NHPR/VPR Folk Show Events Calendar
Monday, October 27, 2025 edition
Many event announcements have short lead-times. Check the Folk Show with Kate McNally Facebook page for timely announcements.
Monday, October 27, 2025
Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/
Singer-Songwriters Showcase at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
David Rovics and The Ministry of Culture at Cherry Hill Co-Housing Community, Northampton MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.davidrovics.com/tour/
The Fretless and Väsen at Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph VT ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.chandler-arts.org/
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Dance! Scottish Country dancingat the Fairlee Town Hall, 75 Town Common Road, Fairlee, VT~ 7:00 - 9:00 pm ET ~ For more information, contact Gary Apfel at FairleeClass@rscdsboston.org or (802) 439-3459 ~ All dances are taught; no partner necessary.If possible, please bring a pair of soft-soled shoes.
Dance! Wednesday English Dance at Guiding Star Grange, Greenfield MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.html
Christopher Paul Stelling and Tall Tall Trees at the Press Room, Portsmouth NH ~ 7pm ET~ https://pressroomnh.com/live-music-portsmouth-nh-events/
Singer-songwriter Katie Dobbins hosts a songwriter roundupat the Loft Living Room Sessions at Hermit Woods Winery, 72 Main Street, Meredith NH ~ 6-9pm ET ~https://hermitwoods.com/music/
Songwriters’ Showcase at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/
Pierre Bensusanat One Longfellow Square, Portland ME ~ 8pm ET ~ https://onelongfellowsquare.com/upcoming-shows-events/
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Yellowhouse Blues Band at the Press Room, Portsmouth NH ~ 7pm ET~ https://pressroomnh.com/live-music-portsmouth-nh-events/
Sneaky Miles and Rigometrics at the Stone Church, Newmarket NH ~ 8-11pm ET ~ https://stonechurchrocks.com/newmarket-the-stone-church-music-club-events
Vasen and Madeleine Roger at One Longfellow Square, Portland ME ~ 8pm ET ~ https://onelongfellowsquare.com/upcoming-shows-events/
All Hallows Eve: spooky tunes, songs and tales from Scotland at The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter NH ~ 7-9pm ET ~https://www.thewordbarn.com/events/
Friday, October 31, 2025
Dance! Fifth Friday Contra Dance at Guiding Star Grange, Greenfield MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.html ~Music: Daybreak Trio; Caller Qwill Duvall
Deadgrass at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ two shows: 6:30pm and 9pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Dance! First Saturday Contra Dance at Guiding Star Grange, Greenfield MA ~ 7:30 pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.html ~ Caller: George Marshall
Francestown First Saturday Coffeehouse, Francestown NH ~ 7-9:30pm ET ~ https://www.francestowncoffeehouse.org/ ~ Feature: Grove Street (celtic trio)
Multi-award winning Quebecois trad trio É.T.É at the Burnham Presents concert series in Lincoln.VT ~ Doors 7:00. Music: 7:30~ https://www.burnhampresents.org/ 802-349-3364
Little folks concert with Kate Taylor at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ two shows: 3pm and 8pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/
Acoustic Alchemy at Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club,135 Congress Street, Portsmouth NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~https://jimmysoncongress.com/tickets/
Corey Harris ( guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter) at Belleville Roots Music Series at Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High St., Newburyport, MA ~8 p.m ET ~ https://www.bellevilleroots.org/~
Charlie Chronopolis at BNH Plaza, 16 South Main Street, Concord NH ~ 7pm ET ~https://www.ccanh.com/shows-and-concerts
Reed Foehl and Jake McKelvie at The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter NH ~ 7-9pm ET ~https://www.thewordbarn.com/events/
DellaValla Trio at Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield ME ~ 8pm ET ~https://stonemountainartscenter.com/event-calendar.html
Beausoleil and Richard Thompson at Lebanon Opera House, Lebanon NH ~7:30pm ET ~https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Dance! Concord English Country Dance at Howard Recreation Center, Cor. Brown and KentRds. Concord NH ~2:30-6pm ET ~ http://nhecds.free.nf/nhecds@comcast.nethttp://www.facebook.com/groups/160138754162879
Le Vent du Nord at Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 7pm ET ~https://pfmsconcerts.org/
SG Goodman with Fust at The Iron Horse,15 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/calendar
Sunday Blues Brunch with Bees Deluxe at the Press Room, Portsmouth NH ~ 12 noon ET~ https://pressroomnh.com/live-music-portsmouth-nh-events/
Pierre Bensusan at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/
"Anything Goes", a collaboration between Mark Greenberg and Ben Koenig at The First Sunday Series for the Deborah Rawson Memorial Library, Jericho, VT ~ 2pm ET~
Vance Gilbert at The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter NH ~ 7-9pm ET ~https://www.thewordbarn.com/events/
Monday, November 3, 2025
Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/
Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Dance! Wednesday English Dance at Guiding Star Grange, Greenfield MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.html ~ Music: Kirsten, Rebecca and Alex; Caller Brad Snyder
Dance! Scottish Country dancingat the Fairlee Town Hall, 75 Town Common Road, Fairlee, VT~ 7:00 - 9:00 pm ET ~ For more information, contact Gary Apfel at FairleeClass@rscdsboston.org or (802) 439-3459 ~ All dances are taught; no partner necessary.If possible, please bring a pair of soft-soled shoes.
Dance! Plymouth Square Dance at The Barn on the Pemi,341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth NH ~ 7:30-10pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/585375086652571 ~ Suggested contribution at the door is $10-$15 per person.All proceeds go to the caller and musicians and to keep the square dance going each year.The Common Man donates the Barn, staff, complementary goodies, ice cream and coffee/tea.(Thank you Common Man!)Cash bar is available and doors open at 7:15pm.Bring a clean pair of shoes to dance. Whether you come as a group, a couple or it’s a night out for yourself, every dance is different and everyone is encouraged to change partners during the evening to expand the fun.If you haven’t been before, the dances are a joyful way to connect with others and build community.Come check ‘em out!This year’s dates are: Wednesday November 5, 2025, Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Thursday January 8, 2026, Thursday February 5, 2026, Thursday March 5, 2026, and Thursday April 2, 2026.. If the weather is questionable, please check the Plymouth Square Dance Facebook page to see if the dance has been rescheduled.See “Events” on the Facebook page, email: howe.gen@gmail.com or call: 603-481-0789 for further event details.
