Events generally in Northern California

  • Cafe Shalom Dance Party

    Congregation Am Tikvah 625 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco, CA, United States

    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 third Saturday of every month. Saturday […]

    $10
  • Christmas Night Dance Party

    St. Bede's Church Hall 2650 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA, United States

    Once upon a time, a family gathered with friends and relatives every Christmas Night to celebrate the day. They shared food and beverages, and danced away the evening. John Nicoara was there. It was from the stories of these warm memories that Jan and he, and Becky and Adony, were inspired to continue that tradition […]

    Free
  • New Years Eve Dance Party and Lucy Chang Memorial Fundraiser

    All Saints’ Episcopal 555 Waverley St., Palo Alto, CA, United States

    Come help Moveable Feet celebrate the arrival of 2026 with an in-person potluck supper and dance party while raising money for Second Harvest, a local food bank! The combined, New Year’s Eve International Folk Dance Party and Lucy Chang Memorial Second Harvest Fundraiser will kick off on December 31, at 7:00 p.m. and wind down […]

    Free
  • New Years Eve Dance Party

    Live Oak Recreation Center 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman), Berkeley, CA, United States

    Ring in the New Year dancing with the Berkeley Folk Dancers in this New Years Eve Dance Party!

  • Berkeley Folk Dance’s Birthday Ball

    Live Oak Recreation Center 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman), Berkeley, CA, United States

    Berkeley Folk Dancers will be 85 years old this year! Save the Date! Join us in welcoming our new members and celebrating! Things have changed in the last eight decades, and things have continued. Costumes can be anything that you have fond memories of: your prom dress, a Grateful Dead t-shirt, a tuxedo from a […]

    $12
  • Peninsula Folk Dance Party

    St. Bede's Church Hall 2650 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA, United States

    Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an all-request dance party with Clem Dickey as MC! Invite your friends for a short beginner dancer workshop at 3pm. We'll have dances for all levels, beginning to advanced, and all forms (line, couple, and set). Dress comfortably in layers; sneakers or low-heeled dance shoes recommended. Donations to […]

    $10
  • Family Fun and Dancing

    Miraloma Park Clubhouse 350 O’Shaughnessey Boulevard (at Del Vale Avenue), San Francisco, CA, United States

    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. Adults accompanied by kids always free!

    $8
  • Global Folk Dance Party

    Online CA, United States
    Online Event

    Beautiful Florida! Let's celebrate with a Florida workshop this month! We'll have our usual team of dance leaders, who will be joined this month by both the Orlando and Tampa International Folk Dancers. The Florida Winter Workshop has been going since 1981!! Have any ideas? Send them along to us! As always, join us 30 […]

    Free
  • Cafe Shalom Dance Party

    Congregation Am Tikvah 625 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco, CA, United States

    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 third Saturday of every month. Saturday […]

    $10
  • Dance Party with Da! Mozhem

    Live Oak Grange 1900 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Dance to your favorite international tunes with Da! Mozhem and Cabrillo Folk Dancers. Doors open at 4 pm; music starts at 4:30 pm. Potluck between the two sets of music! Be sure to bring tips for the band. If you are not well please stay home. Da! Mozhem Da! Mozhem at the San Francisco Free […]

    $15

Federation members can add or update their upcoming dance events to the calendar by sending event details to events@folkdance.com