This event is in the past.It took place on April 12, 2026 at The Ark.
John Gorka's wry, insightful songwriting has earned him 40 years of folk legend status. Catch this "preeminent male singer-songwriter of the New Folk Movement" in the Ark's famously intimate listening room where every seat feels like your living room.
folk singer-songwriter
intimate listening room
volunteer-run venue
40-year career
Tips
🎵"the sophisticated intelligence and provocative originality of his songs" (The Boston Globe)
🛋️"almost like watching an artist in your living room"
🎤volunteer-run since 1965, no Ticketmaster fees
John Gorka
Old Fourth Ward
John Gorka's wry, insightful songwriting has earned him 40 years of folk legend status. Catch this "preeminent male singer-songwriter of the New Folk Movement" in the Ark's famously intimate listening room where every seat feels like your living room.
folk singer-songwriter
intimate listening room
volunteer-run venue
40-year career
Tips
🎵"the sophisticated intelligence and provocative originality of his songs" (The Boston Globe)
🛋️"almost like watching an artist in your living room"
🎤volunteer-run since 1965, no Ticketmaster fees
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