Events generally in Northern California

  • Greek Feet Dance Party with AVRA

    Joe Goode Annex 401 Alabama at 17th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Celebrate the late dog days of summer with AVRA and GreekFeet! We love a party at GreekFeet and what a wonderful way to spend a Monday night dancing and listening to Greek music to the live tunes of AVRA. Join us for a night of hospitality, dancing, and good vibes! AVRA performs traditional Greek music […]

    $20
  • 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
  • Land Dancers Folk Dance Weekend

    Cliff's land in the Santa Cruz Mountains CA-9 & Skyline Blvd, Saratoga, CA

    Please join the Land Dancers this Labor Day weekend September 5 to 7 for International and Israeli folk dancing and music at The Land. Anyone is welcome. Fun for families. No charge. Held every Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend. Founded by Cliff Jenkins and friends in 1981. You can camp out for the whole […]

    Free
  • Saratoga Folk Dancers School Supply Soiree

    St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church 18870 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, California

    Instead of dressing up and dancing, the Saratoga Folk Dancers will be bringing school supplies to their all-requests dance party. Whatever is donated will be given to Luther Burbank School District in San Jose. Join the party and bring a bag of school supplies! Bring a snack to share for the refreshment table. Warmup and […]

    $5 – $8
  • Roseville Polish Festival 2026

    Polish American Community Hall 327 Main Street, Roseville, CA, United States

    Mark your calendars for a day of cultural flavor, joy, and tradition at the 35th annual Polish Fesitival Experience the Vibrancy of Poland at Our Annual Cultural Festival! Indulge in a Celebration of Polish Cuisine, Music, and Dance! Join us for a Spectacular Journey through Polish Culture: Savor Authentic Polish Delicacies and Traditional Treats! Immerse […]

  • Inaugural Ball 2026

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

    Berkeley Folk Dancers welcomes their new and returning officers in their Inaugural Ball. Help BFD thank their retiring Board members and welcome the new ones! Party theme: Tie One On!

    $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! Invite your friends for a short beginner dancer workshop at 6:30pm. Our MC is Becky Beniares. NOTE REVISED DATE. 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 […]

    $10
  • 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
  • San Jose Polish Festival 2026

    St. Brother Albert Church 10250 Clayton Rd, San Jose, CA, United States

    Finding authentic Polish culture can be a challenge in this area, but we've got you covered! Every September annually, the Polish community in the South Bay throws an unforgettable celebration at St. Brother Albert's, and you're invited! The 25th Annual Polish Festival takes place at St. Brother Albert Church in San Jose, on Sunday, September […]

  • Officers Ball 2026

    Veterans Memorial Building, Pleasanton 301 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA, United States

    The Folk Dance Federation’s annual festival of folk dance with workshops, on-site dinner, dance party, and special attractions returns! The theme this year is "Dance Around the World." Workshop instructors include Craig Blackstone, Memo Keswick, Andy Partos, Ina Tacheva, Lenore Watson, and Alex Shadle. The Officers Ball is also an important fundraiser for the Federation […]

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