Calendar

May
3
Fri
Patt & Possum with Devin Pohly @ Ida Noyes Hall, University of Chicago
May 3 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us for an evening of dancing in Ida Noyes Hall’s Third Floor Theater.  Patt & Possum play old-time tunes for us tonight, and Devin Pohly calls the contras.

The dance is from 7-10pm with a beginner lesson before the dance. $5 students/$8 non-students.

May
18
Sat
The Stringtime Boys with TBA @ Second Unitarian Church of Chicago
May 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

This month’s Queer Contra Dance takes place on Saturday, May 18. In the heart of Boystown on the last Saturday of each month friends come together to dance to live music. Bring your friends and out-of-town guests to experience this uniquely queer, inclusive dance at the Second Unitarian Church, 656 W Barry Ave.

Band: The Stringtime Boys
Caller: TBA

Dance goes from 7:00 to 9:30

Beginner lesson at 6:30

Admission by suggested donation of $10, paid at the door
No one turned away for lack of funds.

The dance hall is on the second floor, up ~1.5 flights of stairs. There is no elevator to this part of the facility. The dance hall has plenty of seats and has gender-inclusive restrooms. Please reach out if we can help with accessibility needs.

Jun
15
Sat
Barlow with Qwill Duvall @ Second Unitarian Church of Chicago
Jun 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

This month’s Queer Contra Dance takes place on Saturday, June 15. In the heart of Boystown each month friends come together to dance to live music. Bring your friends and out-of-town guests to experience this uniquely queer, inclusive dance at the Second Unitarian Church, 656 W Barry Ave.

Band: Barlow (Jay Desrosiers, Mareva Lindo, Chris Kimmons)
Caller: Qwill Duvall

Dance goes from 7:00 to 9:30

Beginner lesson at 6:30

Role terms: Larks & Ravens

Admission by suggested donation of $10, paid at the door
No one turned away for lack of funds.

The dance hall is on the second floor, up ~1.5 flights of stairs. There is no elevator to this part of the facility. The dance hall has plenty of seats and has gender-inclusive restrooms. Please reach out if we can help with accessibility needs.

Jul
27
Sat
Kolleen Blume & Friends with Queer Contra Crew @ Second Unitarian Church of Chicago
Jul 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

In the heart of Boystown on the third Saturday of each month friends come together to dance to live music. Bring your friends and out-of-town guests to experience this uniquely queer, inclusive dance at the Second Unitarian Church, 656 W Barry Ave.

Band: Kolleen Blume & Friends
Caller: Queer Contra Crew

Dance goes from 7:00 to 9:30

Beginner lesson at 6:30

Admission by suggested donation of $10, paid at the door
No one turned away for lack of funds.

The dance hall is on the second floor, up ~1.5 flights of stairs. There is no elevator to this part of the facility. The dance hall has plenty of seats and has gender-inclusive restrooms. Please reach out if we can help with accessibility needs.

Aug
17
Sat
Fred Campeau and Friends with Chris Kimmons @ Second Unitarian Church of Chicago
Aug 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

In the heart of Boystown on the third Saturday of each month friends come together to dance to live music. Bring your friends and out-of-town guests to experience this uniquely queer, inclusive dance at the Second Unitarian Church, 656 W Barry Ave.

Band: Fred Campeau and Friends
Caller: Chris Kimmons

Dance goes from 7:00 to 9:30

Beginner lesson at 6:30

Admission by suggested donation of $10, paid at the door
No one turned away for lack of funds.

The dance hall is on the second floor, up ~1.5 flights of stairs. There is no elevator to this part of the facility. The dance hall has plenty of seats and has gender-inclusive restrooms. Please reach out if we can help with accessibility needs.

This is a space for everyone to feel welcome and loved! We oppose racism, sexism, ableism, ageism, homophobia, transphobia, or any other form of discrimination. If someone is violating your boundaries or harassing you, please speak to an organizer. If you feel something, say something, and we will take action to address it.

Sep
28
Sat
Patrik Ahlberg & Friends with Georges Augustin @ Second Unitarian Church of Chicago
Sep 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

In the heart of Boystown on the third Saturday of each month friends come together to dance to live music. Bring your friends and out-of-town guests to experience this uniquely queer, inclusive dance at the Second Unitarian Church, 656 W Barry Ave.

