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Events in March 2024

  • Portland Roadhouse Contra Dance: 5 bands, 5 callers (all nongendered terms)

    Portland Roadhouse Contra Dance: 5 bands, 5 callers (all nongendered terms)


    Sun Mar 10, 2024

    There will be no potluck meal as part of the dance.  We're following the PCDC Covid policies for the dance.

    For more information, check out the Portland Roadhouse, Cascade Promenade, and Northwest Folklife Festival websites or our Facebook page.

    Milwaukie Community Club
    10666 SE 42nd Ave
    Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
  • PCDC FREE Contra Tunes Taught by George Penk

    PCDC FREE Contra Tunes Taught by George Penk


    Thu Mar 14, 2024

    Teacher: George Penk

    Time: 7-9pm (arrive in time to be tuned and ready to learn at 7:00)

    Location: Private residence in SW Portland (email sharonjeanallen@yahoo.com for the address)

    Contra dance tunes taught by ear.  All melody instruments, all levels welcome!  No cost to participants!

    We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month to learn tunes by George Penk or Betsy Branch, alternating between SW and SE Portland.  The focus is on developing a common repertoire to play by ear at 5th Sat. Open Band and at community jam sessions. Repeated monthly schedule through Spring:

    ||: George | Betsy | jam :||

    For location details and to get on the email announcement list:

    sharonjeanallen@yahoo.com

    For more info and an archive of tunes:

    PCDC Sessions (google.com)

    Contact organizer