The Victoria Folk Music Society, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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The Victoria Folk Music Society, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
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‧ Song Circles & Story Tellers; |
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‧ Song Circles & Story Tellers | |
The Victoria Storytellers’ Guild (VSG)Storytellers and listeners are welcome 3rd Monday of each month: 7:15 PM 1831 Fern St., Victoria, BC (near Shelbourne and Begbie) Admission: $5.00 For info: 250-477-7044
Around Town Tellers [Nanaimo]Storytellers and listeners are welcome various dates and times numerous venues — in Nanaimo, BC For info: www.AroundTownTellers.com
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‧ Tune Circles & Dance | |
Gypsy Celts Slow JamsIrish, Scottish & Old Time tunes—All Welcome! Twice a month rotating venues: Victoria and environs (Vancouver Island), BC Admission: FREE For info: 250-474-6890
Holly Tree: Morris Dancing (a Mixed Team)Olde Englishe Hankee-Waving & Stick-eWhacking Every Tuesday: 8:00–9:30 PM Scout Hall, 459 Chester St., Victoria, BC Admission: FREE Phone: 250-475-1706
Island Thyme: Morris Dancing (a Women's Team)Old English Hankie-Waving & Stick-Whacking Every Monday: 7:00–9:00-ish PM Phone for locale (Victoria, BC) Admission: FREE Phone: 250-386-1132
Old-Timey Tune CircleAppalachian, Old Timey, and a bit of Bluegrass Weekly: Mondays evenings — starts around 7:00 pm The Spiral Cafe, 418 Craigflower Road, Victoria BC Free (buy a coffee or a goodie).
Quicksbottom Morris dancing (a ‘Border’ Side—arrgh!)
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‧ Folk Clubs & Coffeehouses | |
Backhall Coffeehouse—Denman IslandFolk, Roots, Blues Usually the 3rd weekend of the month. Features contact Kevin at 250-335-1458, or
Bamfield FolkContact: Darryl Milne at 250-728-3000 or Andrea Butler at 250-728-1260
The Coffeehouse on Gabriola Island (COG)Jam: 6:30, Open Stage: 7:00, Feature: 9:00 PM Last Friday of each month: 7:00 PM Agi Hall, Gabriola Island, BC Admission: $5.00 suggested donation Email: colcog@shaw.ca
Cowichan Folk Guild Coffeehouse (CFGC)Open Stage followed by Feature 2nd Saturday of each month: 7:30 PM the Duncan Friendship Centre, #205-5462 Trans Canada Highway, (Sun Valley Mall) just south of Duncan, BC — February 2010 ONLY March 2010: Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St., Duncan,(Vancouver Island), BC Admission: $7.00 Email: info@folkfest.bc.ca
Cumberland Cultural & Arts Society Coffee HouseVarious area musicians act as hosts and all players are invited to contribute their music to the evening. 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month: 7–9 PM Miner’s Cafe and Bakery, 2699 Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland, (Vancouver Island), BC Admission: $2.00—Proceeds to restore the old ILO ILO Theatre Phone: 250-336-8856
Deep Cove Folk Club (DCFC)Open Stage followed by Feature 2nd Friday of each month: 8:00 PM St. John’s United Church, 10990 W. Saanich Rd., Deep Cove, (Vancouver Island), BC Admission $7.00, Refreshments by donation Phone: 250-384-9419
Denman Island Blue Note CafeSong Circle—informal and relaxing Every Saturday: 3:00 PM–7:00 PM Contact: 250-335-2688 or 250-335-9126
Highlands Folk Music2nd Saturday of the month (October to July): 7:30 PM Caleb Pike Homestead, 1589 Millstream Rd., Victoria, BC Admisson: $5.00 / Free under 16 Admisson: $5.00; 16 yrs. and under: Free
Jericho Folk Club [Vancouver, BC]Open Stage, Jam Session, and Feature Every Tuesday from May until end of Sept. Jericho Sailing Centre, Admisson: $8.00 Contact: Lynn McGown at 1-604-222-4113
Mayne Island Folk Club (MIFC)Open Stage followed by Feature 1st Friday of the month: 7:30 PM Agricultural Hall, Mayne Island, BC Admission: $8.00; Teens, $5.00; 12 yrs. and under: Free Phone: 250-539-5456
Music at the Lake [Lake Cowichan, BC]4th Thursday of the month: 7:30 PM Lower Centennial Hall, Admission: $5.00 Phone: 250-749-6234
The Nanaimo Folk Connection (NFC)Open Stage followed by Feature 3rd Friday of each month: 7:30 PM Hope Lutheran Church - 2174 Departure Bay Road, Nanaimo, (Vancouver Island), BC Admission $5.00; Phone: 250-754-1321
Port Alberni Folk Coffeehouse (PAFC)Every 1st Saturday of each month Port Alberni, (Vancouver Island), BC Phone: 250-724-3911
Red Willow Coffee HouseEvery 2nd Friday of each month Hope Lutheran Church, Nanaimo, (Vancouver Island), BC Contact: Charlie Fox
Salt Spring Island Folk Club (SIFC)Check Website or Call for details Monthly Concert: Fulford Hall, Salt Spring Island, BC Phone: 250-537-2828
Sooke Folk Coffeehouse (SFC)Open Stage followed by Feature Every 3rd Saturday of each month Holy Trinity United Church Admission $5.00; Phone: 250-642-4568
Vancouver Folk Song Society (VFSS)may include songcircles, open stages, and feature concerts first and third Wednesday of each month the Friends Meeting Hall, Admission: free for members,
Victoria Folk Music Society (VFMS)Open Stage followed by Feature Every Sunday starting at: 7:30 PM The Sons of Norway Hall, AKA “Norway House”, Admission: $5.00; 16yrs. and under, Free; Info and Message line: 250-413-3213 | |
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Heron Rock BistroLive Music every Monday and Friday: 8–10 PM #4, 435 Simcoe St., James Bay, (Victoria,) BC Admisson: Free (buy a meal!)
James Bay Coffee & BooksLive Music every Friday: 8–10 PM James Bay, (Victoria,) BC Admisson: Free (buy a treat!)
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