Swing/Blues Dance in the San Francisco Bay
Lindy in the Park
FREE Sunday swing dancing in Golden Gate Park, 11 AM—2 PM (or later) along JFK near the DeYoung museum! Beginner lesson at noon—no partner needed! Come join our happy dance family 🕺💃
Woodchopper’s Ball
San Francisco’s Tuesday night swing dance at the historic Verdi Club, featuring live music every week! Beginner and intermediate progressive classes in Lindy Hop and Balboa—no partner needed! Late-night jazz jam at the end of each month 🎷
Cat’s Corner
San Francisco’s longest-running swing dance party with live music every week! Beginner and intermediate progressive classes—no partner needed! Currently seeking a new home, but don’t worry; this cat still has many more lives! 😺
Breakaway Swing
Oakland’s Thursday night swing dance in the historic Lake Merritt Dance Center; live music at the end of the month! Beginner to advanced progressive classes and special topics—no partner needed!
Wednesday Night Hop
Palo Alto’s South Bay swing dance; live music at the top of the month! Beginner to advanced progressive classes and special topics—no partner needed! Monthly “fast room” and theme nights!
Wednesday Night Lindy Society
FREE beginner swing dance class at DecoDance Bar in San Francisco—no partner needed! Great cocktails!
Gaucho @ DecoDance Bar
FREE live hot jazz most Thursday nights—frequent hang for fast-dancers!
For Dancers Only
Swing dance in Sunnyvale on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Fridays of each month! Occasional live bands; short lesson before the dance—no partner needed! Discounted admission for Sunnyvale residents!
Swing Social at Blondie’s
FREE Live music at Blondie’s Bar in the Mission every Tuesday! All-levels jazz jam twice a month! 🎷
FREE Live Music @ Local Edition
A San Francisco swing dancer’s Friday night hang (as well as some Saturdays, Thursdays, and even Mondays!) Popular bands include Cosmo Alleycats, Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums, Kamrin Ortiz & His Knock Outs, Radio Gatsby, Barbary Coast Jazz Band, Le Jazz Hot, and more!
The Bootleggers Ball
San Francisco’s monthly Saturday night swing dance—always with a live band! Buy tickets early before they sell out!
San Francisco Bal Haus
SF’s home for Balboa, Shag, and Fast Lindy Hop on the 1st Saturday of each month! “Mini private” lessons with experienced instructors available on a first-come basis for a small fee. Occasional live bands!
Nick Rossi @ Top of the Mark
Jazz guitarist Nick Rossi’s monthly 1st Saturday residency at the historic Mark Hopkins Hotel—fabulous panoramic views of San Francisco!
The Blue Light Lounge
San Francisco’s monthly 2nd Saturday Blues dance! Occasional live music; all-levels lesson included with admission—no partner needed!
Breakaway Blues
Oakland’s monthly 3rd Saturday Blues dance! Occasional live music; beginner/intermediate blues dance lessons available—no partner needed!
Twilight Blues
San Francisco’s quarterly 4th Saturday Blues dance! All-levels lesson available—no partner needed!
Swing in the Sky
FREE dance party with live music seasonally in San Francisco’s Salesforce Park! Open beginner lesson—no partner needed!
Lindy by the Lake
FREE dance seasonal dance party at Oakland’s Lake Merritt on the last Saturday of warmer months! Occasional live music; open beginner lesson—no partner needed!
Balboa at the Beach
A seasonal gathering of fast-dancing friends at San Francisco’s Ocean Beach—near Balboa Street! Usually held on Saturday afternoons during warmer months. All are welcome!