialogue of Strings, a concert in Jaffa, 12 pm PDT. Don’t miss this rare performance by these two world class musicians. The concert will include music from the Shetlandic and Arabic lands intertwined with Middle Eastern rhythms and improvisations. The concert can be attended at https:\/\/youtu.be\/G1t5STEHv1s<\/a> and will be available for viewing later as well. Concert is free, contributions are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jun 6 Eugene OR.<\/strong> University of Oregon’s School of Music and Dance spring student harp concert! Free, 8 pm, at Berwick Hall at 975 E 18th Ave (at Harris St). Easy entrance just steps off 18th Ave. Repertoire will include a traditional Mexican folk song, two metal pieces transcribed for harp by our graduating senior, a gorgeous impressionistic piece from Respighi, Canon in D and, for our finale, the spectacular Baroque Flamenco duet by Deborah Henson Conant. Local harp students are invited to come early at 7:00 to informally share a piece or two they’ve been working on. Meet more of your local harp community! The UO students have worked and played hard together to bring a varied, beautiful program to Berwick Hall, a concert space of stunning acoustics and natural beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jun 11 Bellevue WA.<\/strong> Anna Jenkins writes to say “Join us in Bellevue on June 11 for the Eastside Harp Circle’s 2nd Thursday meeting. We’ll begin the circle at 11:00 am at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Bellevue, but come as early as 10:30 to set up and chat with other harpers. We’ll break for lunch and\/or snacks around 12:30, then play again until 2:00 pm. Bring your solos and works-in-progress to share along with a copy of A Circle of Harps by Nancy Hurrell. (If you are new, we have extra copies!) Email Anna with your questions at peaceharp@hotmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 11 Grants Pass OR<\/strong>. Aryeh Frankfurter and Lisa Lynne, Grants Pass House Concert: email for reservations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jun 13 Seattle WA.<\/strong> Suzi Hussong’s harp students in ensemble playing themes from the movies, 1:30 pm at the Broadview Library at N. 130th St. and Greenwood Ave. N.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 20 Portland OR. <\/strong>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<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jun 21 Mountlake Terrace WA. <\/strong>Third Sunday Harp Circle meets at the Mountlake Terrace Library from 2:00-4:30 pm. This Sunday is Fathers’ Day AND Summer Solstice: bring any tunes that seem appropriate to the day! All styles, levels. and ages of harp players are welcome. Solo playing is encouraged but never required. Contact Diane for more info at mdianem@seanet.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jun 26 Vancouver WA.<\/strong> 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jun 27 Olympia WA.<\/strong> The Olympia-area harp circle normally meets on the fourth Saturday, but there may be plans for a harp circle plus pot-luck developing, so please contact Dan at dan.bolton24@gmail.com<\/a> to get the latest on this month’s details!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jun 27 Seattle WA.<\/strong> Workshop at Dusty Strings Music School: “Building an Arrangement for Solo Harp” with Lily Neill, 2 pm – 4 pm, $60.00. Maximum Enrollment: 16. Registration & Refund Deadline: June 24, 2026. Teacher Lily Neill has captivated audiences around the world with her original compositions and eclectic repertoire, the dynamism and breadth of her performances, and her infectious passion for the harp. Lily earned a 1st Class Honours degree in Irish Music and Dance from the University of Limerick, Ireland, and a Master of Music degree from Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland. This workshop covers an array of techniques and fun \u201cbrain teasers\u201d that can be applied as arrangement tools to help develop a free-flowing style all your own. The workshop will be taught both by ear and using sheet music. Skills Needed: The workshop is open to players of all ages and levels of experience. For more info or to register see https:\/\/store.dustystrings.com\/products\/jun-27-building-an-arrangement-for-solo-harp-with-lily-neill?_pos=1&_sid=a04718f89&_ss=r<\/a> .
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JULY 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jul 4-5 Squamish BC.<\/strong> Traditional Music Retreat at the Squamish Academy of Music. This year will feature harp classes by the amazing Justyna Krzy\u017canowska. Justyna holds a BA in Classical Music from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and a Master\u2019s Degree in Traditional Music from the Royal Conservatory of Scotland. Her lever harp style is dynamic, rhythmic and powerful. She will teach traditional tunes, Celtic ornamentation, and rhythmic techniques and grooves. The retreat also includes ensemble classes of Scandinavian, Celtic, and Canadian tunes, offering harpists the opportunity to play alongside other instrumentalists. The Saturday evening concert features the dynamic ANEMARA with two fiddles, harp, cello, stepdance, and four-part vocal harmonies. More information and registration are available here: https:\/\/www.jocelynpettit.com\/fiddle-camp<\/a>. You can hear Justyna playing here: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tBHdgmJZu2o<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jul 11-12 Mount Vernon WA. <\/strong>The Skagit Valley Highland Games Harp Tent is happening this July 11 and 12 at the Skagit County Fairgrounds in Mount Vernon, WA. Looking for harpers willing to share their favorite tunes in a performance type venue. If you feel ready to dabble your toes in the waters of performing in a supportive and encouraging environment, we are here for you. If you think you have 20-30 minutes\u2019 worth of music to share, we would love to include you on our stage. All performers receive a pass for the day of their performance and there is a close by unloading space for getting your harp to the tent. Contact Becky Fox, Harp tent coordinator, at harpfox7@gmail.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 19 Mountlake Terrace WA.<\/strong> No Third Sunday Circle at the MLT Library today… we’ll be just down the road at the PSFHS Picnic… see below for details!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 19 Shoreline WA.<\/strong> PSFHS Annual Summer Picnic at the gazebo in Cromwell Park, next to the Shoreline Courthouse at 18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133. Join us for an afternoon of harping fun! Full details coming in July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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