Music❯Folk

As the trailblazers of progressive Irish dance, Trinity Irish Dance Company has spent 35 years redefining the art form through the vision of Founding Artistic Director Mark Howard. This family-friendly program, featuring live music from the company’s own folk-rock band, draws from new and classic Trinity repertoire. Highlights will include the Portland/Northwest premieres of “Pasture Bedtime, Bleating Hearts,” a whimsical work by Portland’s own Ashley Roland and Jamey Hampton of BodyVox;...

Montreal-born, Nashville-based Allison Russell is a Grammy, Juno, Americana, SOCAN, and Folk Award–winning artist and Polaris Prize–shortlisted singer-songwriter, producer, author, actor, and human rights advocate. Her acclaimed solo debut...

Experience the high-energy sound of Dallahan as the acclaimed Celtic and world-folk band returns for a special community concert. Blending traditional Scottish and Irish music with influences from the Balkans and North America, Dallahan delivers...

Jake Shimabukuro is a world-renowned ukulele virtuoso whose groundbreaking artistry has redefined the instrument for the 21st century. Hailed as the “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,” Shimabukuro has captivated audiences across the globe with his masterful technique, innovative spirit, and deeply expressive performances that seamlessly blend elements of jazz, rock, classical, blues, folk, and traditional Hawaiian music. Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, Jake began playing the ukulele at age...

After more than three decades, the unstoppable engine of joy that is Pink Martini continues to bring founder Thomas Lauderdale’s mission of multi-cultural connection and inclusion to concert stages on six continents. Presenting a mélange of...

Join us for a special musical experience in honor of Native American Heritage Month. We are excited to welcome Tommy Graven, a 20 ‑ year multi ‑ instrumentalist and award-winning songwriter whose work is deeply rooted in the landscapes and...

Experience Kamishibai storytelling brought to life on the big screen — with live Japanese music performed by Takohachi.

Mikis Theodorakis, one of Greece's most treasured and prolific composers, was widely known for film scores, such as the iconic "Zorba the Greek". This concert pays tribute to Theodorakis prolific body of work, including some of his lesser-known...

21+ · Dylan Thom is an independent, LA-based musician making heartfelt earworms existing somewhere between twee-tronica, emo, and indie folk. His live show expands into an electric, high-energy set backed by a four-piece band. Horse laugh: We are two...