Event Series Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance

Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance

the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United States

Are you ready? Somatic Liberation movement and dance is performance art for the soul. We gather weekly on Monday Mornings at the Ballroom in Harrison from 10:00- 12:00. And in the evening on the first Friday of each month. $10 suggested donation. Come and go at any time- there is no lateness. *IMPORTANT We take […]

$10
Event Series English Country Dancing in Brunswick

English Country Dancing in Brunswick

People Plus 35 Union Street, Brunswick, ME, United States

Two hours of ECD 2nd and 4th Wednesdays in Sep & Oct, open to the public.  Recorded music.  $5   Great caller.   Dancers must be fully vaccinated and boosted.  Currently alternating between mask require / masks recommended - see website for dates.  Dancing starts at 7:00  Doors open at 6:45 For details, see https://folkdancers.org/BrunswickECD.html ,and also the Covid […]

$5.00
Event Series English Country Dance Class

English Country Dance Class

317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United States

English country dancing returns to 317! A living tradition, ECD has for centuries served as a means of community interaction, exercise for the body and mind, and practice of the social graces. Related to New England contra dancing and Scottish country dancing, but generally less physically demanding, ECD is a great way to make friends, […]

$12
Event Series Scottish Country Dancing

Scottish Country Dancing

First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court St, Belfast, ME, United States

You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun... any age, singles or couples... all are welcome!     Experienced social class, year-round: Wednesdays  7:00-9:00 […]

$7

Cancelled – House Concert in Brunswick with McKinley James and Tim Cummings

Two Echo Cohousing Community Echo Rd, Brunswick, ME, United States

This is the first concert in a new series at the Two Echo Cohousing Community in Brunswick. It will take place on Sat. Oct. 28 from 3-5. The concert will feature Tim Cummings and McKinley James (see links below and flyer). Note that reservations are required. Driving and parking directions and other information will be […]

Family Dance

Hallowell City Hall Auditorium 1 Winthrop Street, Hallowell, ME

Come play in the all-comers band or bring the family to dance at the the Family Dance prior to the Kennebec Contra Dance. All ages and levels welcome to join in the fun. Stay for the Contra Dance afterward if you wish. If you want to play in the All-Comers Band, contact Ellen Gawler at [email protected]

Sliding scale, pay what you can

Last Saturday Contra Dance with MICE and caller Eustacia Landrum

Eastport Arts Center 36 Washington Street, Eastport, ME, United States

On Saturday October 28, from 6-9 pm, Eastport Arts Center will host the Moose Island Contradance Etc. (MICE) band, a talent pool of Washington County’s finest musicians featuring Alice Schuth on fiddle, Susan Luthin on octave mandolin and whistle, Joan Lowden on bass, Kara McCrimmon on piano accordion, guitar and Irish whistle, and Jim O’Neil […]

$10

Halloween Contra Dance PARTY! (Surry)

Surry School Auditorium 754 North Bend Rd, Surry

Oh yes. You read that right. Don't miss out on the Halloween Contra Dance Party on Sat Oct 28th in Surry, Maine! Get your costumes ready and come on over for this epic techno contra dance with Chris Ricciotti calling to a bunch of his awesome remixed pop, rock and dance tunes... we'll be contra-ing […]

$10 – $20

Hallowell—Kennebec Contra Dance

Hallowell City Hall Auditorium 1 Winthrop Street, Hallowell, ME

Kennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Hall Ballroom Come celebrate the midpoint of August (Hallowe'en, Samhain, All Saints' Day) with live music, dancing and FUN! Everyone welcome. No experience necessary: you can learn as you go. Come alone or with friends. Everyone dances with everyone. Bring clean, non-marking shoes to be kind to the […]

Community Contra-Dance at Hackmatack Farm and Playhouse

Hackmatack Farm and Playhouse 538 School Street, BERWICK, ME, United States

Join us on October 28th for an old fashion barn dance. Featuring renowned caller Don Veino and live music from local New England band, River Road. No experience needed. Come early for a lesson from 6:30pm to 7pm, with the dance running from 7pm to 9pm. Dance will occur inside our historical 18th century barn, […]

$10

Fiddle-icious Concert – Freeport, ME

Freeport Performing Arts Center 30 Holbrook Street, Freeport, ME, United States

    Maine's Largest Fiddle Orchestra – Fiddle-icious - Announces 17th Season Concerts FALMOUTH, ME-- Tap your toes, stomp your feet, and clap your hands as Fiddle-icious, a community fiddle-based orchestra with 100+ musicians from Kittery to Augusta, takes the stage to share their unique, uplifting music! Fiddle-icious is a fun-loving Maine orchestra playing fiddle, piano, harp, guitar, […]

