Friends of the Bulgarian Tambura & Balkan Night

Join the Bulgarian Macedonian National Educational and Cultural Center and the Otets Paissii Performing Folk Ensemble as we host a pair of inspiring evenings of Tambura music, song, and tradition. Enjoy an immersive weekend of live music, culture, celebration, and community.

LEARN IT FRIDAY. PERFORM IT SATURDAY.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th, 7pm — FREE
Stories Behind the Strings: Interactive Artist Forum & Workshop
Musicians and singers are invited to participate in Friday’s workshop, with an opportunity to join Otets Paissii guided by our guest artists on Saturday!  Intermediate to advanced musical experience recommended for active playing. All experience levels welcome to listen & learn. Come as a player, a singer, a listener, or simply someone curious to discover the tambura! This event is free and open to the community. Food and drink available for purchase; donations welcome.
Learn • Sing • Play • Connect

SATURDAY, SEMPTEBER 19th, 7pm — TICKETED
Celebration in Performance + Balkan Night
See Friday’s collaboration come alive on stage with Otets Paissii Performing Folk Ensemble, followed by Nema Signal and Vladimir Mollov Band. Participants in Friday's workshop will have the chance to join the celebratory performance on Saturday.
EARLY BIRD tickets through September 14: $30 Adults
Regular Admission: $35 Adults
Children under 12: $10 | Under 5: FREE
Food and drink available for purchase.