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All
Events
Event
Locations
Unless
otherwise noted, concerts
and dances are
held at the Downtown
Anaheim Community Center,
250
E. Center St., in Anaheim. Free
parking is
available in the adjacent parking lot, or if full, in the
free parking structure on the north side of Center St. directly
across from the Community Center.
Jams
are
held as special events. The location and time will be
specified for each jam.
Our
Covid-19 Policy
Our
Covid protocols are intended to promote the health and safety of
our community. As of July 1, 2023, masking
is optional but
is encouraged at
all
our events.
In addition, a
Covid vaccination and booster are not required, although they are
recommended. Attendees
at our events must:
Click
here to view our Covid Policy webpage.
Overview
of Events
For
detailed information about The Living Tradition events, go to our
Concerts, Dances,
or Jams pages. Note
that the schedule and location for our jams has changed.
Concert
reservations are highly recommended.
Send
an e-mail to livingtraditionconcerts@gmail.com.
Event
Pricing: At
concerts,
the recommended donation is $25 per person ($20 with the
Living Tradition membership), unless otherwise noted. At
dances,
the
recommended donation is $15 per person; $12 for Living
Tradition members and full-time students,
unless otherwise noted.
Cash
or check only at the door. Online/credit
card purchases are not supported at this time.
Date
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Event Schedule and Information
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June
13,
2026
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Folk
Music Jam - Free
Jam
starts at 5:30 PM and ends around 8 PM. Doors open at 5
PM.
Location: the Downtown
Anaheim Community Center,
250
E. Center St., in Anaheim.
Hosted
by Patty McCollom.
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June
2026
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No
Concert in June.
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June
27,
2026
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Contra
Dance 6:30 PM
Lesson
at 6:10
PM
Caller:
Andy
Shore.
Band:
The Live Oak String Band
with
Emil
Olguin, Sara Murphy, and Julia Morse.
5:45
Potluck
-
Rainbow
Pasta provided; bring side dish to share.
Intermission
Refreshments: Rainbow Sherbet
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July
2026
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No
Concert in July.
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July
25,
2026
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Contra
Dance 6:30
PM
Lesson
at 6:10
PM
Caller:
Jacqui
Grennan
.
Band:
The Live Oak String Band
with
Emil
Olguin, Sara Murphy, and Julia Morse.
5:45
Potluck
-
Hot
Dogs, Veggie Dogs, Buns provided; bring side dish to
share.
Intermission Refreshments: Watermelon.
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Aug
8,
2026
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Folk
Music Jam - Free
Jam
starts at 5:30 PM and ends around 8 PM. Doors open at 5
PM.
Location: the
Downtown Anaheim Community Center, 250
E. Center St., in Anaheim.
Hosted
by Patty McCollom.
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Aug.
2026
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No
Concert in Aug.
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Aug.
22
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Contra
Dance 6:30
PM
Lesson
at 6:10
PM
Caller:
Jeremy
Korr (Gender-Neutral
Calling // Larks & Robins)
Band:
Interfolk
(Kriss
Larson on accordion, Jim Garner on fiddle & mandolin, Aimee
Aul on flute, and Barbara Whitney on fiddle)
5:45
Potluck - BBQ kabobs provided; bring side dish to share
[toothpicks, turkey/veggie meatballs, veggies, pineapple, BBQ
sauce, corn cob disks.
Intermission Refreshments: Fruit
Kabobs.
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Sept.
2026
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No
Concert in Sept.
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Sept.
26, 2026
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Contra
Dance 6:30 PM
Lesson
at 6:10
PM
Special
Open Caller & Open Band Night
Caller:
Open
Caller.
Gender-Neutral
// Larks & Robins. New callers
welcome! If you are interested in calling a set or two, please
contact Susie Kendig (susankendig@yahoo.com)
or Lynn Ricketts (Lynn_Ricketts@yahoo.com).
Band:
Open
Band.
More info to follow.
Caller
Coordinator: Susie Kendig
Musician Coordinator: TBA.
5:45
Potluck - Baked
potatoes & toppings provided; bring side dish to
share.
Intermission
Refreshments: Apple streusel à la mode.
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Oct.
17, 2026
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Concert
7:30
PM.
TBA
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Oct.
24
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No
Contra Dance in Oct.
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Nov.
21, 2026
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Concert
7:30
PM. Men of Worth
In
1986, Scotsman Donnie
Macdonald and
Irishman James
Keigher
came
together to perform Irish and Scottish folk music, combining
traditional and contemporary styles.
Together Men
of Worth blend
their voices with harmony and support their collection of songs
with their varied selection of instruments. They have a very
simple approach to their presentation, and in keeping with
tradition, remain true to the music and story. Their show is a
unique combination of humour, exciting tunes, and soulful,
heartfelt ballads.
Men
of Worth are
an international act, and have earned much respect and success
in forty years of touring together. Performing concerts and
festivals, with twelve albums to their credit; Men
of Worth continue
the very tradition from which they've evolved.
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Nov.
28
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Contra
Dance 6:30
PM
Lesson
at 6:10
PM
Caller:
TBA.
Band TBA.
5:45
Potluck –
THANKSGIVING
POTLUCK: roast turkey & stuffing provided; bring your
favorite side dishes & desserts to share.
Intermission
Refreshments: Seasonal Pies.
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Dec.
2026
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No
concert in December.
Happy
Holidays!
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Dec.
2026
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No
dance in December.
Happy
Holidays!
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Additional
information will be added as it becomes available. The
schedule is subject to change.
Go
to our Concerts, Dances,
or Jams pages for
detailed information about The Living Tradition events.
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The Living
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