FIddle-icious Concert – Lewiston, ME

Gendron Franco Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston , ME, United States

  Maine's Largest Fiddle Orchestra – Fiddle-icious - Announces 17th Season Concerts FALMOUTH, ME-- Tap your toes, stomp your feet, and clap your hands as Fiddle-icious, a community fiddle-based orchestra with 100+ musicians from Kittery to Augusta, takes the stage to share their unique, uplifting music! Fiddle-icious is a fun-loving Maine orchestra playing fiddle, piano, harp, guitar, banjo, […]

Event Series Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance

Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance

the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United States

Are you ready? Somatic Liberation movement and dance is performance art for the soul. We gather weekly on Monday Mornings at the Ballroom in Harrison from 10:00- 12:00. And in the evening on the first Friday of each month. $10 suggested donation. Come and go at any time- there is no lateness. *IMPORTANT We take […]

$10

Event Series English Country Dance Class

English Country Dance Class

317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United States

English country dancing returns to 317! A living tradition, ECD has for centuries served as a means of community interaction, exercise for the body and mind, and practice of the social graces. Related to New England contra dancing and Scottish country dancing, but generally less physically demanding, ECD is a great way to make friends, […]

$12
Event Series Scottish Country Dancing

Scottish Country Dancing

First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court St, Belfast, ME, United States

You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun... any age, singles or couples... all are welcome!     Experienced social class, year-round: Wednesdays  7:00-9:00 […]

$7

Flying Shoes First Fri Community Dance & Contras

First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court St, Belfast, ME, United States

Belfast Flying Shoes presents the First Friday Community Dance and Contra Dance Series. 6:00 warm-up session for the All Comers Band, led by Willy Clemetson & Benjamin Foss and open to all musicians, instruments, and skill levels. Tune list available on the website. 6:30 Community Dance (Chrissy Fowler & Lisa Newcomb calling with music by […]

$1 – $20
Event Series Seacoast Contra Dance

Seacoast Contra Dance

Newfields Town Hall 65 Main Street, Newfields, NH, United States

Join us on the first Friday of every month at the Newfields Town Hall in Newfields NH for an evening of high-spirited fun. Be sure to arrive early for the newcomer lessons at 7:30 PM to brush up on your dance skills or learn the basics. Dancing starts at 8:00 PM.

$10
Event Series Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance

Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance

the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United States

Are you ready? Somatic Liberation movement and dance is performance art for the soul. We gather weekly on Monday Mornings at the Ballroom in Harrison from 10:00- 12:00. And in the evening on the first Friday of each month. $10 suggested donation. Come and go at any time- there is no lateness. *IMPORTANT We take […]

$10
Event Series Scottish Country Dancing

Scottish Country Dancing

First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court St, Belfast, ME, United States

You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun... any age, singles or couples... all are welcome!     Experienced social class, year-round: Wednesdays  7:00-9:00 […]

$7
Event Series English Country Dance Class

English Country Dance Class

317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United States

English country dancing returns to 317! A living tradition, ECD has for centuries served as a means of community interaction, exercise for the body and mind, and practice of the social graces. Related to New England contra dancing and Scottish country dancing, but generally less physically demanding, ECD is a great way to make friends, […]

$12

Contra Dance in Dover-Foxcroft

Central Hall Commons 152 E. Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, ME, United States

Traditional New England contra dance with Some Reel People providing music. Allison Aldrich Smith, caller. All dances taught, no need to bring a partner. A family-friendly event. Refreshments will be served.

$18
Event Series Second Saturday String Jam in Eastport

Second Saturday String Jam in Eastport

Old Sow Grill 31 Water St., Eastport, United States

Join us every Second Saturday from 3-5pm at the Old Sow Grill, 31 Water St in Eastport. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners are invited to the monthly jam - come to play music or come simply to listen and enjoy. Music books are provided and all levels are welcome - […]

Free
Event Series *NEW!* Surry Contra Dance

Surry Contra Dance & Community Dance

Surry School Auditorium 754 North Bend Rd, Surry

Community Dance 6pm - 6.45pm ... 2nd Saturdays in Surry at 6! This is a fun and friendly dance for all ages, Bennett Konesni of Bagaduce Music heads up the Open Band (open to all musicians, instruments & skill levels). Show up 15 minutes early to get situated if you'd like to play with us! […]

