Community Calendar and Event Finder
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Events
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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 […]
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Bayou Bedlam Contra Dance Weekend
Knights of Columbus Roemer Hall 607 E Whitney St, Houston, TX, United StatesHouston Area Traditional Dance Society invites you to The Bayou City for a contra dance weekend! Bayou Bedlam 2026 (Feb 20-22) features the musical charisma of Eloise & Co. and […]
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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 […]
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Grappelli-Django Weekend 2026
- Camps
- Concerts
- Family and Community Dance
- Other Dance Traditions
- Playing Music
- Traditional Song
- Weekend
- Workshops and Lessons
It’s happening! The Ashokan Center is proud to announce a new addition to our 2026 Music & Dance Camp lineup –Grappelli-Django Weekend. The new fiddle and guitar weekend led by […]
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Galhalla Women’s Contra Dance Weekend
Webster Groves Masonic Hall 12 E Lockwood, Webster Groves, MO, United StatesWelcome to Galhalla—A weekend of dance to celebrate the fems and thems and bask in a curated he-free space to enjoy community, connection, and movement. It's heavenly, it's glorious, it's […]
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Lenox Contra Dance
Lenox Community Center 65 Walker St, Lenox, MA, United StatesCome join us contra dancing to live music. We have a different band and caller each month. Dances are held on Third Saturday nights in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Lenox […]
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Scissortail English Country Dance in Norman, OK
Norman Adult Wellness and Education Center 602 N. Findlay Ave, Norman, OK, United StatesScissortail English Country Dance in Norman, third Saturday of the month. Check our Facebook or our website for more details!
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York Region English Country Dancers
Trinity United Church Newmarket 461 Park Avenue, Newmarket, Ontario, CanadaEnglish Country Dance in central York Region (Ontario, Canada)! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don't need to bring a partner. Admission by donation; your first class is free. Join […]
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Jack and the Devil’s Three Golden Hairs
New England Youth Theatre 100 Flat St., Brattleboro, VT, United StatesWritten by Stephen Stearns and Peter Amidon Directed by Doran Hamm, Music Director Keira Carmichael A musical melodrama written by NEYT founder Stephen Stearns and the beloved Brattleboro folk music […]
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Jane Austen Birthday Ball
A ball is being held in Nashville in honor of 250 years of Miss Jane Austen. $40 per person. Festive attire expected. Period attire encouraged but not required.
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Columbia Contra Dance at Arsenal Hill Park
Arsenal Hill Park 1800 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC, United StatesThis dance will be preceded by a time to socialize around finger foods and sweets at 6pm, followed by a short review of contra dance basics for new and out-of-practice […]
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Annapolis English Country Dance: delightful live music, excellent callers and friendly community
Annapolis Friends Meetinghouse 351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, MD, United StatesJoin us for a lovely evening of ECD on the third Saturday of each month. Intro lesson at 6:30; dance at 7:00-9:30. No experience or partner required. Pre-registration is not […]
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Tucson Contra Dance
Southern Arizona Dance Center 4801 E 29th Street, Tucson, AZ, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Monterey Contra Dance
Monterey YMCA 600 Camino el Estero, Monterey, CA, United StatesMonterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first Sundays and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! […]
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Jack and the Devil’s Three Golden Hairs
New England Youth Theatre 100 Flat St., Brattleboro, VT, United StatesWritten by Stephen Stearns and Peter Amidon Directed by Doran Hamm, Music Director Keira Carmichael A musical melodrama written by NEYT founder Stephen Stearns and the beloved Brattleboro folk music […]
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South Florida Contradance
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 2601 St Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton, FL, United StatesEnjoying contra dance You'll be smiling and laughing. No partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes. Age range 10-100 Dances are called. Put […]
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South Florida Contra Dances
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Boca Raton 2601 St Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton, FL, United StatesEnjoying contra dance You'll be smiling and laughing. No partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes. Age range 10-100 Dances are called. Put […]
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Syracuse Country Dancers Contra Dance
United Church of Fayetteville 310 East Genesee St, Fayetteville, NY, United StatesContra dancing every 1st and 3rd Saturday.
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3rd Saturdays Contra Dance, Grass Valley CA
Grass Valley Elks Lodge 109 S School St #3, Grass Valley, CA, United StatesLive music, historic ballroom, sprung dance floor, beginner/refresher session at 6:40pm. Dance 7-10pm. Doors open 6:30. $15. Potluck snacks/treats at halftime! Elks Lodge in downtown Grass Valley: 109 S. School […]
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3rd Saturday Contra Dance in Austin
Go Dance Studio Go Dance Studio 2525 W Anderson Ln. #530, Austin, TX, United StatesThis monthly contra dance meets most 3rd Saturdays at Go Dance Studio, in Northcross Mall Plaza near First Watch (NE corner). No partners necessary. Beginners welcome. All dances taught and […]
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Lancaster, PA Monthly Contra Dance
St. John's Episcopal Church, Lancaster, PA 321 W. Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA, United StatesJoin us on the third Saturday of each month for a community contra dance! Fall, winter and spring at the church; summer in the park pavilion.
$12 – $20
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.
Isaac Banner
Seth Tepfer
Christa Torrens
Ellie Shogren
Sharon Green
Dilip Sequeira