Events generally in Northern California
The 2025 Statewide Folk Dance Festival, is an annual weekend festival of folk dance and parties on May 2-4 at Arroyo Grande on the Central California coast. Instructors and Band Željko Jergan (Croatian) and Billy Burke (Northern Macedonian). Live music by Chubritza Live music by Big Rock Balalaika (Saturday only) Venue Portuguese hall has lots […]
https://youtu.be/Y2eLUdtdwck?si=9cAZEuWK3KDtx1UM The Tamburitzans are an ensemble consisting of dancers, singers, and musicians who perform dances and songs from countries all around the world, mainly Eastern Europe. Originating from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, their mission helps preserve international cultural heritages through artistic performance. For more than 80 years the Tamburitzans have delighted audiences around the […]
Join Eszterlánc and Mazsola Hungarian Dance Ensemble for a season finale performance and Táncház dance party with dance teaching on June 7 at the Woodside Priory Theater. Live traditional dance music performed by Gyanta Banda in their debut performance! Enjoy a refreshment table with food, drink, and pastries and a marketplace with crafts for sale. […]
A 34 Year Tradition of Celebrating Polish Culture Have you danced the Polka, ate Pierogi, and had your picture taken with a “Polish Princess”? Never, you say? Well, it’s about time you did! Join the Polish American Club of Sacramento, Inc. at the 34th Annual Polish Festival. Come celebrate and learn about the Polish culture […]
Come join a celebration of traditions from around the world! This year's presentations include dances and songs from India, Spain, Quebec, Peru, Mexico, Italy, Scandinavia, and Ukraine. There will also be dances from the United States including clogging. This is the 5th annual Festivals of Light. Two shows: 7:00 pm November 7th and 3:00pm November […]
Come join a celebration of traditions from around the world! This year's presentations include dances and songs from India, Spain, Quebec, Peru, Mexico, Italy, Scandinavia, and Ukraine. There will also be dances from the United States including clogging. This is the 5th annual Festivals of Light. Two shows: 7:00 pm November 7th and 3:00pm November […]
For the first time, Eszterlánc — in collaboration with the Hungarian Cultural Center — is bringing the magical atmosphere of Budapest’s and Europe’s Christmas markets to the San Francisco Bay Area! Join us on Saturday, December 20th at 5:00 PM at the Hungarian Cultural Center in Newark for a warm and festive holiday afternoon. Dress […]
Instead of making you wait all the way to July to enjoy the wonders of Stockton Folk Dance Camp, enjoy the 2026 Stockton Folk Dance Winter Weekend with Dance - Music - Presentations - Videos - Games - Parties - Virtual Hugs All online via Zoom Featuring an all-star faculty with more than 70 hours […]
Eszterlánc Hungarian Folk Ensemble invites you to join them at their annual Táncház (Dance House) and Concert at the Hungarian Cultural Center in Newark on January 31th, 2026, an unforgettable night of rhythm, tradition, and community. This year, they’re thrilled to feature the incredible Gyanta Banda as the guest musicians! What’s in store for you?: […]
For the 77th Festival of the Oaks, there will be a morning workshop with Andy Taylor who will teach dances of Carpathian Europe, followed by optional lunch, an afternoon dance party, and more. Refreshments will be provided. Oh, and be sure to shop at (and/or donate to) the pre-owned folk dance costume sale (12:30 pm […]
Federation members can add or update their upcoming dance events to the calendar by sending event details to events@folkdance.com