The Empire State building and NYC skyline
This Friday! “Subway Swing” at the New York Transit Museum with 4 incredible vintage jazz bands, beginning swing dance lessons, a cash bar and historic exhibits and artifacts — including actual subway train cars from years gone by. Full details listed under Friday’s events.
Tickets
NYEE Tickets on Sale Tuesday at 12pm,
See December 30th below for information and links
Thursday, November 21
Frim Fram Jam – Third Thursdays
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
Live Band Night – The Hot Toddies Jazz Band
$25 for band night – ($20 student discount)
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Door code: 7293#
Beautiful venue! Gorgeous Sprung Floor!
Intense A/C! Huge fans! Epic ventilation!
Friday, November 22
Subway Swing:A Boogie for the Ages
Join us at the Transit Museum in Downtown Brooklyn for an after-hours boogie for the ages! Triple-step your way through our 1936 decommissioned subway station with live jazz bands, the hottest swing dancing, and the slickest vintage outfits!
Ticket price includes admission to the party at the Museum and one drink. Additional drink tickets will be available at our cash bar for $5 each.
Photography and video recording are permitted. However, tripods, stands, selfie sticks, and external lights may not be used. All photographs taken are for personal use only and permission to photograph may be revoked at any time.
All ticket sales are final. Should you be unable to attend the program on the date you reserved, the full price of unused tickets may be treated as a donation to the Transit Museum and is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. The Museum is not able to provide refunds or reschedule reservations to another date.
6:00 PM ET / Doors open 5:45 PM ET
General Admission: $35 / Members $30
Tickets
For members the discount is applied at checkout.
Children ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Questions? Email programs@nytransitmuseum.org.
99 Schermerhorn St., Brooklyn, NY
Amazing line up of bands:
Eyal Vilner Band
Danny Lipsitz and the Brass Tacks
Gretta Cavatassi and the Getaway
Phirocious Swing Orchestra
If you’re new to swing dancing, take one of the 30-minute lessons offered throughout the evening by Odysseus Bailer and Candice Michelle Franklin.
Friday, November 22
Chill n’ Fever
Come dance to the sickest wildest 50’s 60’s 45’s you’ve ever heard! Special guest DJ Boppin’ Vic along with your host DJ’s Jukebox Jodi and El Salvaje! Always a fun party!
Otto’s Shrunken Head
536 East 14th Street
9pm- 2am
Sunday, November 24
Central Park Swings
Swing DJ
DANCE LESSON during breaks
FREE ($10 donation suggested)
Event should take place if the weather is good (above 50 degrees and sunshine)
Announcements will be made on the day of if a cancellation/postponement is necessary.
Our King Jagiello statue plaza is a collaborative with Alex’s socials.
King Jagiello Plaza, overlooking Turtle Pond and Belvidere Castle.
East side at 79th St.
4-5:30pm
Eileen’s Note: Check their website before heading out to confirm it’s happening due to last minute cancellations.
Monday, November 25
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Rafael and the Rhythm Ruckus
Back Room 102 Norfolk St
Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band)
No cover – Vaccination Not Required
Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
No cover – tips appreciated
Wood floor for dancing!
Prohibition style drinks in teacups
Swing / big band tunes in band breaks!
EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES…
(NO FUR / 21+ / TIPS APPRECIATED)
Presented by Svetlana and the Backroom
Tuesday, November 26
White Heat
White Heat Presents: The Steven Paul Quartet
Get ready to step into a bal night with the Steven Paul Quartet! This group knows how to set the dance floor on fire, bringing together irresistible beats and that high-energy vibe you’ve come to expect at White Heat. Join us for a fun evening as Steven and his crew play their hearts out, mixing classic swing with fresh takes that will have you dancing until the very last note!
##Remember to check in at the door before the dance and show some love to the band with a generous tip!##
9:30pm-12:00am
$20 at the door
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center
37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
Door code: 7293#
Wednesday, November 27
Gotham Jazz
HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND (3x sets 5:30-9:00pm)
w. Tatiana Eva-Marie, Linus Wyrsch, Jake Handelman, Justin Poindexter, Ian Hutchison, Patrick Soluri
free SWING DANCE LESSON at 7:30pm
DJ ANDRIUS
Thanksgiving Eve // 5-9pm!
21 + w ID // No Cover or Minimum!
