TODAY, Feb. 9
COMMUNITY CONTRA DANCE
Where: Dance hall; turn makai at 12-mile marker on Highway 130, near Pahoa
When: 7-10 p.m. Feb. 9
Details: All welcome: Beginners, couples, singles, no experience necessary. as all dances will be taught and called. Come at 7 p.m. if you are a beginner. as dances get more complicated as the evening progresses. Contra dancing has moves similar to square dancing but is danced in circles or long lines. Easy, fun and lively, with music by the New Lost Puna Ramblers playing Irish jigs and reels and old-time tunes featuring fiddles, mandolin, bass uke, banjo and accordion. Special guest caller Seth Tepfer; $5. Alcohol-free event.
Contact: Oshi, 965-8685, fiddlingdream@gmail.com
COUNTRY MUSIC AND DANCE AT EAGLES LODGE
Where: Eagles Lodge, Keaau
When: 7-10 p.m. Feb. 9
Details: Listen or dance to some good country music. No partner needed for line dancing, etc. Public welcome. Refreshments and snacks at reasonable club prices. $5 cover.
Contact: Michael Strand, 808- 756-8621, mstrand@ymail.com
ONGOING
DANCING AT THE ELKS
Where: Hilo Elks Lodge, 150 Kinoole St., Hilo
When: 7-9 p.m. Fridays
Details: Check schedule at www.bigislanddancing.com. Friendly crowd, danceable music; free. join Hilo’s ballroom dance enthusiasts.
Contact: 345-0280, andrewbisset@hawaii.rr.com
