Filtering by: big band
May
28
4:30 PM16:30
live bands, socal, west coast, all ages, big band, swing

Phat Cat Swinger

Stellar Shows & Street Swing Productions Presents……

Who: Phat Cat Swinger, DJ Sailor Mike

Where: Campus JAX

3950 Campus Dr

Newport Beach, California 92660

When: Saturday, May 28th, 2023 - Doors 4:30 pm to 8 pm

Buy Tickets: www.stellarshows.net

Details: All ages, free parking, dance floor, near John Wayne airport. Tickets range from $25 to $57.50

Venue Note: Entree required as Campus Jax is a supper club with outstanding sound, with menu items starting at just $12 so you won't break the bank. No drink minimums. Portion of the cover charge goes to Feed The Need, the Campus JAX outreach to feed the local homeless population. Over 15,000 meals served.

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Sep
23
to Sep 24
west coast, socal, all ages, 21 and up, big band, dance class, dancing, live bands, swing

Clifton’s After Dark

  • Clifton’s (Brookdale Ballroom) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

What: Clifton’s After Dark

Who: The Moontones, DJ Dr Nate

Where: Clifton’s (Brookdale Ballroom)

648 S Broadway

Los Angeles, CA 90014

When: September 23rd, 2022 - 8 pm to 1:30 am

Details: All ages & free before 9 pm - 21 and up after 9 pm. Tickets $22.96

Buy Tickets: dice.fm

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Aug
13
6:00 PM18:00
live bands, socal, west coast, all ages, big band, swing

Phat Cat Swinger - 20th Anniversary Concert!

Stellar Shows At Jax Presents……

What: Phat Cat Swinger - 20th Anniversary Concert!

Who: Phat Cat Swinger

Where: Campus JAX

3950 Campus Dr

Newport Beach, California 92660

When: Saturday, August 13th, 2022 - Doors 6:30 pm to 10 pm

Buy Tickets: www-stellarshows-net

Details: All ages, free parking, dance floor, near John Wayne airport. Tickets range from $30 (premium Reserved Seats on perimeter of room) to $250 (private Raised Booth for up to 5 persons)

Campus JAX is a supper club - Entree required - menu items start at just $10. No drink minimums. Portion of the cover charge goes to Feed The Need, the Campus JAX outreach to feed the local homeless population. Over 15,000 meals served.

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Jul
21
7:00 PM19:00
socal, west coast, all ages, free show, jazz, live bands, swing, big band

Summer In San Gabriel With Phat Cat Swinger!

What: Summer In San Gabriel Series

Who: Phat Cat Swinger

Where: San Gabriel Mission Playhouse

320 S Mission Drive

San Gabriel, CA 91776

When: Thursday, July 21st, 2022 - 7 pm to 8:30 pm

Details: All ages, free outdoor show! Parking is free. Venue provides fold up chairs (first come, first served). You can bring your own chair if you’d like.

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Jun
23
7:00 PM19:00
socal, west coast, all ages, free show, jazz, live bands, swing, big band

Summer In San Gabriel With The Jennifer Keith Sextet!

What: Summer In San Gabriel Series

Who: The Jennifer Keith Sextet

Where: San Gabriel Mission Playhouse

320 S Mission Drive

San Gabriel, CA 91776

When: Thursday, June 23rd, 2022 - 7 pm to 8:30 pm

Details: All ages, free outdoor show! Parking is free. Venue provides fold up chairs (first come, first served). You can bring your own chair if you’d like. Delicious Mexican food will be available for purchase from San Gabriel’s own Chanos.

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Apr
1
6:30 PM18:30
live bands, socal, rockabilly, west coast, all ages, country, big band, dancing, family friendly, honky tonk, swing

The Jive Aces / Lil Sue And The Cow Tippers

Street Swing Productions Presents……

Who: The Jive Aces, Lil Sue And The Cow Tippers

DJ’s AristoCat & Cruzz

Where: Woman’s Club Of Orange

121 S. Center Street

Orange, California 92866

When: Friday, April 1st, 2022 - Doors 6:30 pm to 11 pm

Buy Tickets: www.tickettailor.com

Details: All ages, Early bird tickets are only $20 / $25 at the door. This event will sell out! Kid friendly! No alcohol allowed on property. JUMP, JIVE AND SWING! The Jive Aces bring their infectious brand of Jumping Swing to Orange County for the first time in many years!

