Special Events
WCS New Year's Eve
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 • 6:45 pm - 12:30 am
Lake Merritt Dance • 200 Grand Ave, Oakland
WCS lessons (beg and int) at 7:15 pm; open dancing 8:30 pm to 12:30am. Presented by SwingOut, a benefit for Lake Merritt Dance. $25 in advance / $40 at the door. More info
Chris Housman on Tour
January 13, 2026 • 8:00 pm
Bottom of the Hill • 1233 17th St, San Francisco
Chris Housman, country singer-songwriter well known at Sundance Saloon for his waltz "Guilty As Sin," performs at this intimate venue. $15 in advance / $20 at the door. More info
Emerald City Hoedown
March 26-29, 2026
Seattle, WA
The Rain Country Dance Association presents four days of dancing, three days of dance workshops, and more! Register now: $129 thru Feb. 26. The host hotel is the Renaissance Hotel. More info
Spring Stomp
April 24–26, 2026
Provincetown, MA
A Hoedown in P-town! Gays for Patsy‘s annual LGBTQ+ (queer) spring dance weekend featuring with three dances, multiple dance workshops, and a whole bunch of socializing. Registration is just $68 until Jan. 1, then $75. More info
Hoedown In The Dunes
May 14–17, 2026
Douglas/Saugatuck, MI
"The BIGGEST little LGBTQ+ Hoedown In The Midwest!" Three days of country-western dance fun at the beautiful rustic Dunes Resort. Registration is not yet available. More info
NEW! Hoedown South
July 30 - August 2, 2026
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta’s 1st Annual LGBTQ-Centered Dance Convention. 4 nights of dancing in 3 rooms, >50 hours of dance workshops, and much more. Advance registration is $140 through February 28. The host hotel is the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. More info
Wrangler Weekend LA
August 20–23, 2026
Los Angeles, CA
Four days of all-inclusive dancing, with dance workshops, social dancing, and competitions. Early advance registration is open ($159). The host hotel is the LA Marriott Burbank Airport. More info
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
Saturdays, 7:00 - 9:30 pm
933 Crossley Road, 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
Oakland Queer Dance Studio
Wednesdays, 6:45 - 8:45 pm
Lake Merritt Dance
200 Grand Avenue, Oakland
New venue to learn popular social dance styles, varying month to month. $18 per class, with discounts for multiple classes or pre-registration. More info: website
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
4th 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.
COMING SOON! Look for Sundance Saloon's listing in KAYAK's San Francisco travel guide!
