Roaring Jelly

05/25/2026

Our last dance of the season! To try to beat the heat, we have chosen June 5. To further beat the heat, the Knights of Columbus in Arlington is AIR CONDITIONED! There is a small parking lot at the rear of the building. There is a larger public lot (free after 8pm) behind Tatte’s Bakery & Cafe at 645 Mass Ave. See you there!

04/19/2026

The 82nd New England Folk Festival is Friday - Sunday, April 24-26 in Marlborough MA.
https://www.neffa.org/festival-home/

Three days of many dances, performances, workshops, and jams at all times, plus numerous unscheduled jams; with recordings, music books, instruments, clothing, dance shoes, arts and crafts, and a wide selection of foods for sale. There are also kids activities, a free instrument check room, and even a quiet room for a nap!

Roaring Jelly opens the Festival on Friday at 7pm.
Consider going for at least one of the four Festival sessions, check the Schedule.
Volunteers are still needed and will get you free or reduced admission.
If you can't go, watch the Livestream from one its spaces for free.

This year’s Festival t-shirt (image above) was designed by Barbara Pixton The New England Folk Festival, widely known by the name NEFFA, is an annual folk festival that blends dance, music, crafts, and food from many places and cultures. 2026 is our 82nd annual Festival and we hope that you will j...

03/29/2026

Roaring Jelly's next Dance is Friday, April 17 in Lexington

before opening the (all volunteer run) NEFFA Festival on Friday, April 24 at 7pm

Consider volunteering and get free or reduced admission.

08/02/2025

04/07/2025

The First Parish Church in Lexington is NOT available for our dance in April. However, we will be playing at the NEFFA Festival, April 25, 7pm. For more Festival information including schedules, check out www.neffa.org

10/25/2024

Are you ready for November’s contra dance?! Come dance with us Friday November 15. Note: the street side of the church looks very dark - in fact it’s not lit at all. Persevere! The party is in the back. Parking is in the rear lot, and doors open at 7:30. See you there!

Roaring Jelly is a large Contra Dance band founded in 1970, with usually 3rd Friday Dances (Sep-Jun).

10/11/2024

This is a real fun time! Note: the front of the church is not well lit. Persevere! Parking is in the rear lot. Bring your water bottle and get ready for a rollicking dance!

06/20/2024

June 21 dance cancelled. See you Sept 20. We have decided to cancel Friday’s dance due to concerns about heat and humidity making it uncomfortable and harder to enjoy.

06/13/2024

We have decided to cancel the Friday June 21 dance due to concerns about heat and humidity making it uncomfortable and harder to enjoy.

We take the summer off, and will be back September 20. Come dance with us!