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.
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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.
Wed Feb 5, 2025
Joyride First Wednesday contra dance with caller Seth Tepfer
Please see the Joyride web site for details about this event:
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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.
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.
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Sat Feb 8, 2025
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!