Swing Dance with The Swing Legacy Band

Celebrate the start of fall with us at Swing City! Please join us for a fun night of dancing with The Swing legacy, the best li’l big band in Boston! With 6 pieces plus a vocalist, the Swing Legacy presents polished, hot, jazzy swing with the energy and spontaneity of the great big bands of swing’s heyday. This band’s giant sound and powerful beat make the Swing Legacy a Swing City favorite!. A free introductory swing lesson is offered at 8pm and the dance starts at 9pm. You'll also be treated with free popcorn and if you're lucky, we'll bring out our cotton candy machine and make one to your order. The dance hall is air conditioned, has a beautiful surfaced wood dance floor and a stage that acoustically makes the band sound that much better. It's one of the bets venues in town. Admission is $20 general. Facebook event for dance: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/4221830008082102">https://www.facebook.com/events/4221830008082102</a> Also, we support local dance teachers that offer swing dance workshops from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.

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Valentines Day Swing Dance with The Love Dogs

Celebrate Valentines Day with us at Swing City! Please join us for a fun night of dancing with The Love Dogs, a fun 30's and 40's era swing band that will keep you dancing swing and lindy hop all night long. A free introductory swing lesson is offered at 8pm and the dance starts at 9pm. We'll provide some sweets and you'll also&nbsp;also be treated with free popcorn and if you're lucky, we'll bring out our cotton candy machine and make one to your order. The dance hall is air conditioned, has a beautiful surfaced wood dance floor and a stage that acoustically makes the band sound that much better. It's one of the bets venues in town. Admission is $20 Facebook event for dance: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1225121216292994/">https://www.facebook.com/events/1225121216292994/</a> Also, we support a local dance studio that offers various dance lessons. This week we'll have a 90-minute workshop before the dance at 6:30pm. Workshop admission: extra $10 For more information on workshop, please email: info at swingcityboston.com (replace at with @)

Holiday Swing Dance & Potluck with Annie and the Fur Trappers

Come celebrate the Holiday Season at Swing City! It's our special time of the year where we will have a potluck so come and enjoy some amazing treats and bring some to share or just come to dance. Please join us for a fun night of dancing with Annie and the Fur Trappers, a traditional jazz and blues band, made up of clarinet, trumpet, trombone, bass, banjo, guitar, and washboard dedicated to performing and preserving the music of the 1920s and 30s. A free introductory swing lesson is offered at 8pm and the dance starts at 9pm. The dance hall is air conditioned, has a beautiful surfaced wood dance floor and a stage that acoustically makes the band sound that much better. It's one of the bets venues in town. Admission is $20 general (we offer discounts with valid student ID). We have a Facebook event for the dance: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1314111233737100">https://www.facebook.com/events/1314111233737100</a> Also, we support a local dance studio that offers a workshop. If you take the workshop, you get into the dance for free. Here's that Facebook event for more information: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1435723135223212/?__cft__[0]=AZXIZewHSBA0AH1Y_rlkV_rk93WHldHNRyVqBdU5ayM0tgsdAaa6qrblE7udgUNYw5SiXrvlqOz-X0UrbUeZZVr4Jdll-PuboE-gGlWf7nxXujQDT2hCLBzvTBpZJ5mI7dsuMkyuIkyJBruR3om2AM3F&amp;__tn__=q">https://www.facebook.com/events/1435723135223212</a>

Swing/Lindy Hop Workshop with Free Dance (& food)

"Keep the Lindy hop in your Lindy hop at tempos" with Kevin Sihlanick &amp; Karen Turman Expanding your Lindy hop to faster and slower tempos. Ideally this is an advanced beginner and above class, please be familiar with a swingout and ready to add some fancy! Also it's Ruth and Kevin teaching, so you know you'll get some solid fundamentals instruction too. Admission: $30 Note: this includes a ticket to the dance with Annie and the Fur Trappers, so the workshop is only $10 extra. Please email Kevin for sign-up information: email: <a href="mailto:kevin.sihlanick@gmail.com">kevin.sihlanick@gmail.com</a> Facebook event: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1435723135223212">https://www.facebook.com/events/1435723135223212</a> Here is information about the swing dance afterwards. It's a potluck, so there will be lots of free food: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1314111233737100">https://www.facebook.com/events/1314111233737100</a>

