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Social Dances

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Sactown Swings @ Elks Lodge #6!!!

Note: July 9th we will be at the eagles hall on Fruitridge. Check the calendar for the address and details.

Sactown Swings is the longest running swing night in Northern California, and we are happy to have the opportunity to now hold our weekly swing party at Elks Lodge #6.

The Elks Lodge has an enormous 2500 square feet (50’ x 50’) hardwood dance floor that will make your feet happy. The AC works well and you can purchase drinks at the bar in the lounge. Bring your water bottle and fill it in the drinking fountain. We look forward to seeing you dance in this beautiful space.

$10 cover charge ($15 on LIVE MUSIC night)  —— all ages welcome —— 7:00-7:45 Beginning Swing Lesson —7:45-8:00 an intermediate move for intermediate dancers (7/2 = Tandem Charleston)

8:00-10:00 Swing Social with Johnny and Ray as your DJ’s

We offer live music at least once a month. Live music night ends at 10:30.

$15 cover on live music nights.

Live Music Schedule

July 16

The hucklebucks

The Hucklebucks bring their dynamic, original, and classic jump blues sounds back to Sactown Swings! This band has been a Sacramento favorite for many years since 1998! They have always kept us dancing all night long with their jump blues sound. Don’t miss this night…and bring your neighborhood.

July 30

san lyon

San Lyon is a Swing Jazz quartet based in Los Angeles, Ca. and have been playing together since 2019. They specialize in jazz music from the early 20th century as well as original vintage sounding songs. Paige Herschell on vocals, melodica & kazoo, Jenna Colombet on violin and vocals, Katie Cavera on Bass, vocals, banjo and Dani Vargas on guitar.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJkXA2oPYfk

The link above will take you to a preview of what you can expect. This band is so much fun to dance to. Sactown Swings is excited to share this LA based band with Sacramento. Do not miss this night. Dress to impress.

August 13

The Leaping blennies

The Leaping Blennies played are a Sactown Swings favorite! Many of our dancers follow them around Sacramento because of their rockin’ tunes. We love them and you will too.

PARKING

Elks Lodge #6 is located at 6446 Riverside Blvd.

There is plenty of FREE and safe parking in the lot.

(Also, if there is a King’s game, you will still have plenty of FREE parking.)

6446 Riverside Blvd.

Sacramento, CA 95831

 
 
 

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First Sunday Swingout!

The next Swingout is July 6, 2025!

On the first Sunday of every month, we are swinging at The Ballroom!

6:00 = lesson       7:00-9:00 = swing social

July lesson = 6:00-7:00 = Beginning Balboa with Johnny & Stacey

or Intermediate/Advanced Balboa with Heather for $5 extra (prerequisites for this class include, come around, toss out, and lollies.)

$5 cover       all ages welcome plenty of FREE parking

Location

The Ballroom of Sacramento

9500 Micron Ave. Sacramento, CA 95827

 
 
 
 
 

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Sacramento Area Swing Dancing and Live Music Events Calendar

Click on the link below to see a Google calendar of social dancing and live music events in and around the Sacramento area. Not all of these events are sponsored by Sactown Swings, only the events listed above on this website. NOTE: Volunteers try to keep this calendar up to date, but we do not guarantee that it reflects the most current information. Not all of these venues are appropriate for dancing. Please respect the establishments, their staff, and patrons. (Kevin, don’t move tables.)