Northwest Folklife Festival: Still Folksy, Still Free
By Seattle Mag May 22, 2012
It’s almost that time again: time to get down at the always free and always folksy Northwest Folklife Festival this weekend (5/25-5/28; 11am-10pm) at Seattle Center.
New entries on the lineup that grabbed our attention: something called “Gender-Neutral Square Dance,” Bollywood “dance performance extravaganza” and a “Northwest Stringband Throwdown.” Also, appearances by Shelby Earl, Kris Orlowski and Ravenna Woods.
Bonus: the streaming audio feature from previous years has expanded to include almost every stage at the festival. So you can replay your favorite songs after the fact – or be sure to catch any shows you missed.
Browse the online schedule to explore the many music, dance and cultural groups (and food vendors!) that will turn Seattle Center into a wild hootenanny overnight. The music really is a hoot to hear.
Plus, there’s nothing quite like seeing someone dressed like someone from Portland play a washtub bass in the shadow of the Space Needle.
For more information and full performance schedule, visit nwfolklifefestival.org