# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FREE Chicago Monday Contra Dance with Live Music 9/14/26
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: This is a free dance -- Jonathan and Meg are sponsoring the dance to celebrate 25 years together!
Special guest Gaye Fifer calls for us, with 2 great bands.  Band #1: Fred Campeau (Fiddle), Eric Schedler (Banjo) and Steve Rosen (Guitar).  Band #2: Cosmic Otters Trio – Jonathan Whitall 
(Fiddle), Meg Dedolph (Guitar) and Eric Schedler (Accordion).

All Chicago Monday night contra dances are MASK OPTIONAL.
WHEN: Monday, September 14, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
FREE BEGINNER LESSON: @6:30-7PM
WHERE: Irish American Heritage Center - 4th FLOOR ballroom
4626 North Knox Avenue Chicago, IL 60630
Large Free Parking Lot

CALLER: Gaye Fifer
BAND:  Band #1: Fred Campeau (Fiddle), Eric Schedler (Banjo) and Steve Rosen (Guitar).  Band #2: Cosmic Otters Trio – Jonathan Whitall (Fiddle), Meg Dedolph (Guitar) and Eric Schedler (Accordion).

COST: FREE – Jonathan and Meg are sponsoring the dance to celebrate 25 years together!

Please bring a clean/dry pair of shoes to change into for dancing. The salt/water/dirt ruins the newly refinished wood floor.
Generally 140-200 diverse dancers.
No partner or Experience necessary.
Bring a water bottle.
Snacks for the break are welcome.
All different kinds of people are welcome.
It is close to public transportation. Blue line Montrose stop
LIVE MUSIC!
Smooth wooden floor, Architecturally stunning.
Great physical and mental exercise.
Friendly dancers.
All ages and abilities are welcome.
Family friendly.
Fragrance free event.
SO MUCH FUN!
Photos and videos of the Monday night contra dance are taken every Monday and posted on the FB group "Chicago Contra Friends".
A calendar of events and more info is on chicagobarndance.org Everyone is welcome!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lincolnwood/free-chicago-monday-contra-dance-with-live-music-9-14-26/200030663812051
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 28

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lincolnwood
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Irish American Heritage Center
- **lat**: 41.96532876264
- **long**: -87.744592076841
- **full address**: Irish American Heritage Center, 4635 W Leland Ave, Chicago, IL 60630, United States, Lincolnwood

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is FREE Chicago Monday Contra Dance with Live Music 9/14/26 being held?
  - **A:** FREE Chicago Monday Contra Dance with Live Music 9/14/26 takes place on Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Irish American Heritage Center, 4635 W Leland Ave, Chicago, IL 60630, United States, Lincolnwood.
- **Q**: Who is organizing FREE Chicago Monday Contra Dance with Live Music 9/14/26?
  - **A:** FREE Chicago Monday Contra Dance with Live Music 9/14/26 is organized by Dennis Wise.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** FREE Chicago Monday Contra Dance with Live Music 9/14/26 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lincolnwood, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If FREE Chicago Monday Contra Dance with Live Music 9/14/26 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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