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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 August 2024

  • PCDC 1st Monday Free Contra Slow Jam

    PCDC 1st Monday Free Contra Slow Jam

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    Mon Aug 5, 2024

     

    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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  • PCDC FREE Community Jam Session

    PCDC FREE Community Jam Session

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    Thu Aug 8, 2024

    Join us for a Second Thursday backyard jam session!  All acoustical instruments, all levels welcome!  We play by ear, so no need to bring any books (unless you want to!).

    Leader: George Penk

    When: Thurs, 8/8, 7-9pm

    Where: Private residence in SW Portland.  For address and other information, email sharonjeanallen@yahoo.com

    For tune ideas, check out what's been taught in recent Second Thursday Contra Tunes teaching sessions under the Tunes by Session tab:

    https://sites.google.com/view/pcdcsessions/home

     

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  • PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: Woe to Joy w/Laurel Thomas

    PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: Woe to Joy w/Laurel Thomas

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    Sat Aug 10, 2024

    PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: Woe to Joy w/Laurel Thomas

    Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Please welcome Woe to Joy to the Fulton stage! Collin Stackhouse (fiddle and banjo), Kaden Hurst (mandolin), Lillian Sawyer (fiddle), Joe Pomianek (guitar), and Steven Skolnik (percussion) play music in a variety of bands and teach. Local favorite Laurel Thomas will call dances using gender-neutral terms.

    Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely!  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!

     

    (L’Etoile French Immersion School)
    68 SW Miles St
    Portland, Oregon 97219
    503-823-3180
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  • PCDC 2nd Monday Free ECD Slow Jam

    PCDC 2nd Monday Free ECD Slow Jam

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    Mon Aug 12, 2024

    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 PDX Contra Committee meeting

    PCDC PDX Contra Committee meeting

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    Mon Aug 12, 2024

    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 3rd Monday Free Contra Slow Jam

    PCDC 3rd Monday Free Contra Slow Jam

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    Mon Aug 19, 2024

     

    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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  • PCDC "End of Summer" Picnic

    PCDC "End of Summer" Picnic

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    Sat Aug 24, 2024

    What: PCDC "End of Summer" Picnic
    When: Saturday, June 29, 3:00-6:00
    Where: Fulton Park
    Bring: Potluck dish, a chair, your instrument, dance clothes to exchange, lawn game toys

    The PCDC Contra Committee will host another picnic at Fulton Pack, 3-6 pm Saturday.

    We will have a musical jam session, button making, games, and clothing exchange. This is a great event to get to know your fellow dancers and musicians off the dance floor.

    Please bring your own picnic foods and beverages. PCDC will not seed this event with food from Nicholas.

    Stick around for the dance that evening with Penelope Weinberg, visiting from the Washington, DC area, and the local musicians in Coriolis.

    We will have early access to the community center and its restrooms.

    To participate in the clothing exchange, contact Libby Wentz.

    (L’Etoile French Immersion School)
    68 SW Miles St
    Portland, Oregon 97219
    503-823-3180
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    Map Fulton Park Hall
    PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: Coriolis w/Penelope Weinberger [Washington, DC]

    PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: Coriolis w/Penelope Weinberger [Washington, DC]

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    Sat Aug 24, 2024

    PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: Coriolis w/Penelope Weinberger [Washington, DC]

    Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! The familiar local musicians of Coriolis (Dave Hamlin, Jon Neff, and Victor Fiore) will play for our dancing pleasure. Please welcome Penelope Weinberger from the Washington, DC area, calling dances with gender-neutral terms.

    Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely!  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!

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

    PCDC 4th Monday Free ECD Slow Jam

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    Mon Aug 26, 2024

    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
    View Location
    Map McMenamins Kennedy School
  • House Concert by Trio Trio Con Brio

    House Concert by Trio Trio Con Brio

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    Thu Aug 29, 2024

    House Concert

  • CANCELLED! PCDC 5th Saturday Contra: NO DANCE! Stay cool!

    CANCELLED! PCDC 5th Saturday Contra: NO DANCE! Stay cool!

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    Sat Aug 31, 2024

    CANCELLED! PCDC 5th Saturday Contra: NO DANCE! Stay cool!

    DANCE CANCELLED!

    Due to the forecast of extreme heat Saturday, the PCDC Contra Committee has decided to cancel the popular open mike / open band dance. Stay cool, and we'll look forward to dancing with everyone soon!

    Our Saturday night Open Mike Open Band dance at Fulton Hall.

    Local musicians Dave Hamlin (mandolin) and Lanny Martin (accordion, piano) will organize the music. Please contact them in advance so that you can learn about their musical plans.  Laurel Thomas will lead the callers' Open Mike. You can contact her in advance or just show up and sign up for a calling slot.

    Covid precautions are suspended indefinitely!  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!

    (L’Etoile French Immersion School)
    68 SW Miles St
    Portland, Oregon 97219
    503-823-3180
    View Location
    Map Fulton Park Hall