# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Park Avenue Contra, January 13: Alex & Cristian with the By-Ear Open Band
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Start 2026 off with joyful community dancing & music making!!!

? AT THE MIC:  Alex Burka & Cristian Clothier

? ? By-Ear-Open-Band led by the Mohr family and Maddy Smith

? Bring your instrument!  Musicians of any experience level are invited to play for some or all of the evening.  ? Check out the webpage with audio & dots if you want to practice ahead of time: https://webshed.net/beob/

???New dancers always welcome! All dances are taught and prompted. No partner needed. Contra is aerobic so wear light clothing, and shoes that don't stick or slip.

? Admission is sliding scale:
Dancers: $10 - $15+
Musicians: $5 - $10+
Cash, Venmo, or card at the door

? VENUE: The PAC center is in the Methodist Church at 129 Park Ave, a few minutes walk from the Swarthmore train station and 109 bus.
Street parking. Meters are free after 5pm.

?? Coming directly from work? The Park Ave Center has picnic tables, as well as two rooms with tables, sink, fridge + microwave, available for those who arrive early and bring their dinner. The coöp and many restaurants are within a few blocks if you want to pick up something.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/swarthmore/park-avenue-contra-january-13-alex-and-cristian-with-the-by-ear-open-band/200029470218023
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Swarthmore
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Park Avenue Community Center
- **lat**: 39.901215771796
- **long**: -75.348124324737
- **full address**: Park Avenue Community Center, 129 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081-1536, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Park Avenue Contra, January 13: Alex & Cristian with the By-Ear Open Band being held?
  - **A:** Park Avenue Contra, January 13: Alex & Cristian with the By-Ear Open Band takes place on Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Park Avenue Community Center, 129 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081-1536, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Park Avenue Contra, January 13: Alex & Cristian with the By-Ear Open Band?
  - **A:** Park Avenue Contra, January 13: Alex & Cristian with the By-Ear Open Band is organized by Park Avenue Contra Dance.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Park Avenue Contra, January 13: Alex & Cristian with the By-Ear Open Band is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Swarthmore, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Park Avenue Contra, January 13: Alex & Cristian with the By-Ear Open Band sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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