Halloween Swing Dance with Compaq Big Band

It's the day after Halloween so bring left over candy to share, and if you like, wear that costume you didn't get a chance to wear this year. Please join us for a fun night of dancing with Compaq Big Band, a fun 30's and 40's era swing big band that will keep you dancing swing and lindy hop all night long. A free introductory swing lesson is offered at 8pm and the dance starts at 9pm. You'll also be treated with free popcorn and if you're lucky, we'll bring out our cotton candy machine and make one to your order. The dance hall is air conditioned, has a beautiful surfaced wood dance floor and a stage that acoustically makes the band sound that much better. It's one of the bets venues in town. Admission is $20 general. Also, we support a local dance studio that offers various dance lessons. This week we'll have a 90-minute workshop before the dance at 6:30pm. Kevin Sihlanick &amp; Ruth Evelyn teaching "Fancify your slow Lindy hop" Workshop admission: extra $10

Swing Dance with Sinti Rhythm

Celebrate the start of fall with us at Swing City! Please join us for a fun night of dancing with Sinti Rhythm, an acoustic jazz band performing classic swing music with a sophisticated, Continental flavor. Its repertoire includes standards from the Great American Songbook, lesser-known gems from the '20s to the '50s, and the compositions of guitarist great such as Django Reinhardt. A free introductory swing lesson is offered at 8pm and the dance starts at 9pm. You'll also be treated with free popcorn and if you're lucky, we'll bring out our cotton candy machine and make one to your order. The dance hall is air conditioned, has a beautiful surfaced wood dance floor and a stage that acoustically makes the band sound that much better. It's one of the bets venues in town. Admission is $20 general. Also, we support a local dance studio that offers free dance lessons. Check it out: <a href="http://FreeDanceStudio.wordpress.com">http://FreeDanceStudio.wordpress.com</a> Free 90-minute workshop before the dance at 6:30pm. Facebook Event: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1856418958604284">https://www.facebook.com/events/1856418958604284</a>

Free Beginner Swing/Lindy Hop Workshop

Free Dance Studio present a free beginner Swing/Lindy Hop 90-minute workshop (we call them bootcamps). Learn the basics of Lindy Hop, the original form of swing, with some fun moves. This class is designed for pure beginners so if you've never danced before or have only have a little experience with some 6-count east coast,join us for this workshop to learn the original, fun, fantastic 20's lindy hop dance. We'll cover: o Basic 6-count and 8-count footwork o Some simple patterns - Lindy Hop Swingout and Circle - Turns: inside, outside, tuck - Simple jazz steps to add to your dance o Dancing to the music Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Where: 680 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA Cost is absolutely FREE. To sign up email keyword: BOOTCAMP Email: <a href="mailto:freedancinglessons@gmail.com">freedancinglessons@gmail.com</a> Facebook event: We are sponsored by local dance venues. Please check them out as well: <a href="http://swingcityboston.com/">http://SwingCityBoston.com</a>

Swing Dance with the K.S. Swingtet

Come celebrate the summer at Swing City! Swing dance the night away with the K.S. Swingtet! They are one of the newest swing bands in Boston, and they know what you like and you'll love the music they play! A free introductory swing lesson is offered at 8:00pm and the dance starts at 9pm. You'll also be treated with free popcorn and if you're lucky, we'll bring out our cotton candy machine and make one to your order. The dance hall is air conditioned, has a beautiful surfaced wood dance floor and a stage that acoustically makes the band sound that much better. It's one of the bets venues in town. Admission is $20 general. Also, we support a local dance studio that offers free dance lessons. Check it out: <a href="http://FreeDanceStudio.wordpress.com">http://FreeDanceStudio.wordpress.com</a> Free 90-minute workshop before the dance at 6:30pm. Facebook Event: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/4008664396116632/?__cft__[0]=AZXEcjQe9CRSkQ-NbZ5CFbAvKvmK2FrUC_aDCjP0mQDqillYif4K6oQGZbFaMMmUjRrkoeHRzKpNE7qON1rhg8xp1HuAP7mEdvfP1DlMzdJsSoEYYPeBiCrIdkcFYUR_Itd4sjbdLJ0DALGQVsHgrajV&amp;__tn__=q">https://www.facebook.com/events/4008664396116632</a>