Kelsey Waldon at The Iron Horse,15 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/calendar
Dylan Patrick Ward at Birdie’s , 18 Main Street, Keene NH ~7pm ET ~ https://birdieskeene.com/
The Lone Bellow and Caroline Spence at Higher Ground, 1214 Williston Road,South Burlington VT ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.highergroundmusic.com/
Toad the Wet Sprocket, KT Tunstall, and Vertical Horizon at the Chubb Theatre, 44 South Main Street,Concord NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.ccanh.com/shows-and-concerts
Joshua Burnside at The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter NH ~ 7-9pm ET ~https://www.thewordbarn.com/events/
Thursday, November 6, 2025
David Francey at The Flying Goose, 40 Andover Road, New London NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.flyinggoose.com/events/
The Lovestruck Balladeers at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/
Flamy Grant at First Congregational Church, Lebanon NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/
Sugaray Rayford at Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club,135 Congress Street, Portsmouth NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~https://jimmysoncongress.com/tickets/
Session Americana with Eleanor Buckland at The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter NH ~ 7-9pm ET ~https://www.thewordbarn.com/events/
Lynn Crossett and The Levins, Claudia Nygaard, and Mystery Loves Company (and more at conference) at Northeast Regional Folk Alliance, Desmond Hotel, 660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany NY ~~ https://nerfaconference.org/
Reese Fulmer at The Coffee Bar, 109 South Street, Bennington VT ~ 7pm ET ~ https://undiscoveredmusic.net/shows/243977
Friday, November 7, 2025
Dance! Friday Mostly Waltz Dance at Guiding Star Grange, Greenfield MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.html
Damn Tall Buildings at Groton Hill Arts Center, Groton MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://grotonhill.org/tickets/
The Cody Sisters at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/
Donna the Buffalo at Shea Theatre, 71 Avenue A, Turners Falls MA ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://sheatheater.org/
Rupert Wates at Dream Away Lodge, 1342 County Rd Becket, MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.thedreamawaylodge.com/events/
Jon Splithoff at Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club,135 Congress Street, Portsmouth NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~https://jimmysoncongress.com/tickets/
Cheryl Wheeler at The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter NH ~ 7-9pm ET ~https://www.thewordbarn.com/events/
Bennett and Perkins with Taylor Whiteside at Conway Majestic Theatre, Conway NH~ 1pm ET ~ https://www.conwaymajestic.com/majestic-theatre-shows-wrapper/ https://bennettandperkins.com/shows/
Heartwood Trio presents: The Well Tree, an original storytelling musical at Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick Street, Greensboro VT~ 7pm ET ~ http://heartwoodtrio.com/ ~ Buffet style dinner available 5-7pm; ‘The Well Tree’ 7-9pm
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Dance! Second Saturday Tracy Hall Contra Dance, Norwich VT ~ 6:30 pm waltzing; 7:30pm ET contradance ~https://muskegmusic.org/https://mailchi.mp/0bbdfd3f7b6f/dances-more-9314851
Dance! Scandia Dance at Guiding Star Grange, Greenfield MA ~ 1:30pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.html
Dance! Tophill Contra Dance at Guiding Star Grange, Greenfield MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.html
Anonymous Coffeehouse, First Congregational Church, 10 Park Street, Lebanon NH ~ 7:30-10:00 pm ET ~ https://www.anoncoffee.org/ ~ featured: Tom Pirozzoli 7:30pm; Grace Palemer 9:00pm; Cuchulain 9:00pm ET
Winterpills at The Iron Horse,15 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/calendar
Richard Thommpson at The Stone Church (small theatre), 210 Main Street , Brattleboro VT ~ 8pm ET ~ https://stonechurchvt.com/
David Wilcox at Bass Hall Peterborough NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://pfmsconcerts.org/node/358
Debo Ray at Crossroads Music Series, 190 Academy Road, North Andover MA ~8-10:30pm ET ~ https://www.crossroadsmusicseries.org/
Dan Navarro with Jesse Lynn Madera at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/
Carbon Leaf at Higher Ground, 1214 Williston Road,South Burlington VT ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.highergroundmusic.com/
Mavis Staples at Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club,135 Congress Street, Portsmouth NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~https://jimmysoncongress.com/tickets/
Cheryl Wheeler at The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter NH ~ 7-9pm ET ~https://www.thewordbarn.com/events/
Joyce Andersen and Harvey Reid at Oyster River Folk Concerts, Durham Universalist Fellowship, 20 Madbury Road, Durham NH ~ Doors 6:30pm Show 7pm ET ~ https://www.joyscream.com/schedule.html
Leroy Preston and the Unklnown Blues Bandat Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph VT ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.chandler-arts.org/
The Town Square Quintet at Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield ME ~ 8pm ET ~https://stonemountainartscenter.com/event-calendar.html
Session Americana at Bennington Theater Performing Arts Center, 331 Main Street, Benninton VT ~ 8pm ET ~ https://undiscoveredmusic.net/shows/244108
Ollie Gullick at the Button Factory Stage, 909 Islington Street, Portsmouth NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://wscafm.org/event-schedule/
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Dance! Second Sunday English Country Dancing at Tracy Hall, Norwich VT ~ 1-4pm ET ~ info: davidmillstone7@gmail.comhttps://muskegmusic.org/
Heather Mae + Olivia Nied at Stage 33 Live, Bellows Falls VT ~ 6pm ET ~ https://stage33live.com/2025/11/heather-mae-olivia-nied/
David Wilcox at Bass Hall, Peterborough NH ~ 7pm ET ~https://pfmsconcerts.org/
Richard Thompson at Groton Hill Music Center, Groton MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://grotonhill.org/tickets/
Macy Gray at Nashua Center for the Arts, Nashua NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://nashuacenterforthearts.com/
Flamy Grant at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/
Hannah Frances at Higher Ground, 1214 Williston Road,South Burlington VT ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.highergroundmusic.com/
David Lowery at The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter NH ~ 7-9pm ET ~https://www.thewordbarn.com/events/
Bruce Mandel at The Starving Artist Cafe, Lee MA ~ 11am to 2pm ET ~ https://undiscoveredmusic.net/venues/starving_artist_cafe
Monday, November 10, 2025
Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/
Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Henry Ferland at Radio Bean, Burlington VT ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.radiobean.com/calendar
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Dance! Wednesday English Dance at Guiding Star Grange, Greenfield MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.html
Dance! Scottish Country dancingat the Fairlee Town Hall, 75 Town Common Road, Fairlee, VT~ 7:00 - 9:00 pm ET ~ For more information, contact Gary Apfel at FairleeClass@rscdsboston.org or (802) 439-3459 ~ All dances are taught; no partner necessary.If possible, please bring a pair of soft-soled shoes.
