Calendar

Aug
18
Mon
Old T-Blue and the J-87's with Qwill Duvall @ Irish American Heritage Center - 4th Floor Ballroom
Aug 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Old T-Blue and the J-87’s play tonight.  Special guest Qwill Duvall calls for us.  Old-T-Blue is Fred Campeau (fiddle), Jonathan Whitall (piano), Steve Rosen (mandolin) and Ben Wright (banjo)

We’ll be dancing in the 4th floor ballroom.

Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing.

Aug
25
Mon
TBA with TBA @ Irish American Heritage Center - 4th Floor Ballroom
Aug 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Not sure yet who’s playing or calling.

We’ll be dancing in the 4th floor ballroom.

Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing.

Sep
1
Mon
@ Labor Day - IAHC Closed
Sep 1 all-day

No Dance Tonight – Labor Day.  The Irish Center is closed.

Sep
7
Sun
The Cosmic Otters with Gaye Fifer @ Glen Ellen Civic Center Gym
Sep 7 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

English Country Dancing 

September 7, 2025, 2 – 5 p.m.

 Glen Ellyn Civic Center, 535 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn  

Caller  — Gaye Fifer

Music  – The Cosmic Otters 

An accomplished caller from Pittsburgh, Gaye delivers her clear and concise instructions with an easy smile and delightful sense of humor that contribute to her relaxed, approachable manner. Live music by the amazing and energetic Cosmic Otters rounds out this super ECD event. This is a dance you will not want to miss. 

  • All dances taught.
  • No partner needed.
  • No special clothing needed, but wear comfortable shoes.
  • Venue has a parking garage and air-conditioning, and is also a short walk from the Glen Ellyn Metra stop.
  • $5-10/person sliding scale admission. 

For more information, contact ChicagolandECD@gmail.com or visit our website.

Sep
8
Mon
Rare Privilege with Gaye Fifer @ Irish American Heritage Center - 4th Floor Ballroom
Sep 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

A night of special guests:  Rare Privilege plays for us this evening, with Gaye Fifer calling.  Rare Privilege is Maria Terres on fiddle and Amy McFarland on piano.

We’ll be dancing in the 4th floor ballroom.

Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing.

Sep
15
Mon
Hillbilly Diaspora with Wren Eisenhauer & Cristy Altamirano @ Irish American Heritage Center - 4th Floor Ballroom
Sep 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Hillbilly Diaspora plays for us tonight, with Wren Eisenhauer and Cristy Altamirano calling.

We’ll be dancing in the 4th floor ballroom.

Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing.

Sep
22
Mon
Raven & Goose with Paul Watkins @ Irish American Heritage Center - 4th Floor Ballroom
Sep 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Special guests Raven & Goose play for us this evening, with Paul Watkins calling.  Raven & Goose are Corwin Zeckley on fiddle and Grace Fellows on piano

We’ll be dancing in the 4th floor ballroom.

Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing.

Sep
29
Mon
TBA with Penelope Weinberger @ Irish American Heritage Center - 4th Floor Ballroom
Sep 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Special guest Penelope Weinberger calls for us this evening.  Not sure yet who’s playing.

We’ll be dancing in the 4th floor ballroom.

Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing.

Oct
6
Mon
TBA with TBA @ Irish American Heritage Center - 4th Floor Ballroom
Oct 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Not sure yet who’s playing or calling.

We’ll be dancing in the 4th floor ballroom.

Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing.

Oct
13
Mon
TBA with TBA @ Irish American Heritage Center - 4th Floor Ballroom
Oct 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Not sure yet who’s playing or calling.

We’ll be dancing in the 4th floor ballroom.

Vaccines are not required and masks are optional. Attendance will be registered at all dances for contact tracing.