Special Events

Folklore gatherings

Every year we present one major concert the Tin Whistle (in November) and one dance Starry Night for a Ramble (in February).

Save the Date!

Starry Night
for a Ramble
Valentine’s Dance

Saturdays | February 15, 2025

 

An evening of folk dancing (Contra) taught and called to traditional tunes.

 

More info coming soon!

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University Presbyterian Church | Fellowship Hall
1385 S Adams Rd,
Rochester Hills, MI 48309 

Other Jams, Concerts, Events & More...

Oakland County Traditional Dance Society

Mama’s Coffeehouse (Mama’s Coffeehouse, Birmingham)

Endless Strummers Ukulele Club

  • The Endless Strummers Ukulele Club meets Monday evenings 7:00-8:30 at Spirit of Christ Lutheran Church, 749 W. 14 Mile Road, Clawson, for a little instruction and a lot of strumming. Beginners are welcome. For more info, contact Jack Erickson. [email protected]

Open Mic at the Costic Center

  • On the 2nd Monday of every month, there is an open mike at Costic Center, 28600 Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills (not far from Middlebelt Rd.). It lasts from 11:00 until about 2:00 p.m. There are some really great musicians that are there each time and it’s lots of fun.

Open Mic Night, Starkweather Arts Center, Romeo

  • Fourth Friday of each month. 7 pm, $4, $3 Starkweather members. Open to all, come to perform, come to enjoy! 219 N. Main, Romeo, MI 48065 starkweatherarts.com

Open Mic Night, Shelby Township Community Center

  • Second Saturday of each month. 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30), Instrumental music, singing, or listening. $3 at door, drinks and snacks provided. 14975 21 Mile Rd, Shelby Township. Contact Nan at [email protected]

Open Mic at Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters

  • Every Wednesday, 8-10 pm at The Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters, 115 S. Main Street, Royal Oak. docr.coffee

Open Mic Night, Plymouth Coffee Bean Co

BaseLine Folk Society

  • Third Saturdays, 7 pm at Plymouth Community Arts, 774 Sheldon Rd., Plymouth. Open mic and a featured performer. $7 donation requested at door. Facebook: https://bit.ly/BaseLineFolk

Michigan Storytelling

Ten Pound Fiddle

ACTMAAD Calendar

The Ark

CDSS: Online Events Calendar

  • This is a fantastic place to learn about traditional dance, music, song, and storytelling activities happening every week throughout North America…and beyond. To find virtual events, click “Event Category and check “Online Event”. cdss.org/events

Dr. Peter Stephenson

  • Every Monday, 8-10 pm – Open Mic, Dessert Oasis, Rochester
  • Every Friday, 7-10 pm Live Music Fridays – Bean & Benny, Oxford

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