Open Mic Night at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 7-9pm ET ~https://theparktheatre.org/https://discovermonadnock.com/events/#event=open-mic-night-4;instance=20250813190000/
Thursday, November 13, 2025
David Francey at The Word Barn, Exeter NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.thewordbarn.com/events
David Wilcox at The Flying Goose, 40 Andover Road, New London NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.flyinggoose.com/events/
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas at BNH Stage, 16 South Main Street, Concord NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.ccanh.com/shows-and-concerts
Cantrip at Blasty Bough Brewing Co. Listening Room, 3 Griffin Rd., Epsom, NH ~ 7pmET ~603-738-4717https://www.blastybough.com/
Michael McDermott at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/
Cal Stamp at the Stone Church, Newmarket NH ~ 8-11pm ET ~ https://stonechurchrocks.com/newmarket-the-stone-church-music-club-events
Matt Schofield at Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club,135 Congress Street, Portsmouth NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~https://jimmysoncongress.com/tickets/
David Francey at The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter NH ~ 7-9pm ET ~https://www.thewordbarn.com/events/
Friday, November 14, 2025
Dance! Dover Second Friday Dance at St John's United Methodist Church, 28 Cataract Ave, Dover, NH ~ 7:30-10:30pm ET ~http://doverdance.free.nf/Dave42Bateman@gmail.com http://www.facebook.com/groups/1003765254297548
Dance! Second Friday Fusion Dance at Guiding Star Grange, Greenfield MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.html
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haasat Groton Hill Arts Center, Groton MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://grotonhill.org/tickets/
Chris Smither and the Motivators at The Iron Horse,15 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/calendar
Hayley Reardon with Emily Barnes at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/
The Mallet Brothers Band at Higher Ground, 1214 Williston Road,South Burlington VT ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.highergroundmusic.com/
David Wilcox at The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter NH ~ 7-9pm ET ~https://www.thewordbarn.com/events/
Windborne at One Longfellow Square, Portland ME ~ 8pm ET ~ https://onelongfellowsquare.com/event/windborne-2/
David Francey, House of Hamill, and Craig Werth at Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield ME ~ 8pm ET ~https://stonemountainartscenter.com/event-calendar.html
Caliope Brothers at Wilton Folk Cafe, Wilton Collabortive Space, Second Congregational Church, 21 Gregg Street, Wilton NH ~ doors: 7pm show: 7:30pm ET ~ Reservations strongly encoruaged: 603-654-1245 strumma@aol.com
Friday, November 14 through Sunday, November 16, 2025
Festival! Fiddle Hell at Regency Hotel, Westford MA ~ ~ https://fiddlehell.org/~ Fiddle Hell will be an entirely in-person festival in November.We'll have 20 concerts, 40 instructor-led jams, and 270 workshops!Performers: Alasdair Fraser, Alex Rubin, Amanda Abate, Amy Cann, Andrew VanNorstrand, Andy Reiner, Half Pelican, Rapidgrass, Ariel Bernstein, Ariel Friedman, Austin Scelzo, Autumn Rose Lester, B B Bowness, Barbara McOwen, Becky Miller, Beth Bahia Cohen, Berklee, Bethany Waickman, Betsy Green, Beverly Woods, String Equinox, Brittany Karlson, Bruce Molsky, Carol Kycia, Cathy Mason, Dead Sea Squirrels, Cedar Stanistreet, Cindy Eid, Craig Edwards, Darol Anger, Dave Neiman, Dave Reiner, Dereck Kalish, Ellen Carlson, New England Fiddle Ensemble, Ellery Klein, Eric Eid-Reiner, Eric Favreau, Eric Mrugala, Ethan Robbins, Flynn Cohen, Gretchen Bowder, Gus Tritsch, Harry Bolick, Huck Tritsch, Jake Blount, JakeBlount.com, Jason Anick, Jay Ungar, Jeff Claus, Jenna Moynihan, Jerry Bryant, Jess Fox, Jim Joseph, Joanne Garton, Jon Cooper, Joseph Sobol, Joy Adams, Big Richard, Salomé Songbird, Half Pelican, Judy Hyman, Katie McNally, Kieran O'Hare, Laurel Martin, Lindsay Lassonde, Lissa Schneckenburger, Liz Knowles, Liz Simmons, Low Lily, Lydia Ievins, Scandi fiddler, librarian, web geek, Mariel Vandersteel, Mariia Gorkun, Max Cohen, Michelle Kaminsky, imi Rabson, Molly Mason, Natalie Haas, Natalie Padilla, Nate Lee, Neil Pearlman, Nicole Rabata, Oliver Scanlon, Peter Anick, Rev. Robert Jones, Rob Flax, Robert McOwen, Rose Clancy, Sammy Wetstein, Catfish in the Sky, Seán Heely, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Shana Aisenberg, Stash Wyslouch, Tim Rowell, Tony Thomas, Fiddle Hell, Whitney Roy
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Coffee House and Open Mic at the DubHub (Dublin Community Center, 1123 Main, Dublin NH ~ 6-9pm ET ~ Email info@dublincommunitycenter.org to reserve a spot on the open mic sign-up, or just show up that evening to try your luck at finding an available spot on the list.
The Nieldsat Bass Hall, Peterborough NH ~ 7pm ET ~https://pfmsconcerts.org/
Bill Ellis, Sara Grey with Mark Greenberg and Dave McLurg and Sarah Blair, Hilari Farington and Benedict Koehler plus a special guest performer at a fundraiser for CASAN (Chittenden Asylum Seekers Assistance Network) at Burlington Unitarian Universalist Society, 52 Pearl St, Burlington VT ~ 7pm ET ~ https://secure.accessacs.com/calendar/publiccalendar.html?token=3UEBP0JVRK info: email: Lshelmandine@yahoo.com
Come "Sing Your Heart Out"atQuaker Meetinghouse, 11 Oxbow Pond Rd. (near Exit 17), Canterbury NH ~ 7-9pm ET ~ Contact Ruth Heath ruthmheath@comcast.net or 603-724-4343~ Everyone gets a chance to choose a song, and we'll all leave with lifted hearts.Bring a friend, it's open to all.You can bring an instrument and accompany songs.
