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CBA Youth Program

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Online Bluegrass Academy

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KidFest

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CBA Youth Academy

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Kids on Bluegrass

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A group of nine people standing in a room holding guitars and a banjo, positioned in a semicircle. A guitar and empty chair are in the foreground.
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Bluegrass Jam – Dublin CA

Dublin Bluegrass Jam Dublin Heritage Center Park, 6600 Donlon, Dublin

Bluegrass Jam - Dublin California This is an Open Bluegrass Jam! Dublin Heritage Center Park, 6600 Donlon, Dublin CA. $4/person or $3 with purchase of a pre-paid punch card. Usually […]

$4.00

Flyer for Project Barley Bluegrass Jam and Open Mic, featuring two cartoon cats with banjos, held first Tuesday of the month from 7-10 PM, with pizza and beer icons.
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Project Barley First Tuesday Jam

Project Barley 2308 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA, United States

Project Barley presents Open mic and Bluegrass jam sessions On the first Tuesday of each month. All levels welcome.

Free

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LONG BEACH DOG PARK JAM

Long Beach Rec Park - Dog Park 5201 East 7th Street, Long Beach

LONG BEACH DOG PARK JAM The Long Beach Dog Park Jam meets every Saturday from 10 a.m. to ??whenever?? near the Long Beach Rec Park Dog Park at 5201 E. […]

Free

A group of people playing string instruments in a circle under a covered area. A sign reads "Santa Clara Valley Fiddlers Association Old Time Jam All are Welcome.
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SCVFA Jam with NEW Young Adult Jam

Herbert Hoover Middle School San Jose 1450 Naglee Ave, San Jose

First Sunday Jam !! NEW - Young Adult Jam Choose your voice (genre of music) The possibilities are endless. Gather with friends and enjoy the afternoon with music. Herbert Hoover Middle […]

$5.00

Colorful square dance poster promoting "Feral Friday" at the Polish Club with details on dates, pricing, all dances taught, live music, and more.
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Feral Friday at the Polish Club

The Polish Club 3040 22nd St, San Francisco, CA, United States

The Feral Friday San Francisco Square Dance EVERY SECOND FRIDAY of the MONTH! @ the historic & cute Polish Club 3040 22nd Street at Shotwell San Francisco 94110 In the heart […]

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LONG BEACH DOG PARK JAM

Long Beach Rec Park - Dog Park 5201 East 7th Street, Long Beach

LONG BEACH DOG PARK JAM The Long Beach Dog Park Jam meets every Saturday from 10 a.m. to ??whenever?? near the Long Beach Rec Park Dog Park at 5201 E. […]

Free
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Oso Creek Jam

Oso Viejo Park 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, United States

Beginner friendly song oriented bluegrass and Americana. 10 am on 2nd and 4th Saturdays. All levels welcome. Bring a folding chair. Behind Murray Community Center next to Oso Creek Trail. […]

Free
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Santa Clara Bluegrass Train Jam

Santa Clara Train Jam 1005 Railroad Ave, Santa Clara, CA, United States

Held on 2nd Saturdays,12-3pm, at 1005 Railroad Ave, in Santa Clara, CA. The Santa Clara Historic Train Depot, Bluegrass, Country, Old Time, & Folk jam is free and open to […]

Free
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Burbank Bluegrass Jam at George Izay Park

George Izay Park 1111 W Olive Ave, Burbank

Located near the Joslyn Adult Center, this friendly, outdoor bluegrass jam occurs nearly every Sunday at 12 noon and typically goes until at least 2pm but may go as late […]

Free
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Horseshoe Jam

The Lucky Horseshoe San Francisco 453 Cortland Ave, San Francisco

Every Sunday   from 4- 7  pm , Age: 21  and over jam- The Lucky Horseshoe Bar (453 Cortland, SF) hosts an intermediate "performance" bluegrass jam (on stage, playing into a […]

FREE