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 Feb 5th

  • First Saturday Contra Dance with Contra Quartet and William Watson

    First Saturday Contra Dance with Contra Quartet and William Watson


    Sat Feb 1, 2025 Sun Feb 2, 2025

    Band: Contra Quartet (Olympia)

    Caller: William Watson (robins and larks)

    7:00 - 10:30 pm. Newcomers' session at 7:00; dance starts at 7:30

    $6 - $20 Sliding scale admission

    All are welcome. No partner or experience is required. Enjoy healthy activity to live fiddle music with friendly people. Fragrance free, please.

    2025 2 Contra Q and William

    (L’Etoile French Immersion School)
    68 SW Miles St
    Portland, Oregon 97219
    503-823-3180
  • PCDC 1st Monday Free Contra Slow Jam

    PCDC 1st Monday Free Contra Slow Jam


    Mon Feb 3, 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
  • Joyride First Wednesday contra dance with caller Seth Tepfer

    Joyride First Wednesday contra dance with caller Seth Tepfer


    Wed Feb 5, 2025

    Joyride First Wednesday contra dance with caller Seth Tepfer

    Please see the Joyride web site for details about this event:

    https://joyride.erikweberg.com/

    Polish Hall
    (Portland Polonia)
    3832 N Interstate Av
    Portland, Oregon 97227
    503-281-7352
  • SALEM Contra Dance: Pringle Creek and guest Gordy Euler w/Stacy Rose [North Bend]

    SALEM Contra Dance: Pringle Creek and guest Gordy Euler w/Stacy Rose [North Bend]


    Thu Feb 6, 2025

    The Salem Folklore Community continues their First Thursdays Contra Dance series in 2023. They will hold their next dance from 6:30 to 9:00 at the VFW Hall (630 Hood St. NE).  Masks and vaccinations recommended, but not required.  They hope to create a welcoming atmosphere for both new and experienced dancers, with circles, squares, and contras designed to foster success and fun for all.

    Admission is on a sliding scale, $5-10 per person, cash only at the door.

    Music by Pringle Creek (Dennis Rothrock, Louise Rothrock, and Mark) plus guest piano player Gordy Euler [Portland]. Stacy Rose will head up from North Bend to call dances.

    Newcomer session at 6 pm

    Dancing 6:30-9:00 pm

    For more info contact salemfolklore@gmail.com of check out the Salem Folklore Facebook page.

     

     

    Salem VFW Hall
    630 Hood Street NE
    Salem, Oregon 97301
  • PCDC Friday English Dance: Ric Goldman (Mixed Positional and Gendered Calling) with Ron Dann, Lisa Scott, Brooke Bubna

    PCDC Friday English Dance: Ric Goldman (Mixed Positional and Gendered Calling) with Ron Dann, Lisa Scott, Brooke Bubna


    Fri Feb 7, 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
  • PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: The Euphemists w/Ric Goldman

    PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: The Euphemists w/Ric Goldman


    Sat Feb 8, 2025

    PCDC 2nd Saturday Contra: The Euphemists w/Ric Goldman

    Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues! The Euphemists will bring their big, brassy sound back to the Fulton stage! Dave Goldman (keyboard), Alan Snyder (fiddle), Kaye Blesener (trombone), Greg Martin, and Stephanie Shea comprise the band. Ric Goldman 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