Banish Misfortuneat Mount Toby Concerts, Leverett MA ~ 7pm ET ~https://mttobyconcerts.wordpress.com/schedule/
Chris Smither and the Motivators at The Iron Horse,15 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/calendar
Martin Sexton and The Acadian Wild at Higher Ground, 1214 Williston Road,South Burlington VT ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.highergroundmusic.com/
Todd Hearon with Liz Frame and the Kickers at The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter NH ~ 7-9pm ET ~https://www.thewordbarn.com/events/
Soggy Po’Boys at The Molehill Theatre, Gilsum Mine Road, Alstead NH ~ 8pm ET (come early for potluck) ~ https://www.facebook.com/events/2083328152470958
Rose Cousins and Melissa Ferrick at Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield ME ~ 8pm ET ~https://stonemountainartscenter.com/event-calendar.html
Katie Dobbins at the Button Factory Stage, 909 Islington Street, Portsmouth NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://wscafm.org/event-schedule/
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Third Sunday Junction Song Circle at Greater Hartford UCC, 1721 Maple St., White River Junction, VT ~ 2-4pm ET ~ Contact: mail.grantcook13@gmail.com
The Barr Brothers at The Iron Horse,15 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/calendar
Marc Cohn amd Shawn Colvin at Groton Hill Arts Center, Groton MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://grotonhill.org/tickets/
Dharma Down and Carol Coronis at the Press Room, Portsmouth NH ~ 6pm ET~ https://pressroomnh.com/live-music-portsmouth-nh-events/
Keb’Mo at Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield ME ~ 8pm ET ~https://stonemountainartscenter.com/event-calendar.html
Karyn Oliver with Kris Delmhorst at Railway Concerts at Studio 9, North Adams MA ~ 4pm ET ~ https://studio9porches.com/performances/
Monday, November 17, 2025
Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/
Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas at The Iron Horse,15 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/calendar
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Dance! Wednesday English Dance at Guiding Star Grange, Greenfield MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.html
Dance! Scottish Country dancingat the Fairlee Town Hall, 75 Town Common Road, Fairlee, VT~ 7:00 - 9:00 pm ET ~ For more information, contact Gary Apfel at FairleeClass@rscdsboston.org or (802) 439-3459 ~ All dances are taught; no partner necessary.If possible, please bring a pair of soft-soled shoes.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Alice Howe and Freebo at The Flying Goose, 40 Andover Road, New London NH ~ 7:30pm ET~ https:alicehowe.com/https://www.flyinggoose.com/events/
The Wailin’ Jennys at Groton Hill Music, Groton MA ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://grotonhill.org/tickets/https://www.facebook.com/events/1383641959461374/
Peter Mulvey at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas at The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter NH ~ 7-9pm ET ~https://www.thewordbarn.com/events/
Megan from Work, Local Honeymoon, and Madska at the Button Factory Stage, 909 Islington Street, Portsmouth NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://wscafm.org/event-schedule/
Friday, November 21, 2025
Dance! Third Friday Tea Dance at Guiding Star Grange, Greenfield MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.html ~ Music: Thunderwing; Caller Lisa Greenleaf
Anonymous Coffeehouse, First Congregational Church, 10 Park Street, Lebanon NH ~ 7:30-10:00 pm ET ~ https://www.anoncoffee.org/ ~ featured: Heather Pierson Duo
Dance! East Derry Contra Dance (Third Friday) East Derry NH ~ intro workshop 7:15pm ; Dancing 7:30-10:30pm ET ~ https://www.wordworthy2.org/ ~ Alice Morris calling; celebrating the life of Bob Jervis ; actual location this month only at Upper Village Hall, across the street from the church.
The Wailin’ Jennys at Groton Hill Music Center, Groton MA ~ two shows: 3pm and 8pm ET ~ https://grotonhill.org/tickets/~ SOLD OUT as of March 28, 2025
Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 8pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/
Beausoleil with Richard Thompson at Lebanon Opera House, Lebanon NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/
The Wolff Sisters at The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter NH ~ 7-9pm ET ~https://www.thewordbarn.com/events/
Parangui at the Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washingon Street, Bath ME ~ 7:30pm ET~ https://chocolatechurcharts.org/
Richard Thompson at Lebanon Opera House, 51 North Park Street, Lebanon NH ~ 8pm ET ~
Erin Ash Sullivan and Doug Kolmar at the Button Factory Stage, 909 Islington Street, Portsmouth NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://wscafm.org/event-schedule/
Peter Mulvey at Radio Bean, Burlington VT ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.radiobean.com/calendar
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Susan Werner at Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield ME ~ 8pm ET ~https://stonemountainartscenter.com/event-calendar.html
Triton at Blasty Bough Brewing Co. Listening Room, 3 Griffin Rd., Epsom, NH ~ 7pmET ~603-738-4717https://www.blastybough.com/
Nathan and the Zydeco ChaChas Dance and Concert at Belleville Roots Music Series at Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High St., Newburyport, MA ~8 p.m ET ~ https://www.bellevilleroots.org/
Driftwood with Jon Nolan and Good Co. at the Press Room, Portsmouth NH ~ 7pm ET~ https://pressroomnh.com/live-music-portsmouth-nh-events/
Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters at Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club,135 Congress Street, Portsmouth NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~https://jimmysoncongress.com/tickets/
Hayley Jane Band at The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter NH ~ 7-9pm ET ~https://www.thewordbarn.com/events/
Sarah McQuaid at Unitarian Universalist Society, Amherst MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://sarahmcquaid.com/tour
The Shadow Riders at the Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washingon Street, Bath ME ~ 7:30pm ET~ https://chocolatechurcharts.org/
Susan Werner at Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield ME ~ 8pm ET ~https://stonemountainartscenter.com/event-calendar.html
Verse and Voice – the Seacoast’s Singer-Songwriter Showcase -at the Button Factory Stage, 909 Islington Street, Portsmouth NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://wscafm.org/event-schedule/
Sunday, November 23, 2025
NHPR Folk Show Potluck at Unitarian Universalist Church, Concord NH~ 2=5pm~ https://www.nhpr.org/arts-culture/2025-09-30/the-2025-folk-show-potluck-food-folk-friendship ~ RSVP recommended
Hayley Reardon and Judit Neddermann at The Iron Horse,15 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/calendar
Lucy Kaplansky at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/
The Crane Wives at Higher Ground, 1214 Williston Road,South Burlington VT ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.highergroundmusic.com/
Lissie at Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club,135 Congress Street, Portsmouth NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~https://jimmysoncongress.com/tickets/
Monday, November 24, 2025
Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/
Hayley Reardon and Judit Neddermann at the Press Room, Portsmouth NH ~ 7pm ET~ https://pressroomnh.com/live-music-portsmouth-nh-events/
Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Dance! Wednesday English Dance at Guiding Star Grange, Greenfield MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.html
Dance! Scottish Country dancingat the Fairlee Town Hall, 75 Town Common Road, Fairlee, VT~ 7:00 - 9:00 pm ET ~ For more information, contact Gary Apfel at FairleeClass@rscdsboston.org or (802) 439-3459 ~ All dances are taught; no partner necessary.If possible, please bring a pair of soft-soled shoes.
Friday, November 28, 2025
Dance! Fourth Friday Experienced Contra Dance at Guiding Star Grange, Greenfield MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.html ~ Music: Noah, Max and Amy; Caller: Will Mentor
Bela’s Bartok with Cloudbelly at Shea Theatre, 71 Avenue A, Turners Falls MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://sheatheater.org/
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Dance! Fifth Friday Contra Dance at Guiding Star Grange, Greenfield MA ~ time TBA ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.html
Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters at The Iron Horse,15 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/calendar
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Roomful of Blues at The Iron Horse,15 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/calendar
Heather Pierson’s Charlie Brown Christmas at the Loft Living Room Sessions at Hermit Woods Winery, 72 Main Street, Meredith NH ~ 6-9pm ET ~https://hermitwoods.com/music/
Monday, December 1, 2025
Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/
Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Dance! Wednesday English Dance at Guiding Star Grange, Greenfield MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://guidingstargrange.org/events.html
Dance! Scottish Country dancingat the Fairlee Town Hall, 75 Town Common Road, Fairlee, VT~ 7:00 - 9:00 pm ET ~ For more information, contact Gary Apfel at FairleeClass@rscdsboston.org or (802) 439-3459 ~ All dances are taught; no partner necessary.If possible, please bring a pair of soft-soled shoes.