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Feb
12
6:00 PM18:00
live bands, socal, west coast, all ages, swing, big band

SOLD OUT!!! - A Night Of Romantic Music With Phat Cat Swinger

Stellar Shows At Jax Presents……

What: A Night Of Romantic Music With Phat Cat Swinger

Who: With Phat Cat Swinger

Where: Campus JAX

950 Campus Dr

Newport Beach, California 92660

When: Saturday, February 12th, 2022 - Doors 6 pm to 9 pm

Buy Tickets: www-stellarshows-net

Details: All ages, free parking, dance floor, near John Wayne airport. Ticket range is $17.50 (general admission - no seat guaranteed) thru $300.00 (private raised booth for up to 5 people)

Campus JAX is a supper club, and patrons are required to purchase an entree (starting at $10 a plate). There are no drink minimums. Portion of the cover charge goes to Feed The Need, the Campus JAX outreach to feed the local homeless population. Over 15,000 meals served.

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Dec
31
to Jan 1
live bands, socal, west coast, dancing, swing, 18 and up, big band, jazz

Phat Cat Swinger New Years Eve

  • The Vintage Balboa Pavilion (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Stellar Shows & Street Swing Productions Present……

What: Phat Cat Swinger New Years Eve

Who: Phat Cat Swinger, special guest Adryon De Leon

DJ Aristocat & Cruzz

Where: The Vintage Balboa Pavilion

400 South Main Street

Newport Beach, CA 92661

When: Saturday, December 31st, 2022 - Doors 7:30 pm to 1 am

Details: 18 and up, tickets from $110 to $130, tickets include a full-on holiday buffet dinner complete with two carving stations, free parking, a humongous dance floor, amazing food and drinks.

Buy Tickets: www.stellarshows.net

***(Orange County health protocols will be in effect. At this point, that means masks are recommended but not required.)***

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Dec
21
to Dec 22
21 and up, live bands, socal, rockabilly, roots, swing, west coast, big band, free show

Rockabilly Christmas With Members Of The Brian Setzer Orchestra

  • Joe's Great American Bar & Grill (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

What: Rockabilly Christmas With Members Of The Brian Setzer Orchestra

Who: Bernie Dresel of The BBB - Drums, Johnny Hatton from the Brian Setzer Orchestra - bass, John Snoke - Lead Guitar

Also from the BSO:Jim Youngstrum - Saxaphone, Robbie Hioki - Trombone, Ron Blake - Trumpet, Leslie Spencer - Backup Vocals

Where: Joe's Great American Bar & Grill

4311 West Magnolia Boulevard

Burbank, CA, 91505

When: Saturday, December 21st, 2019 - 9 pm to 1 am

Details: 21 and up, Free Show! Featuring lots of great musicians from the Brian Setzer Orchestra!

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Oct
17
to Oct 18
rockabilly, live bands, socal, west coast, all ages, roots, dancing, swing, country, big band, punk rock, western swing

Petunia & The Vipers/Abby Girl & The Real Deal

Stellar Shows Presents……

Who: Petunia & The Vipers, Abby Girl & The Real Deal

Where: Original Mike's

100 S Main St

Santa Ana, California 92701

When: Thursday, October 17th, 2019 - Doors 7 pm to 1 am

Details: all ages, tickets start at $15, free parking, full food menu, full bar for 21 and up

Buy Tickets: www.stellarshows.net

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Jun
30
5:00 PM17:00
all ages, live bands, socal, west coast, free show, swing, big band, dancing, pin up girls

Salute To The Troops - Free Concert In The Park

What: Salute To The Troops - Free Concert In The Park

Who: The Satin Dollz

Where: Polliwog Park

 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

When: Sunday, June 30th, 2019 - 5 pm to 7 pm

Details: All ages, free concert, gather family and friends, pack a picnic and enjoy live entertainment!

