Events generally in Northern California

  • Live Balkan Folk Dance Party with Da! Mozhem

    Strawberry Recreation Center 118 E. Strawberry Drive, Mill Valley, CA, United States

    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 […]

    $7 – $15
  • Hungarian Heritage Festival 2026

    Twin Pines Center 20 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, CA, United States

    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 […]

    $5 – $20
  • 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 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 […]

    $10
  • 2026 Blossom Festival

    City College of San Francisco, Wellness Center 50 Frida Kahlo Way, San Francisco, CA, United States

    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

    Free
  • 17th Annual Cerritos Festival

    Cerritos Senior Center 12340 South Street, Cerritos, CA, United States

    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 […]

    $15
  • 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
  • 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
  • Sunday Afternoon Folk Dancing at Almonte

    Almonte Clubhouse 105 Wisteria Way, Mill Valley, CA, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Scottish and English Country Dance Workshop

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

    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 […]

    $8
  • Palomanians Ice Cream Social

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

    The Palomanians Ice Cream Social featuring request dancing, refreshments, and of course ice cream! Emcced with Denise Heenan. A tradition for decades, the Palomanians will provide all the ingredients for an Ice Cream Social and Dance Party! With lots of toppings, fresh and stewed fruit, sprinkles, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and more! Punch, water and […]

    $10

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