Nightlife & Social

YWCA Clark County will host the 2026 BIPOC Youth Summit, Vibe and Thrive, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 7-8. This free, two-day event brings together BIPOC youth ages 13-18 to celebrate identity, build connections, explore leadership and discover the power of joy. Enjoy workshops led by local BIPOC leaders, interactive activities, creative expression, and conversations about social justice and personal growth. The event includes free food, games, prizes and a block party.
Learn more and register at www.ywcaclarkcounty.org/bys.

Kennedy School turns 111 this year. What would those kids from the first class think if they could see their school now? Beer in detention, cocktails with honors, sleepovers in classrooms and cloakrooms. Come celebrate this institution.

Birthday fun:

• Face painting
• Fairy hair tinseling
• Food and drink specials
• History and Art Tours (ticketed events)
• Live music in the Gym

Author of It Starts With Anger James Spooner will be visiting campus on Nov 9th as our special author visit for Fall's MRC Book Club gathering. Spooner will be giving a talk on the intersections of punk, race and creative art practice, with time for Q&A.

Reed Librarians picked this coming-of-age graphic memoir that explores race, identity, and rebellion because of how Spooner traces how their reactionary anger evolved into a creative force. Confronted with systemic racism, microaggressions, and Nazi extremism within punk spaces, Spooner follows the founding of the Afro-Punk movement all the way to their leaving of the space due to all the ways it fell short as a scene that was ironically both liberating and alienating for the Black people drawn to it.

Their zine-inspired work includes photos, illustrations, and cartoon panels with traditional narrative in a unique package that examines the tension between the conflation of underground culture and mainstream success.

All are welcome to this event. Open to the community. Free for all.

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We encourage Reed students, staff and faculty to sign up for the MRC Book Club to score a copy of Spooner's autobio. Sign up for your free copy here.

Join us for a lovely afternoon of fresh fermented wine, soup, vineyard talks, vine weaving, & storytelling at Hecate's Key Estate Vineyard — AniChe's vineyard down the hill!

Free for Hecate's Key Club members, all others $35 (Family club members can use their points for half off!). Tickets are available at https://anichecellars.com/product/vineyard-tour-august-30th-duplicate and all are welcome.

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Get ready to laugh, get ready to learn, get ready to make some new nerdy friends.

Nerd Nite is a monthly event held in 100+ cities across the globe during which folks give 20-minute fun-yet-informative presentations across all disciplines – while the audience drinks along!

There are often bands, trivia, speed-friending, and other shenanigans as well.

Imagine learning about math feuds, the emu war of Australia, the genealogy of Godzilla, or zombie insects, while having a few drinks.

• Tango — Sandy Ninh (Portland)
• Kiz — Marietta Villalobos (Seattle)
• Bachata — Malik Delgado (Portland)
• Zouk — Parker Wells (Portland)
• Fusion — Grey Armstrong

• 3 days of dancing
• All workshops
• Evening socials

• $25 — Individual workshop
• $35 — Individual evening social
• $100 — Day workshop pass
• $90 — Only Dance Socials

Monday Swing is a weekly vintage swing dance practicum and social dance on Monday nights with DJ'ed music in a cozy NE PDX setting.

All ages! No partner needed!

7:00 - 8:00 Lesson — How to Practice w/ Dianne and Dan
8:00 - 10:00 Practicum & Social Dance

Lesson — $10
Dance — $10
BOTH — $15

Class Description:

In this class, we'll be sharing everything we know about practicing. We’ll cover what to practice, how to practice, and effective strategies for getting the most out of your time. We'll be sharing decades of our own personal learnings about how to be your own best teacher.

So here’s the nitty gritty… We’ll go over how to notate movement, how to seek out and break down canonical sources, how to borrow effectively from professional dancers / competition footage, and how to develop your own "voice" as a dancer. We'll discuss how to prioritize your practice in accordance with your dance values, and how to develop systems for yourself that lead to your dance goals and better dancing in general. We’ll touch on how to build choreography, how to communicate, how to open up space for creativity, and how to connect your practice to the roots and historical traditions of the dance while still being innovative and true to your own voice.

Whether you're practicing with a dedicated partner, by yourself, or with a group, this class will cover techniques to help you show up for yourself and others on your journey to meeting your dance goals.

__________________________________________________________________________________________>> What's a practicum and social dance?
We DJ music just like a regular social dance. You can come out and just dance like normal, or you can come planning to work on something: Ask for feedback, work on a move, play with variations, master a routine.