The City of Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Commission, together with the Manhattan Beach City Council, are honoring and thanking the military service and sacrifice of the South Bay men and women in uniform and their families who have served their country. Join us as we honor them at the fifth annual Salute to the Troops Picnic and Concert on Sunday, June 30, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Polliwog Park Amphitheater.

The first 300 veterans and active duty military will receive a free Salute to the Troops Challenge Coin!

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Jun
29
to Jun 30
live bands, socal, west coast, swing, big band, pin up girls, 21 and up

The Satin Dollz - Pin Up Revolution

What: The Satin Dollz - Pin Up Revolution

Who: The Satin Dollz

Where: Federal Underground

102 Pine Ave

Long Beach, CA 90802

When: Saturday, June 29th, 2019 - Doors 7 pm, Show 8 pm

Details: 21 and up, tickets $20/day of show $25

Swing back to the 1940s at Long Beach’s swanky underground speakeasy club at The Federal Underground with International Pin Up Darlings, The Satin Dollz.

In their new show “Pin Up Revolution” playing the last Saturday of every month, The Satin Dollz invite you to join in on the nostalgic fun in an immersive and intimate setting while being entertained by big band classics and vintage mashups. The throwback evening includes sizzling close harmony vocals, showstopping tap dancing and charming banter with the audience.

7 pm: Doors open, Dinner seating, Bar and open cocktail seating
8 pm: Show
9:30 pm: Speakeasy After Party
Guests have the option of dining during the show at reserved tables or buying show only tickets at the door with open seating and full bar with a delicious small bites menu. Vintage inspired attire encouraged. Please no shorts, t-shirts, tennis shoes.

After the show, guests will gain access through a secret hallway to an exclusive hidden bar for vintage cocktails.

Seated Reserved Tables: $20 per person advance / $25 day of show
Open seating and cocktail area: $10 per person advance / $15 day of show
Bar & Menu separate

Valet parking available

Recommended for special celebrations, vintage enthusiasts, tourists, foodies, So Cal locals

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Dec
30
7:30 PM19:30
live bands, socal, 21 and up, rockabilly, roots, dancing, rhythm and blues, swing, west coast, big band

James Intveld & The Swing Sinners/Johnny and Jaalene

Stellar Shows Presents……

What: Pre-New Year’s Party

Who: James Intveld & The Swing Sinners

Special Guests Johnny And Jaalene

Where: Campus JAX

950 Campus Dr

Newport Beach, California 92660

When: Sunday, December 30th, 2018 - Doors 7:30 pm to 11 pm

Details: 21 and up, tickets start at $17.50

The night before New Year's is a great time to go out and party, and this year it falls on a Sunday night! James Intveld brings his Swing Sinners brand of music covering swing, jazz and big band sounds. They'll be performing original Intveld dance tunes and classic covers for those with happy feet. Expect a large dance floor and plenty of good food from Campus Jaxs’ kitchen.

Buy Tickets: www.stellarshows.net

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Jul
15
6:30 PM18:30
dancing, live bands, socal, swing, west coast, 18 and up, big band

Swingin' Summer - 1940's Night

What: Swingin' Summer - 1940's Night

Who: The Candy Jacket Jazz Band, The San Andreas Sisters with The Fabus Four

Where: The Wiltern

3790 Wilshire Blvd

Los Angeles, California 90010

When: Sunday, July 15th, 2018 - Doors 6:30 pm to 11 pm

Details: 18 and up, tickets $10 to $55

Event Schedule

6:30 PM - Doors open to Dancing Lesson ticket holders

7:00-8:00 PM -  Swing Dancing Lesson

8:00 PM - Doors open to Swing Dancing Party

8:30 PM - Live Music featuring The Fabus Four with The San Andreas Sisters

9:30 PM - Intermission

10:00 PM - Live Music featuring The Candy Jacket Jazz Band

Buy Tickets: www.universe.com

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Feb
24
3:00 PM15:00
all ages, live bands, swing, big band, socal, west coast, dancing

The Great L.A. Air Raid Of 1942

What: The Great L.A. Air Raid Of 1942 (An Historic Recreation Of A Historic Controversy)

Event Schedule:

3 pm to 5pm - Special Exhibits
4 pm to 4:30 pm - Dance Class by Rusty Frank and Ted Stanley
5 pm to  8 pm - Dean Mora and the Ft. MacArthur Officers Orchestra

Master Of Ceremonies: Maxwell DeMille

Where: Fort Macarthur Museum

3601 South Gaffey Street

San Pedro, California 90731

When: Saturday, February 25th, 2017 - 3 pm to 8 pm

Details: All ages, Tickets: $25 through February 16th, $35 February 17th thru 23rd, $40 at the gate. Tickets Are Non-Refundable Charitable Contributions. Free parking, delicious food and drinks

NOTICE: The weather in February is unpredictable. However, The Great Los Angeles Air Raid of 1942 will take place rain or shine!

*Tickets purchased in advance will not be mailed. Your name will be placed on a list at the entrance to The Fort Macarthur Museum. PLEASE BRING YOUR PAYPAL RECEIPT FOR PROMPT ADMISSION!!!

Buy Tickets: www.ftmac.com  or www.theairraid.com

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Nov
11
6:00 PM18:00
socal, west coast, all ages, big band, dancing, jump blues, live bands, swing, fundraiser

USO Fundraiser Gala - SOLD OUT!!!

What: USO Fundraiser Gala (SOLD OUT!!!)

Where: Automobile Driving Museum

610 Lairport Ave

El Segundo, California 90245

When: Saturday, November 11th, 2017 - 6 pm to 10 pm

Details: The Automobile Driving Museum will transform into a 1940's military camp dance, complete with The Swing Dames, live swing band, and Rusty's Lindy Hoppers. 50/50 Raffle and Raffle Auction items provided by the community. All proceeds go towards STEAM and other educational activities at the museum. Admission is $90 per person. Ticket price includes dinner and dance lessons

Featured Honoree: Ed "Isky" Iskenderian from Isky Cams!

OPEN BAR: 6PM-7PM - CASH BAR AFTER 7PM

Come in your best 1940s attire!!!

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Oct
28
to Oct 29
21 and up, live bands, norcal, west coast, big band, blues, dancing, fundraiser, record hop, swing, costume party

Monsters Bash 2017: Swing Horror & 60's Frights

What: Monsters Bash 2017: Swing Horror & 60's Frights

Event Schedule:

Doors: 7:30 PM

Lee Presson And The Nails: 8:30-9:15 pm

Zombie Dance Performance with Double or Nothing: Celebrating 15 years of troupe dancing: 9:20 pm

Lee Presson and the Nails: 9:30-10:15 pm

Costume Contest: 10:30 pm

Big Blue Soul Revue: 11:15-12 AM, 12:15-1 am

DJ Rockin’ Raul (Playing hits from all decades)

MC Handsome Hawk Valentine aka Robert Ghoulet

Where: The USS Hornet Museum

707 W Hornet Ave

Alameda, CA 94501

When: Saturday, October 28th, 2017 - Doors 7:30 pm to 1 am

Details: Tickets $35.00 advance ticket to the Monsters Bash, $40.00 door sales ticket to the Monsters Bash, $55.00 advance Combo VIP ticket including the Monsters Bash and the Sick Zombie Crawl plus the Haunted Fo'c’sle, $60.00 at the door Combo VIP ticket including the Monsters Bash and the Sick Zombie Crawl plus the Haunted Fo'c'sle. USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum MEMBERS receive $5.00 off of advanced ticket purchase.

Tickets on sale now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monsters-bash-2017-tickets-37317163641

Featuring Zombie Sick Bay Crawl and Haunted Fo'c'sle Tour

Costume Contest – Live Music – DJ – Dancing – No Host Bar – Food Vendors – Fun – Free Parking

$500 cash prize Invite Costume Contest!: Only 20 costumes are allowed into the contest at 10:30 pm. The contest entry keys are dispersed among various judges whom SECRETLY hand them out throughout the night, so if you are given a contest entry key by one of the secret judges, your outfit is deemed scary enough to enter the contest. Please do not arrive and demand to enter the contest. Just arrive early and have a KILLER good time!

