July Newsletter
Here is our newsletter for July, 2026. To receive future monthly newsletters, go to our email subscription page if you are not already on our mailing list.
Remembering Henk Piket, 1944–2026
Henk was an affectionate friend, a very fine singer, guitar player, and photographer, a dedicated gardener and organizer, and a Life Member of the Vancouver Folk Song Society. Born in the Netherlands, Henk Piket came to Canada with his family in 1954 and joined “the Folk” shortly thereafter. His energy, warmth, and musicianship built up…
August 30: Afternoon Song Circle
Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026 | 2:00 – 5:00 pm
At Ruth Walmsley & Tim Bartoo’s place in North Burnaby
August 19: Wednesday Night Folk
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026 | 7:20 – 10:00 pm (doors at 6:30)
Quaker Meeting House, 1090 W. 70th Ave., Vancouver, BC
Zoom livestream available (get details by email)
August 5: Wednesday Night Folk
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 | 7:20 – 10:00 pm (doors at 7:00)
Quaker Meeting House, 1090 W. 70th Ave., Vancouver, BC
July 30: Newsletter Deadline
Thursday, July 30th, is the last day to submit items for the VFSS’s August newsletter.
July 29: Fifth Wednesday Special
Lingo & Labour of the Sea: Form & Function in Your Favourite Shanties
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Trinity-Grace United Church, 803 East 16th Ave., Vancouver, BC
July 15: Wednesday Night Folk
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 7:20 – 10:00 pm (doors at 6:30)
Quaker Meeting House, 1090 W. 70th Ave., Vancouver, BC
Zoom livestream available (get details by email)
July 1: Wednesday Night Folk
Theme: Songs of Canada
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | 7:20 – 10:00 pm (doors at 6:30)
Quaker Meeting House, 1090 W. 70th Ave., Vancouver, BC
June Newsletter
Here is our newsletter for June, 2026. To receive future monthly newsletters, go to our email subscription page if you are not already on our mailing list.