>> Have a specific question?
Experienced dancers and local teachers are available at practicum to help out with sticky spots.

>> Balboa? Shag? Solo? Learning swingouts?
Let the DJ know what you're working on if you have specific music requests!

This building is not physically accessible to enter. If you have accessibility concerns, please contact PLS.

You’re warmly invited to celebrate the season at our Holiday Mixer. As the year draws to a close, we’d love for you to share in the joy of the season and meet the people who make Terwilliger Plaza special—our Members. Enjoy live music, seasonal fare, and signature holiday beverages as you explore Parkview and Tower apartment homes and experience the spirit that makes this community shine.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Mix and mingle with current Members to learn about community life and living at Terwilliger Plaza

• Enjoy live music by pianist Linda Smith and delicious refreshments, including apple cider and mulled wine

• Opportunity to tour a selection of Parkview and Tower apartment homes

Date: Tuesday, November 17
Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Location: Parkview Auditorium
575 SW Sheridan St, Portland, OR 97201

RSVP required. Please call 503-808-7870 or send us an email at[email protected]

Join a monthly in-person witchy gathering at Seagrape Apothecary. Dive into the realm of magic and self-care with like-minded babes in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. This event is ideal for those seeking to build community, explore their magical practices, and exchange knowledge. Brew up lots of bewitching ritual ideas, share witchy tips, and simply have a great time together. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just starting on your witchy journey, this meet and greet is the perfect place to make new friends and bond over all things your besties from the Midwest won't talk to you about. So grab your broomstick and join a morning of charming conversations and mystical connections.

November Topic: Tending Your Inner Witch

In November, embark on the profound journey of Shadow Work. How is your relationship with your shadow self? Explore tools to befriend your shadow, embrace change, and practice self-care during transitional times. Delve into the depths of your psyche, confronting the hidden aspects of yourself with compassion and courage. Navigate the shadows and emerge into the light, empowered and transformed.

Event Details:

• Masks aren't required, but greatly appreciated. Please wear a mask while you attend this sweet in-person event out of consideration for the immunocompromised community.
• Limited Capacity: Only 25 spots available, so book your ticket early
• Ticket Price: $15, includes a $15 credit upon arrival that you can use for another community event OR product in the store (essentially two free events). Your credit can be used towards any purchase at Seagrape Apothecary.

Come together to celebrate magic and create a vibrant community of witches. Space is limited. If you have any COVID-19 symptoms before the gathering, please do not attend. Enrollment is accepted up until the day of the event, as long as spots are available.

Join Beyond the Board, a fun, inclusive, and neurodivergent-affirming gaming event presented by Squirrel Space.

New to gaming? Come learn to play an RPG or board game, meet new people, and make new friends in a welcoming, supportive space. Find your game. Find your people.

Squirrel Space is dedicated to creating neurodivergent-affirming spaces and community connections.

Age Range: 8+

Join us for an informative economic update on the current business climate. Damon Runberg is the Senior Economist at Business Oregon, the State of Oregon's economic development agency. He supports the statewide economic development goals by tracking and analyzing economic indicators critical to Oregon's workers and businesses. He also evaluates the effectiveness of Oregon's economic development strategies and incentives. Prior to working with Business Oregon Damon was a Regional Labor Economist with the Oregon Employment Department for nearly 13 years.

Calling all lindy hoppers, balboa-heads, Charleston nuts, and shag enthusiasts! Come on out to Portland's longest-running swing dance, bringing you fantastic live jazz music on Norse Hall's magnificent floor.

Be ready for a night of four-to-the-bar swing tonight with Portland's own Rhythm Wrecker Dance Band!! ​ The band is formed by dancers for dancers, and they know a thing or two about music. ​ Known for their solid swing sound, this band is committed to making danceable music for all you swing dancers. ​ The band is inspired by vintage sounds with an emphasis on 1940's "transition era" sound that blends swing, jump blues, and vintage rock n' roll. ​ The band loves to play tribute to the Black and African American bandleaders and musicians of the time with adapted arrangements of well-known classics and lesser-known cuts during this masterful era of jazz music.
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Our Foundations Lesson is an hour-long beginner lesson from 6:45PM-7:45PM (and is included with the dance cover!). ​The lesson is great for folks who are new to dancing, curious about dancing, or just love dancing! ​Topics will lean more towards Lindy Hop or Charleston depending on the band playing each Thursday night. ​We hope to see you there before the dance starts at 8pm and we kick off another fun night!

