If you live in the Bay Area, you might want to check out the Free Folk Festival this weekend. It’s Sat & Sun, and there’s workshops and concerts galore. There’s a whistle workshop, an Irish slow session, and Irish dancing classes - plus LOTS more dance & music, and informal sessions as well. There’s ITM as well as stuff from other traditions.
I’m not a promotor, just a fan, and encourage people to come because it’s a great festival. And it’s all FREE!
Check out the website for a schedule. http://www.sffolkfest.org/
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