Park Avenue Contra 2nd Tuesdays: with the By-Ear Open Band

About this event

👭 WELCOME to our community contra dance! We always have super live music. Our experienced dancers gladly help new dancers join in. All dances are taught and prompted. Come as you are -- no partner needed, as we change partners for each dance. Contra dancing is aerobic, so wear loose clothing and non-slippery, non-grippy shoes. **We dance every 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings.** **Do check the calendar and announcement on our home page before you go -- occasionally the schedule varies:** [ParkAvenueContra.org](https://ParkAvenueContra.org) 🎤 AT THE MIC: **Park Avenue callers** 🎻 🪗 2nd Tuesdays it's **By-Ear-Open-Band** (that's you!) led by **Rick, Chloe, Evan Mohr, and Maddy Smith** 🪕 Musicians of any experience level are welcome to play for part or all of the evening. 🪘 Check out the webpage with audio & dots if you want to practice ahead of time: [https://webshed.net/beob/](https://webshed.net/beob/) 🟢 Admission is sliding scale: Dancers: $10 - $15+ Musicians: $5 - $10+ Cash or Venmo at the door (no cards, sorry) 🟡 VENUE: The PAC center is in the Methodist Church at 129 Park Ave, a few minutes walk from the Swarthmore train station and 109 bus. Street parking--meters are free after 5pm. 🔵 Coming directly from work? The Park Ave Center has picnic tables, as well as two rooms with tables, sink, fridge + microwave, available for those who arrive early and have brought their dinner. The coöp and many restaurants are within a few blocks if you want to pick up something.