$10 – $20

Balkan Dance Party with Bulgarika

Mayo Street Arts 10 Mayo Street, Portland, ME, United States

The music of Bulgaria, a country long considered a cultural crossroads, is known for hauntingly expressive melodies, fascinating irregular rhythms and fiery dance tempos. Bulgarika will present a concert of traditional Bulgarian songs and instrumentals. The evening features Donka Koleva (vocals), Nikolay Kolev (gadulka), Temelko Ivanov (kaval), Nikolay Kodzabashev (tambura), and Marin Chalumov (tupan). The show will […]

$15
Event Series Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance

Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance

the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United States

Are you ready? Somatic Liberation movement and dance is performance art for the soul. We gather weekly on Monday Mornings at the Ballroom in Harrison from 10:00- 12:00. And in the evening on the first Friday of each month. $10 suggested donation. Come and go at any time- there is no lateness. *IMPORTANT We take […]

$10
Event Series Scottish Country Dancing

Scottish Country Dancing

First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court St, Belfast, ME, United States

You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun... any age, singles or couples... all are welcome!     Experienced social class, year-round: Wednesdays  7:00-9:00 […]

$7
Event Series English Country Dance Class

English Country Dance Class

317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United States

English country dancing returns to 317! A living tradition, ECD has for centuries served as a means of community interaction, exercise for the body and mind, and practice of the social graces. Related to New England contra dancing and Scottish country dancing, but generally less physically demanding, ECD is a great way to make friends, […]

$12

OH! Flying Shoes! special 3rd Fri dance

Rockport Opera House 6 Central Street, Rockport, Maine, United States

NOV 17, Friday ~ OH! Flying Shoes! ~ Come let your shoes fly in a gorgeous & historic hall on the harbor in the coastal village of Rockport!  Special 3rd Friday Flying Shoes dances while the Brooks series is on winter break ~ Program partnership with the Rockport Opera House and the Town of Rockport […]

Event Series Damariscotta Contra Dance Series 2023

Damariscotta Contra Dance Series 2023

Damariscotta Baptist Church 4 Bristol Road ( top of Main Street), Damariscotta, ME, United States

Come join Kaity Newell and the Oyster Creek Fiddlers for the 2023 series of community contradances at the Damariscotta Baptist Church located at 4 Bristol Rd. at the intersection of Rt. 129 and Business Rt. 1.  This is a community dance and all dances will be taught!  Suggested donation $5, all proceeds to benefit C.H.I.P.  […]

$5

Fall Folk Festival

Central Hall Commons 152 E. Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, ME, United States

The Maine Highlands Council for the Arts presents the 2023 Fall Folk Festival on Saturday, November 18 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM.    This year is the biggest yet, with twenty high quality artisan vendors offering everything from handmade brooms, soaps, natural beauty products, soy candles, drone services, books, knitting and fiber arts, and […]

$7

Cherryfield Contra Dance

Cherryfield Academy 53 Main Street, Cherryfield, ME, United States

Holy Smokes Folks! It looks like the Cherryfield Academy will once again be filled with the sounds of sparkling tunes and stomping feet as a third Saturday Contra Dance comes to town on Saturday, November 18th from 7 to 10pm!  Thanks to the musical superpowers of Shepsie Eaton on Keys, Bennett Konesni strumming up a […]

$10

An Evening with James Keelaghan and David Woodhead

Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick 1 Middle Street, Brunswick, ME, United States

UUCB Concerts for a Cause presents Canadian folk singer James Keelaghan and bassist David Woodhead at the Brunswick Unitarian Universalist Church on Saturday, November 18 at 7:30 pm to raise money for Oasis Free Clinics and the Midcoast New Mainers Group.   James Keelaghan is an award-winning Canadian singer songwriter internationally known for his lilting baritone voice, […]

$10 – $25

Otisfield Community Contra Dance

Otisfield Community Hall, Oxford Road, Otisfield, ME 04270 Oxford Road, Otisfield, ME, United States +1 more

Otisfield Community Hall, 292 route 121.  Our November band is "Better Late than Never" , and the Caller for this dance is Kathryn Larson.  Easy parking, looking forward to seeing you all. NOTE!! I apologize for submitting the incorrect date. The Dance is on the THIIRD Sunday, November 19.

