International Folk Dancers
International Folk Dance schedule located at
Wahington State Contra Dance Schedule
- Thursdays, 7:00-10:00 Lake City Contra/Old Time Country Dance at the Seattle Latvian Center, 11710 3rd Ave NE, Local & Touring Bands, Sliding scale $10.00-$20.00, (kids & first-time contra dancers free).
- Fridays, 7:30-10:00, Emerald City Contradance at Phinney Neighborhood Center Community Hall (Lower Building), 6532 Phinney N. $10-$20 sliding scale. Beginners workshop at 7:00 pm. First-time contra dancers receive a coupon for free admission to a future dance.
- 2nd Saturdays, 8:00-11:00, Eastside Contradance at Juanita Community Club Dance Hall, 13027 100th Ave NE, Kirkland, $9 (students $5), lesson at 7:30p. Promoted by Folk Horizons
- Open Band, Open-caller dance. Free dances are held outside at Green Lake every summer, with a pick-up band and open mic for callers. 2019 dates are Wednesday, June 26, Tuesday, July 16, and Wednesday, August 7. The regular (year-round) monthly dance needs new volunteers to organize it! "
Family Dance (contras, squares, etc. for kids under 10 and their families)
1st Saturdays, 6:30-9:30, Whidbey Contra Dance, Clinton Community Hall, 6411 Central Ave, Clinton, $10 suggested donation, the lesson from 6:30-7:00.
- 1st Saturday in Port Angeles, Sept. through May. Beginners' workshop at 7:30, dance 8:00 - 11:30. Black Diamond Community Dance at Black Diamond Community Center, 1942 Black Diamond Rd, Port Angeles. $8. Information: Erran (360)457-8421 or Tom (360)457-5667
- 1st Saturdays, Ellensburg Contra Dance
- 2nd & 4th Saturdays, Olympia Contra Dance, at the South Bay Grange (3918 Sleater-Kinney Rd. NE; Olympia, Washington). 7:30-10:00 pm, 7:00 basics workshop.
- 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sat, 7:30-10:30, Bellingham Old Time Country Dance. Fairhaven Library, 1117 12th St. Bellingham, WA. Beginner's Workshop 7:00 pm. For more information see the BCDS home page
- 2nd Friday contra in Vancouver, Contra in The Couve
- 2nd Saturday, Apple Country Contra Dancers, Broadway Grange, Yakima. Contact: Shelly Jenkins, 509-966-0044
- 3rd Friday, 8:00-10:00 pm, Sallal Grange, 12912 432nd Ave. SE, North Bend. Beginner's workshop at 7:30 pm. Suggested donation is $5-$10. Questions: Tim at ttabooli@hotmail.com or 206-528-3723.
- 3rd Saturday, 8:00-10:30, Tacoma Contra Dance, Christ Church Wells Hall, 310 North K St, Tacoma, visiting bands every month, workshop at 7:30, $10-$20, sliding scale, Info: Matt Temmel at 253-278-1237 or handsfour@harbornet.com
- 3rd Saturday Contra and 2nd Saturday squares, Port Townsend Community Dances
- Monthly in Anacortes, Skagit Contra Dancers, 7:00 - 9:30 pm. Music by Flowing Tide band. Check web site for the event calendar and venue. $8 at the door. Information: Bill or Betty 360-755-3969.
- Monthly October through May, Saturday, Darrington Community Dance Instruction 6:30, dance 7:00. Suggested donation: $7. Mansford Grange, 1265 Railroad Rd, Darrington. Information: Matthew 206-402-8646.
- Seattle Contra community's email Discussion and Announcement lists
- Check out the Festivals & Camps page for other events with contra dancing.
- Also check out these other regional resources
The Moth: True Stories Told Live
1ST THURSDAYS @ FREMONT ABBEY ARTS CENTER 4272 Fremont Ave N, Seattle
3RD FRIDAYS @ ST MARK’S BLOEDEL HALL 1245 10th Ave East, Seattle (around back)
Both shows: 7:00 pm Doors, 8:00 pm show, all ages, PG-13*, mostly seated
The Moth StorySLAM World-renowned storytelling event & top arts podcast as heard on NPR! Different theme every show!
Traditional dances of Southeast Europe, @Russian Community Center
Every Friday Night 7:30 (8:30 on class nights) to 10:30
Traditional dances of Southeast Europe Balkan line dancing
russiancommunitycenterseattle.org 704 19th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
The Spanish Ballroom Jazz Jam with Kareem Kandi
Every Monday 6 pm doors, 7 pm show ALL AGES SHOW
The Spanish Ballroom 565 BROADWAY, TACOMA, WA 98402
Presented by McMenamins and The Kareem Kandi World Orchestra: Monday night jazz jam features a professional house rhythm comprised of some of the finest musicians in the Pacific Northwest. Musicians of all skill levels are welcome to participate!!.
