Third Friday contra dances at the home of Howard and Shirley Carlberg, 128 N.Broadway, Berea, starts at 8 pm. Open mic dance band, open calling, maybe even some singing! Contra, Irish, English, various other kinds. $3 for students.

English Country Dance, 2nd Saturday of the month in Acton Folk Center. Free! All dances taught.

Oh Contraire! Meets every 4th Saturday for contra dancing, except during Christmas week at the Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson Street, Berea. $6 student admission, $9 adults. http://bereacontradance.org. Sign up for email notices & info at bereacontradance@gmail.com