Events generally in Northern California
The Saratoga International Folk Dancers are participating in Bay Area Dance Week by sponsoring a FREE evening of dance. There will be lots of fun, easy-to-follow dances for all ages. You’ll dance to music from all over the world – from Japan to Bulgaria, from Brazil to Serbia, from Poland to Turkey. This is a […]
Kopachka Folk Dancers invites you to dance to your favorite international tunes with Da! Mozhem Sunday May 3, 2026. 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 Folk FestivalDa! Mozhem plays and sings high-energy pan-Balkan music for the […]
Experience the tastes, sights and sounds of Hungary. Come see what makes Hungarian culture truly unique! All music and dance performances and exhibits are included in the price of admission. Live Performances Live Folk Dance and Music Traditional Food and Pastries Fine Hungarian Wine Cultural and Art Exhibits Puppet show and crafts for the Children […]
Join the Peninsula Council Folk Dancers for an all-request dance party with Rebecca Tsai 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 […]
Join us for the annual Blossom Festival in San Francisco hosted by Changs Folk Dancers and the Folk Dance Federation! The Blossom Festival includes short dance workshops, a folk dance party with recorded music, and more! Free! Please bring a snack to share. Download, share, or save a flier
Help the Cerritos Folk Dancers celebrate their 17th anniversary with dance, cake, and your presence! Finger foods to share are welcome, but not necessary. Your traditional or special costume will add splendid color to the party. Each group is welcome to perform, lead, and/or request one or more dances. (Please let us know in advance […]
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 […]
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!
Kopachka Folk Dancers invites you to come as their guest May 31, 2026 for a dance lesson 2pm-2:30pm for all level dancers followed by request dancing until 4pm. The afternoon is free. Doors open at 1:30pm. Kopachka welcomes all dancers, new to Balkan dance or experienced, who enjoy community, haunting music, unusual rhythms and excellent […]
Join the Palomanians for a Scottish and English country dance workshop with Denise Heenan featuring dances from the Palomanians repertoire. For newer dancers, this is a chance to learn and for experienced dancers a chance to review. Workshop time will be divided between teaching, reviewing, and just dancing! No experience or partner needed Beginning to […]
Federation members can add or update their upcoming dance events to the calendar by sending event details to events@folkdance.com