Donations at the door greatly appreciated.
Event Series Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance

Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance

the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United States

Are you ready? Somatic Liberation movement and dance is performance art for the soul. We gather weekly on Monday Mornings at the Ballroom in Harrison from 10:00- 12:00. And in the evening on the first Friday of each month. $10 suggested donation. Come and go at any time- there is no lateness. *IMPORTANT We take […]

$10
Event Series Klezmer Open Jam Session

Klezmer Open Jam Session

Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine 1342 Congress St, Portland, ME, United States

Join us for a joyous evening of Klezmer! Led by Casco Bay Tummler musicians Carl Dimow, Steve Gruverman and Nancy 3. Hoffman, (and possibly the full band), these jam sessions are open to anyone who is interested in playing or discovering Klezmer music! All skill levels, ages, and instruments are welcome! Tunes will be taught by sheet music and […]

$5
Event Series Scottish Country Dancing

Scottish Country Dancing

First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court St, Belfast, ME, United States

You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun... any age, singles or couples... all are welcome!     Experienced social class, year-round: Wednesdays  7:00-9:00 […]

$7

Contradance

Trinity Commons 247 Bates Street Lewiston 247 Bates Street, Lewiston, ME, United States

Dance at Trinity Commons, 247 Bates Street in Lewiston, Friday November 24.  7 pm family dance with all-comers band.  8PM Contradance.  Ellen Hodgkin, caller, Greg Boardman and Friends, music.

$10. – $17

Hallowell—Kennebec Contra Dance

Hallowell City Hall Auditorium 1 Winthrop Street, Hallowell, ME

  Come dance away your Thanksgiving calories. Bring the whole family. We'll have a foot-stomping good time. Chrissy Fowler will be calling to the music of Benjamin Foss and Bennett Konesni. 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm:  Newcomers' orientation 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm:  Contra Dance Suggested donation: $15 to $25. Pay more if you can; […]

$15 – $25
Event Series 4th Sunday New Gloucester Slow Jam

4th Sunday New Gloucester Medium Jam

New Gloucester First Congregational Church 19 Gloucester Hill Rd., New Gloucester, ME, United States

Playing jigs, reels, hambos, waltzes, marches, etc.  Music traditions include contradance tunes, Irish, Scottish, Quebecois, Swedish, Southern.  Fiddles, guitars, accordions, concertinas, mandolins, dulcimers, etc. welcome.  We also have a keyboard available. Many of our tunes come out of the on-the-go collections - Portland, Waltz Books, Fiddlers Fake Book, Fiddlers Repertoire.   We love to try tunes […]

$3
Event Series Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance

Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance

the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United States

Are you ready? Somatic Liberation movement and dance is performance art for the soul. We gather weekly on Monday Mornings at the Ballroom in Harrison from 10:00- 12:00. And in the evening on the first Friday of each month. $10 suggested donation. Come and go at any time- there is no lateness. *IMPORTANT We take […]

$10
Event Series Scottish Country Dancing

Scottish Country Dancing

First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court St, Belfast, ME, United States

You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun... any age, singles or couples... all are welcome!     Experienced social class, year-round: Wednesdays  7:00-9:00 […]

$7
Event Series English Country Dance Class

English Country Dance Class

317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United States

English country dancing returns to 317! A living tradition, ECD has for centuries served as a means of community interaction, exercise for the body and mind, and practice of the social graces. Related to New England contra dancing and Scottish country dancing, but generally less physically demanding, ECD is a great way to make friends, […]

$12

Flying Shoes First Fri Community Dance & Contras

First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court St, Belfast, ME, United States

Belfast Flying Shoes presents the First Friday Community Dance and Contra Dance Series. 6:00 warm-up session for the All Comers Band, led by Willy Clemetson & Benjamin Foss and open to all musicians, instruments, and skill levels. Tune list available on the website. 6:30 Community Dance (Chrissy Fowler & Lisa Newcomb calling with music by […]

$1 – $20
Event Series Seacoast Contra Dance

Seacoast Contra Dance

Newfields Town Hall 65 Main Street, Newfields, NH, United States

Join us on the first Friday of every month at the Newfields Town Hall in Newfields NH for an evening of high-spirited fun. Be sure to arrive early for the newcomer lessons at 7:30 PM to brush up on your dance skills or learn the basics. Dancing starts at 8:00 PM.

$10
Event Series Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance

Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance

the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United States

Are you ready? Somatic Liberation movement and dance is performance art for the soul. We gather weekly on Monday Mornings at the Ballroom in Harrison from 10:00- 12:00. And in the evening on the first Friday of each month. $10 suggested donation. Come and go at any time- there is no lateness. *IMPORTANT We take […]

$10
Event Series Scottish Country Dancing

Scottish Country Dancing

First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court St, Belfast, ME, United States

You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun... any age, singles or couples... all are welcome!     Experienced social class, year-round: Wednesdays  7:00-9:00 […]

$7
Event Series English Country Dance Class

English Country Dance Class

317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United States

English country dancing returns to 317! A living tradition, ECD has for centuries served as a means of community interaction, exercise for the body and mind, and practice of the social graces. Related to New England contra dancing and Scottish country dancing, but generally less physically demanding, ECD is a great way to make friends, […]

$12

Contra Dance in Dover-Foxcroft

Central Hall Commons 152 E. Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, ME, United States

Traditional New England contra dance with Some Reel People providing music. Allison Aldrich Smith, caller. All dances taught, no need to bring a partner. A family-friendly event. Refreshments will be served.