Every Brillian Thing @ACT Theater
Every Brilliant Thing
Friday, March 17, 2023, 7:30PM - Sunday, April 2, 2023, 2:00PM
The hit play and international sensation Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe
Strings for Peace A Concert with Amjad Ali Khan, Sharon Isbin, Amaan Ali Bangash & Ayaan Ali Bangash @Meany Hall
Friday, March 24 2023 8:00 pm
Strings for Peace A Concert with Amjad Ali Khan, Sharon Isbin, Amaan Ali Bangash & Ayaan Ali Bangash
Meany Center for the Performing Arts, University of Washington, Meany Hall
Tickets start at $38
https://meanycenter.org/ticket...
Town Hall Family Concert Series Presents: R E P O S A D O
Saturday, March 25, 2023, 11:00 AM
R E P O S A D O: Rediscovering Latinx Heritage thru Music, Poetry, and Dance featuring J.P. Builes
townhallseattle.org 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
REPOSADO combines jazz, Latin, Afro, and funk along with some of the traditional aspects of music from J.P.'s Latin heritage.
Music brings us together and the connection is essential to the human experience. The mission is to give children access to these vibrations and this level of musicality, hoping that they hear the message we spread.
Evie Ladin & Keith Terry @Phinney Center Concert Hall
Saturday, March 25 2023 7:30-10:00 pm
Evie Ladin & Keith Terry
www.phinneycenter.org/ Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle
Daniel Alexander Jones: I Choose to Remember Us Whole @ Meany Hall
Saturday, April 1, 2023, through Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Daniel Alexander Jones: I Choose to Remember Us Whole
Meany Center for the Performing Arts, University of Washington, Meany Hall
Events are free and open to the public.
The Motherboard Suite Music Performed by Saul Williams, Directed by Bill T. Jones.
Saturday April 1 2023 8:00 PM
The Motherboard Suite Music Performed by Saul Williams. Directed by Bill T. Jones.
Tickets start at $28
Walter Cano Band @ Metier Brewery CD
Thursday, April 6, 2023, 6-8 pm
Northwest Folklife Presents: Walter Cano Band
metierbrewing.com 2616 E Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98122
Walter Cano is an award-nominated jazz musician, seasoned music educator and Seattle JazzED alumnus. He joins the Seattle JazzED team as the Family Support Advocate and Equipment Specialist.
His professional career began during his musical education at Michigan State University where he directed Jazz Octet IV and taught private lessons. Upon graduation, he returned to his hometown in Washington state and taught high school jazz as well before focusing on jazz performance. He is currently the lead trumpet for Ulysses Owens Jr. Big Band and The Jazz Orchestra at the Dr. Phillips Center. In his free time, he teaches his cat new tricks.
Equipped with years as a musician and music educator, Walter aims to empower children in music by improving access to education, particularly in Latinx communities. His work seeks to remove existing barriers by directly supporting families in need.
Fatoumata Diawara @ Meany Hall – Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater
Saturday, April 15, 2023, 8:00 pm
Fatoumata Diawara
Meany Center for the Performing Arts, University of Washington, Meany Hall
Tickets start at $33
Step Afrika! Drumfolk
Thursday, April 20 -April 22, 2023
Step Afrika! Drumfolk
Meany Center for the Performing Arts, University of Washington, Meany Hall
Tickets start at $53
The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc @Phinney Center Concert Hall
Sunday, April 30 2023 7:00 pm-9:30 pm
The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc
www.phinneycenter.org/ Phinney Center Concert Hall, Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle
Manazma Sheen @ Metier Brewery CD
Thursday, May 4, 2023, 6-8 PM
Northwest Folklife Presents Manazma Sheen
metierbrewing.com 2616 E Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98122
We are an instrumental group of musicians based in Seattle, Washington seeking to groove and swing and rock, and everything in between. We focus on playing original compositions and arrangements of music by people we admire.
Manazma Sheen is
Trevor P on bass
Alfred Marra on vibes
Jun Iida on trumpet
Jackson Cotugno tenor
Davy Nefos drums
Town Hall Family Concert Series Presents :Bayan Ko with Ihaw Ihaw
Saturday, May 20th, 2023, 11:00 AM
Bayan Ko
townhallseattle.org 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Celebrating Philippine Songs of Protest, Past & Present with music by Ihaw Ihaw
"Bayan Ko" translates loosely to My Land, or, My Fatherland. It is also the most recognizable and popular protest song in The Philippines. It is also a kundiman, which is a genre of traditional Filipino ballads or love songs.