MAINE FIDDLE CAMP (in-person) JUNE WEEKEND
Pilgrim Lodge West Gardiner, MEMaine 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
Downeast Friends of the Folk Arts
Music and Dance for the Maine community
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Flying Shoes Radio Hour
WBFY FM RadioBelfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Free
The Winifred Horan Quartet – Peaks Island House Concert Series
New Brackett Church 9 Church Ave, Peaks Island, ME, United StatesCome and hear The Winifred Horan Quartet! Featuring: Win Horan on Fiddle, Ustav Lal on Piano, John Williams on Accordion, and Kate Grennan on Fiddle. This concert is part of the Peaks Island House Concert Series. There is a suggested donation of $20, per guest, at the door. (Free to folks under age 18 […]
$18. – $80
Monson—Finn Hall Contra Dance
Finn Hall Route 15, Monson, United StatesContra dance at historic Finn Hall, Monson. Caller Allison Aldrich Smith, with members of Some Reel People. No experience necessary, wear comfortable shoes. Refreshments provided.
Donation
MAINE FIDDLE CAMP (in-person) JUNE WEEK
Pilgrim Lodge West Gardiner, MEMaine 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
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
WBFY FM RadioBelfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Free
Peaks Island—Tiny Porch Concert: John Doyle and Mick McAuley
Tiny Porch Stage at Wharf Cove on Peaks Island 726 Seashore Ave, Peaks Island, ME, United StatesCome hear world class musicians John Doyle and Mick McAuley! The concert will be outdoors, on the grass! Bring a blanket or a chair. There is a suggested donation of $20, per guest, at the “door”. Free to folks over age 80 or under age 18. This concert is part of the Peaks Island House […]
$20
June 24th, at 6:30 Contradance in Belfast
Crosby Center 96 Church St, Belfast, ME, United StatesWe are inviting you to come dance with us. Bring everyone you know to make a fantastic dance. You are welcome to come in at 6 and settle down. No street shoes inside the hall. We will have water:) Family dance starts at 6.30 pm until 7.30 pm Contradance is from 8 pm 10.30 pm […]
$5 – $45
Eastport ArtWalk Contra Dance
Unnamed Venue ME, United StatesJoin caller Eustacia Landrum, and band The Moose Island House Players, for a contra dance on June 25th from 4-6 pm in the Eastport City Hall Parking Lot.
Free
Contra Dance! at the 8th Maine Lodge on Peaks Island
8th Maine Lodge 13 Eighth Maine Ave, Peaks Island, ME, United StatesContra Dance! With the PIC’D UP Open Band. Mari Black and Megan Bergeron will play at the Historic 8th Maine Oceanfront Lodge. This Contra Dance will be a two set event! First set led by Emily Troll, the incomparable band leader for the PIC’D Up Contra Dance band! A band filled with professional and amateur […]
$20
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
WBFY FM RadioBelfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Free
Belfast Flying Shoes on First Fridays
Steamboat Landing Park 34 Commercial Street, Belfast, ME, United StatesJuly 1 ~ Fri: Flying Shoes on First Fridays ~ ABCD: A BFS Community Dance! Come dance in the park at Steamboat Landing (rain location in the Boathouse), with longways sets, squares, couple dances and other formations. Calling by Chrissy Fowler with music by the All Comers Band and special guest leaders Ti’ Acadie (Pam […]
$5 – $20
Searsport—Wednesdays at the Shores
Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping 216 West Main St., Searsport, ME, United StatesFrom June 15th through Mid-September musicians, cooks, makers, and admirers gather for an evening under the stars or in the garden kitchen for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. […]
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
WBFY FM RadioBelfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Free
Canceled *CANCELED*: Peaks Island – Tiny Porch Concert: Lillian Sawyer and Maddie Witler
Tiny Porch Stage at Wharf Cove on Peaks Island 726 Seashore Ave, Peaks Island, ME, United StatesWe are sorry to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances we will need to cancel this show. Please stay tuned as we hope to reschedule. For updates, and for links to other concerts, please visit our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/peakshouseconcerts/events
Dover-Foxcroft—Contra at the Commons
Central Hall, Dover-Foxcroft 152 East Main St., Dover-Foxcroft, Dover-Foxcroft, ME, United StatesContra dance at the Central Hall Commons, Dover-Foxcroft. Allison Aldrich Smith calling, with the Old New England sound of Some Reel People. Due to the generosity of donors, this summer's dances are free admission, though donations are encouraged. All dances taught, refreshments provided.