SOMEWHERE NOWHERE – 112 West 25th Street on 38th fl (btw 6th & 7th ave)
reservation for tables // walk-ins welcome at bar // wood floors & space to dance
Wednesday, November 27
Midtown Swings Social Dance
Changing to a monthly dance for the rest of 2024 – next dance December 18
Thursday, November 28
Frim Fram Jam
Closed for Thanksgiving – Stay Home, Eat Turkey
Friday, November 29
Friday Night Blues
Band: TBA
Price:
$30 lesson and dance
$25 dance only
$15 Late Night (after 11:30pm)
Schedule:
8:30pm – Lesson
Class Title: All Levels Class
9:30pm – DJ’d music
10:00pm – Live music
1:00am – end of night
Venue:
La Nacional
239 W. 14th Street, NY, NY
Saturday, November 30
Saturday Night Swings
Band: Danny Lipsitz & The Brass Tacks
Swing DJ during band breaks
* DANNY LIPSITZ & BRASS TACKS(3x sets 8:20-11:30pm)
* DJ ANDRIUS (8-12 / during band breaks)
* 7:15pm Pre-Party Swing Dance Lesson (Included in price of Admission)
* Refreshments will be available (cash only)
Hosted by Prohibition Productions & YSBD!
$25 in advance / $30 day of
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center
37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
Door code: 7293#
December
Sunday, December 1
Queer Swing Dance Social\
3-4pm: Beginner Intro Lesson
4-6pm: QSD Social Dance
Christ Church Cobble Hill
326 Clinton St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
No partner or experience necessary
*All events are donation based and require masks
We keep each other safe
Monday, December 2
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Evan Hamaguchi & Friends
Back Room 102 Norfolk St
Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band)
No cover – Vaccination Not Required
Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
No cover – tips appreciated
Wood floor for dancing!
Prohibition style drinks in teacups
Swing / big band tunes in band breaks!
EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES…
(NO FUR / 21+ / TIPS APPRECIATED)
Presented by Svetlana and the Backroom
Wednesday, December 4
Gotham Jazz
>> final jazz night this year… back Jan 8th <<
HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND (3x sets 7:15-11:00pm)
w. Hannah Gill, Linus Wyrsch, Jake Handelman, Justin Poindexter, Philip Ambuel, Patrick Soluri
free SWING DANCE LESSONS by Jaime at 8pm
tap dancer AC LINCOLN
DJ ANDRIUS (5pm to 12am)
every Wednesday 7pm to 12am (doors 5pm)
21 + w ID // No Cover or Minimum!
SOMEWHERE NOWHERE – 112 West 25th Street on 38th fl (btw 6th & 7th ave)
reservation for tables // walk-ins welcome at bar // wood floors & space to dance
Wednesday, December 4
Midtown Swings Social Dance
Changing to a monthly dance for the rest of 2024 – next dance December 18
Thursday, December 5
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
DJ’d Dance
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Door code: 6325#
Beautiful venue! Gorgeous Sprung Floor!
Intense A/C! Huge fans! Epic ventilation!
Wednesday, December 6
Positively Swingin’
NYC / Swing Dance in Bushwick!
7:30 – 10:00 pm
7:30 pm Intro Lesson w/Me! / 30 min. / no partner needed
LIVE MUSIC East Village All Stars
Jazz Jam Session afterwards 10pm til late – bring your instrument!
The Keep
205 Cypress Ave.
Artsy Antique Dive Bar
Tile floor, space to dance, outdoor hang out space
Tip the Teach / Tip the Band / No Cover / 1 Drink Minimum / 21+
Saturday, December 7
Swing Remix
Band: Professor Cunningham & His Old School
The Good Shepherd Church
152 W. 66th St. (Bway & Ams)
Doors open 7:45 PM / Beginner lesson 8 PM
Band hits 8:30 PM / Close: 12:00AM
DJ Odysseus Bailer
Advance Tickets links:
$25 Advance price
Chase Quick Pay/Zelle
SwingRemix@gmail.com
Venmo: @SwingRemix
Tel digits 5286
https://www.venmo.com/u/SwingRemix
ADVANCE TIX TILL 5pm (VENMO SHUT OFF 5PM)
Advance tix avail till 5pm day of!
Door price $30 cash only
Sunday, December 8
Motown Dance Party
6-10pm
The Penthouse
617 West 46th St.
Wood floor
Dance by Appleton Entertainment
Early bird: $25 (by October 21)
Door: $30
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/motown-dance-party-tickets-1022991474037?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Sunday, December 8
The Bee’s Knees
Shanghai Mermaid: A prohibition repeal celebration
Jazzy: Terry Waldo’s Gotham City Band
Burlesque. Dandy Dillinger
Dancing Girls: The Bathtub Ginnys
Attire: Dressy, vintage or vintage-inspired, high glamour, 1920s, 1930s, feathers, top hats, cocktail, formal, creative attire, character-driven . . . come as your most glamorous jazz age self.
