Weekly Schedule

Find Classes

Four nights a week across the Bay. Beginner lessons included with most events — no sign-up, no partner needed.

Always verify schedules and pricing on each venue's website before attending — this page reflects current information but venues may update details.

Tuesday

Blondie's Bar

Blondie's Bar · 540 Valencia St
Mission, San Francisco

Lindy Hop Balboa Collegiate Shag

Live music every Tuesday — alternating weekly bands — The Hot Baked Goods and SF Syncopators.

instagram.com → Ryan Calloway's gig calendar →

Schedule

6:00–6:30 pm Free Drop-in dance lesson (no sign-up)

6:30–9:30 pm Live music dance party

Cost

Free · Please support the bar by buying a drink

Tuesday

Woodchopper's Ball

Verdi Club · 2424 Mariposa St
Potrero Hill, San Francisco

Lindy Hop Balboa Collegiate Shag

Live music every week. SF's longest-running Tuesday swing night at the historic Verdi Club in Potrero Hill.

woodchoppersball.com → Register for classes → Directions & parking →

Schedule

7:00–9:00 pm Monthly classes — Lindy Hop & Balboa (beginning & intermediate)

8:00 pm Full bar & lounge opens (21+ only)

9:00–9:15 pm Drop-in basic swing lesson (no sign-up)

9:00–11:30 pm Live music dance party

Cost

Dance party

$20 general · $10 students (w/ ID)

Payment

Cash only

Monthly classes

See website for current pricing

Wednesday

Cat's Corner SF

Mabuhay Gardens · 435 Broadway St
North Beach, San Francisco

Lindy Hop Balboa Collegiate Shag

Two rooms of classes, rotating live bands, and a full bar. SF's iconic Wednesday night swing party in a historic North Beach venue.

catscornersf.com → Register for classes → Directions & parking →

Schedule

7:00–8:00 pm Intermediate Lindy Hop (main ballroom, monthly series)

8:00–9:00 pm Beginning Lindy Hop (main ballroom, monthly series)

8:00–9:00 pm Advanced topics (side room, monthly series)

9:00–9:30 pm Beginning swing drop-in (no sign-up)

9:00–11:30 pm Live music dance party

Cost

General admission

$15 (includes 9pm drop-in)

Early / late

$10 before 8:30pm or after 10pm; $5 after 11pm

Monthly classes

See website for current pricing

Wednesday

Wednesday Night Hop

625 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Lindy Hop Balboa Collegiate Shag

The South Bay's weekly swing night, bringing Lindy Hop to the Peninsula every Wednesday.

wednesdaynighthop.com →

Schedule

Early evening Beginner & intermediate classes

Later evening Social dancing with DJ

See website for exact times

Cost

See website for current admission

Thursday

The Breakaway

200 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

Lindy Hop Balboa Collegiate Shag

Oakland's Thursday swing night near Lake Merritt. Classes and social dancing for all levels.

breakawayswing.com →

Schedule

Early evening Classes for all levels

Later evening Social dancing

See website for exact times

Cost

See website for current admission

Sunday

Lindy in the Park

Golden Gate Park - SF

Lindy Hop Balboa Collegiate Shag

Lindy in the Park is free social swing dancing every Sunday (weather permitting, of course) from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

lindyinthepark.com →

Schedule

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM FREE beginner lesson!

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Social dancing

Weather permitting

Cost

Free

First Time?

Show up before the lesson

All venues offer a beginner drop-in lesson before social dancing. It's free with admission and the single best way to get started.

Come without a partner

Partners rotate in class and on the social floor. Coming solo is completely normal — it's how most experienced dancers prefer it.

Wear comfortable shoes

Shoes with leather or suede soles are often best, however, sneakers are perfectly fine too.