Monthly Portland Filk Song Circles

YOU are our performers!  

During your turn at a Bardic Circle you may:

• Pick - request a song or performer
• Pass - just listen
• Play - perform a song

Remember, ANYTHING performed in a filk song circle is filk!  Filk music may include folk songs, songs about cats, songs about traffic jams, train wrecks, sea chanteys, technology, science fiction & fantasy have all been welcomed at the circle.  

Listeners are also welcome if you'd like to hear filk music but would rather not sing -- although you are encouraged sing along on choruses!

Our Portland, Oregon Filk/Folk Song Circles will be held on the first Sunday of each month beginning October 1, 2023 (but check the  event  calendar  below  for  changes).

See event details on calendar listings below.

We've been granted space for the 2023-2024 School Year (final circle May 5, 2024) at:

The Community Music Center

 3350 SE Francis St 

Portland OR  97202

There will be a $5 per person donation for the event liability insurance required by the Portland Parks & Recreation District.

This is NOT a food event.  If you bring your own snacks or non-alcoholic drinks, you MUST consume it in the designated area away from the circle.

Hours will be 

Open at 1:30 pm for setup

Start singing at 2:00 pm 

End & pack up at 5:00 pm

MUST be out by 5:30 pm