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This calendar shows local and PCDC affiliated events. To see more (and to be able to filter by type of events) go to our extended regional calendar.

Events in July 2025

  • PCDC Friday English Dance: Ric Goldman (Positional and Gender Neutral calling) with The Hat Band: Syd Newell/fiddle, Meg Tapley/flute, Jon Neff/guitar

    PCDC Friday English Dance: Ric Goldman (Positional and Gender Neutral calling) with The Hat Band: Syd Newell/fiddle, Meg Tapley/flute, Jon Neff/guitar

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    Fri Jul 4, 2025

    PCDC Friday Night English Dance

    Dancing starts at 7:30. 

    Newcomers are always welcome.  We waive the admission fee the first time you attend.  An introductory session is available at 7:15 upon request.

    No street shoes permitted beyond entryway.  Only clean soled shoes permitted on the dance floor.

    No partner required

    Admission:  Sliding Scale.  Pay what you can. Recommended range $7.00 - $20.00

    For more information about English Dance, please see: https://portlandcountrydance.org/english-country-dance/ 

    Covid protocols: Though not required, masks and up-to-date vaccinations are recommended to help keep our community healthy. We continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details.

    Questions?  Email  ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org

     Location: Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
    8936 SW 17th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97219

    Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
    8936 SW 17th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97219
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  • PCDC 1st Monday Free Contra Slow Jam

    PCDC 1st Monday Free Contra Slow Jam

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    Mon Jul 7, 2025

     

    PCDC sponsors a contra slow jam on the 1st and 3rd Mondays from 7-9 PM in the community room at McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211.

    The events are free and open to all acoustic musicians, whether you play by dots or by ear.

    The contra jam plays tunes from the Portland Collection and the waltz books edited by Bill Matthiesen.

    If you don’t have the books, we’re happy to share. Come make music with us!!

    Questions:  Email Kathy Story, PCDC President

    McMenamins Kennedy School
    5736 NE 33rd Ave
    Portland, Oregon 97211
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  • 2nd Thurs PCDC Backyard Jam Session

    2nd Thurs PCDC Backyard Jam Session

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    Thu Jul 10, 2025

    Time: 7-9pm

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

    Leader: Betsy Branch

     

    The 2nd Thurs tune teaching sessions take a break during the summer, but the music doesn't!  Join us for a backyard jam session in SW Portland.  Email sharonjeanallen@yahoo.com for more info.

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  • Free Dance Tonight: PCDC Friday English Dance: Laura Hatch (Mixed Positional and Gendered Calling) with Erik Weberg, George Penk, Heather Pinney

    Free Dance Tonight: PCDC Friday English Dance: Laura Hatch (Mixed Positional and Gendered Calling) with Erik Weberg, George Penk, Heather Pinney

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    Fri Jul 11, 2025

    PCDC Friday Night English Dance

    There will be no charge to dancers attending July 11 as several dancers with July birthdays are sponsoring the dance. Please come help us celebrate!

    Dancing starts at 7:30. 

    Newcomers are always welcome.  We waive the admission fee the first time you attend.  An introductory session is available at 7:15 upon request.

    No street shoes permitted beyond entryway.  Only clean soled shoes permitted on the dance floor.

    No partner required

    Admission:  Sliding Scale.  Pay what you can. Recommended range $7.00 - $20.00

    For more information about English Dance, please see: https://portlandcountrydance.org/english-country-dance/ 

    Covid protocols: Though not required, masks and up-to-date vaccinations are recommended to help keep our community healthy. We continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details.

    Questions?  Email  ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org

     Location: Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
    8936 SW 17th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97219

    Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
    8936 SW 17th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97219
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  • PCDC 2nd Monday Free ECD Slow Jam

    PCDC 2nd Monday Free ECD Slow Jam

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    Mon Jul 14, 2025

    PCDC sponsors an ECD slow jam on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 7-9 PM in the community room at McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211.