Dance! Plymouth Square Dance at The Barn on the Pemi,341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth NH ~ 7:30-10pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/585375086652571 ~ Suggested contribution at the door is $10-$15 per person.All proceeds go to the caller and musicians and to keep the square dance going each year.The Common Man donates the Barn, staff, complementary goodies, ice cream and coffee/tea.(Thank you Common Man!)Cash bar is available and doors open at 7:15pm.Bring a clean pair of shoes to dance. Whether you come as a group, a couple or it’s a night out for yourself, every dance is different and everyone is encouraged to change partners during the evening to expand the fun.If you haven’t been before, the dances are a joyful way to connect with others and build community.Come check ‘em out!This year’s dates are: Wednesday November 5, 2025, Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Thursday January 8, 2026, Thursday February 5, 2026, Thursday March 5, 2026, and Thursday April 2, 2026.. If the weather is questionable, please check the Plymouth Square Dance Facebook page to see if the dance has been rescheduled.See “Events” on the Facebook page, email: howe.gen@gmail.com or call: 603-481-0789 for further event details.
Tony Trischka “Of a Winter’s Night” full band show at The Iron Horse,15 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/calendar
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Squirrel Nut Zippers at Nashua Center for the Arts, Nashua NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://nashuacenterforthearts.com/
Judy Collins at Groton Hill Music Center, Groton MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://grotonhill.org/tickets/
Reese Fulmer Bandat the Loft Living Room Sessions at Hermit Woods Winery, 72 Main Street, Meredith NH ~ 6-9pm ET ~https://hermitwoods.com/music/
ryanhood at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/
Windborne at the Mariposa Museum, Peterborough NH ~ time TBA~ https://www.mariposamuseum.org/nh-programs https://www.windbornesingers.com/concerts/
Friday, December 5, 2025
Anonymous Coffeehouse, First Congregational Church, 10 Park Street, Lebanon NH ~ 7:30-10:00 pm ET ~ https://www.anoncoffee.org/~ featured: Reed Foehl
Chris Smither and the Motivators at The Iron Horse,15 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/calendar
Keith Murphy and Becky Tracy at Old Firehouse Concerts, Tinmouth VT ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://undiscoveredmusic.net/venues/old_firehouse_concerts
GoldenOak at the State Theatre, Portland House Of Music, Portland ME ~ 8pm ET ~ https://ffm.live/o5rojqr?mc_cid=fb46881606&mc_eid=0a6d23f745https://www.tixr.com/groups/portlandhouseofmusic/events/state-theatre-presents-goldenoak-157362
Heather Pierson Duo (Charlie Brown Christmas) at Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://theparktheatre.org/
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Francestown First Saturday Coffeehouse, Francestown NH ~ 7-9:30pm ET ~ https://www.francestowncoffeehouse.org/ ~ Feature: Wendy Keith and her Alleged Band
John Doyle with Cathy Ryan at the Burnham Presents concert series in Lincoln.VT ~ Doors 7:00. Music: 7:30~ https://www.burnhampresents.org/ 802-349-3364
Carrie and Michael Klineat Mount Toby Concerts, Leverett MA ~ 7pm ET ~https://mttobyconcerts.wordpress.com/schedule/http://www.folktalk.org/
Michael Tarbox, Wojcicki (solo) at Stage 33 Live, Bellows Falls VT ~ 7pm ET ~ https://stage33live.com/
A Cape Breton Christmas with Coig at First Congregational Church, Lebanon NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/
The Suitcase Junket at Higher Ground, 1214 Williston Road,South Burlington VT ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.highergroundmusic.com/
Low Lily at Catamount Arts (small theatre), 115 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury VT ~ 8pm ~ https://www.catamountarts.org/shows-and-events/
Susie Burke, Kent Allyn and Steve Roy at Oyster River Folk Concerts, Durham Universalist Fellowship, 20 Madbury Road, Durham NH ~ Doors 6:30pm Show 7pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/BurkeSurette/
Joyce Andersen and Harvey Reid at Congregational Church of North Barnstead, BarnsteadNH ~ 4pm ET ~ https://www.joyscream.com/schedule.html
Windborne at at Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 South Main Street, Voorheesville NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.windbornesingers.com/concerts/ https://oldsongs.org/event/windborne-25/
A Celtic Christmas with Cassie and Maggie at Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph VT ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.chandler-arts.org/
Dana Cunningham and Carol Noonan at the Little White Chrch in Eaton NH ~ 8pm ET ~https://stonemountainartscenter.com/event-calendar.html
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Dance! Concord English Country Dance at Howard Recreation Center, Cor. Brown and KentRds. Concord NH ~2:30-6pm ET ~ http://nhecds.free.nf/nhecds@comcast.nethttp://www.facebook.com/groups/160138754162879
Tom Rush with Matt Nakoa at The Flying Goose, 40 Andover Road, New London NH ~ two shows: 2pm and 7pm ET ~ https://www.flyinggoose.com/events/
Monday, December 8, 2025
Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/
Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Jordan Tice and Joseph Terrell (of Mipso) at Radiobean Coffee House and Light Club Lamp Shop, 8 North Winooski, Burlington VT ~ 8pm ET~ https://www.radiobean.com/calendar
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Dance! Scottish Country dancingat the Fairlee Town Hall, 75 Town Common Road, Fairlee, VT~ 7:00 - 9:00 pm ET ~ For more information, contact Gary Apfel at FairleeClass@rscdsboston.org or (802) 439-3459 ~ All dances are taught; no partner necessary.If possible, please bring a pair of soft-soled shoes.
Open Mic Night at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6:30pm ET ~https://theparktheatre.org/
Socks in the Frying Pan at The Iron Horse,15 Center Street, Northampton MA ~ 7pm ET ~ https://ironhorse.org/calendar
The Empty Pockets at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/
Great Lakes Swimmers at BNH Plaza, 16 South Main Street, Concord NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~https://www.ccanh.com/shows-and-concerts
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Unsung Heroes Band at The Flying Goose, 40 Andover Road, New London NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.flyinggoose.com/events/
Windborne at Brattleboro Music Center, 72 Blanche Moyse Way, Brattleboro VT ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.windbornesingers.com/concerts/ https://app.arts-people.com/?show=296113
Friday, December 12, 2025
Dance! Dover Second Friday Dance at St John's United Methodist Church, 28 Cataract Ave, Dover, NH ~ 7:30-10:30pm ET ~http://doverdance.free.nf/Dave42Bateman@gmail.com http://www.facebook.com/groups/1003765254297548
The Screaming Orphans at Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington Street, Bath ME ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://chocolatechurcharts.org/events
Windborne and Kongero at UVM Recital Hall, BurlingtonVT ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.windbornesingers.com/concerts/ https://www.showclix.com/event/Kongero-and-Windborne
GoldenOak at the Parlor Room, 53 Masonic Street, Northaampton MA ~ doors: 7pm show 7:30pm ET ~ https://theparlorroom.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SV5000009skThMAI
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Dance! Second Saturday Tracy Hall Contra Dance, Norwich VT ~ 6:30 pm waltzing; 7:30pm ET contradance ~https://muskegmusic.org/https://mailchi.mp/0bbdfd3f7b6f/dances-more-9314851
Courtney Patton at Crossroads Music Series, 190 Academy Road, North Andover MA ~8-10:30pm ET ~ https://www.crossroadsmusicseries.org/
Todd Hearon and Sarah Levecque at the Press Room, Portsmouth NH ~ 7pm ET~ https://pressroomnh.com/live-music-portsmouth-nh-events/
The Wood Brothers at the Lebanon Opera House, Lebanon NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Natalie McMaster and Donell Leahy at Nashua Center for the Arts, Nashua NH ~ 7pm ET ~https://nashuacenterforthearts.com/tickets-events/
Heather Pierson Trio, Charlie Brown Christmas at BNH Plaza, 16 South Main Street, Concord NH ~ two shows 2pm and 7pm ET ~https://www.ccanh.com/shows-and-concerts
Windborne at the Chandler Center, RandolphVT ~ 2pm ET ~ https://www.windbornesingers.com/concerts/
Donna the Buffalo at Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club, 135 Congress Street, Portsmouth NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://jimmysoncongress.com/
Monday, December 15, 2025
Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/
Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Dance! Scottish Country dancingat the Fairlee Town Hall, 75 Town Common Road, Fairlee, VT~ 7:00 - 9:00 pm ET ~ For more information, contact Gary Apfel at FairleeClass@rscdsboston.org or (802) 439-3459 ~ All dances are taught; no partner necessary.If possible, please bring a pair of soft-soled shoes.