$18
Event Series Second Saturday String Jam in Eastport

Second Saturday String Jam in Eastport

Old Sow Grill 31 Water St., Eastport, United States

Join us every Second Saturday from 3-5pm at the Old Sow Grill, 31 Water St in Eastport. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners are invited to the monthly jam - come to play music or come simply to listen and enjoy. Music books are provided and all levels are welcome - […]

Free
Event Series *NEW!* Surry Contra Dance

Surry Contra Dance & Community Dance

Surry School Auditorium 754 North Bend Rd, Surry

Community Dance 6pm - 6.45pm ... 2nd Saturdays in Surry at 6! This is a fun and friendly dance for all ages, Bennett Konesni of Bagaduce Music heads up the Open Band (open to all musicians, instruments & skill levels). Show up 15 minutes early to get situated if you'd like to play with us! […]

$10 – $20
Event Series Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance

Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance

the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United States

Are you ready? Somatic Liberation movement and dance is performance art for the soul. We gather weekly on Monday Mornings at the Ballroom in Harrison from 10:00- 12:00. And in the evening on the first Friday of each month. $10 suggested donation. Come and go at any time- there is no lateness. *IMPORTANT We take […]

$10

Kongero Concert in First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church of Belfast 95 High Street, Belfast, ME, United States

Bagaduce Music and Belfast Flying Shoes are pleased to present Kongero, a Swedish folk'appella group, for a weekend of music in Belfast and Blue Hill, Maine. Kongero will be presenting a concert in the First Baptist Church in Belfast beginning at 7pm. Kongero is a highly esteemed, world-touring Swedish Folk'appella group from Sweden that features […]

Event Series Scottish Country Dancing

Scottish Country Dancing

First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court St, Belfast, ME, United States

You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun... any age, singles or couples... all are welcome!     Experienced social class, year-round: Wednesdays  7:00-9:00 […]

$7
Event Series English Country Dance Class

English Country Dance Class

317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United States

English country dancing returns to 317! A living tradition, ECD has for centuries served as a means of community interaction, exercise for the body and mind, and practice of the social graces. Related to New England contra dancing and Scottish country dancing, but generally less physically demanding, ECD is a great way to make friends, […]

$12

Kongero Workshop and Dance Party in First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church of Belfast 95 High Street, Belfast, ME, United States

Bagaduce Music and Belfast Flying Shoes are pleased to present Kongero, a Swedish folk'appella group, for a weekend of music in Belfast and Blue Hill, Maine. Kongero will present a dance in the First Baptist Church in Belfast beginning at 6pm with a workshop and then transition into a full-on community dance party. Kongero is […]

Event Series English Country Dance Class

English Country Dance Class

317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United States

English country dancing returns to 317! A living tradition, ECD has for centuries served as a means of community interaction, exercise for the body and mind, and practice of the social graces. Related to New England contra dancing and Scottish country dancing, but generally less physically demanding, ECD is a great way to make friends, […]

$12

The Casco Bay Tummlers w/ special guest Jamie Saft!

Mayo Street Arts 10 Mayo Street, Portland, ME, United States

You loved them so much last fall, the local legends are returning for another raucous klezmer spectacle, joined by virtuoso pianist, keyboardist, producer, & composer, Jamie Saft. In the spirit of the season, this concert will include a number of classic Chanukah songs - in both Yiddish and Ladino - plus some great traditional klezmer […]

$15

International Folk Dancing

Hallowell Muticultural Center 20 Union Street, Hallowell, ME, United States

Join us to learn folk dances from around the world! The Capital Area New Mainers Project is a cross-cultural organization that welcomes refugees and works to build a thriving, integrated community in central Maine. Local resident Andrea Darok will teach Hungarian Dance. We hope to have some people from other cultures come as well to […]

Kongero Concert 5PM at Tinder Hearth

Tinder Hearth 1452 Coastal Road, Brooksville, United States

Bagaduce Music is pleased to present Kongero, a Swedish folk'appella group, for a weekend of music in Belfast and Blue Hill, Maine. Kongero is a highly esteemed, world-touring Swedish Folk'appella group from Sweden that features amazing vocal polyphony that is groovy, intimate, and powerful. The group blends traditional Swedish folk music with contemporary arrangements. A […]

Will Brown in concert w/ special guest fiddler Willy Clemetson

Belfast Cohousing & Ecovillage 25 Village Rd, Belfast, ME, United States

Will will give a concert of songs and tunes from the folk, trad., Celtic, Maritime and Transatlantic genre. Special guest fiddler Willy Clemetson will accompany Will during the concert.