Donation
Kruger Brothers
Boothbay Harbor Opera House 86 Townsend Av, Boothbay Harbor, ME, United StatesBorn and raised in Europe, brothers Jens and Uwe Kruger started singing and playing instruments at a very young age. The brothers were performing regularly by the time they were eleven and twelve years old, and in just a few years they were busking on the streets of cities throughout eastern and western Europe. CBS […]
$30 – $35
Topsham—Common Floor Contra Dance
Topsham Grange 47 Pleasant Street, Topsham, ME, United StatesIntroducing… Another Common Floor Contra Dance event! July 10th: Beginner lesson at 7pm Dancing from 7:30 to 10pm $10 to $20 sliding scale (cash or venmo) Calling by: ❱ Liz Nelson Music by: ❱ TBD You want links? We’ve got links! ❱ Requirements for attending (same as May’s dance) ❱ Facebook event ❱ Directions ❱ Details […]
$10 – $20
Searsport—Wednesdays at the Shores
Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping 216 West Main St., Searsport, ME, United StatesFrom June 15th through Mid-September musicians, cooks, makers, and admirers gather for an evening under the stars or in the garden kitchen for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. […]
anguid (aidan boardman) and Greg Boardman Concert
Chesterville Center Union Meeting House 1 Borough Road, Chesterville, ME, United StatesConcert with guitar-playing singer-songwriter aidan boardman and fiddler Greg Boardman, performing as solo and as a duo.
$15.
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
WBFY FM RadioBelfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Free
Choro Louco in Concert at TEIA (on Peaks Island)
TEIA Club 10 Trefethen Ave, Peaks Island, ME, United StatesCome see Choro Louco play at the TEIA out on Peaks Island. Featuring: Nicole Rabata, flute; Carl Dimow, guitar, flute; David Newsam, 7 and 8 string guitar, mandolin; Joel Eckhaus, cavaquinho, mandolin; Eric LaPerna, pandeiro. Brazilian Choro has been around for over a hundred years, but in this country itʼs virtually unknown. David Grisman, Mike […]
$15 – $80
Finn Dance
Monson Finn Hall Dances Route 15, just south of town Monson, Maine 04464, Monson, ME, United StatesFinnish 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, Stuart: fiddle, Terrific desserts. 7-10pm. $8.
$8
Searsport—Wednesdays at the Shores
Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping 216 West Main St., Searsport, ME, United StatesFrom June 15th through Mid-September musicians, cooks, makers, and admirers gather for an evening under the stars or in the garden kitchen for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. […]
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
WBFY FM RadioBelfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Free
Armenian Picnic
Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping 216 West Main St., Searsport, ME, United StatesArmenian Folk Dancing, Music and Traditional Middle Eastern Foods Celebrate Summer with a traditional Armenian Picnic right here on the Midcoast! “I often think Maine should be called ‘The ‘Picnic State’ instead of ‘The Pine Tree State’!” laughs Astrig Koltookian Tanguay“ We have such wonderful local food and spectacular picnic spots around every corner.” Astrig’s […]
Armenian Picnic – food, music, dance & more!
Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping 216 West Main St., Searsport, ME, United StatesThe Middle East meets the Midcoast! Announcing the second annual Armenian Picnic at Searsport Shores Oceanfront Campground, on Saturday, July 23, from 11am - 4pm. The event features Armenian food from shish kebab and falafel to lamejun and paklava; music by master oud player, Leo Derderian, with Bob Arzigian and friends; crafts, games, and joyful […]
Free, with donations welcomed to benefit the Mughdusian Studio Center in Yerevan Armenia
Contra Dance
Bear Mountain Music Hall 427 Waterford Road, S Waterford, United StatesJoin us for our second Contra Dance. Eric Rollnick will be calling with music provided by Birds On A Wire, Jenny Huang-Dale, Greg Huang-Dale and Jeanine Loubier. The dance is free, however, donations to the building fund are greatly appreciated. Refreshments will be available. Additional parking is available next door at Phil's Mobile. #bearmountainmusichall #waterfordme […]
Searsport—Wednesdays at the Shores
Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping 216 West Main St., Searsport, ME, United StatesFrom June 15th through Mid-September musicians, cooks, makers, and admirers gather for an evening under the stars or in the garden kitchen for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. […]
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
WBFY FM RadioBelfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Free
Peaks Island-Tiny Porch Concert: Side By Each
Tiny Porch Stage at Wharf Cove on Peaks Island 726 Seashore Ave, Peaks Island, ME, United StatesSide By Each features two powerful musical couples, Don and Cindy Roy and Matt Shipman and Erica Brown.The roots run deep in Side By Each as Don and Cindy Roy’s music goes back in each of their families to the Canadian Maritimes and Quebec. In 2018, they were awarded a National Heritage Fellowship Award as […]
$18. – $80
Gawler Family Concert
First Baptist Church of Belfast 95 High Street, Belfast, ME, United StatesLocal nonprofits, Atlantic Challenge USA and Belfast Flying Shoes, jointly present the Gawler Family in a special fundraising concert on Friday, July 29, at 7:00 pm at First Baptist Church in Belfast. “Come one, come all!” for sea shanties, work songs, fiddle tunes, and the lush harmonies and beaming faces of these beloved Maine musicians: […]
$10 – $38
East Vassalboro Grange 5th Saturday Contra Dance Series 2022
East Vassalboro Grange Rt. 32 in East Vassalboro 04935 Google 04935, East Vassalboro, ME, United StatesJoin us at the glamorous and family friendly East Vassalboro Grange for our fifth Saturday Contra Dance. All dances are called; Lani Palm is caller with Benjamin Foss and friends providing the music for our July 30 dance. Pot luck at 6pm Family dance 7:30 pm Beginners with main dance 8 to 10 pm. $8 […]
$8
Contra Dance at Monson Finn Hall
Monson Finn Hall Dances Route 15, just south of town Monson, Maine 04464, Monson, ME, United StatesSpecial guest caller Dudley Laufman with Some Reel People contra dance band. All dances taught.
Donation
Searsport—Wednesdays at the Shores
Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping 216 West Main St., Searsport, ME, United StatesFrom June 15th through Mid-September musicians, cooks, makers, and admirers gather for an evening under the stars or in the garden kitchen for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. […]
Belfast—Flying Shoes Dance on First Fridays
Armistice Footbridge Front Street & Pierce Street, Belfast, ME, United StatesAugust 5 ~ Fri: Flying Shoes on First Fridays ~ ABCD: Another BFS Community Dance! Come dance in the park on the Armistice Footbridge (rain location tbd), with contras, longways sets, squares, couple dances and other formations. Calling by Chrissy Fowler with music by the All Comers Band, led by Julia McDonald-Plumb and Benjamin Foss. […]
$5 – $20
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
WBFY FM RadioBelfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Free
Monson Finn Dance
Monson Finn Hall Dances Route 15, just south of town Monson, Maine 04464, Monson, ME, United StatesFinnish 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, Stuart: fiddle, Terrific desserts. 7-10pm. $8.
$8
MAINE FIDDLE CAMP (in-person) FIRST AUGUST WEEK
Pilgrim Lodge West Gardiner, MEMaine 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
Searsport—Wednesdays at the Shores
Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping 216 West Main St., Searsport, ME, United StatesFrom June 15th through Mid-September musicians, cooks, makers, and admirers gather for an evening under the stars or in the garden kitchen for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. […]
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
WBFY FM RadioBelfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Free
Peaks Island – Tiny Porch Concert: Louise Bichan
Tiny Porch Stage at Wharf Cove on Peaks Island 726 Seashore Ave, Peaks Island, ME, United StatesLouise 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 in 2011, and later attended Berklee College of Music. Her project “Out of My Own Light” explores her family ties to Canada, through photographs and […]
$18. – $80
Contra Dance in Dover-Foxcroft
Central Hall, Dover-Foxcroft 152 East Main St., Dover-Foxcroft, Dover-Foxcroft, ME, United StatesSpecial 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 StatesThe 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 be under a tent so we can dance rain or shine. Caller: John MacIntire Band: Ellen Gawler and Fred White Sound: Alex Hennings Schedule: 2:30-3:00 […]
$10 – $20
Frigg in concert
Steamboat Landing Park 34 Commercial Street, Belfast, ME, United StatesBagaduce 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 and immaculate precision musicianship. Oozing charisma and theatricality in their high-energy music, Frigg has successfully crossed borders all around the globe. Named after the Norse […]
$20
Scandi Dance with Frigg
Belfast Boathouse at Steamboat Landing 34 Commercial St, Belfast, ME, United StatesScandinavian 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, look at the most recent BFS Public Health Policy (here). Suggested sliding scale admission $5-20. Circa 6:45/7:00 pm start time. (Come early to hear more […]
$5 – $20
Belfast—Scandi Dance w/ Frigg (Finnish supergroup) and Andrea Larson (fiddler and dance leader)
Belfast Boathouse at Steamboat Landing 34 Commercial St, Belfast, ME, United StatesBelfast Summer Nights & Belfast Flying Shoes present a Scandinavian dance with Finnish supergroup Frigg, Saturday, Aug 13, at 7:00 pm at the Belfast Boathouse on Steamboat Landing. The seven musicians in Frigg will thrill dancers as they deliver their hypnotic style of “Nordgrass” music on violin, mandolin, guitar, and double bass. The program begins […]
$5 – $20
Lewiston—Fiddlers’ Rendezvous
Gazebo at Kennedy Park Bates Street, Lewiston, MESeven 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 and Mary Fraser), Shetland (Ellen Gawler), and New England (Jessie and Greg Boardman).
