Pitts Ranch Park Song Circle
2026-01-18 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-25 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Rd, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
SMPOC Steve Linsky invites Songmakers, Old Time Fiddlers & friends to come jam at Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Rd., Camarillo, 93012. Led by Steve Linsky. Free admission. Bathrooms and shade available. Come bring your instruments, a chair and your voices and let’s make some music!

First Tuesday Song Circle
2026-03-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Calfia Productions, 575 Dawson Dr. #204, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
The First Tuesday Song Circle will meet from 6-9 pm and is hosted by Valerie Kotas cell texting preferred: (805) 523-1760
Calfia Productions
575 Dawson Dr. #204
Camarillo CA 93012

Collage Song Circle - San Pedro
2026-03-08 13:00 - 16:30 | Collage Arts and Culture Venue, 731 South Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Please join us for a song circle in San Pedro. Our host is Collage: A Place for Art and Culture (phone 424-450-8239). This non-profit hosts many and varied Live music, entertainment, art shows, performance workshops and culinary programs. Check out their website—Our event is posted there! https://www.collageartculture.org/
Our host, Richard Foss, met us at Topanga Banjo and Fiddle Contest and wanted to see if we could make music together. We hope to make this a semi-regular event!
For more information, call Louise at 310-403-3351. Song circle will be led by Songmaker, Chuck Behrman. For info on the day of the event, call Chuck at 310-849-9403.
This is information from Collage’s amazing and diverse website showing their offerings:
COLLAGE is an arts venue in San Pedro that opened in July 2021.
The mission of COLLAGE is to serve both the local and broader community with programs that are adventurous yet accessible. This is done by taking an expansive view of art that can include the visual, performative, culinary, and literary world, and making culture inclusive to consider ethnicity, affinity, ability, and emerging ways people are brought together. COLLAGE builds relationships with artistic and cultural communities and provides a space where they may come together to teach, learn, and entertain.

LIVE POTLUCK Mensa Folksong SIG (Special interest group)
2026-04-12 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-10 13:00 - 17:00 | Alan’s house, 5515 Keokuk Ave, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
Host Alan Stillson invites you to attend a monthly IN-PERSON song circle event for up to 15 participants (couples count as two attendees). The event occurs on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
Participation requires a reservation – please contact Alan Stillson directly via astillson13@gmail.com or 818-884-4284 (land line) or 747-288-8345 (cell phone).
The Folksong SIG is a long-running event for members of Greater Los Angeles Area Mensa and invited guests. It is not listed on Meetup. The address is 5515 Keokuk Ave. Woodland Hills, CA 91367. It’s close to the Ventura Freeway and Winnetka Ave. All musical instruments are welcome. The gathering is indoors. There is a full-size keyboard in the room. No alcohol. The host will provide light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Please bring a potluck item to share.

Instrumental Music Song Circle - Thousand Oaks
2026-04-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Instrumental Music Store, 1501 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362, United States
Instrumental Music Song Circle is not a Songmakers event, although several Songmakers members attend. This song circle is led by Pat Cronin and Bob Bueling (Sympatico Music). It is hosted by John Vanselow, the IM store owner. It is open to all levels of musicians from the general public. It is held inside the store on the THIRD WEDNESDAY of every month from 6-9pm.
If anyone has a question they can contact Pat Cronin at (805)-236-7958, or John Vanselow at the store (805) 496-3774. If attending, please be on time – before 6pm – because the store closes at 6pm.
Armless chairs are provided. No food or drink is provided. Bring your own water to drink, instruments, music, and music stands.
Be on time and be prepared to sing and/or play your song when your turn comes around. All styles of music are welcomed. You may perform your song on your own or invite the group to join in and play along. We do not use song sheets, charts or books. If you want to share song charts you must bring copies to hand out. We usually have 10-15 participants and they vary in experience. We welcome all skill levels. The store invites their customers and especially their students.

Agoura Hills Potluck and Song Circle
2026-04-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Steve and Sandy’s, 4032 Defender Dr, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301, United States
Always the 3rd Tuesday of the month. An RSVP is required for all in-person attendees.
For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://www.meetup.com/Songmakers/events/278765396
Potluck at 6pm – bring a dish to share, Music from 7 to 10pm. Please bring seating (folding chairs with rubber feet preferred). Five armless chairs available. This event is Songmakers guidelines compliant.

Stagecoach Inn Museum Song Circle
2026-04-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Stagecoach Inn, 51 S. Ventu Park Rd, Newbury Park, CA, 91320, United States
Held the 4th of Saturday of each month from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Led by David Steinhart. This venue is a beautiful historical site located in Newbury Park. Dressing in Western fashion is optional but a fun way to support the theme of the Stagecoach Inn Museum. Donations to support the museum’s mission are welcome. For parking, please use the lot on Susan Drive. Do bring your own chair.

Santa Paula Song Circle
2026-05-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Santa Paula Universalist Church, 740 E. Main St., Santa Paula, CA, United States
Please join us for a monthly song circle at the Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula, held on the second Wednesday of each month.

