MAINE FIDDLE CAMP (in-person) FIRST AUGUST WEEK

Pilgrim Lodge West Gardiner, ME

Maine Fiddle Camp IS BACK at our new location, Pilgrim Lodge, in West Gardiner, Maine Go to the MFC web page for lots more info: Maine Fiddle Camp

Peaks Island – Tiny Porch Concert: Louise Bichan

Tiny Porch Stage at Wharf Cove on Peaks Island 726 Seashore Ave, Peaks Island, ME, United States

Louise Bichan is a fiddle player and photographer who grew up in Orkney, a group of islands in the north of Scotland. She graduated from the Glasgow School of Art […]

$18. – $80

Contra Dance in Dover-Foxcroft

Central Hall, Dover-Foxcroft 152 East Main St., Dover-Foxcroft, Dover-Foxcroft, ME, United States

Special guest caller Dudley Laufman, music by Some Reel People. All dances taught. Refreshments provided. Thanks to generous donors, admission is free but donations are encouraged.

Donation

Kennebec Contra Dance

Wind Dance Farm 63 Case Road, Winthrop, ME, United States

The Kennebec Contra Dance is Coming Back! Come join us for an outdoor dance celebration and picnic at Wind Dance Farm (63 Case Road in Winthrop). The dance floor will […]

$10 – $20

Frigg in concert

Steamboat Landing Park 34 Commercial Street, Belfast, ME, United States

Bagaduce Music presents an outdoor concert: One of Finland’s hottest musical exports, the sizzling Scandinavian septet have carved themselves a top notch in folk with their heart-bursting, life-affirming, feelgood tunes […]

$20

Scandi Dance with Frigg

Belfast Boathouse at Steamboat Landing 34 Commercial St, Belfast, ME, United States

Scandinavian Music & Dancing with renowned Finnish band, Frigg, at the Boathouse on Steamboat Landing. Learn some Scandi dances at the worskshop! Dance to stellar “Nordgrass” music! Before the event, […]

$5 – $20

Lewiston—Fiddlers’ Rendezvous

Gazebo at Kennedy Park Bates Street, Lewiston, ME

Seven top fiddlers of Maine will gather to perform their favorite genres of tunes, including bluegrass (Melissa Bragdon Caron). Irish (Alden Robinson, with Owen Marshall), Old-Time Southern Appalachian (Maisie Newell […]

Free

MAINE FIDDLE CAMP (in-person) SECOND AUGUST WEEK

Pilgrim Lodge West Gardiner, ME

Maine Fiddle Camp IS BACK at our new location, Pilgrim Lodge, in West Gardiner, Maine Go to the MFC web page for lots more info: Maine Fiddle Camp

Wiscasset Schoonerfest

Wiscasset Waterfront Wiscasset, ME, United States

Four days celebrating the maritime heritage of Wiscasset, including the Hesper and Luther Little, which were part of the town waterfront for so many years, with schooner cruises, music, art, […]

Contra Dance at Monson Finn Hall

Monson Finn Hall Dances Route 15, just south of town Monson, Maine 04464, Monson, ME, United States

Allison Aldrich Smith calling with Some Reel People. All dances taught. Come dance at beautiful, historic Finn Hall.

Donation
Event Series Monson Finn Dance

Monson Finn Dance

Monson Finn Hall Dances Route 15, just south of town Monson, Maine 04464, Monson, ME, United States

Finnish dancing, family fun, polka, schottish, waltz, hambo, foxtrots and specialty dances at the Finn Hall, Rte 15, Monson. All dances taught. Live music: Alexandra: accordion, Kermit: mandolin, Sam: guitar, […]

$8

Common Floor Contra Dance in Topsham

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

IMPORTANT: THERE ARE REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTENDING THIS EVENT. PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE ATTENDING: https://www.commonfloorcontra.dance/policies A contra dance... Calling by Harris Lapiroff Music by Ed Howe and Friends Beginner lesson at […]

$10 – $20

Flying Shoes Community Dance at YMCA Pavilion

Waldo County YMCA 157 Lincolnville Ave, Belfast, ME, United States

Belfast Flying Shoes presents a Community Dance on Fri, Sept 2, in the outdoor pavilion at the Waldo County YMCA. Chrissy Fowler calling with Benjamin Foss, Toki Oshima, and the […]

$5 – $20

Cherryfield Contra Dance

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

The Cherryfield Academy Community Center, at 53 Main Street in Cherryfield, will be hosting a Contra Dance on September 3rd, 2022 from 7pm to 10pm!   The fabulous Gus LaCasse and […]

$10

Common Floor Contra Dance – a Friday in Topsham

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

You're invited to another Common Floor Contra Dance... When: Friday, September 9th (yes, it's a friday) Beginner lesson at 7pm Contra from 7:30 to 10pm $10 to $20 sliding scale […]

