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

Cherryfield Contra Dance

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

Here is something to put on your calendar that should pull you away from that hungry woodstove.  Get on out and bring yourself to another First Saturday Cherryfield Contra Dance […]

$10

An Evening with Bold Riley

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

UUCB Concerts for a Cause presents Bold Riley Saturday, February 4 @ 7:30 pm UUCB Concerts for a Cause will host Bold Riley on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 7:30 […]

$10. – $25
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

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
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

Contra Dance

Cathedral Guild Hall 307 Congress Street, Portland, ME, United States

A Portland church is hosting a one-off contra dance this Friday. It might be more on the casual/family end of the spectrum. Live band, Hannah Chamberlain calling, and it's free! 

FREE (donations welcome)

Otisfield Community Contra Dance

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

Community Contra Dance, Otisfield community hall at 292 State Route 121.  Plenty of parking. Music provided by Birds on a Wire, dances are called by Kathryn Larson.  Instruction at 3, […]

Donations at the door greatly appreciated.
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

Hallowell—Kennebec Contra Dance

Hallowell City Hall Auditorium, 1 Winthrop St, Hallowell

Kennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Ballroom Come dance to Cojiro: a duo of folk musicians from Massachusetts creating modern trad music. 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm: Newcomers' orientation […]

$15 – $25

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 […]

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

Common Floor Contra Dance – Portland

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

Dearest Dancers, You're invited to another Common Floor Contra Dance in Portland, Maine. We’re thrilled to welcome Chimney Swift from Boston! Farthest Field farmer Alyssa Adkins will be calling some […]

$15

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

Cherryfield Contra Dance : Cancelled due to heavy snow

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

Building community in the funnest of ways!  We would be so happy to have you join us for the Cherryfield Contra Dance taking place on Saturday, March 4th from 7 […]

$10
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

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. Suggested donation $10, […]

$10
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

Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration with Fodhla and Mia Bertelli w/ Ben Foss

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

Traditional Irish music group Fódhla, along with Mia Bertelli with Benjamin Foss, are pleased to announce they’ll be joining forces to ring in Saint Patrick’s Day with a co-bill concert in Portland Maine. Favorite […]

$15 – $20

Scottish Country Dance Workshop

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

Music is an integral part of Scottish Country Dancing, and it consists of more than just strathspeys, jigs and reels! Through dancing, listening, and discussion, the workshop will explore, compare […]

$3 – $5

Otisfield Community Contra Dance

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

Music by Puckerbrush Band,  Called by Kathryn Larson. Come enjoy a rousing afternoon with your friends, family, date, or just come over.  Plenty of parking.

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. Caller: Lisa Greenleaf Band: Stomp Rocket ♬♫ ♬ ♪ ♩ 𝅗𝅥 Bethany Waickman Dave Langford Glen Loper When: Sunday, March […]

$15
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

Hallowell—Kennebec Contra Dance

Hallowell City Hall Auditorium, 1 Winthrop St, Hallowell

Kennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Ballroom Come join this dynamic group of young fiddlers, with two-time Scottish fiddle Champion Owen Kennedy, and fabulous Ben Foss on guitar, led […]

$15 – $25

Combined Finn/Contra Dance

Monson Gymnasium Monson, ME, United States

The Finnish Farmers Club of Monson presents a combined traditional Finn/Contra Dance at the Monson Gymnasium. The Finn dances will be accompanied by Alexandra Bennett and friends on accordion, fiddle […]

$8

Waltz Workshop + Open Dance

Freeport Harraseeket Grange 13 Elm St, Freeport, ME, United States

Thanks so much to all who waltzed with us at our event in January. We're excited to offer you another one in March! We're trying a new location in Freeport […]

$10 – $20
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

Cherryfield Contra Dance

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

Bring your foolish self and some foolish friends and find yourself where the fun is at the Cherryfield Contra Dance taking place on Saturday, April 1st from 7 to 10pm […]

$10
Event Series English Country Dancing

English Country Dancing

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 […]

$12

Easter Egg Hunt

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

Join us on April 8 for our annual FREE community event featuring entertainment, egg hunts, concessions, bunnies and more! Rain or shine, bring your own basket and join in the […]

Vienna Evening of Singer/Songwriters

Vienna Union Hall 5 Vienna Mountain Rd. Vienna, Me., Vienna, ME, United States

On Saturday, April 8, 7:00 pm, an evening of singer/songwriters at the Vienna Union Hall will honor the joy, wit, and musical talent of “Jenny” Lois Hinckley, our neighbor recently […]

$15
Event Series English Country Dancing

English Country Dancing

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 […]

$12

Gordon Bok Apr 15 4 PM

Meetinghouse Arts 40 Main Street, Freeport, United States

Hear original works with a focus on storytelling and skilled musicianship by songwriter Gordon Bok. FYI Gordon is only doing limited concerts so here's your chance to see him. Wonderful […]

$25.00

Gordon Bok

Meetinghouse Arts 40 Main Street, Freeport, United States

Hear original works with a focus on storytelling and skilled musicianship by songwriter Gordon Bok.

$25
Event Series Otisfield Community Contra Dance

Otisfield Community Contra Dance

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

Community Contra Dance, Music provided by Birds On A Wire, called by Maggie Robinson.  Please Note:  If you are looking for directions on google maps, enter ONLY the words "Otisfield […]

Donations at the door greatly appreciated.

Contra Dance at Dover-Foxcroft Central Hall Commons

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

Music provided by beloved local band, Some Reel People, with caller Allison Aldrich Smith. All dances are taught, no experience needed. Refreshments will be provided. Suggested donation $10. Under 18 […]

$10

Hallowell—Kennebec Contra Dance

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

Kennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Ballroom Come join us and dance to welcome in the spring (oh, and just because it's fun). T-Acadie is a well-know local Maine […]

$15 – $25

Contra dance at Harraseeket Grange Hall in Freeport

Freeport Harraseeket Grange 13 Elm St, Freeport, ME, United States

After a three year break, the beautiful hall of the Freeport Grange is ready to host Puckerbrush (musicians) and Kathryn Larson (caller) for a superb event of dancing. A time […]

$15
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
Event Series English Country Dancing

English Country Dancing

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 […]

$12

The Gawler Family Band

Vienna Union Hall 5 Vienna Mountain Rd. Vienna, Me., Vienna, ME, United States

The Gawlers are a fun-loving, fiddling family band with shining smiles and joyful sounds. John and Ellen Gawler are master fiddle and banjo players and their three daughters, Molly, Edith […]

$15.00

Sail Into Spring Contra Dance

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

April 28 Contra dance - Fundraiser Come support TWO wonderful organizations: Atlantic Challenge and our very own Ecology Learning Center. There will be a contra dance at the Belfast boathouse […]

$15

Last Saturday Contra Dance with MICE and caller Eustacia Landrum

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

On Saturday April 29, 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