Topanga Banjo Fiddle Festival
2026-05-17 | King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas, CA, 91302, United States
We hope that whether you win or not, you will come by the Songmakers tent to play along and support the volunteers who will be running workshops all day, and/or to help with set up and tear down. Last year’s scheduled jams and workshops brought in a lot of participants [Cort adds: including me, and the mandolin I’d bought ten minutes earlier & had barely learned three chords on!]. We all had a blast!
Here’s our tentative schedule for this year:

9am-10am: Arrive, socialize, informal jam.
10am-11am: Sing Along with 2 and 3 chord songs (Leaders: Sally and Dana Charette)
11am-12pm: Leadbelly Songs That Broke the Top 40 (Leader: Chuck Behrman)
12pm-1pm: Ukulele sing/strum along (Leader: David Steinhart)
1pm-2pm: Rounds and A Cappella (Leaders: Janice Gelencser and Louise Dobbs)
2pm-3pm: Let’s Folk Up Rock and Roll (Leaders: Warren Hasselberger and Michael Singletary)
3pm-4pm: Americana Roots Play-Along, Sing-Along (Leaders: Gary & Kathy Lynch)
4pm-5pm: Spill-over/open jamming
5pm-6pm: Tear down the site

Hueneme Bay Clubhouse Songcircle
2026-05-19 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-26 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-16 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Hueneme Bay Clubhouse, 2600 Lido Blvd, Port Hueneme, CA, 93041, United States
Join us for a lively afternoon of folk and acoustic music at our jam session hosted by Songmakers in Ventura County. This event is perfect for musicians, singers, and songwriters who enjoy collaborative and creative environments. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner looking to learn and connect with like-minded individuals, this jam session welcomes all levels of experience.
Gather to share songs, exchange songwriting tips, and jam out together in a friendly and supportive space. Let’s come together and make some beautiful music while fostering a sense of community among fellow music enthusiasts. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an inspiring and engaging musical journey with Songmakers in Ventura County!
The event will be held at the Hueneme Bay Clubhouse, 2600 Lido Blvd. Port Hueneme, CA 93041, on the 3rd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 4:00 until 6:00 PM.

Agoura Hills Potluck and Song Circle
2026-05-19 18:00 - 22:00 | Steve and Sandy’s, 4032 Defender Dr, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301, United States
Always the 3rd Tuesday of the month. An RSVP is required for all in-person attendees.
For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://partiful.com/e/CKC9m3MqK15LecDdwLX9
Potluck at 6pm – bring a dish to share, Music from 7 to 10pm. Please bring seating (folding chairs with rubber feet preferred). Five armless chairs available. This event is Songmakers guidelines compliant.

Stagecoach Inn Museum Song Circle
2026-05-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Stagecoach Inn, 51 S. Ventu Park Rd, Newbury Park, CA, 91320, United States
Held the 4th of Saturday of each month from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
Led by David Steinhart. This venue is a beautiful historical site located at 51 S. Ventu Rd. in Newbury Park. Dressing in Western fashion is optional but a fun way to support the theme of the Stagecoach Inn Museum. For parking, please use the lot on Susan Drive. Do bring your own chair.

Los Feliz Acoustic Music Club
2026-05-23 13:00 - 16:30 | CA
Los Feliz Acoustic Music Club – A live song circle in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. Hosted by Douglas Kerr and Linda Szitkar. More information about our song circle, including the location, is on our Google website, Los Feliz Acoustic Music Club. You can also join our Facebook group to see the information there.
Tickets
Only guests with tickets may attend! Tickets and attendance are free but limited. We handle attendance through Eventbrite.com. It helps to have an Eventbrite account to register. Eventbrite accounts are free. Each person may acquire a maximum of 2 tickets. Eventbrite will keep a waiting list of up to 5 tickets if more people sign up than there are spots available. Eventbrite allows us to create an RSVP window so that an opportunity to attend does not depend on when you read the announcement. The RSVP window will open at 8 PM on Monday, May 18, 2026. If you don’t already have a Eventbrite account, it would be prudent to create your account before the RSVP window opens. Use your browser to go to Eventbrite.com. Instructions for creating a free account can be found there. You do not have to be a member of Songmakers to join our group. It is open to the public.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/may-song-circle-tickets-1988453717597?aff=oddtdtcreator

Live Woodland Hills Potluck and Song Circle
2026-05-23 17:30 - 21:00 | Alan’s house, 5515 Keokuk Ave, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, United States
Alan Stillson astillson13@gmail.com is inviting you to attend this monthly IN-PERSON song circle.
The address is 5515 Keokuk Ave. Woodland Hills, CA 91367. It’s close to the Ventura Freeway and Winnetka Ave. The telephone number is 818/884-4284 (land line) or 747-288-8345 (cell phone).
Co-leaders are Linnea Richards and Alan Stillson.
All musical instruments are welcome. It will be held in compliance with the rules adopted by the Songmakers board of directors for in-person gatherings. Attendance requires a reservation via Meet-up or direct contact with host. The maximum number of attendees is 15 (couples = two attendees). The gathering is indoors. There is a full-size keyboard in the room. Bring a Potluck item to share. No alcohol. The host will provide non-alcoholic beverages.

