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Put on your glad rags and join us for an evening of live swing jazz in the heart of New Westminster! Whether you feel like swinging out, joining the jazz jam, or just tapping your toes and enjoying the show, we welcome you to spend a fun and inclusive evening with the Uptown Swing Collective, in partnership with the City of New Westminster.
Live music by the Ben MacRae Eastside Ramblers!
DJ (band breaks): TBD
Dance lesson by: Jon & Helena
This event is a jazz jam! Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments and sit in with the band for a song or two.
Please note the following changes for 2026:
- Jazz Jam will take place during the first set; jammers are asked to arrive at 6:45 to sign up and liaise with our jam coordinator and the band leader. Spots are limited, so if you do not arrive early there is a chance you will not be able to play.
- Jazz Jammers must purchase tickets to Jazz Cats Social.
Click the "Find Tickets" link on this post
or check out our square site: https://uptown-swing-collective.square.site/jazz-cats-social
Capacity is limited.
Please plan to buy early to avoid disappointment.
Tickets are available online only at regular price until 1pm on the day of the event. After 1pm, ticket price will be $26 online and at the door until capacity has been reached. Tickets are NOT guaranteed to be available at the door.
$22 per person (16+ years) Regular price (until 1pm day of event)
$26 per person (16+ years) Last minute tickets*
Fee includes light refreshments and beginner Lindy Hop dance lesson (partner not required).
*No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Please reach out to us if payment is an issue for you.
6:30 pm Doors open
6:45 pm Beginner Lindy Hop dance lesson
7:30 pm Live music and social dancing
Location:
Century House - 620 Eighth St., New Westminster
Bus stops for the 101, 105, 123, 128 and 155 are all within a 5 minute walk of the venue.
New Westminster is included in Evo’s Metro Vancouver Home Zone.
There is a small parking lot available off Eighth St and ample street parking surrounding Moody Park.
Health and Safety Policy:
Please stay home if you are not feeling well.
We expect everyone will do their part to keep our community safe and healthy by maintaining good hygiene with regular hand-washing, and being mindful that comfort levels will vary from person to person.
Mask-wearing is optional; please be considerate of others’ decision to mask or not, and if you would like to dance with someone who is wearing a mask, please offer to wear a mask yourself, as a courtesy to them.
This is not a licensed event so please do not bring your adult beverages or snacks into Jazz Cats Social.
Uptown Swing Collective gratefully acknowledges the support of the New Westminster Community Grants program.
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Event Venue
Century House-Moody Park Rec, 633 8th St, New Westminster, BC V3M 3S4, Canada
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