Calendar

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.

Jan
10
Fri
The Resurrection Marys with Qwill Duvall @ Ida Noyes Hall, University of Chicago
Jan 10 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us for an evening of dancing in Ida Noyes Hall’s East Lounge on the 2nd floor.  The Resurrection Marys play for us tonight, and Qwill Duvall calls the dances.

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

Jan
18
Sat
Prairie State Ramblers with Qwill Duvall @ Second Unitarian Church of Chicago
Jan 18 @ 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: Prairie State Ramblers
Caller: Qwill Duvall

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.

Feb
14
Fri
@ University of Chicago - Mandel Hall and Ida Noyes Hall
Feb 14 – Feb 15 all-day

Concerts Friday and Saturday evenings at Mandel Hall.  Free workshops on Saturday at Ida Noyes Hall.  More information at www.uofcfolk.org.

Feb
15
Sat
TBD with Liz Burkhart @ Second Unitarian Church of Chicago
Feb 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

In the heart of Boystown one Saturday 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: TBD
Caller: Liz Burkhart

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.

Feb
28
Fri
Wabi Sabi with Paul Watkins @ Ida Noyes Hall, University of Chicago
Feb 28 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us for an evening of dancing in Ida Noyes Hall’s East Lounge on the 2nd floor.  Wabi Sabi plays for us tonight, and Paul Watkins calls the dances.

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

Oct
15
Fri
Rachel Gribben & Friends with Devin Pohly @ Ida Noyes Hall, University of Chicago
Oct 15 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us for an evening of dancing in Ida Noyes Hall’s Third Floor Theater.  Rachel Gribben and Friends plays for us tonight, and Devin Pohly calls the dances.

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

Nov
14
Sun
The Cosmic Otters with Various Callers @ Ida Noyes Hall, University of Chicago
Nov 14 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us for an evening of dancing in the Third Floor Theater at Ida Noyes Hall.  This is the CD release party for the Cosmic Otters’ new CD, “The Longest Night”.

The dance is from Noon-3pm with a beginner lesson before the dance. $5 students / $10 non-students.

Apr
29
Fri
Old T-Blue and the J-87's with Dwayne Johnson @ Ida Noyes Hall, University of Chicago
Apr 29 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Join us for an evening of dancing in the Third Floor Theater at Ida Noyes Hall.  Old T-Blue and the J-87’s play this evening; Dwayne Johnson calls tonight.

The dance is from 7:00-10:30pm  with a beginner lesson before the dance. $5 students / $10 non-students.

Nov
4
Fri
Kolleen Blume & Friends with Georges Augustin @ Ida Noyes Hall, University of Chicago
Nov 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Join us for an evening of dancing in the Third Floor Theater at Ida Noyes Hall.  Kolleen Blume and Friends play tonight; Georges Augustine calls.

The dance is from 7:00-10:30pm  in the Third Floor Theater, with a beginner lesson before the dance. $5 students / $10 non-students.