If I Had a Hammer: The Heart of Folk Music

A young person gesturing towards the stage while enjoying a band perform.

Mark your calendar. Attend this in-person event.

Date:

Tuesday, April 07, 2026
Time:

All day
Location:

Main Campus , Bldg. H, Arts Center

Celebrate the voices that defined a movement and the songs that inspired a generation. Lisa Rock of Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters and world-class vocalists join an acoustic band to honor the golden age of folk. Hear iconic hits like Woody Guthrie’s anthemic “This Land is Your Land,” Joni Mitchell’s poetic “Both Sides Now,” Pete Seeger’s stirring “If I Had a Hammer,” and Peter, Paul and Mary’s beloved “Puff the Magic Dragon,” and more in this heartfelt tribute to the music that sparked hope, change, and unity.

Event last updated at 6:45 AM on Saturday, January 17, 2026.