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Lindy by the Lake 2025: Free Taster Class + Social Dance (Oakland)

Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 10:30 am | Cost: FREE
Lake Merritt Boating Center | 568 Bellevue Ave., Oakland, CA

Event Details

Enjoy a summer day at Lindy by the Lake on July 25! Whether you’re a seasoned swing dancer or just getting started, this event is perfect for everyone who loves great tunes and a lively atmosphere. Join our teachers for a taster class, kicking off at 10:30-11am. No partner or experience necessary. Dance music starts at 11 and runs until 1:30pm. This month’s Line-Up: Eric Kong & Friends 10:30-11 Taster Class 11am -2:00pm Social Dance LbtL welcomes everyone and is always free, but we do welcome donations to helps support running this monthly event. Tips for the band is always encouraged. Let’s support live music and working musicians! Feel free to donate via VENMO @lindybythelake https://account.venmo.com/u/lindybythelake For monthly donations, please visit Lindy by the Lake Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/lindybythelake/ We would love everyone to stay healthy! Please stay at home if you are feeling any Covid, Flu or Cold symptoms. Informed consent guidelines will be developed for partner dancing. Swing dance is about community, meeting people, dancing with friends and strangers alike, in a beautiful outdoor setting with fun swing music of the 30s and 40s. Bring a friend who’s never danced before, or if they enjoy some live music and sunshine. Come hang out with us!

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: FREE
Categories: In Person, Theater & Performance
Address: 568 Bellevue Ave., Oakland, CA

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