Chicago Monday Contra Dance with Live Music 5/11/26
Schedule
Mon May 11 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Irish American Heritage Center | Lincolnwood, IL
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All Chicago Monday night contra dances are MASK OPTIONAL.WHEN: Monday, May 11, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
FREE BEGINNER LESSON: @6:30-7PM
WHERE: Irish American Heritage Center - 4th FLOOR ballroom
4626 North Knox Avenue Chicago, IL 60630
Large Free Parking Lot
CALLER: Jo Mortland
BAND: The Wayward Potatoes are Ben Zorn (fiddle), Rachel Kazez (guitar), Aaron Smith (bass) and Steve Rosen (banjo).
COST: $7-10 adults, $5 seniors and students
We now accept electronic payment with the Zeffy app
Please bring a clean/dry pair of shoes to change into for dancing. The salt/water/dirt ruins the newly refinished wood floor.
Its the second Monday of the month so we will be celebrating May birthdays
Generally 130-200 diverse dancers.
No partner or Experience necessary.
Bring a water bottle.
Snacks for the break are welcome.
All different kinds of people are welcome.
It is close to public transportation. Blue line Montrose stop
LIVE MUSIC!
Smooth wooden floor, Architecturally stunning.
Great physical and mental exercise.
Friendly dancers.
All ages and abilities are welcome.
Family friendly.
Fragrance free event.
SO MUCH FUN!
Photos and videos of the Monday night contra dance are taken every Monday and posted on the FB group "Chicago Contra Friends".
A calendar of events and more info is on chicagobarndance.org Everyone is welcome!
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Where is it happening?
Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N Knox Ave,Chicago,IL,United States, LincolnwoodEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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