$10

Cherryfield Contra Dance

Cherryfield Academy 53 Main Street, Cherryfield, ME, United States

December 16, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm $10 Reel excitement is coming to  Cherryfield on Saturday, December 16th from 7 to 10pm at the Third Saturday Cherryfield Contra Dance held at the beautiful and historic Cherryfield Academy Community Center!   There we will be privileged to host the Moose Island Contra Etc (MICE:-) band, a talent […]

$10

Kongero Concert 7:30PM at Tinder Hearth

Tinder Hearth 1452 Coastal Road, Brooksville, United States

Bagaduce Music is pleased to present Kongero, a Swedish folkappella group, for a weekend of music in Belfast and Blue Hill, Maine. Kongero is a highly esteemed, world-touring Swedish Folk'appella group from Sweden that features amazing vocal polyphony that is groovy, intimate, and powerful. The group blends traditional Swedish folk music with contemporary arrangements. A […]

Kongero Swedish Song Workshop in First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church of Belfast 95 High Street, Belfast, ME, United States

Bagaduce Music and Belfast Flying Shoes are pleased to present Kongero, a Swedish folk'appella group, for a weekend of music in Belfast and Blue Hill, Maine. Swedish singers Kongero will give an extraordinary opportunity to learn how to sing in their unique, harmony rich approach. Based in Swedish traditional music they will mold our group […]

Otisfield Community Contra Dance

Otisfield Community Hall, Oxford Road, Otisfield, ME 04270 Oxford Road, Otisfield, ME, United States

Otisfield Community Hall, located on Route 121 in Otisfield. The band for December is "Puckerbrush", supported again by Caller Kathryn Larson.  The theme for this dance will be "Holidays" so come dressed in your favorite seasonal finery!  Also, and this is important, we will be taking a break, over the winter. We will be back […]

Donations at the door greatly appreciated.
Event Series Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance

Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance

the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United States

Are you ready? Somatic Liberation movement and dance is performance art for the soul. We gather weekly on Monday Mornings at the Ballroom in Harrison from 10:00- 12:00. And in the evening on the first Friday of each month. $10 suggested donation. Come and go at any time- there is no lateness. *IMPORTANT We take […]

$10
Event Series Klezmer Open Jam Session

Klezmer Open Jam Session

Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine 1342 Congress St, Portland, ME, United States

Join us for a joyous evening of Klezmer! Led by Casco Bay Tummler musicians Carl Dimow, Steve Gruverman and Nancy 3. Hoffman, (and possibly the full band), these jam sessions are open to anyone who is interested in playing or discovering Klezmer music! All skill levels, ages, and instruments are welcome! Tunes will be taught by sheet music and […]

$5
Event Series Scottish Country Dancing

Scottish Country Dancing

First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court St, Belfast, ME, United States

You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun... any age, singles or couples... all are welcome!     Experienced social class, year-round: Wednesdays  7:00-9:00 […]

$7
Event Series English Country Dance Class

English Country Dance Class

317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United States

English country dancing returns to 317! A living tradition, ECD has for centuries served as a means of community interaction, exercise for the body and mind, and practice of the social graces. Related to New England contra dancing and Scottish country dancing, but generally less physically demanding, ECD is a great way to make friends, […]

$12
Event Series 4th Sunday New Gloucester Slow Jam

4th Sunday New Gloucester Medium Jam

New Gloucester First Congregational Church 19 Gloucester Hill Rd., New Gloucester, ME, United States

Playing jigs, reels, hambos, waltzes, marches, etc.  Music traditions include contradance tunes, Irish, Scottish, Quebecois, Swedish, Southern.  Fiddles, guitars, accordions, concertinas, mandolins, dulcimers, etc. welcome.  We also have a keyboard available. Many of our tunes come out of the on-the-go collections - Portland, Waltz Books, Fiddlers Fake Book, Fiddlers Repertoire.   We love to try tunes […]

$3
Event Series Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance

Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance

the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United States

Are you ready? Somatic Liberation movement and dance is performance art for the soul. We gather weekly on Monday Mornings at the Ballroom in Harrison from 10:00- 12:00. And in the evening on the first Friday of each month. $10 suggested donation. Come and go at any time- there is no lateness. *IMPORTANT We take […]