Cover $20 | All Ages
Beginning swing dance lesson included in dance cover

*Schedule*
6:30 Doors open
6:45 - 7:45 Beginning swing dance lesson w/ Dianne and Dan
8 - 9 Rhythm Wrecker Dance Band
9 - 9:30 DJ Break w/ Dianne
9:30 - 10:30 Rhythm Wrecker Dance Band

The downstairs bar and lounge will be open. You may bring your drinks upstairs into the ballroom.

If you have accessibility concerns, please contact PLS.

Search and Destroy (S.A.D. for short) is a multimedia variety show happening on the last friday of every month featuring artists and local leaders sharing their craft and talking about what matters most to them. Through storytelling, live conversations, audience interaction, and heavy doses of honesty and humor, S.A.D. seeks to give hope and to be an entertaining and informative space for all to have fun, let loose, and be reminded that we as a people have the agency and ability to initiate change by working together as one.

S.A.D. was partly inspired by late-night television talk shows and variety hours and follows a similar format: an eye-catching opening number, a charming Emcee willing to play the fool, and a shared evening of dance, music, film, comedy, and conversations/interviews, all loosely tied to a theme of the night. The show ends with a dance party where the audience is invited to join the party on stage.
One of the main goals of each S.A.D. show is to dissolve the separation between artist and audience by directly engaging, conversing, and interacting with the audience, inviting them to participate in their seats as well as on the stage.
 Every show features dance movement, improvisation, visual imagery and soundscapes, conversations and spoken word, and various bits that play with the blurring of boundaries between the scripted and unscripted, all through an honest and humorous lens and the intention to entertain, educate, and inspire. Each episode of S.A.D. showcases different artists and acts than the previous one, guaranteeing that every iteration is unique and can only be experienced once.
S.A.D. is a show for everybody and every body, regardless of their identity, background, age, and anything else used to describe oneself.

*Revenue generated from each show is split evenly amongst the contributing artists

Annual release party celebrating New Deal Distillery's small-batch Nocino Green Walnut Liqueur. Features a signature fall cocktail menu, behind-the-scenes look at the production process, and bottles available to purchase. Free entry, 21+ only.

Order some grub and grab a drink for this super fun and easy paint party experience!

We’ve got the long tables reserved for us as you walk in. This venue holds 15 painters.
Please arrive 10 minutes before start time.

Carrie will be guiding you step-by-step to create this beautiful painting of a Van Gogh inspired cat and moon.

Check out Lazy Days Beaverton menu here
All materials for your painting are included!
Tickets $40
No experience necessary, judgment free zone!
(*Food and Drink NOT provided, but you are welcome to buy)
EXTRA TICKETS HERE: https://www.paintandsipportland.com/

Join an evening of Irish music, dancing, and community at Portland’s 3rd Friday Céilíus on the third Friday of every month. Whether you’re stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or have been dancing for years, you’ll find a welcoming atmosphere and plenty of opportunities to join in. All dances are taught and called, making this event accessible to dancers of all experience levels.

A beginner-friendly lesson begins at 7:00 p.m., followed by an evening of dancing to live music. No partner or previous experience is required, and everyone is welcome.

Come enjoy the music, meet new friends, and experience one of Ireland’s great social traditions. Children under 12 are free. All ages and experience levels welcome

No partner needed. No experience required. Just bring your dancing shoes and join the fun.

Come hang out with Cantor Bitton and CNS Men’s Club for pizza, salad, beer, camaraderie and discussion! Come meet new friends, eat some pizza, have a beer, and maybe learn something!

This will be a special night for all dance lovers!

Come at 8PM and get a Forró Dance class!

Josephina Del Norte: The Argentinian DJ, singer and multi-instrumentalist Josefina Del Norte will start the night playing a mix of Latin American Cumbia and Forró music from Brazil.

Forró Beleza: Led by Pyata Penedo, a Brazilian lead singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and owner of Figure 8 Sound Recording Studio, the band performs a variety of music from Northeastern Brazil known as forró.

Forró is a lively Brazilian music and partner-dance tradition rooted in Northeastern Brazil, where it developed through community gatherings centered around music, dancing, and social connection. Popularized nationally by legendary artists such as Luiz Gonzaga, its distinctive sound is traditionally created by the accordion, zabumba drum, and triangle, producing rhythms that feel both grounded and flowing.