Free
MAINE FIDDLE CAMP (in-person) SECOND AUGUST WEEK
Pilgrim Lodge West Gardiner, MEMaine 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
English Country Dancing in Brunswick, ME
People Plus 35 Union Street, Brunswick, ME, United StatesTwo hours of ECD every other Tuesday, open to the public. Recorded music. $5 Great caller. Dancers must be fully vaccinated and masked (for now). Dancing starts at 7:00 For details and to confirm future dance dates, see https://folkdancers.org/BrunswickECD.html Plan to also schedule at least one dance in October.
$5.00
Searsport—Wednesdays at the Shores
Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping 216 West Main St., Searsport, ME, United StatesFrom June 15th through Mid-September musicians, cooks, makers, and admirers gather for an evening under the stars or in the garden kitchen for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. […]
Wiscasset Schoonerfest
Wiscasset Waterfront Wiscasset, ME, United StatesFour 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, reenactors, kids activities, a triathlon, food and drink.
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
WBFY FM RadioBelfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Free
Contra Dance at Monson Finn Hall
Monson Finn Hall Dances Route 15, just south of town Monson, Maine 04464, Monson, ME, United StatesAllison Aldrich Smith calling with Some Reel People. All dances taught. Come dance at beautiful, historic Finn Hall.
Donation
Searsport—Wednesdays at the Shores
Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping 216 West Main St., Searsport, ME, United StatesFrom June 15th through Mid-September musicians, cooks, makers, and admirers gather for an evening under the stars or in the garden kitchen for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. […]
Norway—Alan Day Community Garden contra at the market – MOVED INDOORS
Alan Day Community Garden 253 HALLS POND RD, SOUTH PARIS, ME, United StatesNOTE: Due to weather forecasts, this event has been moved to The Grange at 15 Whitman St. in Norway. The Garden Variety Band with Kathryn Larson calling will be having an outdoor contradance on the grass at the Alan Day Community Garden Farmer's Market, 26 Whitman Street, Norway Maine, 5-8pm Friday August 26. You need […]
by donation
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
WBFY FM RadioBelfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Free
Monson Finn Dance
Monson Finn Hall Dances Route 15, just south of town Monson, Maine 04464, Monson, ME, United StatesFinnish 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, Stuart: fiddle, Terrific desserts. 7-10pm. $8.
$8
Common Floor Contra Dance in Topsham
Topsham Grange 47 Pleasant Street, Topsham, ME, United StatesIMPORTANT: 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 7pm Dancing from 7:30 to 10pm $10 to $20 sliding scale (cash or venmo) More details on our web page: https://www.commonfloorcontra.dance/ Interested in volunteering? https://www.commonfloorcontra.dance/volunteer
$10 – $20
English Country Dancing in Brunswick, ME
People Plus 35 Union Street, Brunswick, ME, United StatesTwo hours of ECD every other Tuesday, open to the public. Recorded music. $5 Great caller. Dancers must be fully vaccinated and masked (for now). Dancing starts at 7:00 For details and to confirm future dance dates, see https://folkdancers.org/BrunswickECD.html Plan to also schedule at least one dance in October.
