Plank Road is a music club in the western suburbs of Chicago. We have regularly scheduled sessions for our members, where they can participate in sing-arounds, jam sessions, song circles, barn dances and other music events. We encourage participation by everyone who attends — experienced and beginning musicians are all welcome to join in!
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| Lil Rev 5th Saturday Workshops
May 30 at Two Way Street Coffee House Lil Rev will be leading two workshops! Harmonica For the Complete Beginner 11AM-1PM Ukelele: BlueGrass Jam, Tips and Techniques 1:30PM-3PM Add Harmonica For the Complete Beginner Workshop to your Calendar Add Ukelele BlueGrass Jam, Tips and Techniques Workshop to your Calendar See details at Two Way Street's website 
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| Celebrate 5th Saturday at The Two Way Street
Coffee House!
August 29th, 2026 Bobcat Opossum Sing & Play in HarmonyStay tuned for details! |
| Celebrate 5th Saturday at The Two Way Street
Coffee House!
October 31st, 2026 5th Saturday Workshop TBDStay tuned for details! |
Plank Road Folk Music Society is pleased to join Two Way Street Coffee House in welcoming you to 2 new workshops on May 30th, 2026
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Song Circle Summer Schedule
PLEASE NOTE: In June, July, and August our Song Circle will be meeting on the second Thursday of each month rather than on Tuesdays
We wrapped up our current Barn Dance Season in May and will see you again in the fall!
Until then, enjoy this look at one of our recent dance events!
Our Log Cabin Party Was a Success!
Filled with music, friends, and fun!
Thank you so much to all who attended and helped make it a memorable day!
Two Way Street Coffee House has launched a new event series featuring two different
activities each month -- a Nordic music teaching jam, and a Nordic Dance with music
Visit Two Way Street's website for
details
Want to save the dates for these fun Nordic events? Use our Plank Road Calendar!
The Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival has always been a favorite of ours! Many of our members enjoyed hanging out, playing, singing, and jamming around the Plank Road tent over this past Labor Day weekend.
We had a wonderful time celebrating our 40th Anniversary on Saturday, June 14th, 2025 at the Two Way Street Coffee House in Downers Grove, IL. We had a great turnout and many of our past members were able to join us for the festivities. We also unveiled a custom display structure created by Bethany to showcase the gorgeous Plank Road Quilt handmade years ago by Jeanne Halama, which served as a stunning backdrop for our performers at the event. See our latest issue of QuarterNotes for more details and photos from the event.
Down the Old Plank Road, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 are available for
streaming.
Check out all
three!