The dance brings people together through a warm embrace, shared movement, playful turns, and a close connection to the music. Although it may remind newcomers of the intimacy of tango, the energy of salsa, or the grounded feeling of blues, forró has a joyful and welcoming character entirely its own.

More than simply a style of music or dance, forró is a celebration of Brazilian culture and community—and the best way to understand it is to come experience it for yourself!

21 & Over | $15 Advance, $20 Day of Show | Slicker is a 7-piece country rock band, playing the best country hits while taking you on a musical tour through the decades and genres. Slicker delivers a rock concert-style performance, and brings an energetic party vibe that gets people knocking chairs over to get to the dance floor.

This night of kick-your-heels-up country music begins with a FREE line dance lesson from the Dance Your Boots Off crew.

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Reserved Seating Available

Tired of your abuela giving you the side-eye when you forget a word? Or maybe just looking for a low-stakes way to dust off your English skills? Whether you're a "No Sabo" kid or a fluent pro, we've got a spot for you!

LULAC Southwest Washington is teaming up with Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary for a night of zero-judgement conversation. We're swapping the textbooks for board games and tea.

Here's the vibe:

-Practice your Spanish (even if it's just the basics!)

-Practice your English (o si hablas Español y quieres practicar tu Ingés)

-Play games & make friends in a cozy atmosphere.

Come for the practice, stay for the community. Si sabes, sabes!

Sign Squad is a popular, inclusive weekly American Sign Language (ASL) meetup where Deaf individuals, beginners, and experienced signers gather to socialize and practice signing. It is an all-ages, no-pressure environment.

The Sign Squad community meets at Woodstock Cafe, a beloved gathering space for the local Deaf community, famous for taking orders in sign language and providing an accessible, welcoming environment. Affectionately called the Sign Language Cafe, Woodstock café offers a space for Deaf and hearing individuals to communicate and collaborate seamlessly, supporting community bonds through shared interests.

By attending and participating in Sign Squad, you’ll contribute to a culture of inclusivity and support both CymaSpace’s mission and the wider Deaf community. All skill levels are welcome to come learn, chat, and participate.

Join the Child Care for Oregon Coalition for a happy hour event to learn more about who the coalition is, our northstar, and how you can get involved in the movement for child care for all! Meet with our committee members, parents, and providers over light bites and drinks and discover advocacy opportunities that best match your interests and experiences. Register to join here!

Community Dance Odd Fellows Hall 11/20/2026 7:00 – 9:30, upstairs above LaHaie’s Men’s Wear,
Let’s have some fun! Come get acquainted with BALFOLK, the dance craze from Europe. Traditional dances have been revived in new ways in every country in Europe. We will feature Balfolk dances from Gascogne, Bretagne, and other regions of France. All ages and skill levels welcome. Dance instruction will be provided. You will be accompanied by a 9 piece acoustic band, Raspberry Bourrée, featuring violins, accordion, nyckelharpa, mandocello, string bass, harp, clarinet and more! Donations accepted, but the dance is free.

Join us for Loteria Night on November 5, 6-8PM! $15 buys you a glass of wine and unlimited play. No need to know how to play, we will teach you! Prizes for the winner of each round! You are welcome to purchase wine to take home or make a donation to VITAL during the event as well.

All dances taught, no need for a partner, gender free calling, all skill levels welcome, tickets $15.92, 21+ (doors open at 6 pm, dance at 7). Oct 26 (Mon): The Old Time String Band with calling by Bex Bee Nov 2 (Mon): Old Time Highway with calling by Amy Hofer Nov 9 (Mon): calling by Steph Noll Nov 16 (Mon): Probably Polly String Band with calling by Andy Grummon Nov 23 (Mon): Miss Praline‘s Whip Lodge Tenderstrokes with calling by Tighe Hauze Tickets can be bought in advance on-line at the Showdown‘s website. Come out and support the dance, so Pickathon and the Showdown will support more dances into the future! Sponsored by Pickathon and The Showdown.

Join us for our first Matthias Kemeny Design Lecture Series event in the new Art Building as we welcome Mindy Seu, our first speaker of the season.

