Yes we can do the rain date – Page 13 – Arlington Porchfest 2026

Jelly Beans & Jacob Bloom, Contra dance caller
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Contra dance with live band and caller to guide inexperienced and experienced dancers. Experienced dancers also guide new dancers. Similar to square dancing. Same feel of community and fun. All ages! The Jellybeans: A subset of Roaring Jelly, a mass fiddle band which plays a monthly contradance in Lexington, usually on the 3rd Friday night …

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73 Bartlett Ave @ 12pm, 1pm

Genre(s): Dance

Weather Plan: Yes we can do the rain date

Size: 3-6 performers

Move ＆ Inspire
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Move & Inspire is a Boston-area youth dance group dedicated to providing meaningful dance experiences for children. Our dancers perform a variety of styles set to Japanese music, creating a unique and energetic cultural experience for audiences. We were grateful to perform at Arlington PorchFest in 2024 and would love the opportunity to participate again …

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73 Bartlett Ave @ 2pm

Genre(s): Dance, Kids

Weather Plan: Yes we can do the rain date

Size: About 20 Performers

35 Academy St
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634 JAZZ @ 3pm

Genre(s): Jazz

Weather Plan: Yes we can do the rain date

Capacity: 3-6 performers

634 JAZZ
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634 Jazz is a local quartet playing instrumental jazz infused with latin, soul, and blues. Featuring saxophone, guitar, keyboards, and bass, the group brings its relaxed, easygoing vibe to PorchFest with an hour of jazz standards and other favorites perfect for a summer afternoon.

35 Academy St @ 3pm

Genre(s): Jazz

Weather Plan: Yes we can do the rain date

Size: 3-6 performers

40 Irving St
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The A.L.P.s @ 2pm 3pm

Genre(s): Folk, Indie, Rock, Singer-Songwriter, World

Weather Plan: Yes we can do the rain date

Capacity: OK for big bands

The A.L.P.s
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An alternative indie folk rock band, with members from Massachusetts and New York. Low-key, the vibiest 90s/2000s indie and sometime classic rock-inflected outfit featuring multi-lingual bite-sized stories of traveling the world and sampling dishes from afar. Get you sushi out.

40 Irving St @ 2pm, 3pm

Genre(s): Folk, Indie, Rock, Singer-Songwriter, World

Weather Plan: Yes we can do the rain date

Size: 3-6 performers

44 Gray St
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Porch of Faith – Live jazz & neighborhood joy @ 2pm 3pm

Genre(s): Jazz, Pop, Singer-Songwriter

Weather Plan: Yes we can do the rain date

Capacity: 3-6 performers

Porch of Faith – Live jazz & neighborhood joy
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Join us for an afternoon of live jazz, community, and a little musical magic on the porch! Featuring Faith, her jazz vocal ensemble, talented students, special guests (including family and neighbors!), and whatever joyful surprises the day brings. Pull up a chair, bring a friend, and come soak in the sounds—this is what Porchfest is …

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44 Gray St @ 2pm, 3pm

Genre(s): Jazz, Pop, Singer-Songwriter

Weather Plan: Yes we can do the rain date

Size: 3-6 performers