Woodchopper’s Ball
The Woodchopper’s Ball, San Francisco’s swing hot spot, is a weekly Tuesday night swing dance event held at the historic Verdi Club in San Francisco’s Mission district.
Named after the classic 1939 swing tune by the Woody Herman Orchestra, the Woodchopper’s Ball features monthly classes, a full bar (21+ only), and a live music dance party with a drop-in lesson and the largest variety of live swing dance music in town! Brought to you by Hep Jen and Ken Watanabe, long-time regular instructors and organizers at San Francisco’s Lindy in the Park.
- Live Music Dance Party: 9:00-11:30pm, with a different band each week! Only $15!
- Drop-In Basic Swing Dance Lesson: 9:00-9:15pm, included with Dance Party admission! Perfect for complete beginners (no partner or registration required)!
- Monthly Swing Dance Classes:
7:00-9:00pm, Lindy Hop & Balboa (Beginning and Intermediate); 9:00-10:00pm, Solo Jazz (June 13-27). Fun, friendly, and featuring some of San Francisco’s most experienced swing dance instructors! Enrollment includes admission to the Dance Parties!
- Full Bar & Lounge: 8:00pm-closing (21+ only). Enjoy a classic cocktail in the swanky vintage bar and lounge!
- 2,500-sq-ft Dance Floor: Large, beautiful, hardwood dance floor with plenty of room to swing out!
Evening Schedule
6:30pm | Doors Open |
7:00-8:00pm | Intermediate LINDY HOP Monthly Class Intermediate BALBOA Monthly Class |
8:00-9:00pm | Beginning LINDY HOP Monthly Class Beginning BALBOA Monthly Class |
8:00pm-closing | Full Bar & Lounge Open (21+ only) |
9:00-9:15pm | Drop-In Basic Swing Dance Lesson (for complete beginners, included with dance party admission, different steps each week) |
9:00-10:00pm | SOLO JAZZ Monthly Class (June 13-27) |
9:00-11:30pm | Live Music Dance Party (different band each week, band schedule) |
11:30pm-1:30am | After-Hours Musicians Jam Session & Party (last Tuesday of the month) |
COVID-19 Safety Precautions
To minimize the spread of COVID-19 at the Woodchopper’s Ball:
- All attendees are required to properly wear a well-fitting face mask at all times while inside the building, unless actively drinking.
- Eating is prohibited inside the building.