    The events are free and open to all acoustic musicians, whether you play by dots or by ear.

    The ECD jam plays tunes from the Barnes Collection. If you don’t have the books, we’re happy to share. Come make music with us!!

    Questions:  Email Kathy Story, PCDC President 

     

     

    McMenamins Kennedy School
    5736 NE 33rd Ave
    Portland, Oregon 97211
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    PCDC English Dance Committee Meeting

    PCDC English Dance Committee Meeting

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    Mon Jul 14, 2025

    The English Country Dance Committee meetings are held in odd months, on-line, from 7:00 – 9:00.

    Meetings are open to all PCDC members.  If interested in attending and/ or volunteering, please email ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org

     

     

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    PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting

    PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting

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    Mon Jul 14, 2025

    The Portland Contra Committee meets (usually) on 2nd Monday's to support the needs of Contra dance events and dancers.

    Meeting locations vary and may be online.  Meetings are open to all PCDC members.  If interested in attending, volunteering, or would like a Zoom link, please email contra-chair@portlandcountrydance.org.

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  • PCDC Friday English Dance: Lindsey Dono (Positional Calling) with Laura Kuhlman, Leslie Hirsch, Lisa Scott

    PCDC Friday English Dance: Lindsey Dono (Positional Calling) with Laura Kuhlman, Leslie Hirsch, Lisa Scott

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    Fri Jul 18, 2025

    PCDC Friday Night English Dance

    Dancing starts at 7:30. 

    Newcomers are always welcome.  We waive the admission fee the first time you attend.  An introductory session is available at 7:15 upon request.

    No street shoes permitted beyond entryway.  Only clean soled shoes permitted on the dance floor.

    No partner required

    Admission:  Sliding Scale.  Pay what you can. Recommended range $7.00 - $20.00

    For more information about English Dance, please see: https://portlandcountrydance.org/english-country-dance/ 

    Covid protocols: Though not required, masks and up-to-date vaccinations are recommended to help keep our community healthy. We continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details.

    Questions?  Email  ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org

     Location: Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
    8936 SW 17th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97219

    Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
    8936 SW 17th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97219
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  • PCDC *THIRD* Saturday Contra: Coriolis w/Laurel Thomas

    PCDC *THIRD* Saturday Contra: Coriolis w/Laurel Thomas

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    Sat Jul 19, 2025

    PCDC *THIRD* Saturday Contra: Coriolis w/Laurel Thomas

    Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Coriolis will play for our dancing pleasure: Dave Hamlin (mandolin), Jon Neff (guitar), Victor Fieor (fiddle). Laurel Thomas will call dances using gender-neutral terms.

    Fulton is unavailable on July 12, so we've shifted the dance to July 19.

    7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
    7:30 pm dancing starts
    10:30 dancing ends
    Some dancers head to a pub for "afters" -- all are welcome!

    Covid protocols: Though not required, masks and up-to-date vaccinations are recommended to help keep our community healthy. We continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details.

     

    (L’Etoile French Immersion School)
    68 SW Miles St
    Portland, Oregon 97219
    503-823-3180
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  • PCDC 3rd Monday FREE Contra Slow Jam

    PCDC 3rd Monday FREE Contra Slow Jam

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    Mon Jul 21, 2025

     

    PCDC sponsors a contra slow jam on the 1st and 3rd Mondays 7pm-9pm in the community room at McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211.

    The events are free and open to all acoustic musicians, whether you play by dots or by ear.

    The contra jam plays tunes from the Portland Collection and the waltz books edited by Bill Matthiesen.

    If you don’t have the books, we’re happy to share. Come make music with us!!

