Events

The Folk Arts Society offers a wide range of events throughout the year to support the promotion and preservation of cultural traditions. These include annual highlights such as the Folk Festival and the Holiday Wassail, as well as regular programs like Folk Night, Songs & Yarns, Folq Fund events, and Young Folk at the Hall. Additionally, we host numerous workshops and events designed to engage the community and celebrate folk art

Folk Night presents Dave Panting Plus

Folk Night presents Dave Panting Plus

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On this final wednesday in May we are hosting Dave Panting Plus, a local super group led by the amazing Dave Panting. Come hear features from your favourite local musician and enjoy a folky night out at The Ship Pub!

Note- this is a regular Folk Night and door cover is $10. The regularily scheduled session will resume in June.

May 28

The Ship Pub

Folk Night presents Dave Panting Plus
May 28

Folk Night presents Dave Panting Plus

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The Ship Pub

On this final wednesday in May we are hosting Dave Panting Plus, a local super group led by the amazing Dave Panting. Come hear features from your favourite local musician and enjoy a folky night out at The Ship Pub!

Note- this is a regular Folk Night and door cover is $10. The regularily scheduled session will resume in June.

FolQ Open Mic

FolQ Open Mic

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Come on out for a night of music and art from local 2SLGBTQIA+ artists! Featuring some of St. John’s finest, this show covers a spectrum of folk styles. The show will be held at The Battery Cafe on May 28 at 7pm, and is hosted by Aramaria Yetman.

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May 28

The Battery Cafe

FolQ Open Mic
May 28

FolQ Open Mic

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The Battery Cafe

Come on out for a night of music and art from local 2SLGBTQIA+ artists! Featuring some of St. John’s finest, this show covers a spectrum of folk styles. The show will be held at The Battery Cafe on May 28 at 7pm, and is hosted by Aramaria Yetman.

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Folk Night presents Sherry Ryan

Folk Night presents Sherry Ryan

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Join us Wednesday night for the lovely musical musings of Sherry Ryan. “Blending folk-rock with country and Irish-Newfoundland roots, Sherry Ryan has firmly established herself as one of Atlantic Canada’s most beloved singer-songwriters”. Sure to be a grand time, don’t miss this classic Folk Night at the Ship.

Jun 04

The Ship Pub

Folk Night presents Sherry Ryan
Jun 04

Folk Night presents Sherry Ryan

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The Ship Pub

Join us Wednesday night for the lovely musical musings of Sherry Ryan. “Blending folk-rock with country and Irish-Newfoundland roots, Sherry Ryan has firmly established herself as one of Atlantic Canada’s most beloved singer-songwriters”. Sure to be a grand time, don’t miss this classic Folk Night at the Ship.

Folk Night presents Sooky Couch Girls

Folk Night presents Sooky Couch Girls

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They may be sooking on the couch but you’ll be dancing in your seat. Join us Wednesday night for these 4 folky, bluegrassy gals as they jam and laugh the night away! Folk Night at the Ship is sure to be a good one, 9pm $10 cover.

Jun 11

The Ship Pub

Folk Night presents Sooky Couch Girls
Jun 11

Folk Night presents Sooky Couch Girls

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The Ship Pub

They may be sooking on the couch but you’ll be dancing in your seat. Join us Wednesday night for these 4 folky, bluegrassy gals as they jam and laugh the night away! Folk Night at the Ship is sure to be a good one, 9pm $10 cover.

Annual Events

Young Folk at the HallHoliday WassailNewfoundland & Labrador Folk Festival