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.
Where: Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St.
Cost: $5
A fragrance free event.
Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. To enjoy dancing, they need to be mature enough to dance with people other than their parents or friends.

3rd Saturday contra dance

When: The 3rd Saturday of each month, 7:00pm-9:55pm.
Where: Go Dance Studio
2525 W Anderson Ln. #530 (in Northcross Mall Plaza near First Watch and Guitar Center)
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/

	February 2026
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
1	2 English Country Dance @ Hancock English Country Dance @ Hancock February 2, 2026 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Center, 1000 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA A weekly English country dance sponsored by TAADA. No partner necessary & beginners are welcome. Beginners: Be ready to dance at 7:15pm for easier dances and fuller instruction! All dances are called. Cost: $5 (exact change appreciated) This is a fragrance-free event. See more details •	3	4 Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock February 4, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA Dale Rempert calling this week. A free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO). Beginners are encouraged to come early at 7:15, for an introduction to the basics. There is no charge for this event, as the musicians and caller perform for free! Dance ends about 9:30. 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 •	5	6	7
8 San Marcos Contra Dance San Marcos Contra Dance February 8, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm United Campus Ministry, 510 N Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX 78666 Band: O’Malarkey Featuring: Derek Smootz wooden flute, Virginia Davis fiddle, Michael McCauley fiddle, and George Traugott guitar Caller: Lissa Bengtson $10 per dancer No partner necessary & beginners are welcome. All dances are taught and called. Beginners: Be ready to dance at 1:00pm for easier dances and fuller instruction! You may park on the lower level of "The Tower" parking garage directly across Guadalupe Street from the UCM Wesley Center dance venue. This is a fragrance-free event. Dance sponsored by TAADA and San Marcos Contra Dance See more details •	9 ECD with live music @ Hancock ECD with live music @ Hancock February 9, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA VALENTINE'S BALL Valentine's and winter-themed dances Live music by Common Scents (Rowena Caldwell, John Hunt and Joel Hobbs) Cost: $5 (exact change appreciate) plus a tip for the band No fragrances, please. All dances will be walked through briefly and called, but basic figures will not be taught. To learn or review figures, join us on regular Mondays. If you can, bring a handheld Valentine's treat to share. See Facebook page for more info and program. See more details •	10	11 Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock February 11, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA Marc Airhart calling this week. A free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO). Beginners are encouraged to come early at 7:15, for an introduction to the basics. There is no charge for this event, as the musicians and caller perform for free! Dance ends about 9:30. 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 •	12	13	14
15	16 No ECD Hancock closed for Presidents day No ECD Hancock closed for Presidents day February 16, 2026 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Center, 1000 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA no dance this week, Hancock closed for Presidents Day. A weekly English country dance sponsored by TAADA. No partner necessary & beginners are welcome. Beginners: Be ready to dance at 7:15pm for easier dances and fuller instruction! All dances are called. Cost: $5 (exact change appreciated) This is a fragrance-free event. See more details •	17	18 Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock February 18, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA Rich MacMath calling this week. A free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO). Beginners are encouraged to come early at 7:15, for an introduction to the basics. There is no charge for this event, as the musicians and caller perform for free! Dance ends about 9:30. 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 •	19	20 Bayou Bedlam Contra Weekend Bayou Bedlam Contra Weekend February 20, 2026 - February 22, 2026 Houston, TX, USA Will feature Cis Hinkle calling to Eloise & Co. Bayou Bedlam is the contra dance festival in Houston, Texas. It is produced by the Houston Area Traditional Dance Society. See more details •	21 Bayou Bedlam Contra Weekend Bayou Bedlam Contra Weekend February 20, 2026 - February 22, 2026 Houston, TX, USA Will feature Cis Hinkle calling to Eloise & Co. Bayou Bedlam is the contra dance festival in Houston, Texas. It is produced by the Houston Area Traditional Dance Society. See more details 3rd Saturday Contra Dance 3rd Saturday Contra Dance February 21, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:55 pm Go Dance Studio, 2525 W Anderson Ln. #530, Austin, TX 78757, USA Band: Toci Featuring: Michael Savercool on fiddle, Patty Collier on fiddle and Raul Diaz on guitar Caller: Dale Rempert Sound: Dale Rempert Go Dance Studio 2525 W Anderson Ln. #530 in Northcross Mall Plaza (near First Watch and Chaparral Ice.) 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! Admission $10 Please wear (or even better, bring) clean dance shoes to protect this lovely dance floor. Thanks! This is a fragrance-free event. Dance sponsored by TAADA See more details • •
22 Bayou Bedlam Contra Weekend Bayou Bedlam Contra Weekend February 20, 2026 - February 22, 2026 Houston, TX, USA Will feature Cis Hinkle calling to Eloise & Co. Bayou Bedlam is the contra dance festival in Houston, Texas. It is produced by the Houston Area Traditional Dance Society. See more details •	23 English Country Dance @ Hancock English Country Dance @ Hancock February 23, 2026 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Center, 1000 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA A weekly English country dance sponsored by TAADA. No partner necessary & beginners are welcome. Beginners: Be ready to dance at 7:15pm for easier dances and fuller instruction! All dances are called. Cost: $5 (exact change appreciated) This is a fragrance-free event. See more details •	24	25 Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock February 25, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA Dale Rempert calling this week A free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO). Beginners are encouraged to come early at 7:15, for an introduction to the basics. There is no charge for this event, as the musicians and caller perform for free! Dance ends about 9:30. 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 •	26	27	28

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