Events generally in Northern California
Celebrate our mosaic of American cultures at the third annual Mosaic Festival in Silicon Valley. This "destination" event is actually a journey that welcomes each of us to honor our unique history while also co-creating a vision of our shared future of belonging, healing, and harmony. The Mosaic Festival is a time when we ALL […]
Part of Mosaic Festival 2023 Da! Mozhem at the San Francisco Free Folk FestivalExplore, learn, and participate in simple social dances from Europe, the British Isles, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia, the USA and other places and cultures. Emphasis is on fun, not skill. The repertoire includes couple, line, circle, and set dances designed […]
Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an afternoon Basque dance workshop, then socialize with dinner and evening dance party. Schedule PriceTime (pm)Event $103:30-5030Basque Dance Workshop with Roo Lester 5:00-5:45Dinner break - Please bring your own dinner. $105:45-8:30International Folk Dance Party. Bring snacks to share. Wear a red beret or sash if you have one! […]
Israeli folk dancers from all over the Bay Area dance the night away at Café Shalom’s Saturday party—a monthly tradition since the 1960s! We play a wonderful mix of oldies and the latest dances based on requests. Dancers of all ages are invited to join the fun on the second Saturday of every month. Saturday […]
The Folk Dance Federation’s annual festival of folk dance with workshops, on-site dinner, dance party, and special attractions returns! This year's theme is "HARVEST HOEDOWN" so it’s time to find your favorite calico dress, plaid shirt and jeans, neck kerchief, and boots (no spurs, please)! Yeehaw! Schedule PriceTime (pm)Event 1:00Doors open $251:30-5:30Dance workshops $205:30-7:00On-site dinner […]
Celebrating Alexandru and Mihai David Alexandru and Mihai David will be joining us live from California, leading their favorite dances along with Diane Baker, Asako Oshiro, and Sherry Cochrane as we enjoy someof the many dances that Mihai and Alexandru have shared with us. Join The Party By Zoom Register by Zoom We've changed Zoom […]
Join Changs International Folk Dancers for a night of music and dance for the entire family! An hour of fun dance activities to music from around the world. Every Fourth Friday, 7pm-8pm Followed at 8-10pm by international folk dances from our club’s repertoire. $8 Adults (first time free!), Kids always free!
Israeli folk dancers from all over the Bay Area dance the night away at Café Shalom’s Saturday party—a monthly tradition since the 1960s! We play a wonderful mix of oldies and the latest dances based on requests. Dancers of all ages are invited to join the fun on the second Saturday of every month. Saturday […]
Live Music! Don Weeda will be playing for us live from Texas. We’ll be joined also by Cricket Raybern at Adony and Becky's. Join The Party By Zoom Register by Zoom We've changed Zoom numbers. Here's what you need to do. Use the registration link above and you'll get an email from Zoom with your […]
As always, there will be live music from: Albania, America, Armenia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Macedonia, Norway, Romani, Romania, Serbia, South Africa, Sweden and Turkey! Jam session charts available all year round! Bulgarian/Macedonian Jam & Sing-along — for all instruments! A brief performance by Łowiczanie Polish Dance Ensemble performing songs and dances from the […]
Federation members can add or update their upcoming dance events to the calendar by sending event details to events@folkdance.com