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 I’s Not the B’y with SJIWFF!

Folk Night presents I’s Not the B’y with SJIWFF!

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The St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival is showcasing incredible musicians and performers throughout the week alongside their film events.

Pull up a chair and soak in the music! This welcoming session invites women, non-binary, and gender-diverse musicians to share and celebrate traditional Newfoundland & Labrador tunes in an open, casual setting. Featuring: I’s Not The B’y Session.

Presented in partnership with SJIWFF

Wednesday, October 22, 9pm start, $10 cover at the door or free with festival pass.
The Ship Pub
This event is 19+

Oct 22

The Ship Pub

Folk Night presents I’s Not the B’y with SJIWFF!
Oct 22

Folk Night presents I’s Not the B’y with SJIWFF!

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The Ship Pub

The St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival is showcasing incredible musicians and performers throughout the week alongside their film events.

Pull up a chair and soak in the music! This welcoming session invites women, non-binary, and gender-diverse musicians to share and celebrate traditional Newfoundland & Labrador tunes in an open, casual setting. Featuring: I’s Not The B’y Session.

Presented in partnership with SJIWFF

Wednesday, October 22, 9pm start, $10 cover at the door or free with festival pass.
The Ship Pub
This event is 19+

FolQ Open Mic: October

FolQ Open Mic: October

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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. Hosted this month by Rebecca Sharr, the show will be held at The Battery Cafe, October 23rd. Starts at 7pm, no cover.

Oct 23

The Battery Cafe

FolQ Open Mic: October
Oct 23

FolQ Open Mic: October

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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. Hosted this month by Rebecca Sharr, the show will be held at The Battery Cafe, October 23rd. Starts at 7pm, no cover.

Trad Session Hosted by Daunt Lee

Trad Session Hosted by Daunt Lee

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This month’s session will be hosted by the unstoppable Daunt Lee! Cover by donation, tunes start at 9PM at the Ship Pub.

Oct 29

The Ship Pub

Trad Session Hosted by Daunt Lee
Oct 29

Trad Session Hosted by Daunt Lee

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The Ship Pub

This month’s session will be hosted by the unstoppable Daunt Lee! Cover by donation, tunes start at 9PM at the Ship Pub.

I’s not the B’y

I’s not the B’y

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A traditional session for women, non-binary, and gender-diverse folks! Join the gals and the pals, or come enjoy the tunes, the first Sunday of every month!

Nov 02

The Ship Pub

I’s not the B’y
Nov 02

I’s not the B’y

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The Ship Pub

A traditional session for women, non-binary, and gender-diverse folks! Join the gals and the pals, or come enjoy the tunes, the first Sunday of every month!

Songs & Yarns: November

Songs & Yarns: November

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We are bringing the ARTS back to the Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Arts Society with a good ol’ knitters night out every month. From 6:30-9pm at Sláinte join us for crafts and live music. From 6:30-7:00pm there will be a chatting period before the music starts. Music by the ever-charming Baraka, starts at 7pm. Cover fee is $10.

Nov 04

Sláinte

Songs & Yarns: November
Nov 04

Songs & Yarns: November

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Sláinte

We are bringing the ARTS back to the Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Arts Society with a good ol’ knitters night out every month. From 6:30-9pm at Sláinte join us for crafts and live music. From 6:30-7:00pm there will be a chatting period before the music starts. Music by the ever-charming Baraka, starts at 7pm. Cover fee is $10.

Annual Events

Young Folk at the HallHoliday WassailNewfoundland & Labrador Folk Festival