FAC In-person Events
The Folk Arts Center of New England sponsors many in-person events throughout the year. Here is a list of our annual events and dance and music series. Some events also have an online component. View our homepage for a list of events coming up soon.
Dance and Music Series
Monthly Dance Party (Saturday)
International dance program with live music, Monthly event, often hybrid. (Belmont, MA)
Thursday Night Folk Dancing
Experienced level international folk dance teaching and request dancing, year-round. (Arlington, MA)
Friday Night Folk Dancing
Mostly Waltz for Boston
The Sunday afternoon dance series and waltz weekends, September to June. (Concord, MA)
Dancing on the Greenway
Outdoor summer folk dance series for new and experienced dancers, Tuesdays in July and August. (Boston, MA)
Melrose Community Dances
Family focused folk dances, occasional Sunday mornings. (Melrose, MA)
Special Events
Balkan Music Night
Annual early-spring feast of Balkan music and dance. (Somerville, MA)
Victorian Ball
Annual, late-winter, nineteenth century style formal ball, music by Spare Parts and caller Chris Ricciotti. (Berlin, MA)
New Year's Eve Dance Party
An evening of international folk dancing with live music, festive decorations, refreshments, and midnight toast. (Belmont, MA)
Benefit Online Auction
Online fundraising auction that allows us to reach bidders outside our community. All proceeds directly support FAC's programming.