$10 – $20

Winthrop—Kennebec Contra Dance

Wind Dance Farm 63 Case Road, Winthrop, ME, United States

Come join us for our next OUTDOOR dance Sunday afternoon, September 11, 2022           RAIN DATE: Sunday, September 18 2:30-3:00 Newcomers’ Orientation 3:00-6:00 Contra Dance 6:00-sunset Potluck picnic social Come early […]

Genticorum – Peaks Island House Concerts

New Brackett Church 9 Church Ave, Peaks Island, ME, United States

With multiple Canadian Folk Music Awards, as well as Juno and ADISQ nominations, GENTICORUM have earned a reputation as a leading voice in the evolution of Québécois traditional music. For […]

$20

Cherryfield Contra Dance

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

The Cherryfield Contra Dance invites YOU to come and welcome musicians Tamora Goltz and David Stimson with caller Chrissy Fowler, to beautify and exalt our American Legion Hall in Cherryfield […]

$10

Belfast Flying Shoes First Fri Community Dance & Contras

Waldo County YMCA 157 Lincolnville Ave, Belfast, ME, United States

Belfast Flying Shoes presents a Community Dance and Contra Dance in the Waldo County YMCA pavilion, Fri, Oct 7. The 6:00 community dance features Chrissy Fowler and the All Comers […]

$5 – $20

Vassalboro Grange 5th Saturday Halloween Contra October 29th

Vassalboro Grange Route 32, Vassalboro, ME, United States

Bring a friend and don a costume for out 5th Saturday October 29th Bootacular Contra Dance at the glamorous and delightful Vassalboro grange .  Pot Luck at 630 pm with […]

$8

Hallowell—Kennebec Contra Dance

Hallowell City Hall Auditorium 1 Winthrop Street, Hallowell, ME

Kennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Hall Ballroom 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm:  Newcomers' orientation 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm:  Contra Dance Suggested donation: $15 to $25. Pay more […]

Hallowell—Kennebec Contra Dance

Hallowell City Hall Auditorium 1 Winthrop Street, Hallowell, ME

Kennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Hall Ballroom 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm:  Newcomers' orientation 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm:  Contra Dance Caller:  Maggie Robinson Band:   The Ferrel […]

Vassalboro Grange 5th Saturday Halloween Contra October 29th

East Vassalboro Grange Hall Rt 32, east Vassalboro, ME, United States

Vassalboro Grange 5th Saturday Halloween Contra October 29th October 29 , 6:30 pm – 9:45 pm Bring a friend and don a costume for our 5th Saturday October 29th Bootacular Contra Dance at the […]

$8

Portland—Common Floor Contra Dance

Temple Beth El 400 Deering Av, Portland, ME, United States

IMPORTANT: THERE ARE REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTENDING THIS EVENT. PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE ATTENDING: https://www.commonfloorcontra.dance/policies A contra dance… Caller: Liz Nelson Music: Pine Tree Flyers (Katie McNally, Emily Troll, Owen MarshalL, Neil […]

$15

Belfast—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 on Friday, November 4.  The evening kicks off at 6:00 with a warm-up session for the All Comers […]

Cherryfield Contra Dance

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

The Cherryfield Academy Community Center is pleased to announce a Contra Dance taking place on Saturday, November 5th from 7 to 10pm!  The night will feature Gus LaCasse on fiddle […]

$10

Otisfield Community Contra Dance

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

We are re-starting the dances in Otisfield after a too long hiatus.  A bit of a change in format, we are initially going to hold the dances on Sunday afternoons.  […]

Donations at the door greatly appreciated.

Last Belfast Community Dance

Crosby Center 96 Church St, Belfast, ME, United States

It has been 9 months that the community has made us dance. This last dance is a Big Thank You to ALL, the musicians, the callers and the dancers. Thank […]

$5 – $45

Concert: Chris Moore, Jeff Christmas, & Mitch Reed on Peaks Island

New Brackett Church 9 Church Ave, Peaks Island, ME, United States

Chris is from Maine, Jeff is from North Carolina, and Mitch is from Louisiana - together this trio of Maine musical friends cooks up a delicious blend of acoustic contemporary […]

$20,

Rockport—OH! Flying Shoes! Community Dance & Contras

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

Belfast Flying Shoes and the Rockport Opera House present a special evening of participatory dance on Saturday, November 19. The evening kicks off at 6:00 with a warm-up session for […]

An Evening with Christine Lavin

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

UUCB CONCERTS FOR A CAUSE presents AN EVENING WITH CHRISTINE LAVIN Saturday, November 19 @ 7:30 pm The award-winning singer-songwriter, Christine Lavin, promoter of contemporary folk music, and author, will […]

$10. – $35

Common Floor Contra Dance – Portland

Temple Beth El 400 Deering Av, Portland, ME, United States

You're invited to another Common Floor Contra Dance. We've foraged the very best for you this month... it's WILD ASPARAGUS season and you'll want to savor the incredible New England […]

