Austin-area events

Please refer to the calendar below for any cancellations. Hancock Recreation Center is typically closed for federal holidays.

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Weekly English country dance

When: Mondays, 7:15 – 9:30pm
First-time English country dancers should come at 7:15 for a 15-minute introduction to English country dancing. Dances after 8:30pm will be targeted for experienced dancers. Beginners are welcome to watch during this time and to participate as they are able.
Where: Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St.
Cost: $5
Masks are optional but strongly encouraged. A fragrance free event.
Children are welcome but must be accompanied by a participating adult in a ratio of at least 1 adult to every 2 children.

3rd Saturday contra dance

When: The 3rd Saturday of each month, 7:00pm-10:00pm. Resuming September 2024.
Where: Life in the City UMC, 205 E Monroe St.
Cost: More details in the calendar below.

Monthly contra dance in San Marcos

When: The 2nd Sunday of each month, 1:00pm-4:00pm. *Schedule may vary so please check their San Marcos Contra Dance

Weekly contra dance sponsored by Austin Barn Dancers

When: Wednesdays, 7:30-9:45pm
Where: Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St
Cost: Free! Music by a volunteer jam band
More info: http://austinbarndancers.org/

	November 2024
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3	4 English Country Dance @ Hancock English Country Dance @ Hancock November 4, 2024 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA A weekly English country dance sponsored by TAADA. No partner necessary & beginners are welcome. Masks optional but encouraged. Beginners: Be ready to dance at 7:15pm for easier dances and fuller instruction! All dances are called. Cost: $5 This is a fragrance-free event. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by a participating adult in a ratio of at least 1 adult to every 2 children. See more details •	5	6 Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock November 6, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA A free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO). A brief beginners session is taught at 7:30, before the dance program begins. There is no charge for this event, as the musicians and caller perform for free! Dance ends about 9:50. All dances are taught and called, no experience or partner required. Comfortable casual clothes and soft-soled shoes recommended. More info about the dance on the Austin Barn Dancer website. See more details •	7	8 25th Annual Fire Ant Frolic 25th Annual Fire Ant Frolic November 8, 2024 - November 10, 2024 Ben Hur Shrine Temple, 7811 Rockwood Ln, Austin, TX 78757, USA Join us for our 25TH Anniversary Silver Jubilee sponsored by TAADA TWO CALLERS: Koren Wake and Rich Goss BAND: LAKE EFFECT featuring: Matt Sloboda on fiddle and mandolin Catherine Sloboda on fiddle Chuck Abell on guitar and special guest: Larry Unger on bass Last day for $10 discount - Oct. 6 For more information and registration see https://fireantfrolic.org/ See more details •	9 25th Annual Fire Ant Frolic 25th Annual Fire Ant Frolic November 8, 2024 - November 10, 2024 Ben Hur Shrine Temple, 7811 Rockwood Ln, Austin, TX 78757, USA Join us for our 25TH Anniversary Silver Jubilee sponsored by TAADA TWO CALLERS: Koren Wake and Rich Goss BAND: LAKE EFFECT featuring: Matt Sloboda on fiddle and mandolin Catherine Sloboda on fiddle Chuck Abell on guitar and special guest: Larry Unger on bass Last day for $10 discount - Oct. 6 For more information and registration see https://fireantfrolic.org/ See more details •
10 25th Annual Fire Ant Frolic 25th Annual Fire Ant Frolic November 8, 2024 - November 10, 2024 Ben Hur Shrine Temple, 7811 Rockwood Ln, Austin, TX 78757, USA Join us for our 25TH Anniversary Silver Jubilee sponsored by TAADA TWO CALLERS: Koren Wake and Rich Goss BAND: LAKE EFFECT featuring: Matt Sloboda on fiddle and mandolin Catherine Sloboda on fiddle Chuck Abell on guitar and special guest: Larry Unger on bass Last day for $10 discount - Oct. 6 For more information and registration see https://fireantfrolic.org/ See more details •	11	12	13 Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock November 13, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA A free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO). A brief beginners session is taught at 7:30, before the dance program begins. There is no charge for this event, as the musicians and caller perform for free! Dance ends about 9:50. All dances are taught and called, no experience or partner required. Comfortable casual clothes and soft-soled shoes recommended. More info about the dance on the Austin Barn Dancer website. See more details •	14	15	16 3rd Saturday Contra Dance 3rd Saturday Contra Dance November 16, 2024 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Life in the City UMC, 205 E Monroe St, Austin, TX 78704, USA Caller: Marc Airhart Band: Box the Gnat Featuring: Andy Balinsky (flute, concertina), Rich Goss (guitar) and Michael McCauley (fiddle) Admission for this dance is FREE. This dance is being sponsored by a local benefactor so this dance will be free. There will be a tip jar to supplement the band and TAADA if you are so inclined. No partner necessary & beginners are welcome. All dances are taught and called. Beginners: Be ready to dance at 7:00pm for easier dances and fuller instruction! This is a fragrance-free event. Dance sponsored by TAADA See more details •
17	18 English Country Dance @ Hancock English Country Dance @ Hancock November 18, 2024 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA A weekly English country dance sponsored by TAADA. No partner necessary & beginners are welcome. Masks optional but encouraged. Beginners: Be ready to dance at 7:15pm for easier dances and fuller instruction! All dances are called. Cost: $5 This is a fragrance-free event. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by a participating adult in a ratio of at least 1 adult to every 2 children. See more details •	19	20 Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock November 20, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA A free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO). A brief beginners session is taught at 7:30, before the dance program begins. There is no charge for this event, as the musicians and caller perform for free! Dance ends about 9:50. All dances are taught and called, no experience or partner required. Comfortable casual clothes and soft-soled shoes recommended. More info about the dance on the Austin Barn Dancer website. See more details •	21	22	23
24	25 English Country Dance @ Hancock English Country Dance @ Hancock November 25, 2024 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA A weekly English country dance sponsored by TAADA. No partner necessary & beginners are welcome. Masks optional but encouraged. Beginners: Be ready to dance at 7:15pm for easier dances and fuller instruction! All dances are called. Cost: $5 This is a fragrance-free event. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by a participating adult in a ratio of at least 1 adult to every 2 children. See more details •	26	27 Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock November 27, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA A free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO). A brief beginners session is taught at 7:30, before the dance program begins. There is no charge for this event, as the musicians and caller perform for free! Dance ends about 9:50. All dances are taught and called, no experience or partner required. Comfortable casual clothes and soft-soled shoes recommended. More info about the dance on the Austin Barn Dancer website. See more details •	28	29	30

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