Mindy Seu (b. 1991, California) is an artist and technologist based in Los Angeles and New York City whose practice focuses on technology-driven performance and publication. A SEXUAL HISTORY OF THE INTERNET (2025) follows her first book CYBERFEMINISM INDEX (2023), a pseudo-encyclopedia that gathers three decades of online activism and net art, which Rhizome commissioned, premiered at the New Museum, and was awarded a Graham Foundation Grant. Mindy is currently teaching as an Associate Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, in the Department of Design Media Arts.

Instagram: @mindyseu

Reserve your FREE ticket via Eventbrite

The Matthias Kemeny Design Lecture Series is coordinated and managed by students in our A+D Projects class. This series brings internationally celebrated design professionals annually to Portland to give a lecture for the benefit of the students and faculty in the Graphic Design program and the broader design community. This series is free and open to the public and highlights a wide range of design practices in an attempt to facilitate a community-wide dialogue about design and related fields. The Matthias D. Kemeny Charitable Fund of the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation has made the series possible.

Organized by Portland State University Graphic Design

Nothing’s better than bubbly for celebrations. We’ll help you pair a bottle to whatever’s on your table this holiday season. As you taste, you’ll learn about our favorite sparkling styles from Spain, Italy, Burgundy and, of course, Champagne.

Our Saturday night series at Fulton Hall continues, sliding scale: $6-20 per person, cash or check. 7 pm newcomer/refresher lesson 7:30-10:30 pm dancing Sep 12 (Sat): caller Koren Wake [Seattle], music by Pleasantly Frantic Oct 10 (Sat): caller Noah Grunzweig, music by The Hat Band Nov 14 (Sat): caller Kelly Tabor, music by Riffraff [Olympia] Dec 12 (Sat): caller Tighe Hauze, music by Bandwidth We welcome people who respect our expressed dance-community values and code of conduct without regard for age, race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, sexual orientation, or ability. Mask Policy: All contra dances are mask-optional at this time. COVID Policy: PCDC no longer requires proof of vaccination, but we continue to encourage everyone to be vaccinated. While currently available COVID-19 vaccines no longer do much to prevent transmission, they continue to be effective for protecting oneself from more serious illness.

Come on out young and old, newbie or experienced! Have fun, meet new people, and learn a new dance or two. We teach the dance by walking everyone through it first, so you don’t have to be experienced. Do as many or as few dances as you like. There are usually 40 – 80 people in attendance. You could be one of them! Suggested donation of $5 per person, or $10 per family. All proceeds go to the Fern Prairie Grange to keep it functioning for our community! Hope to see you soon!

Tualatin Valley Creates (TVC) invites local artists, creatives, businesses, community members, and families to its November Creatives Mingle Networking Event on Friday, November 13, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at A Framer’s Touch in Forest Grove, Oregon.

The evening will blend creativity, community connection, holiday spirit, and giving, featuring A Framer’s Touch’s 23 holiday trees decked in Old World Christmas ornaments, plus a Local Artist Tree/Garland featuring ornaments made by local artists. Guests can enjoy the festive exhibition while connecting with fellow creatives and community members in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Adding to the evening will be acoustic guitar music by local musician and TVC Board Member, Bill Hernandez, creating a warm soundtrack for the holiday gathering.

This year, TVC will help make the holidays a little brighter for local families in need. Guests are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy or new winter clothing item to donate. Donations will support families in our community who could use a little extra help during the holiday season.

“We’re excited to bring our Creatives Mingle to Forest Grove and celebrate the incredible creativity and generosity of our community,” said Kristen Ling, Owner. “A Framer’s Touch will provide a beautiful holiday backdrop for connecting with other creatives, enjoying music, and coming together to support local families during the holidays.”

TVC’s Creatives Mingle events are designed to bring together artists, creatives, cultural organizations, businesses, and community members from throughout Washington County. Each month, TVC partners with a different local organization or business to provide opportunities to network, share ideas, discover creative opportunities, and build relationships.
Whether you are an artist, musician, maker, creative entrepreneur, arts organization, business owner, or simply someone who appreciates the arts and wants to connect with your creative community, everyone is welcome.

Join us in the Kennedy School Gym for Country Night and learn line dancing basics in a fun, welcoming environment. An experienced instructor from the PNW Stompeders will guide you step-by-step through beginner-friendly dances with music to keep the floor moving. Whether you've never tried line dancing before or just want to sharpen your skills, this class is designed to make it easy and enjoyable for everyone. Singles, couples, and dancers of all ages are welcome. Come with a partner, bring friends, or show up solo-line dancing is one of the easiest ways to meet people and have a great time. Food and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the evening, so you can grab a bite, relax, and make a night of it. No experience necessary, just come ready to learn a few steps and have some fun on the dance floor.

