Contradances: Up the staircase at 5th St. Ha.., 701 5th St. NW, corner of Davis, GR. $12, $10, $8, $6, family for $20. Like square dancing. All dances taught, instruction 7:00, regular dancing starts at 7:30. No need to bring a partner. Live band and caller. Fridays. 12-20, more in spring.

Concerts: Saturdays at Wealthy Theatre Annex, a cozy studio 2 doors west of the WT itself, 1110 Wealthy SE, GR. $15, $12, $10, $5 at the door, 7:00 p.m.

12-7: Bittersweet Christmas Band: from the ridiculous to the sublime.