Community Calendar and Event Finder
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Contra Dance
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Afternoon and evening contra dance. Bring soft soled shoes, a water bottle, a potluck dish and snack to share at evening break. 3- 6 PM: Contra dance—Quill Duvall calling to River Road 6 PM: Potluck 7:30 to 10:30 PM: Contra dance—Janine Smith calling to Northwoods $18 each session; $13 for students and low income; $35 […]
$13 – $35
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Step through the doors to SkyView Ballroom Downtown (121 Hay Street) and into the merriest evening of the season. Fezziwig’s Ball brings the sparkle and warmth of a Victorian holiday gathering—graceful circles, and laughing lines of dancers—guided by Dancemaster Jeremy Gershman and set to the spirited music of the era. It’s the kind of festive […]
$75.00
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Queen City Contras will hold its next regular dance on Friday, November 28, 2025 at Shelburne Town Hall. Doors open at 6:30, beginner lesson at 6:45, dancing from 7 to 10. Our band will be Spring Chickens (Jenny Monfore and Chris Hollis), with Owen Hale calling. All are welcome; all dances are taught; no partner […]
$5 – $12
Join us for our Fourth Friday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check our website for changes in dance schedule or location. $10 General • $5 for 25 years & younger
$5 – $10
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Caller and featured musicians vary each time; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. Note: Each dance series now has its own COVID protocol. We hope every dancer will feel comfortable at one or more dances.
$12 – $20
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Join the Vineyard Preservation Trust for the first annual Grange Fest! Celebrate community with local artisans, food, and live music. Browse artist booths, enjoy live music, and join the all-ages Contra Dance. A new Vineyard fall tradition begins! Local Makers market (12–5 PM) Bluegrass music by "Brad Tucker's Pickpocket Band" (12–2 PM) Contra Dancing with […]
Free
Join us for our fifth Saturday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check our website for more details.
$10
Our Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall. Two local musicians will organize the music. Please contact them in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans. A local caller will lead the callers' Open Mike. You can contact them in advance or show up and sign up for a […]
$6 – $20
Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins) Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust […]
$5 – $20
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Weekly contra dance in St Louis area (actually Webster Groves MO). Always great live music. First dance each month features open calling.
$10
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The Chicago Barn Dance Company sponsors and supports contra dance, traditional square dance, and old-time music in the Chicago area. Our dances are held every Monday night, except holidays, in the beautiful fourth-floor Erin Ballroom at Chicago's Irish American Heritage Center. The dance venue is near the Montrose Blue Line stop, or you can park […] 
New Location, Times, & Admission The Ivy Building at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801 (On GPS, type the address, not the building name! The building looks like an old church and is across from the Ferguson Medical Building at 10 Genevieve Circle.) Lesson: 7:00pm - 7:30pm Dance: 7:30pm - 10:00pm […]
Free – $50
Contra dancing to live music every Monday evening in Knoxville, TN. The dance begins at 7:30 with a lesson for new folks starting at 7:00. Everyone welcome.
$5 – $10
What better way to start the week? Only $5! It's Monday, and we (almost) always dance on Monday.
$5
Weekly Contra Dance at Wyoming Fine Arts Center, including waltz and maybe squares. Live music from many rotating bands. Many rotating callers using gendered or gender-free prompts. Teaching at 7 pm. Dance from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
$5.00
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We dance on the first Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm ET. There’s no smoking or drinking, and anyone’s welcome to dance together, regardless of age, experience, gender, preference for dogs or cats, etc. We provide a brief new dancer intro / refresher / warm-up starting at 6:40, with dancing for everybody 7:00 – 9:00 […]
$5 – $20
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4 events,
Please see our home page for the latest information. Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20. Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. Membership: Membership […]
$3 – $20
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A free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the jam/pickup band, Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO). We dance every week that Hancock Recreation Center is open. A brief beginners session is taught at 7:30, before the dance program begins. Dance ends about 9:30. Free parking lot. We welcome beginners. If you can […]
Free
The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Gender-free calling No partner? No problem. New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm Live music from local, regional, and national bands Admission $10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, […]
Free – $15
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Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email.
$10 – $20
Weekly Contra Dance - See our website for this week's band and caller(s). Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing Masks are no longer required but are welcomed. Our sliding scale is $10-$15-$20. Our role terms are Larks and Robins.
$10 – $20
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Dereck Kalish and Red Case Band (Clara Stickney, Max Newman, Stuart Kenney, Alex Cumming, and Matt Kenney) 74 Walden Street, Concord, MA. Doors open at 6:45, introductory pre-dance workshop at 7:10pm. $10-15, sliding scale.
$10 – $15
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Toss the Possum: Rob and Laura Zisette Dam Beavers: Ben Schreiber, Scotty Leach, Ness Smith-Savedoff Callers: Terry Doyle, Frank Buschelmann Sound: Jamie Platt Details & registration at Big Scioty Contra Dance 
Everyone is welcome at this two-part monthly dance series. From neophytes to lifelong participants, and so many other demographic variations, we all collaborate to make this community-building participatory arts program a joyful success. See you at the dance! Schedule: 6:00 pm ~ Musicians Warmup ~ Tunes on the All Comers Band page 6:30-7:30 pm ~ Community Dance ~ Lisa Newcomb […]
$1 – $20
Scissortail Contra Dance in Norman, first Fridays during the school year. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!
$15
Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! We usually dance on the first and third Friday of the month. Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check […]
Free – $15
Atlanta's weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January.
$15
All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners' lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. $7 - $25, pay what you can.
$7 – $25
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Join us for our first and third Saturday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check our website for more details.
$10
Scissortail Contra Dance in Tulsa, first Saturdays. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!
$15
Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm with a beginners' workshop at 7pm. We have occasional double dances along with a New Year's Eve dance. Our full calendar Useful Information: Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No […]
$5 – $15
Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month.
$5 – $20
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Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.