Dress code. Venue has a strict NO REAL FUR policy. No casual attire admited.
Tickets: $35-75 – Check sitefor details and purchase.
The Backroom
102 Norfolk Street, NYC
Monday, December 9
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Prohibition Repeal Day Celebration
Back Room 102 Norfolk St
Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band)
No cover – Vaccination Not Required
Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
No cover – tips appreciated
Wood floor for dancing!
Prohibition style drinks in teacups
Swing / big band tunes in band breaks!
EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES…
(NO FUR / 21+ / TIPS APPRECIATED)
Presented by Svetlana and the Backroom
Wednesday, December 11
Midtown Swings Social Dance
Changing to a monthly dance for the rest of 2024 – next dance December 18
Wednesday, December 11
Gotham Jazz
No dance due to private event.
Thursday, December 12
Frim Fram Jam
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
DJ’d Dance – Claire Lorman / Audrey Au and Andrius Sc
$15 ($10 w/ student ID) for DJ nights
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Door code: 6325#
Beautiful venue! Gorgeous Sprung Floor!
Intense A/C! Huge fans! Epic ventilation!
Saturday, December 14
Saturday Night Blues
2nd Saturday of every month for dancing at Tada! Youth Theater
Price:
$20 lesson and dance
$15 dance only
$10 late night (after 11:30pm)
Schedule:
8:30pm – 9:30pm: Intermediate Lesson
9:30 – 12:30am: DJ’d music
This is an INTERMEDIATE level class. You should have some dance experience to get the most out of this class.
8:30pm – 12:30am
15 W. 28th Street, 3rd Floor, NY, NY
Monday, December 16
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Drew Nugent & The Midnight Society
Back Room 102 Norfolk St
Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band)
No cover – Vaccination Not Required
Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
No cover – tips appreciated
Wood floor for dancing!
Prohibition style drinks in teacups
Swing / big band tunes in band breaks!
EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES…
(NO FUR / 21+ / TIPS APPRECIATED)
Presented by Svetlana and the Backroom
Tuesday, December 17
Balboa Practice
Come join us for our monthly Balboa practice at YSBD! We have a Choose Your Own Adventure format, so bring some things you’d like to work on. You don’t have to be currently taking classes at YSBD to attend. All levels of experience are welcome. The event is free but please tip the DJ.
9:30-11:30pm
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center
37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
Door code: 6325#
Wednesday, December 18
Midtown Swings Social Dance
Holiday Dance
Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine Dance Studio
Includes a room dedicated to fast music hosted by Natasha Shevchenko and Michael Tan.
9:00-11:45pm
Includes free 30 min drop-in lesson
Sprung wood floor
Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine Dance Studio
320 West 37th St., 2nd Floor
General admission: $15
Midtown Swings students: $5
Wednesday, December 18
Gotham Jazz
No dance due to private event.
Thursday, December 19
Frim Fram Jam – Third Thursdays
8:30-9pm Intro Lesson
9pm-midnight Open Dancing!
Live Band Night – TBA
$25 for band night – ($20 student discount)
Credit/cash accepted at the door
YSBD – 37 W 26th St, 2nd floor, NYC
Door code: 6325#
Beautiful venue! Gorgeous Sprung Floor!
Intense A/C! Huge fans! Epic ventilation!
Saturday, December 21
Saturday Night Swings
Holiday Bash with Gordon Webster
Saturday Night Swings on Dec 21st:
* GORDON WEBSTER: Holiday Bash (3x sets 8:20-11:30pm)
* DJ ANDRIUS (8-12 / during band breaks)
* 7:15pm Pre-Party Swing Dance Lesson (Included in price of Admission)
* Refreshments will be available (cash only)
Hosted by Prohibition Productions & YSBD!
Join us every month for the best swing bands in town at the gorgeous new YSBD studios… with an amazing floor, plenty of space, cash bar and tons of AC!
* Refreshments will be available (cash only)
$25 in advance / $30 day of
You Should Be Dancing…! Dance Center
37 W 26th St. 2nd fl (btw 6th Ave & Broadway)
Door code: 6325#
Monday, December 23
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Holiday Speakeasy – Svetlana & The Delancey Five
Back Room 102 Norfolk St
Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band)
No cover – Vaccination Not Required
Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
No cover – tips appreciated
Wood floor for dancing!
Prohibition style drinks in teacups
Swing / big band tunes in band breaks!
EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES…
(NO FUR / 21+ / TIPS APPRECIATED)
Presented by Svetlana and the Backroom
Wednesday, December 25
Midtown Swings Social Dance
No Dance this week
Wednesday, December 25
Gotham Jazz
Closed for the holiday.
Thursday, December 26
Frim Fram Jam – No Fram this week
No Fram – Happy New Year – See you in 2025!
Saturday, December 28
Lindyland’s Year Ending Dance Party
Lindyland Dance Party
Details to be announced
7:30pm – 11:30pm
Good Shepherd Faith Presbyterian Church
152 West 66th St, NY
Eileen’s Note: Event is definitely happening, more details TBA
Monday, December 30
The Salon: New Year’s Eve Eve
NEW YEAR’s EVE EVE. For our 15th annual extravaganza we’re going all out at a stunning & exclusive midtown private club (across from Rockefeller Center, Radio City, & St Patrick’s Cathedral) from the gilded age of ol’ New York!
The Grand Ballroom (2nd fl)
DANNY JONOKUCHI & THE REVISIONISTS
3x sets from 7:30-10:30pm
and
“Special Surprise” BLUES BAND
You know him & love him… from 11:00-12:30
The Grand Salon (3rd floor)
EYAL VILNER BIG BAND
3x sets from 8:30-12:30pm
The Grand Lounge (4th floor)
CAIT JONES TRIO from 8:30-12:30
ragtime piano master TERRY WALDO from 7:30-11:30
The Library & Lincoln Room (4th floor) VIP Room
ADRIEN CHEVALIER GYPSY JAZZ TRIO from 8:00-12:00
— plus —
* emcee DANDY WELLINGTON
* DJ’s ANDRIUS & ODYSSEUS BAILER
* burlesque by LILIN LACE and VELVETINA TAYLOR
* Free beginner swing lesson by Jaime Shannon
* NYEE tradition continues… countdown at midnight!
* Full Bars on 2nd & 4th floors; plus exclusive VIP bar in the VIP Room.
VIP ROOM
Sip cocktails and lounge in our gorgeous private VIP room featuring a private VIP bar away from the crowds – mingle amongst the VIP guests and performers… not to mention a 3hr open bar from 8:30-11:30pm, and three sets of live music by Adrien Chevalier’s Gypsy Jazz Trio.
Details
For our 15th annual NYEE extravaganza we’re at a stunning and exclusive private club from the gilded age, steps from Radio City, Rockefeller Center, and St Patrick’s… same era as our previous home at The Players Club, but significantly bigger! We continue the tradition with a spectacular lineup with over 30 performers, including five bands throughout The Club for your lounging and dancing pleasure. It’s one of our biggest parties of the year and always sells out… so get tickets now!
THE SALON: New Year’s Eve Eve
Monday, December 30th, 2024
doors at 7:30 / ends at 12:30am
All Ages / to drink 21+ (ID required)
Three West Club
3 West 51st (btw 5th & 6th Ave)
for subway take B / D / F / M to 47-50th Rockefeller Ctr; E or M to 5th Ave 53rd St; 6 to 51st St; A / C or 1 to 50th St; or N / R / W to 49th St
DRESS CODE – Proper attire requested – Retro Chic, Vintage, Suits, cocktail attire, or biz casual… think Boardwalk Empire, Gatsby, Mad Men. No shorts, t-shirts, torn/tattered jeans, workout or warm-up attire, fitness/athletic shoes, and ball/casual caps.
Tickets on sale. November 19th at 12pm: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-salon-new-years-eve-eve-dec-30th-tickets-1086184831069?aff=oddtdtcreator
Monday, December 30
Back Room Speakeasy Sessions
Back Room 102 Norfolk St
Doors at 7:30pm; 9pm-12:30am (Band)
No cover – Vaccination Not Required
Band starts the show – opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes!
No cover – tips appreciated
Wood floor for dancing!
Prohibition style drinks in teacups
Swing / big band tunes in band breaks!
EVERY MON! NEVER A COVER!!!! ALWAYS GOOD TIMES…
(NO FUR / 21+ / TIPS APPRECIATED)
Presented by Svetlana and the Backroom
Wednesday, January 1
Gotham Jazz
Closed for the holiday.
Eileen’s Note: I’ve been filling in Christmas week as soon as I get information. I am also noting events that are cancelled due to the holiday or private events just to confirm where events are not going on. I’ll keep filling in as we get closer to the holidays. 2025 information coming later this month.
For information on how to swing dance, please check out:Swing Dance Lessons