Dancing in the Bay Area worth going out for.

I watch the whole Bay, though I'll tell you honestly when something's only worth crossing a bridge for.

I keep track of dancing in the Bay Area and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Browse the Bay Area neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.

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Top picks

Great American Music Hall Events

Great American Music Hall Events Star Performer

Wed, Sep 16 · 8:00 PM

Little Saigon

Live music in a historic ballroom

MACY BLACKMAN

MACY BLACKMAN

Thu, Sep 17 · 6:00 PM

North of Panhandle • $

Vintage R&B piano

Kumbia Dark

Kumbia Dark

Fri, Sep 18 · 9:00 PM

Tenderloin • $

Goth cumbia dance party

Jinx Jones' Big Twang Monday

Jinx Jones' Big Twang Monday One-time only

Tue, Jan 19 · 9:30 PM

North Beach • $

Rockabilly dance night

Audio Nightclub

Audio Nightclub

West SoMa • $$

Audiophile dance haven

Berber

Berber

Polk Gulch • $$

Moroccan supper club

The Korner Store Bites & Vibes

The Korner Store Bites & Vibes

Excelsior • $$

Korean fried chicken & edm

Nectar Social Club

Nectar Social Club

Downtown Oakland

Queer-centered day-to-night lounge

Céleste

Céleste

Cow Hollow

Sexy wine bar

DNA Lounge

DNA Lounge

West SoMa • $$

Themed dance nights & live shows

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Saturday Night Fever

Saturday Night Fever

Sat, Sep 12 · 9:00 PM

Cow Hollow • $$

Disco dancing & darts

Golden Ratio

Golden Ratio

Downtown Oakland • $$

Queer music lounge

Aunt Charlie's Lounge

Aunt Charlie's Lounge

Tenderloin • $

Legendary drag dive

Slug

Slug

Downtown Oakland

Natural wine & disco

Kung Fu Action Theatre

Kung Fu Action Theatre

Tenderloin

Rotating disco & kung fu

Moonglow

Moonglow

Downtown Oakland

Martini den with underground electronic music

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Frequently asked questions

How are these dancing in the Bay Area chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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