Band: Patrik Ahlberg & Friends
Caller: TBD

Dance goes from 7:00 to 9:30

Beginner lesson at 6:30

Admission by suggested donation of $10, paid at the door
No one turned away for lack of funds.

The dance hall is on the second floor, up ~1.5 flights of stairs. There is no elevator to this part of the facility. The dance hall has plenty of seats and has gender-inclusive restrooms. Please reach out if we can help with accessibility needs.

This is a space for everyone to feel welcome and loved! We oppose racism, sexism, ableism, ageism, homophobia, transphobia, or any other form of discrimination. If someone is violating your boundaries or harassing you, please speak to an organizer. If you feel something, say something, and we will take action to address it.

Oct
18
Fri
Baba Yaga's Stew with Andrea Craft @ Second Unitarian Church of Chicago
Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

In the heart of Boystown friends come together to dance to live music. Bring your friends and out-of-town guests to experience this uniquely queer, inclusive dance at the Second Unitarian Church, 656 W Barry Ave.

Band: Baba Yaga’s Stew
Caller: Andrea Craft

Dance goes from 7:00 to 9:30

Beginner lesson at 6:30

Admission by suggested donation of $10, paid at the door
No one turned away for lack of funds.

The dance hall is on the second floor, up ~1.5 flights of stairs. There is no elevator to this part of the facility. The dance hall has plenty of seats and has gender-inclusive restrooms. Please reach out if we can help with accessibility needs.

This is a space for everyone to feel welcome and loved! We oppose racism, sexism, ableism, ageism, homophobia, transphobia, or any other form of discrimination. If someone is violating your boundaries or harassing you, please speak to an organizer. If you feel something, say something, and we will take action to address it.

Nov
15
Fri
KB and the Sunshine Band with Georges Augustin @ Ida Noyes Hall, University of Chicago
Nov 15 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us for an evening of dancing in Ida Noyes Hall’s Cloister Club.  KB and the Sunshine Band play old-time tunes for us tonight, and Georges Augustin calls the dances.

The dance is from 7-10pm with a beginner lesson before the dance. $5 students/$8 non-students.

Nov
16
Sat
Wabi Sabi with Moose Flores @ Second Unitarian Church of Chicago
Nov 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

In the heart of Boystown, one Saturday of each month friends come together to dance to live music. Bring your friends and out-of-town guests to experience this uniquely queer, inclusive dance at the Second Unitarian Church, 656 W Barry Ave.

Band: Wabi Sabi
Caller: Moose Flores

Dance goes from 7:00 to 9:30

Beginner lesson at 6:30

Admission by suggested donation of $10, paid at the door
No one turned away for lack of funds.

The dance hall is on the second floor, up ~1.5 flights of stairs. There is no elevator to this part of the facility. The dance hall has plenty of seats and has gender-inclusive restrooms. Please reach out if we can help with accessibility needs.

This is a space for everyone to feel welcome and loved! We oppose racism, sexism, ableism, ageism, homophobia, transphobia, or any other form of discrimination. If someone is violating your boundaries or harassing you, please speak to an organizer. If you feel something, say something, and we will take action to address it.

Dec
14
Sat
The Resurrection Marys with Jo Mortland @ Second Unitarian Church of Chicago
Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

In the heart of Boystown, one Saturday of each month friends come together to dance to live music. Bring your friends and out-of-town guests to experience this uniquely queer, inclusive dance at the Second Unitarian Church, 656 W Barry Ave.

Band: The Resurrection Marys
Caller: Jo Mortland

Dance goes from 7:00 to 9:30

Beginner lesson at 6:30

Admission by suggested donation of $10, paid at the door
No one turned away for lack of funds.

The dance hall is on the second floor, up ~1.5 flights of stairs. There is no elevator to this part of the facility. The dance hall has plenty of seats and has gender-inclusive restrooms. Please reach out if we can help with accessibility needs.

This is a space for everyone to feel welcome and loved! We oppose racism, sexism, ableism, ageism, homophobia, transphobia, or any other form of discrimination. If someone is violating your boundaries or harassing you, please speak to an organizer. If you feel something, say something, and we will take action to address it.