Apr 26 Friday
Gonzaga Dance presents their annual Spring Dance Concert at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center.
Apr 27 Saturday
An Dochas, Irish for "The Hope" is a talented, Irish Americana band with cross-cultural influences. A quartet featuring an array of traditional instruments including the guitar, banjo, uilleann pipes, whistles, bodhran and fiddle. Since its inception, An Dochas has had the privilege to work with the Haran Irish Dancers. Together, An Dochas and the Haran Irish Dancers have performed to sold-out audiences throughout North America.
May 01 Wednesday
The Spokane Folklore Society hosts contra dances on first and third Wednesdays of every month through June. On Wednesday May 1st, caller Nora Scott will teach easy to learn dances. Dog Paw will play old time fiddle tunes. Held at the Woman's Club Hall on the South Hill of Spokane, the dance begins at 7:15 PM with newcomer session followed by a two hour dance starting at 7:30PM. All are welcome to join this fun community. Come by yourself or with a friend. Wear casual clothes. General admission is $10; SFS members and students - $7; kids under 18 free. At the gate. Cash only. For more information, call 509-838-2160 or spokanefolklore.org
May 04 Saturday
Live music by Arvid Lundin & Deep Roots Caller teaches all dances. Beginners welcome. No partner necessary. Please bring a snack to share during the break. Wear comfortable clothes and bring clean, comfortable shoes to dance in. $8 at door
Contradance is an easy-to-learn form of folk dancing. All dances are taught by a caller. You do not need to come with a partner. Wear comfortable clothing and bring shoes with no-mark soles to dance in.Please bring a snack or dessert to share during the break
Live music by Arvid Lundin and Deep Roots
May 11 Saturday
The Spokane Folklore Society is hosting a free callers workshop on Saturday May 11 at the East Spokane Grange starting at 2:30PM. Here is an opportunity to learn how to call contra dances from two of the areas most well known callers, Joseph Erhard Hudson (Moscow) and Penn Fix (Spokane). The goal of this workshop is get everyone up and calling a very simple dance even if you don't have any experience. Reel Friends will be providing live music. Besides giving everyone the opportunity to try and call, Penn and Joseph will cover topics like repertoire, teaching, and programming. No experience is necessary. This is a free event and open to ages 18 or older. Workshop will start at 2:30 and end at 4:30. Located at 1621 N Park in the Spokane Valley
The Spokane Folklore Society hosts its second Saturday contra dance on May 11 at the East Spokane Grange starting at 7:00PM. Callers Joseph Erhard-Hudson and Abigail Rausch from Moscow will teach easy to learn contra dances with live music from Reel Friends. No experience is necessary. These community dances are fun. No partner is required. Dress casual. General admission is $10 and for SFS members $7. Kids under 18 are free. Plenty of parking at the grange located at 1621 North Park.
May 15 Wednesday
The Spokane Folklore Society hosts contra dances on first and third Wednesday of each month through June. On Wednesday May 15, caller Susan Dankovich will teach easy to learn dances. The Jam Band consisting of many local musicians will provide the music. Everyone is welcome. No experience is necessary. A newcomer session begins at 7:15PM followed by the dance starting at 7:30PM. Come alone or bring a friend. It is easy and fun! The dances are held at the Woman's Club Hall at the corner of 9th and Walnut on the South Hill. General admission is $10; SFS members and students - $7; under 18, free. Cash only. There are no covid protocols in place at this time. Call 509-838-2160 or www.spokanefolklore.org
Jun 01 Saturday