Celtic Woman Christmas Tour at LowellMemorial Auditorium, Lowell MA ~ 7:30pm ET ~https://lowellauditorium.com/
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Harvey Reid and Joyce Andersen at The Flying Goose, 40 Andover Road, New London NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.flyinggoose.com/events/
Friday, December 19, 2025
Dance! East Derry Contra Dance (Third Friday) East Derry NH ~ intro workshop 7:15pm ; Dancing 7:30-10:30pm ET ~ https://www.wordworthy2.org/ Sandy Lafleur calling
Lunasa Irish Solstice Celebration at Groton Hill Music Center, Groton MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://grotonhill.org/tickets/
The Adam Ezra Group at Higher Ground, 1214 Williston Road,South Burlington VT ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.highergroundmusic.com/
Hiroya Tsukamoto at the Button Factory Stage, 909 Islington Street, Portsmouth NH ~ 7pm ET ~ https://wscafm.org/event-schedule/ https://hiroyatsukamoto.com/tour
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Coffee House and Open Mic at the DubHub (Dublin Community Center, 1123 Main, Dublin NH ~ 6-9pm ET ~ Email info@dublincommunitycenter.org to reserve a spot on the open mic sign-up, or just show up that evening to try your luck at finding an available spot on the list.
Come "Sing Your Heart Out"atQuaker Meetinghouse, 11 Oxbow Pond Rd. (near Exit 17), Canterbury NH ~ 7-9pm ET ~ Contact Ruth Heath ruthmheath@comcast.net or 603-724-4343~ Everyone gets a chance to choose a song, and we'll all leave with lifted hearts.Bring a friend, it's open to all.You can bring an instrument and accompany songs.
An Irish Christman with Ishna at the Town House, Peterborough NH ~ doors 6pm show 7pm ET ~https://peterboroughconcertseries.com/
Beausoleil and Richard Thompson at Lebanon Opera House, Lebanon NH ~7:30pm ET ~https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/
Hiroya Tsukamoto at Radio Bean, Burlington VT ~ 7pm ET ~https://www.radiobean.com/calendar https://hiroyatsukamoto.com/tour
Saturday, December 20 through Sunday, December 21, 2025
The Midwinter Revels, A Scottish Celebration of the Winter Solstice, Presented by Revels North at Lebanon Opera House, Lebanon NH ~ https://lebanonoperahouse.org/events/midwinter-revels/
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Third Sunday Junction Song Circle at Greater Hartford UCC, 1721 Maple St., White River Junction, VT ~ 2-4pm ET ~ Contact: mail.grantcook13@gmail.com
Monday, December 22, 2025
Dance! Monday Night Contra Dance at Nelson Town Hall, Nelson NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~ https://www.monadnockfolk.org/
Open Mic at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ 7pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/
Stephen Kellogg at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs NY ~ two shows: 5pm and 8pm ET ~ https://www.caffelena.org/events-and-classes/list/
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Dance! Scottish Country dancingat the Fairlee Town Hall, 75 Town Common Road, Fairlee, VT~ 7:00 - 9:00 pm ET ~ For more information, contact Gary Apfel at FairleeClass@rscdsboston.org or (802) 439-3459 ~ All dances are taught; no partner necessary.If possible, please bring a pair of soft-soled shoes.
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Dar Williams with The Nields at Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield ME ~ 8pm ET ~https://stonemountainartscenter.com/event-calendar.htmlhttps://darwilliams.com/
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Dar Williams with the Nields at The Center for the Arts, Natick MA ~
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Francestown First Saturday Coffeehouse, Francestown NH ~ 7-9:30pm ET ~ https://www.francestowncoffeehouse.org/ ~ Feature: Eve Pierce and Gordon Peery
Caitlin Canty at the Burnham Presents concert series in Lincoln.VT ~ Doors 7:00. Music: 7:30~ https://www.burnhampresents.org/ 802-349-3364
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Dance! Concord English Country Dance at Howard Recreation Center, Cor. Brown and KentRds. Concord NH ~2:30-6pm ET ~ http://nhecds.free.nf/nhecds@comcast.nethttp://www.facebook.com/groups/160138754162879
Wednesday, January 7, 2025
Dance! Scottish Country dancingat the Fairlee Town Hall, 75 Town Common Road, Fairlee, VT~ 7:00 - 9:00 pm ET ~ For more information, contact Gary Apfel at FairleeClass@rscdsboston.org or (802) 439-3459 ~ All dances are taught; no partner necessary.If possible, please bring a pair of soft-soled shoes.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Dance! Plymouth Square Dance at The Barn on the Pemi,341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth NH ~ 7:30-10pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/585375086652571 ~ Suggested contribution at the door is $10-$15 per person.All proceeds go to the caller and musicians and to keep the square dance going each year.The Common Man donates the Barn, staff, complementary goodies, ice cream and coffee/tea.(Thank you Common Man!)Cash bar is available and doors open at 7:15pm.Bring a clean pair of shoes to dance. Whether you come as a group, a couple or it’s a night out for yourself, every dance is different and everyone is encouraged to change partners during the evening to expand the fun.If you haven’t been before, the dances are a joyful way to connect with others and build community.Come check ‘em out!This year’s dates are: Wednesday November 5, 2025, Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Thursday January 8, 2026, Thursday February 5, 2026, Thursday March 5, 2026, and Thursday April 2, 2026.. If the weather is questionable, please check the Plymouth Square Dance Facebook page to see if the dance has been rescheduled.See “Events” on the Facebook page, email: howe.gen@gmail.com or call: 603-481-0789 for further event details.