$10

Kennebec Contra Dance

Hallowell City Hall Auditorium, 1 Winthrop St, Hallowell, Maine

Come join us for great music, dance and fun on the day after Christmas. Chris Ricciotti will call to the music of Ellen Gawler, Benjamin Foss, and Owen Kennedy. We will dance, spin, and twirl, and share the joy of the holiday season. The dance is ON tonight. The floodwaters never reached the hall. In […]

$15 – $25
Event Series Scottish Country Dancing

Scottish Country Dancing

First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court St, Belfast, ME, United States

You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun... any age, singles or couples... all are welcome!     Experienced social class, year-round: Wednesdays  7:00-9:00 […]

$7
Event Series English Country Dance Class

English Country Dance Class

317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United States

English country dancing returns to 317! A living tradition, ECD has for centuries served as a means of community interaction, exercise for the body and mind, and practice of the social graces. Related to New England contra dancing and Scottish country dancing, but generally less physically demanding, ECD is a great way to make friends, […]

$12

Contra Dance

Belfast Unitarian Universalist Church 37 Miller St., Belfast, ME, United States

Contra dance at the Belfast UU Church with Maisie and Eric and family providing the music, John McIntire calling the dances. Part of the Belfast Last Night celebration.

by donation

NYE Contra Dance at Blue Hill Library

Blue Hill Public Library 5 Parker Point Road, Blue Hill, ME, United States

Looking for something fun to do on New Year's Eve? Come to the Blue Hill Public Library for a New Year’s Eve Contra Dance, a fundraiser for the library, on Sunday December 31. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m for a dessert bar with drinks and refreshments to raise money for the library, and the […]

$20

24th Annual New Year’s Eve Extravaganza (Topsham Contra Dance)

Topsham Grange 47 Pleasant Street, Topsham, ME, United States

An evening in Topsham of contra dancing to bring in 2024. Dueling Callers: Hannah Chamberlain vs. Maggie Robinson Dueling Band: T-Acadie vs. Willy Clemetson and Ben Foss $20 at the door, cash or venmo We’ll have a waltz at the top of every hour, a potluck dessert table, and sparkling cider at the stroke of midnight. Dance […]

$20

Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance

the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United States

Are you ready? Somatic Liberation movement and dance is performance art for the soul. We gather weekly on Monday Mornings at the Ballroom in Harrison from 10:00- 12:00. And in the evening on the first Friday of each month. $10 suggested donation. Come and go at any time- there is no lateness. *IMPORTANT We take […]

$10
Event Series Scottish Country Dancing

Scottish Country Dancing

First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court St, Belfast, ME, United States

You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun... any age, singles or couples... all are welcome!     Experienced social class, year-round: Wednesdays  7:00-9:00 […]

$7

Flying Shoes 1st Fri Community Dance & Contras

First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court St, Belfast, ME, United States

Belfast Flying Shoes presents the First Friday Community Dance and Contra Dance Series. 6:00 warm-up session for the All Comers Band, led by Willy Clemetson & Benjamin Foss and open to all musicians, instruments, and skill levels. Tune list available on the website. 6:30 Community Dance (Chrissy Fowler & Lisa Newcomb calling with music by […]

$15 – $20
Event Series English Country Dance Class

English Country Dance Class

317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United States

English country dancing returns to 317! A living tradition, ECD has for centuries served as a means of community interaction, exercise for the body and mind, and practice of the social graces. Related to New England contra dancing and Scottish country dancing, but generally less physically demanding, ECD is a great way to make friends, […]

$12

Contra Dance in Dover-Foxcroft

Central Hall Commons 152 E. Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, ME, United States

Happy New Year! We’re starting out the year with a date change this month only for the contra dance on Friday, January 5, 2023 at the Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, 04426, from 7-10 pm. Just fun and friendly folks and wonderful dances! Music will be provided by our wonderful local contra […]

$10
Event Series Seacoast Contra Dance

Seacoast Contra Dance

Newfields Town Hall 65 Main Street, Newfields, NH, United States

Join us on the first Friday of every month at the Newfields Town Hall in Newfields NH for an evening of high-spirited fun. Be sure to arrive early for the newcomer lessons at 7:30 PM to brush up on your dance skills or learn the basics. Dancing starts at 8:00 PM.