Swing Dance with Clyde Bisbee & The Wheelhouse Revelers,

Enjoy the summer with us at Swing City! Please join us for a fun night of dancing with Clyde Bisbee &amp; The Wheelhouse Revelers, performing popular songs from the 1920’s, 30’s, and 40’s alongside a stable of era-inspired originals. You’ll hear familiar tunes and deep cuts from the likes of Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Fats Waller, Bob Wills, Milton Brown, and Pokey LaFarge. A free introductory swing lesson is offered at 8pm and the dance starts at 9pm. You'll also be treated with free popcorn and if you're lucky, we'll bring out our cotton candy machine and make one to your order. The dance hall is air conditioned, has a beautiful surfaced wood dance floor and a stage that acoustically makes the band sound that much better. It's one of the bets venues in town. Admission is $20 general Dance Facebook Event: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1738951963405236">https://www.facebook.com/events/1738951963405236</a> Also, we support a local dance studio that offers free dance lessons. Check it out: <a href="http://FreeDanceStudio.wordpress.com">http://FreeDanceStudio.wordpress.com</a> Free 90-minute workshop before the dance at 6:30pm. Workshop Facebook: Event <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1531100488260031">https://www.facebook.com/events/1531100488260031</a>

Swing Dance with Dan Gabel and his Orchestra, "Stoptime Review"

Enjoy the summer with us at Swing City! Please join us for a fun night of dancing with Dan Gabel and his Orchestra, featuring the "Stoptime Revue" specializing in the music of the 1930s and 40s and the sights and sounds of the era when swing music was king, and boosted the morale of the nation during the Second World War. Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, Les Brown, Vaughn Monroe, Harry James, and many other favorites that swing fans listened and danced to around their radios during the Golden Broadcast Era of dance bands. A free introductory swing lesson is offered at 8pm and the dance starts at 9pm. You'll also be treated with free popcorn and if you're lucky, we'll bring out our cotton candy machine and make one to your order. The dance hall is air conditioned, has a beautiful surfaced wood dance floor and a stage that acoustically makes the band sound that much better. It's one of the bets venues in town. Admission is $20 general Also, we support a local dance studio that offers free dance lessons. Check it out: <a href="http://FreeDanceStudio.wordpress.com">http://FreeDanceStudio.wordpress.com</a> Free 90-minute workshop before the dance at 6:30pm. Facebook Event: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1364892471414599">https://www.facebook.com/events/1364892471414599</a>

Swing Dance with Dave B and the Rhythm Hot Shots

Enjoy spring with Swing City! Swing dance the night away and jump &amp; jive with these 5 talented Boston musicians, performing late 40's swing music and some R&amp;B, featuring sparkling, authentic interpretations of the greats! A big hit with many swing styles including East Coast, Lindy Hop, and Blues. They know what you like and they love the music they play! A free introductory swing lesson is offered at 8pm and the dance starts at 9pm. You'll also be treated with free popcorn and if you're lucky, we'll bring out our cotton candy machine and make one to your order. The dance hall is air conditioned, has a beautiful surfaced wood dance floor and a stage that acoustically makes the band sound that much better. It's one of the bets venues in town. Admission is $18 general (we offer discounts with valid student ID) Also, we support a local dance studio that offers free dance lessons. Check it out: <a href="http://freedancestudio.wordpress.com/">http://FreeDanceStudio.wordpress.com</a> Free 90-minute workshop before the dance at 6:30pm. Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/554575124340983

Swing Dance with Compaq Big Band

Escape winter with us at Swing City! Please join us for a fun night of dancing with Compaq Big Band, a fun 30's and 40's era swing big band that will keep you dancing swing and lindy hop all night long. A free introductory swing lesson is offered at 8pm and the dance starts at 9pm. You'll also be treated with free popcorn and if you're lucky, we'll bring out our cotton candy machine and make one to your order. The dance hall is air conditioned, has a beautiful surfaced wood dance floor and a stage that acoustically makes the band sound that much better. It's one of the bets venues in town. Admission is $20 general. Also, we support a local dance studio that offers free dance lessons. Check it out: <a href="http://FreeDanceStudio.wordpress.com">http://FreeDanceStudio.wordpress.com</a> Free 90-minute workshop before the dance at 6:30pm. Facebook Event: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/469359116114436">https://www.facebook.com/events/469359116114436</a>

