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Grapevine Storytelling
Busboys and Poets Takoma 235 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin us on Wednesday, February 11 at 7:30 Eastern at Busboys and Poets Takoma; or, for out-of-towners, via Zoom. Our featured tellers this month are Jessica Piscitelli Robinson and Chetter Galloway! No pre-registration needed for in-person, but if you register, you will have access to the live stream and the recorded show for later. You […]
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John Kirkpatrick: 200 Years of the Squeezebox
ONLINEWe’re pleased to welcome the award-winning John Kirkpatrick to the Live to your Living Room stage, as he takes us on a whirlwind tour of the humble squeezebox. If you’re a lover of squeezeboxes of all styles, shapes, and forms, this gig is a must-attend! What to expect: Exquisite music and a history lesson at […]
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Symmetry ECD Sundays
ONLINESymmetry began with a group of friends offering online ECD during the pandemic, and we see no reason to stop now! Join caller Sharon Spangler each Sunday at 2pm Eastern for an hour-long program of dances. The dances are modified to fit the zoom format and work well for one or two dancers. A "pin […]
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Symmetry ECD Tuesdays
ONLINESymmetry began with a group of friends offering online ECD during the pandemic, and we see no reason to stop now! In addition to weekly Sunday dances with caller Sharon Spangler, Symmetry's Tuesday dances feature a variety of callers, a mix of faces from the U.K. and the U.S. The dances are slightly adapted for […]
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Contra Callers’ Corner
ONLINEContra Callers’ Corner is a series of free monthly Zoom calls for contra callers of all levels. It’s a place to ask questions, network, and address hot topics from your local dance community in a safe space. Hosted by Seth Tepfer and a different featured guest each month, the sessions are free and open to […]
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Folk Uncovered: Online Library Course—Exploring English Folk Dance
ONLINEWith Mike Heaney and Chloe Middleton-Metcalfe If the question “what actually is folk dance?” stokes your fire, sign up now for our new online folk dance library course, led by Mike Heaney and Chloe Middleton-Metcalfe. It presents a unique opportunity to delve into the history and development of folk dance in an English context and to debate and […]
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66th Annual University of Chicago Folk Festival
Mandel Hall, University of Chicago 1131 E 57th St, Chicago, IL, United States +1 moreTraditional Music To The Rescue For Your Winter Doldrums! 66th Annual University of Chicago Folk Festival, 20-21 February 2026 It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s the 66th Annual University of Chicago Folk Festival, coming atcha like that asteroid came at the dinosaurs! Not to worry, no dinosaurs were hurt in the preparation of […]
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Virtual Lark (online Lark Camp)
ONLINEFree 3-day online event! Workshops, artist-led sessions, and an amazing opportunity to connect with traditional music, song, and dance lovers from all over the world. Each day features 9 workshops and 2 evening sessions. To register or for more info, visit our website.
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Pagoda Project
ONLINEWe’re delighted to welcome the Pagoda Project to the Live to your Living Room stage as part of our exciting 2026 programme of music. Folk and jazz are two surprisingly similar genres, both rooted in tradition and culture, and Pagoda Project brings a show that effortlessly blends the two together. What to expect: Pagoda Project […]
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Symmetry ECD Sundays
ONLINESymmetry began with a group of friends offering online ECD during the pandemic, and we see no reason to stop now! Join caller Sharon Spangler each Sunday at 2pm Eastern for an hour-long program of dances. The dances are modified to fit the zoom format and work well for one or two dancers. A "pin […]
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Bob Fox
ONLINEWe’re delighted to welcome one of the UK’s most iconic folk voices to the Live to your Living Room stage—Bob Fox. With half a century of experience performing, touring, and songwriting, Bob is truly a master of his craft. What to expect: Good folk music always tells a tale, and Bob is one of the […]
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Symmetry ECD Tuesdays
ONLINESymmetry began with a group of friends offering online ECD during the pandemic, and we see no reason to stop now! In addition to weekly Sunday dances with caller Sharon Spangler, Symmetry's Tuesday dances feature a variety of callers, a mix of faces from the U.K. and the U.S. The dances are slightly adapted for […]
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Folk Uncovered: Online Library Course—Exploring English Folk Dance
ONLINEWith Mike Heaney and Chloe Middleton-Metcalfe If the question “what actually is folk dance?” stokes your fire, sign up now for our new online folk dance library course, led by Mike Heaney and Chloe Middleton-Metcalfe. It presents a unique opportunity to delve into the history and development of folk dance in an English context and to debate and […]
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Sounding the Change: Innovation in English Country Dance Music in America
ONLINEWith Audrey Leigh Jaber Register here Is English country dance music in the US still “English,” or has innovation always been the point? Join beloved dance fiddler (and our membership coordinator!) Audrey Jaber for this special presentation of her recent master’s dissertation to find out! This program will dive into how American ECD musicians have […]
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Mikey Kenney
ONLINECelebrate the end of winter and the start of spring with an invigorating performance from the talented Mikey Kenney. Mikey will be showcasing songs from his latest album Tiny Little Light, as well as music from his extensive back catalogue. What to expect: If you’re a fan of traditional, fiddle-led folk with a modern, experimental […]
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Nancy Kerr & James Fagan
ONLINE +1 moreThis is a hybrid gig, hosted in partnership with our friends at Foxlowe Arts Centre. The gig will be held in Leek, and tickets to watch it in person are available here. We’re pleased to welcome two Live to your Living Room favourites for what will be an iconic performance - Nancy Kerr and James […]
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Nancy Kerr & James Fagan – three decades of music
Foxlowe Arts Centre Stockwell St, Leek, United Kingdom +1 moreThis concert is a special celebration of three decades of music from beloved UK/Australian duo Nancy Kerr and James Fagan - one of the most enduring acts in world folk. Combining stunning vocals and stellar instrumentation on fiddle, guitar and bouzouki with Nancy´s insightful and poetic lyrics, the couple have brought joy, inspiration and some […]
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Symmetry ECD Sundays
ONLINESymmetry began with a group of friends offering online ECD during the pandemic, and we see no reason to stop now! Join caller Sharon Spangler each Sunday at 2pm Eastern for an hour-long program of dances. The dances are modified to fit the zoom format and work well for one or two dancers. A "pin […]
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.
Isaac Banner
Seth Tepfer
Christa Torrens
Ellie Shogren
Sharon Green
Dilip Sequeira