$15

Hallowell—Kennebec Contra Dance

Hallowell City Hall Auditorium 1 Winthrop Street, Hallowell, ME

Kennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Hall Ballroom 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm:  Newcomers' orientation 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm:  Contra Dance Suggested donation: $15 to $25. Pay more […]

Hallowell—Kennebec Contra Dance

Hallowell City Hall Auditorium 1 Winthrop Street, Hallowell, ME

Kennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Hall Ballroom Come dance with us on the Saturday of Thanksgiving Weekend. Share the joy! 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm:  Newcomers' orientation 7:30 […]

Belfast—Flying Shoes First Fri Community Dance & Contras

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

Belfast Flying Shoes presents a special First Friday Community Dance and Contra Dance on Friday, December 2, to celebrate the 17th anniversary of the local arts nonprofit's monthly dance series. […]

Cherryfield Contra Dance

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

Come for some great rollicking fun to the Cherryfield Contra Dance on Saturday, December 3rd from 7 to 10pm!  The American Legion Hall in Cherryfield will see the convergence of […]

$10

Hallowell—Kennebec Contra Dance

Hallowell City Hall Auditorium, 1 Winthrop St, Hallowell

Kennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Hall Ballroom Special Boxing Day dance. In December, we always dance on the 26th. 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm:  Newcomers' orientation 7:30 pm […]

$15 – $25

Christmas Spectacular

Falmouth Congregational Church UCC 267 Falmouth Rd., Falmouth, United States

Join us for this FREE fun-filled caroling event taking place on Sunday, December 11th from 3:30 to 5:30pm at Falmouth Congregational Church. Come sing your favorite Christmas carols, check out […]

Free

Otisfield Community Contra Dance

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

We are restarting our Community Dances in Otisfield, the band for this month is Birds on a Wing. Plenty of parking on our newly paved parking lot at 292 State […]

Donations at the door greatly appreciated.

Common Floor Contra Dance – Portland

Temple Beth El 400 Deering Av, Portland, ME, United States

You're invited to another Common Floor Contra Dance in Portland, Maine. We have a crew full of Maine performers for your dancing and listening enjoyment! When: Sunday, December 18, 2022 […]

$15

Hallowell—Kennebec Contra Dance

Hallowell City Hall Auditorium, 1 Winthrop St, Hallowell

Kennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Hall Ballroom Special Boxing Day dance. In December we always dance on the 26th 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm:  Newcomers' orientation 7:30 pm […]

$15 – $25

23nd Annual New Year’s Eve Extravaganza (Contra Dance)

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

An evening of contra dancing to bring in 2023. Two callers: Hannah Chamberlain Maggie Robinson. Two bands: Pam Weeks, Bill Olsen, Jim Joseph Ben Foss, Willy Clemetson $20 at the […]

$20

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 on Friday, January 6. The evening kicks off at 6:00 with a warm-up session for the All Comers […]

Cherryfield Contra Dance

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

Reel excitement is happening this Saturday, January 7th from 7 to 10pm at the First Saturday Cherryfield Contra Dance!  The anticipated return to our home hall at the Cherryfield Academy […]

$10

Common Floor Contra Dance – Portland

Temple Beth El 400 Deering Av, Portland, ME, United States

It's time for another Portland Contra Dance! Music: Emily Troll with an Open Band Caller: Chrissy Fowler YOU CAN PLAY IN THE OPEN BAND! Click for details See our website for more […]

$15

Otisfield Community Contra Dance

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

Birds on A Wire will again be providing our music. Calling this month will also see a return of Kathryn Larson. Come enjoy a lively Sunday afternoon with us!

Donations at the door greatly appreciated.
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 […]

$3

Contra at the Commons, 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 […]

$10

Last Saturday Contra Dance with MICE and caller Eustacia Landrum

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

On Saturday January 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 […]

$10

Hallowell—Kennebec Contra Dance

Hallowell City Hall Auditorium 1 Winthrop Street, Hallowell, ME

Kennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Hall Ballroom 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm:  Newcomers' orientation 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm:  Contra Dance Suggested donation: $15 to $25. Pay more […]

Hallowell—Kennebec Contra Dance

Hallowell City Hall Auditorium, 1 Winthrop St, Hallowell

Kennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Hall Ballroom 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm: Newcomers' orientation 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm: Contra Dance Calling by Chris Ricciotti. Music by Willy […]

$15 – $25

Waltz Workshop + Open Dance

Temple Beth El 400 Deering Av, Portland, ME, United States

Join Alyssa Adkins and Alex Hennings for an evening of waltz! We'll teach some fun connection exercises and flourishes, followed by open waltzing. Schedule: 6:15 Show Up 6:30 Waltz Workshop […]

$10 – $20

Event Series Cape Breton Step Dance Class

Cape Breton Step Dance Class

Stewart P. Morrill American Legion Post # 35 413 Broadway, South Portland, United States

Class covers basic Cape Breton step dance movements that are built into steps, in the context of a routine done to selected tunes.  Level will respond to participants.  No experience […]

$70