$10

Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance

the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United States

Are you ready? Somatic Liberation movement and dance is performance art for the soul. We gather weekly on Monday Mornings at the Ballroom in Harrison from 10:00- 12:00. And in the evening on the first Friday of each month. $10 suggested donation. Come and go at any time- there is no lateness. *IMPORTANT We take […]

$10
Event Series Scottish Country Dancing

Scottish Country Dancing

First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court St, Belfast, ME, United States

You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun... any age, singles or couples... all are welcome!     Experienced social class, year-round: Wednesdays  7:00-9:00 […]

$7
Event Series English Country Dance Class

English Country Dance Class

317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United States

English country dancing returns to 317! A living tradition, ECD has for centuries served as a means of community interaction, exercise for the body and mind, and practice of the social graces. Related to New England contra dancing and Scottish country dancing, but generally less physically demanding, ECD is a great way to make friends, […]

$12

Second Saturday String Jam in Eastport

Old Sow Grill 31 Water St., Eastport, United States

Join us every Second Saturday from 3-5pm at the Old Sow Grill, 31 Water St in Eastport. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners are invited to the monthly jam - come to play music or come simply to listen and enjoy. Music books are provided and all levels are welcome - […]

Free
Event Series *NEW!* Surry Contra Dance

Surry Contra Dance & Community Dance

Surry School Auditorium 754 North Bend Rd, Surry

Community Dance 6pm - 6.45pm ... 2nd Saturdays in Surry at 6! This is a fun and friendly dance for all ages, Bennett Konesni of Bagaduce Music heads up the Open Band (open to all musicians, instruments & skill levels). Show up 15 minutes early to get situated if you'd like to play with us! […]

$10 – $20

Folk Dance Party with Live Music by the Huddled Masses Orchestra

Bryant E. Moore Center 125 State St, Ellsworth, United States

The Huddled Masses Orchestra will perform a concert of Serbian-style brass band music in the auditorium of the Bryant E. Moore Center in Ellsworth Maine on Sunday January 14th from 1 to 4 PM. The cost is $8 per adult, kids are free, high school or college students $5. This is chem-free. There is ample […]

Eastern European Village dance celebration with 2 live bands

Bryant E. Moore Center 125 State St, Ellsworth, United States

The Kotwica Band and The Huddled Masses Orchestra will provide folk dance music from Eastern Europe and beyond. All are welcome to come listen or join in the dance. All dances will be taught. Kotwica Band features balalaika, oud, violin, accordion, upright bass and a trio of vocalists playing music from Poland, Ukraine, Macedonia, Greece, […]

$8

Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance

the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United States

Are you ready? Somatic Liberation movement and dance is performance art for the soul. We gather weekly on Monday Mornings at the Ballroom in Harrison from 10:00- 12:00. And in the evening on the first Friday of each month. $10 suggested donation. Come and go at any time- there is no lateness. *IMPORTANT We take […]

$10
Event Series Scottish Country Dancing

Scottish Country Dancing

First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court St, Belfast, ME, United States

You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun... any age, singles or couples... all are welcome!     Experienced social class, year-round: Wednesdays  7:00-9:00 […]

$7
Event Series English Country Dance Class

English Country Dance Class

317 Main St. Community Music Center 317 Main St, Yarmouth, ME, United States

English country dancing returns to 317! A living tradition, ECD has for centuries served as a means of community interaction, exercise for the body and mind, and practice of the social graces. Related to New England contra dancing and Scottish country dancing, but generally less physically demanding, ECD is a great way to make friends, […]

$12

Scandi Tune Workshop

Mayo Street Arts 10 Mayo Street, Portland, ME, United States

Scandi tune workshop with lydia ievins at Mayo St Arts in Portland! Saturday 1/20/24, 11a to 1:30p with a break for BYO lunch and optional potluck Come learn a couple of Scandinavian tunes, with an emphasis on making your playing danceable. Teaching will be fiddle-centric — all other melody instruments are welcome (nyckelharpa? cello? harp? accordion? flute? […]

$30

Cherryfield Contra Dance

Cherryfield American Legion 49 Main Street, Cherryfield, ME, United States

Cherryfield is the happening spot on this night!  The Cherryfield American Legion Hall will be hosting a Contra Dance from 7 to 10pm on Saturday, January 20th!  The highly combustible music of Gus LaCasse on Fiddle and Pepin Mittelhauser on Guitar will ignite the night!  Chrissy Fowler will tame the flames with her calling, teach […]

$10

Somatic Liberation Movement & Dance

the Ballroom 50 Maine Street, Harrison, ME, United States

Are you ready? Somatic Liberation movement and dance is performance art for the soul. We gather weekly on Monday Mornings at the Ballroom in Harrison from 10:00- 12:00. And in the evening on the first Friday of each month. $10 suggested donation. Come and go at any time- there is no lateness. *IMPORTANT We take […]

$10
Event Series Scottish Country Dancing

Scottish Country Dancing

First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court St, Belfast, ME, United States

You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun... any age, singles or couples... all are welcome!     Experienced social class, year-round: Wednesdays  7:00-9:00 […]

$7