$5.00
Searsport—Wednesdays at the Shores
Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping 216 West Main St., Searsport, ME, United StatesFrom June 15th through Mid-September musicians, cooks, makers, and admirers gather for an evening under the stars or in the garden kitchen for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. […]
Flying Shoes Community Dance at YMCA Pavilion
Waldo County YMCA 157 Lincolnville Ave, Belfast, ME, United StatesBelfast 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 All Comers Band. Musicians warm up at 5:30, dance 6:00 - 8:00 pm. The All Comers Band is open to all musicians, instruments, and skill […]
$5 – $20
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
WBFY FM RadioBelfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Free
Cherryfield Contra Dance
Cherryfield Academy 53 Main Street, Cherryfield, ME, United StatesThe 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 his fiddle will be making magic, motivational music! Shepsie Eaton will be directing and teaching the motion! All ages and abilities are welcome. Watchers, who […]
$10
Searsport—Wednesdays at the Shores
Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping 216 West Main St., Searsport, ME, United StatesFrom June 15th through Mid-September musicians, cooks, makers, and admirers gather for an evening under the stars or in the garden kitchen for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. […]
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
WBFY FM RadioBelfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Free
Common Floor Contra Dance – a Friday in Topsham
Topsham Grange 47 Pleasant Street, Topsham, ME, United StatesYou'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 (cash or venmo) Where: The Topsham Grange (Directions) Calling: Maggie Robinson Music: Rose Jackson and friends Internet Hyperlinks: ❱ Requirements for Attending (covid stuff, unchanged since July) ❱ […]
$10 – $20
Winthrop—Kennebec Contra Dance
Wind Dance Farm 63 Case Road, Winthrop, ME, United StatesCome 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 to pick apples from our orchard* Caller: Bill Olson Music: T-Acadie (Pam Weeks, Jim Joseph, Bill Olson) Suggested donation: $15 to $25. Pay more if […]
English Country Dancing in Brunswick, ME
People Plus 35 Union Street, Brunswick, ME, United StatesTwo hours of ECD every other Tuesday, open to the public. Recorded music. $5 Great caller. Dancers must be fully vaccinated and masked (for now). Dancing starts at 7:00 For details and to confirm future dance dates, see https://folkdancers.org/BrunswickECD.html Plan to also schedule at least one dance in October.
$5.00
Searsport—Wednesdays at the Shores
Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping 216 West Main St., Searsport, ME, United StatesFrom June 15th through Mid-September musicians, cooks, makers, and admirers gather for an evening under the stars or in the garden kitchen for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. […]
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
WBFY FM RadioBelfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Free
Searsport—Wednesdays at the Shores
Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping 216 West Main St., Searsport, ME, United StatesFrom June 15th through Mid-September musicians, cooks, makers, and admirers gather for an evening under the stars or in the garden kitchen for an old-fashioned picking party and sing-a-long. Bring your instrument and take part in a guided jam session This is a community celebration so please pack a picnic and invite friends & family along. […]
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
WBFY FM RadioBelfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Free
Genticorum – Peaks Island House Concerts
New Brackett Church 9 Church Ave, Peaks Island, ME, United StatesWith 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 over twenty years, the trio has earned a place of privilege on world, traditional, folk and Celtic music stages. Known for their unbridled energy, their […]
$20
English Country Dancing in Brunswick, ME
People Plus 35 Union Street, Brunswick, ME, United StatesTwo hours of ECD every other Tuesday, open to the public. Recorded music. $5 Great caller. Dancers must be fully vaccinated and masked (for now). Dancing starts at 7:00 For details and to confirm future dance dates, see https://folkdancers.org/BrunswickECD.html Plan to also schedule at least one dance in October.
