East Bay Square Dance with caller Robin Fischer and Round Top Stringband

Fri Jan 16 2026 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC-08:00

The Hillside Club | Berkeley

Berkeley Hillside Club
Publisher/HostBerkeley Hillside Club
East Bay Square Dance with caller Robin Fischer and Round Top Stringband
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Come on out for a community dance for all ages. No partner necessary; no experience necessary. Queer-friendly. Live old-time music!
About this Event

Square dancing is for everyone! Caller Robin Fischer is back in January to call all of our favorite dances. Round Top Stringband plays live old-time music. The caller teaches each dance right before we dance it. Kids welcome.

Doors open: 7:45 pm
Square dancing: 8:00-10:00 pm

This is a queer-friendly event. Role-switching is encouraged. The terms "ladies" and "gents" can refer to anyone who is dancing in that role.

BYOB: You may bring beer and wine. No hard alcohol allowed.
Wear dance shoes if you have them! No stiletto heels allowed.

$20 general admission (recommended)
$15 member of Hillside Club or of BACDS
$25 supporter
$6 student or low-income
or pay what you can
We accept cash and venmo at the door.

This is a traditional or old-time square dance (not a modern or club dance). All dancers are welcome. You are welcome to ask anyone to dance. If someone asks you to dance, you can always say "yes" or "no."

Please bring your water bottles!

Members of Round Top Stringband:
Nick Lofaro, fiddle
Rowan McCallister, banjo
Dan Kluger, guitar
Allegra Thompson, bass

East Bay Square Dance is organized by the Bay Area Country Dance Society (BACDS). Everyone is welcome to become a member of BACDS and to attend other BACDS dances. https://www.bacds.org/series/square/east-bay/
This monthly dance is usually held on the third Friday of the month.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar Street, Berkeley, United States

Tickets

USD 8.24 to USD 23.18

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