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Swing Dance 2026

Gunn Swing Dance is back! Enjoy non-stop live jazz music, swing dancing, and a lively night of community fun featuring Gunn High School’s award-winning jazz bands. All ages and experience levels are welcome.

Every ticket includes a beginner swing dance lesson – no partner required – and one raffle entry for prizes. Proceeds support the Gunn High School music program.

️ Tickets, family bundles, and special supporter packages are available on our ticketing page.

  1. Single Admission ($10 to $30):
      • Entry to the event and access to the dance floor
      • 1 Raffle entry for prizes
  2. Couple Ticket ( $45 for 2 Adults):
    • Save $5 when you buy together
      This limited-time pricing is valid for advance purchases only and will not be offered at the door.
    • 2 Raffle entries for prizes
  3. Family and Friends Package ($100):
    Our Band Booster Package offers the greatest value of the night while directly supporting Gunn High School’s music program. Perfect for families or groups, this premium package bundles tickets and live music dedications into one meaningful experience.Package highlights (a $120+ value when purchased separately)

    • 4 admission tickets (2 adults + 2 students/seniors)
      This limited-time pricing is valid for advance purchases only and will not be offered at the door.
    • 4 Raffle entries for prizes
    • A “Say It With Music” live song dedication, with a short message announced by the bandleader during the performance (first come, first served; once selected, songs are no longer available). Please email gunnswingdance@gmail.com after purchase so that we can get in touch with you for song selection.
  4. Community Swing Sponsor ($500+)
    The Community Swing Sponsor package is a meaningful way for local businesses and community partners to support Gunn High School’s student musicians while sharing a joyful night of live jazz and swing dancing.This sponsorship includes

    • 10 admission tickets to enjoy with your team, friends, or family
    • 10 Raffle entries for prizes
    • “Say It With Music” live song dedication, with a short message announced during the performance (first come, first served; once selected, songs are no longer available). Please email gunnswingdance@gmail.com after purchase so that we can get in touch with you for song selection.
    • Your company name and logo featured on event materials
    • On-site acknowledgement from bandleader, thanking you for supporting our studentsPlease email us at gunnswingdance@gmail.com for sponsorship.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: $25*
*Students & Seniors 65+ ($10.00), Adult ($25.00), At-the-door price ($30) after 6pm on March 13, 2 Adults ($45.00) Save $5 when you buy together, not offered at the door.
Categories: **Annual Event**, Charity & Volunteering, Community, Eating & Drinking, Fun & Games, In Person, Kids & Families, Live Music, Theater & Performance
Venue: Gunn High School (Bow Gym)
Address: 780 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Friday, March 13, 2026

6:00 am   2026 Azteca Mexica New Year Festival in San Jose (March 13-15)  FREE
9:00 am   Equator Coffee: North Star Blend Tasting Experience  FREE
9:00 am   Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)  FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
10:00 am   Hike Across The Golden Gate Bridge w/ Free Lunch (SF)  FREE*
*From what we can tell this is completely free, but RSVP is required
10:00 am   $15 Admission to SFMOMA (March 2-April 17, 2026)  $15
11:00 am   San Gregorio General Store Live Music  FREE
11:00 am   Free Estate Planning: Avoid Tax + Credit Risks (San Ramon)  FREE*
*FREE Event - Delightful lunch served
11:00 am   Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer & Trans Movements  $10*
*Discounts available for Student, teacher and senior
11:00 am   “Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)  FREE*
*Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City. Please note promotion might end at any time
11:00 am   St. Patrick’s Day: $7 Beers at Tipsy Putt (Emeryville)  FREE*
*Mini golf is extra
12:00 pm   SF’s 3-Day Pop-Up Bookstore Fest: Unique Finds Each Day (March 13-15)  FREE
12:00 pm   San Bruno Future Chefs: Cooking Competition  FREE
4:00 pm   San Leandro Second Fridays: Women’s Fest + Free Diva Dance Party  FREE
4:00 pm   Pin Frog Floral Arranging Workshop  $50*
*$55.20 (includes ticket fee)
4:30 pm   GG Park’s Free Happy Hour Concert in the Park  FREE
5:00 pm   Vallejo Art Walk | Second Fridays  FREE
5:00 pm   $1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)  FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:00 pm   Free ArtSeed Opening: Joyce + Hardin Exhibits (SF)  FREE*
*Sliding scale donation requested; snacks and drinks provided.
5:00 pm   Second Fridays Art Walk | San Rafael  FREE
5:30 pm   Tammy McCann & Tamir Hendelman  $35
6:00 pm   Flight Patterns: Free Bird Art Reception (Alameda)  FREE*
*RSVP
6:00 pm   SF’s Huge 2026 St. Patrick’s 3-Day Pub Crawl (March 13-17)  $15*
*Includes Drink Specials and No Cover at all Participating Bars. Ticket price rises as we get closer to event date
6:00 pm   2nd Friday Art Walk | Oakland & Alameda  FREE
6:00 pm   Black Film as Protest: Free Screening + Q&A w/ Lu Stinnette (SF)  FREE*
*All Day
6:00 pm   Free Art Walk: Marin Ventures Exhibit + Reception (San Rafael)  FREE
7:00 pm   FREE St. Patrick’s Day Comedy Festival: San Francisco (March 13-17)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 50 people. Two drink minimum (non-alcoholic drinks count!)
7:00 pm   “Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)  FREE*
*RSVP Required
7:00 pm   Noize MC Live: “Not All There” Rap-Rock Tour (Berkeley)  $67.50
7:00 pm   “Brass Against” Horn-Fueled Protest Rock at Ivy Room (Albany)  $30.43
7:00 pm   SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
7:00 pm   Free Comedy Night w/ Danny Dechi & Friends | Outer Richmond  FREE
7:30 pm   Adrian West Band  $20*
*$20 advance; $25 door
7:30 pm   Frances8 and Junk Parlor  $15
7:30 pm   East Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday)  FREE
7:30 pm   Feral Friday Square Dance  $20 adult/$10 12-18 years of age/kids free*
*$20 adult/$10 12-18 years of age/kids free
7:30 pm   Free Sneak Peek: ‘Women Who Ride’ + Live Q&A (SF)  FREE
7:30 pm   “Mortified Live” Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (SF)  $21*
*Normally $26 in advance, use promo code for $5 off tickets
8:00 pm   “The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
8:00 pm   $5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show  $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
9:00 pm   SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)  $18.60*
*$13 + roll of a die at the door, OR $16 online. Group discounts—bring friends!
9:00 pm   Noize MC North American Tour 2026 (The UC Theatre)  Paid Tickets
9:00 pm   $5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)  $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
9:00 pm   9p Show “HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)  FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
9:00 pm   Sleepless Nights Release Party  FREE
9:00 pm   Channel XIII  FREE*
*Free entry, 21+
9:30 pm   Free 80s Night: Friday the 13th Dance Party (The Riptide)  FREE*
*Free, 21+ w/ID
10:15 pm   $5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)  $12.16*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off
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