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/

	October 2024
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
		1	2 Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock October 2, 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 •	3	4	5
6	7 English Country Dance @ Hancock English Country Dance @ Hancock October 7, 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 •	8	9 Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock October 9, 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 •	10	11	12
13 San Marcos Contra Dance San Marcos Contra Dance October 13, 2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm United Campus Ministry Wesley Center, 510 N Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX 78666 Band: Toci Caller: Rich MacMath $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 •	14 English Country Dance @ Hancock English Country Dance @ Hancock October 14, 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 •	15	16 Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock October 16, 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 •	17	18	19 3rd Saturday Contra Dance 3rd Saturday Contra Dance October 19, 2024 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Life in the City UMC, 205 E Monroe St, Austin, TX 78704, USA Band: Max Cappleman (fiddle) and Pamela Weems (keyboard) Caller: Dale Rempert This is a FREE DANCE 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! Please remember to tip the band! This is a fragrance-free event. Dance sponsored by TAADA See more details •
20	21 English Country Dance @ Hancock English Country Dance @ Hancock October 21, 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 •	22	23 Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock October 23, 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 •	24	25	26
27	28 English Country Dance @ Hancock English Country Dance @ Hancock October 28, 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 •	29	30 Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock October 30, 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 •	31

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