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
International folk dance with live music, monthly Saturday 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)
Outdoor Summer Dances
Folk Dancing by the Fountain, folk dance series for new and experienced dancers, Tuesday evenings in July and August. (Copley Plaza, Boston, MA)
Special Events
50th Anniversary Events
Join us for our 50th Anniversary Celebrations: SOFA Series, Benefit Gala, The Village Table Picnic
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)