Calendar

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.

Week of Jun 19th

  • PCDC 3rd Monday Free Contra Slow Jam

    PCDC 3rd Monday Free Contra Slow Jam


    Mon Jun 17, 2024

     

    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
  • (Mask Optional) PCDC Friday English Dance: Jacqui Grennan with Erik Weberg, Leslie Hirsch, Lisa Scott

    (Mask Optional) PCDC Friday English Dance: Jacqui Grennan with Erik Weberg, Leslie Hirsch, Lisa Scott


    Fri Jun 21, 2024

    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/ 

    If you test positive for COVID after attending a PCDC event, please email igotcovid@portlandcountrydance.org to tell us when you tested positive, what event you attended, and any symptoms you might want to mention.  We will never reveal your identity.

    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
  • PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: Church for Dogs w/Jacqui Grennan [Los Angeles]

    PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: Church for Dogs w/Jacqui Grennan [Los Angeles]


    Sat Jun 22, 2024

    PCDC 4th Saturday Contra: Church for Dogs w/Jacqui Grennan [Los Angeles]

    Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! Please welcome Church for Dogs in their Fulton debut, playing for our dancing pleasure. Local musicians Cameron DeWhitt (claw hammer banjo), Kate Gregory (fiddle), and Jon Roberts (piano) bring extensive and varied musical backgrounds to the stage, and have played for contras elsewhere. Jacqui Grennan will visit from Los Angeles to call 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