$5.00
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
WBFY FM RadioBelfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Free
Cherryfield Contra Dance
Cherryfield Academy 53 Main Street, Cherryfield, ME, United StatesThe 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 with their talent and gifts on Saturday, October 1st from 7 to 10pm. This Dance will be held, NOT in our traditional home at the […]
$10
Belfast Flying Shoes First Fri Community Dance & Contras
Waldo County YMCA 157 Lincolnville Ave, Belfast, ME, United StatesBelfast 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 Band. Musicians warmup 5:30. The All Comers Band is open to all musicians, instruments, and skill levels. Set list available on the website. The 7:00 […]
$5 – $20
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
WBFY FM RadioBelfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Free
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
WBFY FM RadioBelfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Free
Vassalboro Grange 5th Saturday Halloween Contra October 29th
Vassalboro Grange Route 32, Vassalboro, ME, United StatesBring 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 beginners dance 7:15 pm and Main dance at 7:45 to 9:45pm. All dancers welcome and all dances taught. One dollar discount if you are wearing […]
$8
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
WBFY FM RadioBelfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Free
Hallowell—Kennebec Contra Dance
Hallowell City Hall Auditorium 1 Winthrop Street, Hallowell, MEKennebec 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 if you can; our musicians are worth it. If you can't pay $15, pay what you can. Even if you have no money, you should […]
Hallowell—Kennebec Contra Dance
Hallowell City Hall Auditorium 1 Winthrop Street, Hallowell, MEKennebec 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 Cats (Frank Ferrel, Fred White, Doug Protsik) Suggested donation: $15 to $25. Pay more if you can; our musicians are worth it. If you can't […]
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
WBFY FM RadioBelfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Free
Vassalboro Grange 5th Saturday Halloween Contra October 29th
East Vassalboro Grange Hall Rt 32, east Vassalboro, ME, United StatesVassalboro 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 glamorous and delightful Vassalboro grange . Pot Luck at 6:30 pm with beginners dance 7:15 pm and Main dance at 7:45 to 9:45pm. All dancers […]
$8
Portland—Common Floor Contra Dance
Temple Beth El 400 Deering Av, Portland, ME, United StatesIMPORTANT: 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 Pearlman) Beginner lesson at 7pm Dancing from 7:30 to 10pm $15 Suggested donation Halloween costumes strongly encouraged!
$15
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
WBFY FM RadioBelfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Free
Belfast—Flying Shoes First Fri Community Dance & Contras
First Church in Belfast, UCC 8 Court St, Belfast, ME, United StatesBelfast 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 Band, open to all musicians, instruments, and skill levels. Tune list available on the website. At 6:30, Chrissy Fowler calls a community dance featuring music […]
Cherryfield Contra Dance
Cherryfield Academy 53 Main Street, Cherryfield, ME, United StatesThe 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 and foot percussion, with the fabulous John McIntire reprising his famous role as "The Caller"!! Everyone is welcome! Even those who don't choose to […]
$10
Otisfield Community Contra Dance
Otisfield Community Hall, Oxford Road, Otisfield, ME 04270 Oxford Road, Otisfield, ME, United StatesWe 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. The band for these initial events will be Birds on a Wire; the Caller will tentatively be Kathryn Larson. All happening at the Otisfield Community […]
Donations at the door greatly appreciated.
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
WBFY FM RadioBelfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Free
Last Belfast Community Dance
Crosby Center 96 Church St, Belfast, ME, United StatesIt 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 you.
$5 – $45
Concert: Chris Moore, Jeff Christmas, & Mitch Reed on Peaks Island
New Brackett Church 9 Church Ave, Peaks Island, ME, United StatesChris 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 and traditional Americana, folk, blues, songs and instrumentals. Guitar, fiddle, mandolins, great singing and always a few surprises. This concert is part of the Peaks […]
$20,
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
WBFY FM RadioBelfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Free
Belfast—Community Contradance – Cancelled
Crosby Center 96 Church St, Belfast, ME, United StatesContradance cancelled
$5 – $45
Rockport—OH! Flying Shoes! Community Dance & Contras
Rockport Opera House 6 Central Street, Rockport, Maine, United StatesBelfast 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 the All Comers Band, open to all musicians, instruments, and skill levels. Tune list available on the website. At 6:30, Chrissy Fowler calls a community […]
An Evening with Christine Lavin
Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick 1 Middle Street, Brunswick, ME, United StatesUUCB 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 be performing for the UUCB Concerts for a Cause series at the UU Church of Brunswick on November 19th to raise money for the Brunswick […]
$10. – $35
Common Floor Contra Dance – Portland
Temple Beth El 400 Deering Av, Portland, ME, United StatesYou'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 dance flavor that they'll be serving up all night long. When: Sunday, November 20th, 2022 7pm lesson 7:30pm dance Where: Temple Beth El (400 Deering Ave, […]
$15
Flying Shoes Radio Hour
WBFY FM RadioBelfast Flying Shoes Radio Hour, on WBFY 100.9FM in Belfast, and streaming via Belfast Community Radio. A weekly program that highlights the roots and branches of the contra dance music we love, in Belfast and beyond; the musicians who play it with and for others; and the dancers of all ages that it inspires. Every […]
Free