Swing Dance and Holiday Potluck with the K.S. Sextet

Come celebrate the Start of the Holiday Season at Swing City! Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we'ill have a potluck so come and enjoy some amazing treats and bring some to share or just come to dance. Swing dance the night away with the K.S. Sextet! They are one of the newest swing bands in Boston, and they know what you like and you'll love the music they play! A free introductory swing lesson is offered at 8:00pm and the dance starts at 9pm. You'll also be treated with free popcorn and if you're lucky, we'll bring out our cotton candy machine and make one to your order. The dance hall is air conditioned, has a beautiful surfaced wood dance floor and a stage that acoustically makes the band sound that much better. It's one of the bets venues in town. Admission is $20 general. Also, we support a local dance studio that offers free dance lessons. Check it out: <a href="http://FreeDanceStudio.wordpress.com">http://FreeDanceStudio.wordpress.com</a> Free 90-minute workshop before the dance at 6:30pm. Facebook Event: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1788615251945247">https://www.facebook.com/events/1788615251945247</a>

Free Beginner Charleston Lessons in Cambridge

Free Dance Studio presents a free beginner Swing/Charleston 90 minute workshop (we call them bootcamps). For this workshop, we'll teach you the basics of Charleston, part of the original form of swing, with some fun moves. This class is designed for pure beginners so if you've never danced before or have only a little experience with some 6-count east coast, join us to learn the original, fun, fantastic Charleston dance. We'll cover: &gt; Basic Charleston footwork &gt; Charleston combination steps including &gt; Cross-hand Charleston &gt; Tandem Charleston &gt; Sailor Kicks &gt; Authentic Charleston styling &gt; Integrating it into your Swing Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024 Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Where: 680 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA Cost is absolutely FREE. Note there is a dance right afterwards hosted by <a href="http://SwingCityBoston.com">http://SwingCityBoston.com</a> To sign up email keyword: CHARLESTON Email: <a href="mailto:freedancinglessons@gmail.com">freedancinglessons@gmail.com</a> Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1788615251945247?

Free Dance Studio presents a free beginner Swing/Charleston 90 minute workshop (we call them bootcamps). For this workshop, we'll teach you the basics of Charleston, part of the original form of swing, with some fun moves. This class is designed for pure beginners so if you've never danced before or have only a little experience with some 6-count east coast, join us to learn the original, fun, fantastic Charleston dance. We'll cover: &gt; Basic Charleston footwork &gt; Charleston combination steps including &gt; Cross-hand Charleston &gt; Tandem Charleston &gt; Sailor Kicks &gt; Authentic Charleston styling &gt; Integrating it into your Swing Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024 Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Where: 680 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA Cost is absolutely FREE. Note there is a dance right afterwards hosted by <a href="http://SwingCityBoston.com">http://SwingCityBoston.com</a> To sign up email keyword: CHARLESTON Email: <a href="mailto:freedancinglessons@gmail.com">freedancinglessons@gmail.com</a> Facebook event: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1008660197669754">https://www.facebook.com/events/1008660197669754</a>

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

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S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

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S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

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Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

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This week 📆

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

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S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

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Experiences

Swing Dance with The Swing Legacy Band

Valentines Day Swing Dance with The Love Dogs

Holiday Swing Dance & Potluck with Annie and the Fur Trappers

Swing/Lindy Hop Workshop with Free Dance (& food)

Halloween Swing Dance with Compaq Big Band

Swing Dance with Sinti Rhythm

Free Beginner Swing/Lindy Hop Workshop

Swing Dance with the K.S. Swingtet

Swing Dance with Clyde Bisbee & The Wheelhouse Revelers,

Swing Dance with Dan Gabel and his Orchestra, "Stoptime Review"

Swing Dance with Dave B and the Rhythm Hot Shots

Swing Dance with Compaq Big Band

Swing Dance and Holiday Potluck with the K.S. Sextet

Free Beginner Charleston Lessons in Cambridge

Free Beginner Charleston Lessons in Cambridge