Join the Office for Student Engagement's event, Let's Talk About It: Hidden Curriculum as a First-Generation College Student! All are welcome, and please note that the conversation topics will be focused on first-generation college experiences (you are the first in your family to attend college). Students, staff, and faculty are welcome!

The event will include loosely facilitated roundtable conversations with topics about imposter syndrome, navigating the hidden curriculum, and more. This is a collaboration with the Low Socioeconomic Status and First Generation Student Kollectiv student group and Student Engagement.

Sign-ups are encouraged so we have an accurate headcount for food, but walk-ins are welcome! Please sign up by November 5.

Learn swing dance through beginner and intermediate classes that follow alternating monthly rotations. Beginner lessons cover Lindy Hop basics, partnered Charleston, swing-outs, and the Shim-Sham line dance. Intermediate topics include connection, turns, speed, momentum, differences between six-count and eight-count patterns, swing-outs, and fancy footwork. The material covered may vary depending on the group’s level, and requests and feedback are welcome. Classes are followed by a social dance. Lessons and social dancing are free for members.

Weekly Swing Dance featuring East Coast style and Lindy Hop.

Enjoy an evening of social dancing featuring West Coast Swing, Country Two Step, Country Swing, and line dancing. The venue offers sprung hardwood dance floors, lighting, sound, and a bar serving beer, wine, and cider. The event is open to the public and welcomes ages 16 and older. Earlier classes include Country Swing, beginner and intermediate Country Two Step, and beginner and intermediate line dancing, followed by guided line dancing. Social dancing is also available without taking a class. Cover charges vary depending on the classes attended, and classes and social dancing are included with an All-Access Membership.

Calling all lindy hoppers, balboa-heads, Charleston nuts, and shag enthusiasts! Come on out to Portland's longest-running swing dance, bringing you fantastic live jazz music on Norse Hall's magnificent floor.

Portland's own vintage jazz band, Puddletown Stompers, will be performing this week at our weekly LIVE music dance party! ​ The band will be performing hot jazz tunes from the 'fabulous fives' era and beyond. ​ We'll be keeping things swingin', so join us for a dance this week!
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Our Foundations Lesson is an hour-long beginner lesson from 6:45PM-7:45PM (and is included with the dance cover!). ​The lesson is great for folks who are new to dancing, curious about dancing, or just love dancing! ​Topics will lean more towards Lindy Hop or Charleston depending on the band playing each Thursday night. ​We hope to see you there before the dance starts at 8pm and we kick off another fun night!

Cover $20 | All Ages
Beginning swing dance lesson included in dance cover

*Schedule*
6:30 Doors open
6:45 - 7:45 Beginning swing dance lesson w/ Austin Neverman
8 - 9 Puddletown Stompers
9 - 9:30 DJ Break w/ Austin
9:30 - 10:30 Puddletown Stompers

The downstairs bar and lounge will be open. You may bring your drinks upstairs into the ballroom.

If you have accessibility concerns, please contact PLS.

This class is designed for dancers who are already comfortable with two-step fundamentals, and want to build their range. Beginning fundamentals will not be reviewed.

Discover West Coast Swing, a modern partner dance set to a range of music styles, with smooth movement and room for varied expression. New dancers are welcome to begin on the first Monday of the month, and the beginner series covers foundational steps, connection, and technique through three self-contained modules. Classes are also offered for intermediate and advanced dancers, with sessions focused on technique and more challenging patterns. The evening includes a social dance and practica where participants can dance, socialize, practice, and ask instructors questions.

Come hang out with the Portland Chapter of the PNW Battery Collaborative for our fall Happy Hour. Come and go as you please. Meetup with known battery enthusiast friends, and meet some new ones! The Pacific Northwest Battery Collaborative is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit with one mission: make the PNW the leading hub of battery innovation for the nation. We connect the entrepreneurs, researchers, policymakers, and enthusiasts driving energy storage forward across Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. The PNWBC is the region's largest battery-focused community organization with 1,600+ participants. Follow our LinkedIn page to learn about battery innovations & opportunities in the PNW and join the thousands of other collaborators who subscribe to our events calendar. Want to support the local battery community? Please donate here!