West LA Hoot & Potluck Live
2026-05-24 16:00 - 20:00 | CA
4th Sunday – 4-8pm Potluck at 6pm Potluck – Please bring a contribution for the 6pm potluck.
Folks that want to come need to sign up on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/songmakers/events/312840431/
Address given to registered meetup attendees.
Contact info: WestLaHoot@songmakers.org or mhaatma@earthlink.net.
* Attendance RSVP via Meetup, no exceptions. Attendance will be limited to 20 people, with a waitlist for any who register after that.

Topanga Sages Song Circle
2026-05-28 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-25 13:00 - 15:30 | Sage’s Room behind Topanga Community House, 1440 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA, 90290, United States
Come play in Topanga!!!
Every 4th Thursday afternoon, 1 pm to 3:30 pm, at the Topanga Community Center. Call Linnea Richards 818-818-3004 for more information.

LIVE Culver City Song Circle
2026-05-31 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-21 14:00 - 16:00 | 5100 Overland Ave Culver City CA 90230, 5100 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA, 90230, United States
The Co-Hosts, Alan Stillson and Sheila Korsi, invite you to attend the monthly IN-PERSON Culver City Song Circle.
Participation requires a reservation and up to 15 Songmakers and invited guests may attend (couples count as two attendees). Please contact Alan Stillson directly via astillson13@gmail.com or 818-884-4284 (land line) or 747-288-8345 (cell phone) to reserve a space and to request additional details. It is not listed on Meetup.
The address is 5100 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230 and the Song Circle will take place in the community room of Rotary Plaza, a large condominium complex, or in the patio if the weather is nice. Please park on the street – the parking lot is for residents only. The building is located at the corner of Overland Avenue and Virginia Street in Culver City. Suggested donation is $5. Please call Sheila Korsi at 310-936-0090 only if you are extremely lost or cannot find parking.

Santa Monica Traditional Folk Music Club
2026-06-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Culver City Memorial Bldg, Kaizuka Room, 4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, 90230, United States
Join The Santa Monica Traditional Folk Music Club
Below are the details (which you can also find on our website)
Where: 4117 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230 (corner of Culver Blvd and Overland Avenue)
Time: First Saturday of each month from 6–9 pm.
Parking: there are over 300 free spaces accessible via Overland or Culver Boulevards.
This is Culver City Memorial Building, Kaizuka Room; you can enter from multiple entrances. Main entrance is at front of building by fountain near intersection of Culver Blvd and Overland. All entrances are on the first floor and restrooms are nearby to the room.
Themes for June 2026

Bicycles
Midwest
Snacks

Cost? Just $5 for a one-time admission, $50 for the year. (either can be paid in cash, by check or via PayPal or Venmo on site)
Questions? April Wayland: 310-376-8760 (this is a landline) or aprilspencil [at] G Mail [dot] com
Themes contributed by Janet Cornwell ~ thank you, as always, Janet ~

Agoura Hills Potluck and Song Circle
2026-06-16 18:00 - 22:00 | Steve and Sandy’s, 4032 Defender Dr, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301, United States
Always the 3rd Tuesday of the month. An RSVP is required for all in-person attendees.

For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://partiful.com/e/OqS0z4qsV1Kda5P81Pne

Potluck at 6pm – bring a dish to share, Music from 7 to 10pm. Please bring seating (folding chairs with rubber feet preferred). Five armless chairs available. This event is Songmakers guidelines compliant.

Los Feliz Acoustic Music Club
2026-06-21 13:00 - 16:30 | CA
Los Feliz Acoustic Music Club – A live song circle in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. Hosted by Douglas Kerr and Linda Szitkar. More information about our song circle, including the location, is on our Google website, Los Feliz Acoustic Music Club. You can also join our Facebook group to see the information there.
Tickets
Only guests with tickets may attend! Tickets and attendance are free but limited. We handle attendance through Eventbrite.com. It helps to have an Eventbrite account to register. Eventbrite accounts are free. Each person may acquire a maximum of 2 tickets. Eventbrite will keep a waiting list of up to 5 tickets if more people sign up than there are spots available. Eventbrite allows us to create an RSVP window so that an opportunity to attend does not depend on when you read the announcement. The RSVP window will open at 8 PM on Monday, June 15, 2026. If you don’t already have a Eventbrite account, it would be prudent to create your account before the RSVP window opens. Use your browser to go to Eventbrite.com. Instructions for creating a free account can be found there. You do not have to be a member of Songmakers to join our group. It is open to the public.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/june-song-circle-tickets-1990837438370?aff=oddtdtcreator
