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Lindy Goes Pop! Getting experimental with Lindy by the Lake this September as we challenge our two amazing DJ's Gerry Thrash and Andre George to conjure the most swingable pop tunes they can find! Join us for an electrifying afternoon of pop music you can swing to!
A taster class kicks off at 10:30-11am. No partner or experience necessary.
LbtL welcomes everyone and is always free, but we do welcome donations to helps support running this monthly event. Tips for the band is always encouraged. Let's support live music and working musicians! Feel free to donate via VENMO @lindybythelake
For this event, we will strictly adhere to community and public health guidelines. Please stay at home if you are feeling any symptoms. Masks are optional for vaccinated folk, and social distancing is adapted for the safest dance experience. Informed consent guidelines will be developed for partner dancing.
Swing dance is about community, meeting people, dancing with friends and strangers alike, in a beautiful outdoor setting with fun swing music of the 30s and 40s.
Bring a friend who's never danced before, or if they enjoy some live music and sunshine. Come hang out with us!
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Lindy by the Lake is a super low-key, no-fuss, no-muss gathering of Lindy Hoppers to make music and dance in an all-inclusive, all-ages, all-skill level environment.
Let's gather by the lake towards Lakeshore Drive and E 18th St at the cemented area. Pack plenty of water and sunscreen. And maybe a light sweater (you never know when that breeze picks up.) You can grab a snack at Grand Lake Farmers Market before heading over.
DJ to be announced!
Please contact @Aurelia Santos if you'd like to teach or volunteer. @Noemi Catalina is our LBTL DJ coordinator.
šLet's get off Facebook and get outside!
So are you gonna be part of this? Say yes. And be proud, be loud. We hella ā¤ļø Oakland. And we hella ā¤ļø Lindy Hop. Spread the love!
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Commuting to LBTL:
Nearest BART Station is Lake Merritt, about .8 mi or 15 minute leisurely walk away. Free parking is available around the lake on Saturdays. It is usually fair to easy in the morning to find free parking.
Metered street parking is also available on 18th St. The #12, #57 and #NL buses all pass by Lake Merritt. If you plan on going to the Farmers Market in the morning, there is public pay parking at the freeway underpass (enter via Lake Park Avenue/Grand). It's about a 7-10 minute walk from the Farmers Market, following the Lake.
Driving to LBTL:
The easiest landmark would be to put in Lucky's Supermarket on E. 18th Street in your GPS. Park around there and then walk towards the lake and you can't miss the landing. . This will help you avoid some of the crazy re-routing happening along the lake some weekends. Clockwise traffic is often closed in one lane around the lake.
See everybody on Saturday!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
E 18th Street Pier, Lake Merritt, Oakland, United States
