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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5th Saturday at the Two Way Street
Coffee House
Bobcat Opossum Sing & Play in Harmony August 29th, 2026 
We’re sorry to let you know that Saturday’s “Sing and Play in Harmony” workshop with Bobcat Opossum has been canceled. Please read this message from Jennifer Ashley Co-Director, Two Way Street Coffee House and do know that you can still enjoy Bobcat Opossum's Friday concert at the Two Way Street Coffee House: "Due to a change in Bobcat Opossum’s schedule, they are no longer available to lead the workshop on Saturday, August 29. Please note: Bobcat Opossum’s Friday night concert at the Two Way Street Coffee House is still happening as scheduled on Friday, August 28. Only Saturday’s workshop has been canceled. All workshop registrations will be refunded in full. We apologize for the change and appreciate your understanding. We were looking forward to spending Saturday morning making music together and will be offering another 5th Saturday workshop opportunity in October! Thank you for supporting Two Way Street Coffee House and our 5th Saturday workshop series." |
| Celebrate 5th Saturday at The Two Way Street
Coffee House!
October 31st, 2026 5th Saturday Workshop TBDStay tuned for details! |
We’re sorry to let you know that Saturday’s “Sing and Play in Harmony” workshop with Bobcat Opossum has been canceled due to a change in the artists' schedule. The good news is that you can still enjoy Bobcat Opossum's Friday concert at the Two Way Street Coffee House on August 28th at 8 PM
The Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival has always been a favorite of ours! Many of our members enjoy hanging out, playing, singing, and jamming around the Plank Road tent on Labor Day weekend. Be sure to check out the festival again this year and stop by our tent to say hi! Here's a sample of the fun we had at the 2025 festival!
We are tuning up for our new season of Barn Dances! With even
more dances than ever before!
Save these dates for our 2026-2027 Barn Dance Season and bring your family! We've added some Sunday afternoon dances!
Until then, enjoy this look at one of our recent dance events!
Song Circle Wraps Up Summer Schedule and Returns to Tuesdays
PLEASE NOTE: Our monthly Song Circle will again be meeting on the second Tuesday of each month, starting in September 2026.
Plank Road Folk Music Society and the Two Way Street Coffee House presented two amazing workshops by Lil' Rev on Harmonica and Ukulele. We had a great time and are so grateful to Lil' Rev for sharing his talents with us! Check out some photos from the day below.
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!
Down the Old Plank Road, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 are available for
streaming.
Check out all
three!