Calling all lindy hoppers, balboa-heads, Charleston nuts, and shag enthusiasts! Come on out to Portland's longest-running swing dance, bringing you fantastic live jazz music on Norse Hall's magnificent floor.

Lone Fir Hot Club will be performing tonight at Thursday Swing. ​ The band's sound leans heavily on Jazz Manouche or the "Gypsy Swing" songbook offered by the original Hot Club featuring Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli. ​ The band takes additional inspiration from the Jazz Manouche of both sides of the Atlantic and dabbles in 1940's American swing to bop traditional era music. ​ Come out and dance to their playful stylings this week at Thursday Swing!
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Our Foundations Lesson is an hour-long beginner lesson from 6:45PM-7:45PM (and is included with the dance cover!). ​The lesson is great for folks who are new to dancing, curious about dancing, or just love dancing! ​Topics will lean more towards Lindy Hop or Charleston depending on the band playing each Thursday night. ​We hope to see you there before the dance starts at 8pm and we kick off another fun night!

Cover $20 | All Ages
Beginning swing dance lesson included in dance cover

*Schedule*
6:30 Doors open
6:45 - 7:45 Beginning swing dance lesson w/ Katie and Tristan
8 - 9 Lone Fir Hot Club
9 - 9:30 DJ Break
9:30 - 10:30 Lone Fir Hot Club

The downstairs bar and lounge will be open. You may bring your drinks upstairs into the ballroom.

If you have accessibility concerns, please contact PLS.

Newcomers‘ session at 7:00; dance from 7:30-10-30, admission: $6 - $20 sliding scale. Oct 3 (Sat): caller Frannie Marr, music by Lori, Ben & Mark Nov 7 (Sat): caller Laurel Thomas, music by The Stage Crew Dec 5 (Sat): caller Victoria Fox, music by The Stage Crew **NOTE: the following dance is held on the 2nd Saturday Jan 9 (Sat): caller Jesse Partridge, music by The Stage Crew We welcome people who respect our expressed dance-community values and code of conduct without regard for age, race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, sexual orientation, or ability. Mask Policy: All contra dances are mask-optional at this time. COVID Policy: PCDC no longer requires proof of vaccination, but we continue to encourage everyone to be vaccinated. While currently available COVID-19 vaccines no longer do much to prevent transmission, they continue to be effective for protecting oneself from more serious illness.

Contra Remix: gender-free queer-friendly DJ‘d contra dancing. Also keep spreading the good word to continue filling up the hall with even more of our friends and new friends we haven‘t met yet! Contra Remix is back, with caller and DJ Noah Grunzweig. This is a queer loving space that supports the expression, exploration, and rejection of gender & sex identities. The terms used to identify partnered positioning in our dance are Larks and Robins. Community welcome and newcomers‘ lesson at 6:30 pm; dance 7-10 Admission: $6-$20 sliding scale New Location! Norse Hall, upstairs - 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland Mask Policy All regular Contra and English dances will be mask-optional. Vaccination Policy PCDC no longer requires proof of vaccination, but we continue to encourage everyone to be vaccinated. While currently available COVID-19 vaccines no longer do much to prevent transmission, they continue to be effective for protecting oneself from more serious illness.

Enjoy an evening of Irish set dancing, live music, and community. All dances are taught and called, so no partner or prior experience is needed. The gathering is family friendly and welcomes all ages. Come on your own or with friends and family, with food available from nearby food carts.

NEW STEEPLEJACK LOCATION! ON BROADWAY.

We love hosting our paint parties with Steeplejack! So now we're excited about their new location!

We will be meeting in the Fireside Room

Join us for this beautiful sunset lake and loon paint and sip (inspired by the hit TV show, Heated Rivalry).

Kincaid will be guiding you on how to create this easy yet beautiful painting!

All levels welcome!

All materials for your painting are included.

(*Food and Drink NOT provided, but you are welcome to buy)

Join us for a fun-filled evening of creativity, laughter, and relaxation at Paint and Sip Portland's pop-up events. Order your favorite drink and a delicious bite to eat as you unleash your inner artist surrounded by friends and family.

VanCity Ballroom offers Saturday social dancing and beginners’ lessons at 9212 N.E. Highway 99, Suite 110, in Hazel Dell. A 45-minute lesson starts at 7 p.m. followed by social dancing of all styles until 10 p.m. No partner or dance experience are required. Learn a new dance each week, from ballroom and Latin to swing and country. The cost is $10. Get more details at vancityballroom.com.