Hi Dancers! I try to pick out the events best suited to ballroom, latin and swing dancing.
Let me know if there is anything you would like to add!
On-going Events in the Community:
Please note: I’m not sure if these on-going dances have resumed yet in 2021. I suggest calling the contact information.
Fridays, on-going, 7:00-9:00 p.m.: Sonora Ballroom Dancing meets at the Aronos Club, 37 E. Elkin Street, Downtown Sonora for community ballroom dancing. Lessons at 7 p.m. followed by open dancing at 8 p.m. $10 donation. (not meeting yet)
Second Saturdays: Second Saturday Art Night in historic downtown Sonora offers art shows, music and refreshments, at no charge from 5 to 8 p.m. Visit www.2ndsaturdayartnight.org for details for each month.
Third Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.: Contra Dancing at the Aronos Club, 37 E. Elkin Street, Sonora. Live music; no experience necessary. Adults $7, Children $3. For more information, call 532-6025.
Some Fridays (see “classes” for dates), 6 p.m.: Folk Dancing with Carlos at The Dance Castle, 23496 Gold Springs Drive, Columbia. All levels; free!
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.: Line Dancing with Carolyn Silva at First Presbyterian Church of Columbia (aka 49er Church, 11155 Jackson Street) in Faith Hall. Free.
2021
Events are popping up; looks like a wonderful year for dancing! I’m not sure what kind of “dance” music these bands play, so look them up on google or youtube.
Saturday, July 31, 6-8 p.m.: Western Bound at Concert in the Pines, Eproson Park, Twain Harte.Saturday, July 31, 7:00 p.m.: Town Square Street Dance with Rod Harris and the Columbia Kicks Big Band at Copper Valley (Copperopolis) Town Square. Includes 40’s Costume Contest, Vintage Cars, Vendors and Raffles.Wednesday, August 4, 6-8 p.m.: The Guy Dossi Band at the Tuolumne Music in the Park. Plenty of room to dance and enjoy the Farmer’s Market.Friday, August 6, 5 – 8 p.m.: Magic of the Night, downtown Sonora. Lots of bands and music . . . . Blues Box Bayou Band will be at Coffill Park . . . . . Rusty Rockers will also be there; oh my, so much dancing going on!Friday, August 6, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.: Mario Flores Latin Jazz Band at Inner Sanctum Cellars BaseCamp, Columbia. Tickets $10 online at innersanctumcellars.com/eventsFriday, August 6, 4:30 p.m.: Lucky Cuzn Brass Band at Peaceful Valley Farmers Market, 14888 Peaceful Valley Road, Sonora. Produce, craft and food vendors at 4 p.m.
Saturday, August 7, 6-8 p.m.: Jim Anderson and the Rebels, Elvis tribute, at Concert in the Pines, Eproson Park, Twain Harte.
Wednesday, August 11, 6-8 p.m.: Leilani and the Distractions at the Tuolumne Music in the Park. Plenty of room to dance and enjoy the Farmer’s Market.
Friday, August 13, 4:30 p.m.: Love Camp at Peaceful Valley Farmers Market, 14888 Peaceful Valley Road, Sonora. Produce, craft and food vendors at 4 p.m.
Friday, August 13, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.: Swing Gitane at Inner Sanctum Cellars BaseCamp, Columbia. Tickets $10 online at innersanctumcellars.com/events
Saturday, August 14, 6-8 p.m.: After Dark at Concert in the Pines, Eproson Park, Twain Harte.
Saturday, August 14, 8 p.m.: Stomp Box at Coffill Park, downtown Sonora. Bring your own chair!
Saturday, August 14, 9 p.m.: Blues Box Bayou Band at Black Oak Casino. Make reservations at blackoakcasino.com/show/ NOTE: Black Oak Casino’s new format is to purchase a table for four ($90-$120, depending on location) booth for six ($160) or standing room only (for $15). booooooo
Wednesday, August 18, 6-8 p.m.: Swing Gitane at the Tuolumne Music in the Park. Plenty of room to dance and enjoy the Farmer’s Market.
Sunday, August 22, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.: Jana and Leroy at Inner Sanctum Cellars BaseCamp, Columbia. (not sure if tickets are needed as of 6.14.21)
Wednesday, August 25, 6-8 p.m.: Stompbox at the Tuolumne Music in the Park. Plenty of room to dance and enjoy the Farmer’s Market.
Friday – Sunday, August 27 – August 29, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Sierra Bigfoot Music Festival, First Annual at Eproson Park, Twain Harte. Three day Music Festival, Art Show, Open Air Market and Bigfoot Symposium. Free Admission.
Wednesday, September 1, 6-8 p.m.: Sky Kings at the Tuolumne Music in the Park. Plenty of room to dance and enjoy the Farmer’s Market.
Thursday, September 2, 4-7 p.m.: Love Camp at Mountain Air Market, Eproson Park, Twain Harte. Free.
Friday, September 3, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.: Jana & Leroy at Inner Sanctum Cellars BaseCamp, Columbia. Tickets $10 online at innersanctumcellars.com/events
Saturday, September 4, 6-8 p.m.: Threshold at Concert in the Pines, Eproson Park, Twain Harte.
Saturday, September 11, 6-8 p.m.: Kinland Station at Concert in the Pines, Eproson Park, Twain Harte.
Saturday, September 11, 8 p.m.: Chains Required at Coffill Park, downtown Sonora. Bring your own chair!
Friday, September 24, 4:30 p.m.: Keith Burrows Band at Peaceful Valley Farmers Market, 14888 Peaceful Valley Road, Sonora. Produce, craft and food vendors at 4 p.m.
Friday, October 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Columbia Big Band at Inner Sanctum Base Camp in Columbia
Saturday, October 9, 8 p.m.: The Hot Dark at Coffill Park, downtown Sonora. Bring your own chair!
Friday, October 29, 9 p.m.: Tom Rigney and Flambeau at Black Oak Casino, Willow Creek Lounge. Make reservations at blackoakcasino.com/show/ (not posted as of 6.14.21)