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Verdi Club: Death and Taxes Swing Band at the Woodchopper’s Ball
DEATH AND TAXES SWING BAND:
The Death and Taxes Swing Band is unavoidably swingin’. You’ve heard all the usual swing bands–it’s time to check out something a little different. Featuring extra danceable arrangements, sultry vocals, and a whole lot of rhythm. So file your taxes, and then celebrate with the Death and Taxes Swing Band at their Woodchopper’s Ball debut–on Tax Day, no less!
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 (and their biggest hit!), it features monthly classes, a full bar (21+ only), and a dance party with a drop-in lesson and the largest variety of live swing dance music in town! Properly worn face masks required.
* LIVE MUSIC DANCE PARTY, 9:00-11:30pm, with a different band each week! $15 admission includes a drop-in Basic Swing dance lesson (9:00-9:15pm), perfect for complete beginners (no partner required)!
* 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!
* APRIL (4-week) LINDY HOP, BALBOA, and COLLEGIATE SHAG monthly class series continue tonight, 7:00-10:00pm. Single Monthly Class drop-in: $25/person/week (includes Dance Party!), no partner required.
EVENING SCHEDULE:
6:30pm: Doors Open
7:00-8:00pm: Monthly Intermediate Lindy Hop & Balboa Classes
8:00-9:00pm: Monthly Beginning Lindy Hop & Balboa Classes
8:00pm-closing: Full Bar Open (21+ only)
9:00-9:15pm: Drop-In Basic Swing Dance Lesson
9:00-10:00pm: Monthly Collegiate Shag Class
9:00-11:30pm: Live Music Dance Party