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Whiskey Treaty Roadshow at Crossroads Music Series, 190 Academy Road, North Andover MA ~8-10:30pm ET ~ https://www.crossroadsmusicseries.org/
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Dance! Scottish Country dancingat the Fairlee Town Hall, 75 Town Common Road, Fairlee, VT~ 7:00 - 9:00 pm ET ~ For more information, contact Gary Apfel at FairleeClass@rscdsboston.org or (802) 439-3459 ~ All dances are taught; no partner necessary.If possible, please bring a pair of soft-soled shoes.
Open Mic Night at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6:30pm ET ~https://theparktheatre.org/
Friday, January 16. 2026
Dance! East Derry Contra Dance (Third Friday) East Derry NH ~ intro workshop 7:15pm ; Dancing 7:30-10:30pm ET ~ https://www.wordworthy2.org/
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Coffee House and Open Mic at the DubHub (Dublin Community Center, 1123 Main, Dublin NH ~ 6-9pm ET ~ Email info@dublincommunitycenter.org to reserve a spot on the open mic sign-up, or just show up that evening to try your luck at finding an available spot on the list.
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Third Sunday Junction Song Circle at Greater Hartford UCC, 1721 Maple St., White River Junction, VT ~ 2-4pm ET ~ Contact: mail.grantcook13@gmail.com
Jabbering Trout at the Press Room, Portsmouth NH ~ 7pm ET~ https://pressroomnh.com/live-music-portsmouth-nh-events/
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Dance! Scottish Country dancingat the Fairlee Town Hall, 75 Town Common Road, Fairlee, VT~ 7:00 - 9:00 pm ET ~ For more information, contact Gary Apfel at FairleeClass@rscdsboston.org or (802) 439-3459 ~ All dances are taught; no partner necessary.If possible, please bring a pair of soft-soled shoes.
Saturday, January 24 through Sunday, January 25, 2026
Festival! Northern Roots Festival featuring Sara Grey and Kieron Means~ detaiols and lineup TBA ~ https://bmcvt.org/northern-roots-festival/https://www.saragrey.net/ Contact: Keith Murphy flyingtent@icloud.com 802-257-4523
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Night Kitchen at The Flying Goose, 40 Andover Road, New London NH ~ 7:30pm ~ https://www.flyinggoose.com/events/
Friday, January 30, 2026
Edgar Meyer, Mike Marshall, and George Meyer (Bluegrass) at Groton Hill Music Center, Groton MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://grotonhill.org/tickets/
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Dance! Concord English Country Dance at Howard Recreation Center, Cor. Brown and KentRds. Concord NH ~2:30-6pm ET ~ http://nhecds.free.nf/nhecds@comcast.nethttp://www.facebook.com/groups/160138754162879
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Dance! Plymouth Square Dance at The Barn on the Pemi,341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth NH ~ 7:30-10pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/585375086652571 ~ Suggested contribution at the door is $10-$15 per person.All proceeds go to the caller and musicians and to keep the square dance going each year.The Common Man donates the Barn, staff, complementary goodies, ice cream and coffee/tea.(Thank you Common Man!)Cash bar is available and doors open at 7:15pm.Bring a clean pair of shoes to dance. Whether you come as a group, a couple or it’s a night out for yourself, every dance is different and everyone is encouraged to change partners during the evening to expand the fun.If you haven’t been before, the dances are a joyful way to connect with others and build community.Come check ‘em out!This year’s dates are: Wednesday November 5, 2025, Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Thursday January 8, 2026, Thursday February 5, 2026, Thursday March 5, 2026, and Thursday April 2, 2026.. If the weather is questionable, please check the Plymouth Square Dance Facebook page to see if the dance has been rescheduled.See “Events” on the Facebook page, email: howe.gen@gmail.com or call: 603-481-0789 for further event details.
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Erin Harpe and The Delta Swingers at Crossroads Music Series, 190 Academy Road, North Andover MA ~8-10:30pm ET ~ https://www.crossroadsmusicseries.org/
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Open Mic Night at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6:30pm ET ~https://theparktheatre.org/
February 12 through 15, 2026
Festival! The Joe Val Bluegrass Festival at the Sheraton Framingham, Framingham MA ~ times and detailsTBA ~ https://bbu.org/events/joe-val-festival/
Saturday, February 14, 2025
Damn Tall Buildings at the Burnham Presents concert series in Lincoln.VT ~ Doors 7:00. Music: 7:30~ https://www.burnhampresents.org/ 802-349-3364
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Third Sunday Junction Song Circle at Greater Hartford UCC, 1721 Maple St., White River Junction, VT ~ 2-4pm ET ~ Contact: mail.grantcook13@gmail.com
Friday, February 20, 2026
Dance! East Derry Contra Dance (Third Friday) East Derry NH ~ intro workshop 7:15pm ; Dancing 7:30-10:30pm ET ~ https://www.wordworthy2.org/ ~ Dereck Kalish calling
Dar Williams at The Academy of Music Theatre, Northampton MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://darwilliams.com/
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Coffee House and Open Mic at the DubHub (Dublin Community Center, 1123 Main, Dublin NH ~ 6-9pm ET ~ Email info@dublincommunitycenter.org to reserve a spot on the open mic sign-up, or just show up that evening to try your luck at finding an available spot on the list.
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Dance! Concord English Country Dance at Howard Recreation Center, Cor. Brown and KentRds. Concord NH ~2:30-6pm ET ~ http://nhecds.free.nf/nhecds@comcast.nethttp://www.facebook.com/groups/160138754162879
Sara Grey and Kieron Means at Deborah Lawson Memorial Library, 8 River Road, Jericho VT~ 2pm ET ~https://www.saragrey.net/
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Dance! Plymouth Square Dance at The Barn on the Pemi,341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth NH ~ 7:30-10pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/585375086652571 ~ Suggested contribution at the door is $10-$15 per person.All proceeds go to the caller and musicians and to keep the square dance going each year.The Common Man donates the Barn, staff, complementary goodies, ice cream and coffee/tea.(Thank you Common Man!)Cash bar is available and doors open at 7:15pm.Bring a clean pair of shoes to dance. Whether you come as a group, a couple or it’s a night out for yourself, every dance is different and everyone is encouraged to change partners during the evening to expand the fun.If you haven’t been before, the dances are a joyful way to connect with others and build community.Come check ‘em out!This year’s dates are: Wednesday November 5, 2025, Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Thursday January 8, 2026, Thursday February 5, 2026, Thursday March 5, 2026, and Thursday April 2, 2026.. If the weather is questionable, please check the Plymouth Square Dance Facebook page to see if the dance has been rescheduled.See “Events” on the Facebook page, email: howe.gen@gmail.com or call: 603-481-0789 for further event details.
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Francestown First Saturday Coffeehouse, Francestown NH ~ 7-9:30pm ET ~ https://www.francestowncoffeehouse.org/ ~ Feature: Cara Ensemble
Téada at Belleville Roots Music Series at Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High St., Newburyport, MA ~two shows: 2pm and 7pm ET ~ https://www.bellevilleroots.org/~ One of Ireland’s top traditional bands with a truly worldwide reach, Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Russia, Israel, and Australia.
