Special Events
NEW: Oakland Queer Dance Studio
Wednesdays, 6:45 - 8:45 pm, starting August 7
Lake Merritt Dance
200 Grand Avenue, Oakland
New venue to learn popular social dance styles. August schedule: beginner two-step and beginner-plus east coast swing, 3-week series with Citabria Phillips, starts Aug. 7; Progressive two-step and intermediate waltz on Aug. 28 with Ron Jenkins. $20 per class; register now for 10% off. More info: website
Wrangler Weekend LA
August 22–25, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
Four days of all-inclusive dancing, with dance workshops, social dancing, plus a line dance choreography competition. This year the annual convention of the IAGLCWDC will take place during the WWLA. Advance registration is currently $179. The host hotel is the LA Marriott Burbank Airport. More info: https://www.thelawranglers.org/wwla
Ongoing
Note: Information may not be up to date. Always check the event's website for the latest information.
B Street Boogie
Wednesdays, 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Peninsula Italian American Social Club
100 North B Street, San Mateo
Weekly West Coast Swing classes and dancing with Michelle Kinkaid. Lessons 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Open dancing 8:30 - 10:00 pm includes WCS and a mix of styles. $15. More info: website
Dance Ranch Palm Springs
Fridays, 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Step By Step Dance Studio
316 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs
Dancing weekly in Palm Springs, featuring two-stepping, waltz, shadow, west coast swing, and line dances. Lessons 7:00-7:30 pm. Admission $5. More info
Muscle Rock Cloggers - Clogging Classes
Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
1275 Connecticut St., San Francisco
The Muscle Rock Cloggers (a.k.a Barbary Coast Cloggers) present lessons on Thursday evenings, starting with beginning lessons at 6:00 and progressing to intermediate and advanced levels. $15 drop-in or $35/month. Covid vax and masks required. Additional info: loudfeetdancer@gmail.com
OutWest LGBTQS Country Western Dance
Third Saturday of the month, 6:30 - 10:00 pm
Wischemann Hall
465 Morris St., Sebastopol
Enjoy 2 Step, East & West Coast Swing, Waltz, Nightclub 2 Step, & Line Dancing in a friendly, fun, and inspiring dance space. Lessons 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Usually the third Saturday of the month. $10 admission. Info: outwestdance@gmail.com.
Starlight Strut
2nd Saturday of the month, 6:30 - 10:30 pm
Lake Merritt Dance
200 Grand Avenue, Oakland
Country-Western Two-Step, Waltz, West Coast Swing and Line Dance for women, non-binary, and trans people. Beginner and intermediate lessons, mask optional (mostly), all ages. $15 Admission. More info: www.starlightstrut.org
Stud Country
Wednesdays, 8:00 pm - midnight
Verdi Club
2424 Mariposa St., San Francisco
Queer space for line dancing and partner dancing. Line dance lessons at 8:30 and 10:30 pm. $20 admission, 21+. More info
SwingOut!
3rd Saturday of the month, 6:30 - 11:30 pm
Lake Merritt Dance
200 Grand Avenue, Oakland
Gender-neutral West Coast Swing dance party, no partner necessary, beginners welcome. 6:30 pm - doors open; 7:00 pm - beginning and intermediate WCS Lessons (2 rooms); 8:00 pm - open dancing. Masks required during lessons, optional during open dancing. $10-15 suggested donation. More info: facebook page
Western Star Dancers
Thursdays, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Harvey Milk Recreation Center
200 Grand Avenue, Oakland
LGBTQ square dancing. Come alone or bring a friend. Wear casual, comfortable attire. New? Try square dancing with a fun group of adults. Covid vax and masks required. More info: website
Woodchopper's Ball
Tuesdays, 9:00 - 11:30 pm
Verdi Club
2424 Mariposa St., San Francisco
Weekly Tuesday night swing dance event featuring live bands. Dance roles are non-gender-specific. Drop-in lessons 9:00-9:15 pm. Monthly Lindy Hop and Balboa lessons 7:00-9:00 pm. Full bar and lounge, 21+. Info: website.