    Questions:  Email Kathy Story, PCDC President

     

    McMenamins Kennedy School
    5736 NE 33rd Ave
    Portland, Oregon 97211
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  • PCDC Friday English Dance: Dilip Sequeira and Rachel Pusey (Positional Calling) with Carl Thor, Brooke Bubna, Jennie Davidson

    PCDC Friday English Dance: Dilip Sequeira and Rachel Pusey (Positional Calling) with Carl Thor, Brooke Bubna, Jennie Davidson

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    Fri Jul 25, 2025

    PCDC Friday Night English Dance

    Dancing starts at 7:30. 

    Newcomers are always welcome.  We waive the admission fee the first time you attend.  An introductory session is available at 7:15 upon request.

    No street shoes permitted beyond entryway.  Only clean soled shoes permitted on the dance floor.

    No partner required

    Admission:  Sliding Scale.  Pay what you can. Recommended range $7.00 - $20.00

    For more information about English Dance, please see: https://portlandcountrydance.org/english-country-dance/ 

    Covid protocols: Though not required, masks and up-to-date vaccinations are recommended to help keep our community healthy. We continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details.

    Questions?  Email  ecd-chair@portlandcountrydance.org

     Location: Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
    8936 SW 17th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97219

    Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall
    8936 SW 17th Av
    Portland, Oregon 97219
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  • PCDC Annual Picnic

    PCDC Annual Picnic

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    Sat Jul 26, 2025

    PCDC Annual Picnic

    Annual PCDC Picnic

    Plans are underway for the annual PCDC picnic/ potluck at Fulton Park on Saturday, July 26 3:00-6:00 PM. We will meet under the trees for lots of great food, games, music and a clothing exchange. A main course and drinks will be provided, please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Bring a chair or blanket, your musical instruments for a jam session, and dance clothing for the clothing exchange. Let’s spend an afternoon of fun with friends. The 4th Saturday PCDC contra dance will follow at 7 PM, with music by Pleasantly Frantic and calling by Gordy Euler. Hope to see you there!

    (L’Etoile French Immersion School)
    68 SW Miles St
    Portland, Oregon 97219
    503-823-3180
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    PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: Pleasantly Frantic w/Gordy Euler

    PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: Pleasantly Frantic w/Gordy Euler

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    Sat Jul 26, 2025

    PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: Pleasantly Frantic w/Gordy Euler

    Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Pleasantly Frantic will play for our dancing pleasure: Erica Liebert, Landon Kuhn, Meg Tarpley, J-P Douglas, Ben Blochman.  Gordy Euler will call dances using gender-neutral terms.

    We will continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details.

    7:00 pm newcomer/refresher lesson
    7:30 pm dancing starts
    10:30 dancing ends
    Some dancers head to a pub for "afters" -- all are welcome!

    Covid protocols: Though not required, masks and up-to-date vaccinations are recommended to help keep our community healthy. We continue to monitor potential exposures at PCDC events and adjust policies as needed. Refer to the PCDC Covid policy for details.

     

    (L’Etoile French Immersion School)
    68 SW Miles St
    Portland, Oregon 97219
    503-823-3180
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  • PCDC 4th Monday Free ECD Slow Jam

    PCDC 4th Monday Free ECD Slow Jam

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    Mon Jul 28, 2025

    PCDC sponsors an ECD slow jam on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 7-9 PM in the community room at McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211.

    The events are free and open to all acoustic musicians, whether you play by dots or by ear.

    The ECD jam plays tunes from the Barnes Collection. If you don’t have the books, we’re happy to share. Come make music with us!!

    Questions:  Email Kathy Story, PCDC President

    McMenamins Kennedy School
    5736 NE 33rd Ave
    Portland, Oregon 97211
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    PCDC Northwest Passage Committee Meeting

    PCDC Northwest Passage Committee Meeting

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    Mon Jul 28, 2025

    The Northwest Passage Dance Camp committee meets (usually) on 4th Mondays to plan and organize our annual ECD residential camp over Labor Day weekend.

    Meeting locations vary and may be online.  Meetings are open to all PCDC members.  If interested in attending, volunteering, or would like a Zoom link, please email  chair@nwpdancecamp.org.

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