Garnet Rogers at the Burnham Presents concert series in Lincoln.VT ~ Doors 7:00. Music: 7:30~ https://www.burnhampresents.org/ 802-349-3364
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Open Mic Night at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey NH ~ 6:30pm ET ~https://theparktheatre.org/
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Third Sunday Junction Song Circle at Greater Hartford UCC, 1721 Maple St., White River Junction, VT ~ 2-4pm ET ~ Contact: mail.grantcook13@gmail.com
Friday, March 20, 2026
Dance! East Derry Contra Dance (Third Friday) East Derry NH ~ intro workshop 7:15pm ; Dancing 7:30-10:30pm ET ~ https://www.wordworthy2.org/ ~ Sandy LaFleur calling
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Coffee House and Open Mic at the DubHub (Dublin Community Center, 1123 Main, Dublin NH ~ 6-9pm ET ~ Email info@dublincommunitycenter.org to reserve a spot on the open mic sign-up, or just show up that evening to try your luck at finding an available spot on the list.
The Secret Chord (songs of Leonard Cohen)at Mount Toby Concerts, Leverett MA ~ 7pm ET ~https://mttobyconcerts.wordpress.com/schedule/ https://thesecretchord.band/
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
ZZ Ward at Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club,135 Congress Street, Portsmouth NH ~ 7:30pm ET ~https://jimmysoncongress.com/tickets/
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Dance! Plymouth Square Dance at The Barn on the Pemi,341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth NH ~ 7:30-10pm ET ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/585375086652571 ~ Suggested contribution at the door is $10-$15 per person.All proceeds go to the caller and musicians and to keep the square dance going each year.The Common Man donates the Barn, staff, complementary goodies, ice cream and coffee/tea.(Thank you Common Man!)Cash bar is available and doors open at 7:15pm.Bring a clean pair of shoes to dance. Whether you come as a group, a couple or it’s a night out for yourself, every dance is different and everyone is encouraged to change partners during the evening to expand the fun.If you haven’t been before, the dances are a joyful way to connect with others and build community.Come check ‘em out!This year’s dates are: Wednesday November 5, 2025, Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Thursday January 8, 2026, Thursday February 5, 2026, Thursday March 5, 2026, and Thursday April 2, 2026.. If the weather is questionable, please check the Plymouth Square Dance Facebook page to see if the dance has been rescheduled.See “Events” on the Facebook page, email: howe.gen@gmail.com or call: 603-481-0789 for further event details.
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Francestown First Saturday Coffeehouse, Francestown NH ~ 7-9:30pm ET ~ https://www.francestowncoffeehouse.org/ ~ Feature: Andrew Koutroubas (cello)
Hildaland with Eli Glasser and Henry Kervick at the Burnham Presents concert series in Lincoln.VT ~ Doors 7:00. Music: 7:30~ https://www.burnhampresents.org/ 802-349-3364
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Dance! Concord English Country Dance at Howard Recreation Center, Cor. Brown and KentRds. Concord NH ~2:30-6pm ET ~ http://nhecds.free.nf/nhecds@comcast.nethttp://www.facebook.com/groups/160138754162879
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Tracy Grammer & Jim Henry w/ Carling Berkhout at Stage 33 Live, Bellows Falls VT ~ 7pm ET ~ https://stage33live.com/
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Sara Grey and Kieron Means in concert for the 5Town Friends of The Arts at the Community Library in New Haven VT ~ 7:30pm ET ~https://www.saragrey.net/Contact Rick Ceballos for more information fivetownfoa@gmail.com
Friday, April 17, 2026
Dance! East Derry Contra Dance (Third Friday) East Derry NH ~ intro workshop 7:15pm ; Dancing 7:30-10:30pm ET ~ https://www.wordworthy2.org/ ~ Alice Morris calling
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Coffee House and Open Mic at the DubHub (Dublin Community Center, 1123 Main, Dublin NH ~ 6-9pm ET ~ Email info@dublincommunitycenter.org to reserve a spot on the open mic sign-up, or just show up that evening to try your luck at finding an available spot on the list.
Tony Trischka’s Earl Jam featuring Michael Daves at Belleville Roots Music Series at Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High St., Newburyport, MA ~8pmET ~ https://www.bellevilleroots.org/
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Third Sunday Junction Song Circle at Greater Hartford UCC, 1721 Maple St., White River Junction, VT ~ 2-4pm ET ~ Contact: mail.grantcook13@gmail.com
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Courtney Narie Andrews at The Stone Church, 210 Main Street , Brattleboro VT ~ 8pm ET ~ https://stonechurchvt.com/
Friday, May 1, 2026
Dar Williams at Waldo Theatre, Waldoboro ME ~ 8pm ET ~ https://darwilliams.com/
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Dar Williams at Groton Hill Music Center, Groton MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://darwilliams.com/
The Tenderbellies at the Burnham Presents concert series in Lincoln.VT ~ Doors 7:00. Music: 7:30~ https://www.burnhampresents.org/ 802-349-3364
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Dance! Concord English Country Dance at Howard Recreation Center, Cor. Brown and KentRds. Concord NH ~2:30-6pm ET ~ http://nhecds.free.nf/nhecds@comcast.nethttp://www.facebook.com/groups/160138754162879
Saturday, May 7, 2026
Francestown First Saturday Coffeehouse, Francestown NH ~ 7-9:30pm ET ~ https://www.francestowncoffeehouse.org/ ~ Feature: Beverly Rush
Dar Williams at The Flying Monkey Performance Center, Plymouth NH ~ 8pm ET ~ https://darwilliams.com/
Friday, May 15, 2026
Dance! East Derry Contra Dance (Third Friday) East Derry NH ~ intro workshop 7:15pm ; Dancing 7:30-10:30pm ET ~ https://www.wordworthy2.org/~ Don Veino calling
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Coffee House and Open Mic at the DubHub (Dublin Community Center, 1123 Main, Dublin NH ~ 6-9pm ET ~ Email info@dublincommunitycenter.org to reserve a spot on the open mic sign-up, or just show up that evening to try your luck at finding an available spot on the list.
Cécilia at Belleville Roots Music Series at Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High St., Newburyport, MA ~8pmET ~ https://www.bellevilleroots.org/
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Kray Van Kirk and John Fealy at Stage 33 Live, Bellows Falls VT ~ time TBA ~ https://stage33live.com/
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Dance! Concord English Country Dance at Howard Recreation Center, Cor. Brown and KentRds. Concord NH ~2:30-6pm ET ~ http://nhecds.free.nf/nhecds@comcast.nethttp://www.facebook.com/groups/160138754162879
Friday, June 19, 2026
Dance! East Derry Contra Dance (Third Friday) East Derry NH ~ intro workshop 7:15pm ; Dancing 7:30-10:30pm ET ~ https://www.wordworthy2.org/
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Joe Crookstonat Mount Toby Concerts, Leverett MA ~ 7pm ET ~https://mttobyconcerts.wordpress.com/schedule/ http://www.joecrookston.com/
Lunasa’s Irish Solstice Celebration at Groton Hill Arts Center, Groton MA ~ 8pm ET ~ https://grotonhill.org/tickets/