Sick Zombie Crawl: Berthing aboard the USS Hornet for ages, the Grey Ghost Division of Sea Cadets will welcome you into our authentically restored Sick Bay haunted with Zombies chained inside their locations. You will be guided along the corridors of the Treatment Center, Operating Room, Pharmacy, Ortho X-Ray, Hospital Wing, Isolation Ward and the areas that doubled as the Ship's Morgue.

(Please note, that the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum does not have an ATM Machine)

*This is a fundraiser for the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum; refunds cannot be honored, though tickets can be transferred to another guest.

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Oct
7
5:00 PM17:00
west coast, all ages, norcal, swing, big band

Fleet Week Swing Dance

What: Fleet Week Swing Dance

Events Schedule:

5 pm - Gates Open, DJ Johnny O
5:30 pm - DJ Johnny O
5:30pm - 7 pm - Dinner
6 pm - 7 pm - Stompy Jones
7:15 pm - The San Francisco Jitterbugs Lesson
8 pm - 9 pm - Stompy Jones

Where: SS Red Oak Victory

1337 Canal Blvd, Berth 6A

Richmond, California 94804

When: Saturday, October 7th, 2017 - 5 pm to 9 pm

Details: All ages. Dance to live 40's and 50's music on the decks of the 1944 SS Red Oak Victory with Stompy Jones, dance lessons with the San Francisco Jitterbugs, and more swing music from DJ Johnny O. Includes Dinner, Victory Beer & Wine, Dancing, Ship Tours and more! Re-enactors and folks in 1940's or 1950's garb especially welcome.

As an added bonus, a Vietnam Huey Helicopter, an Armored Personnel Carrier also from the Vietnam War, and a 1960's fully restored Greyhound bus will be on display next to the ship.

Your $35 advance ticket includes admission to the ship and dancing to Stompy Jones. Snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks available for purchase. ($40 if purchased at the door.)

Your $65 advance ticket includes Dinner, Victory Beer & Wine, Dancing, Tours and more! ($70 if purchased at the door.)

$25 for drivers of classic (pre-1970) or military vehicles; park next to the ship and show off all the work you did to restore your classic vehicle!

How much fun is a swing dance with Stompy Jones on the Red Oak Victory? Check out our video from the Spring Swing earlier this year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaTvS3qM_No

IMPROTANT NOTICE: Before the dance, the Red Oak Victory will be hosting a special event for Fleet Week: "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans". To learn more about this event visit www.bit.ly/rovnam2. By clicking on the "Find tickets" link above you may purchase a combined ticket for both events at a discounted price.

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Oct
1
6:00 PM18:00
socal, west coast, all ages, big band, dancing, jump blues, live bands, swing

Rusty's 20-Year Swingiversary - Platinum Jubilee Dance!

What: Rusty's 20-Year Swingiversary - Platinum Jubilee Dance!

Who: The Ladd McIntosh Swing Orchestra with 3 sets of his ABCs of Swing:
- Artie Shaw
- Benny Goodman
- Count Basie

Where: Automobile Driving Museum

610 Lairport Ave

El Segundi, California 90245

When: Sunday, October 1st, 2017 - 6 pm to 10 pm

Details: GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR RUSTY'S 20TH SWINGIVERSARY PLATINUM JUBILEE DANCE!!! Classic Cars, Docents, Popcorn, Cash, Soda Fountain, 2,200 sq ft wood dance floor. Master Of Ceremonies Maxwell DeMille, DJ Robert Vangor and your hostess Rusty Frank. Vintage inspired dress is encouraged: 1920's to 1960's.

Celebrating 20 years of swing dancing at Lindy By The Sea & Rusty's Rhythm Club.

Advanced Tickets $30, At The Door $35

Tickets And More Info: rustyfrank.com/20year
 

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Jul
21
to Jul 22
21 and up, rockabilly, swing, big band, free show, live bands, jump blues, southwest

Sand Dollar Lounge 41st Anniversary Weekend!

What: Sand Dollar Lounge 41st Anniversary Weekend!

Who: Uncle Sugar And The Sweet Daddies, Shanda & The Howlers

DJ Lucky LaRue

Where: Sand Dollar Lounge

3355 Spring Mountain Road

Las Vegas, Nevada 89102

When: Friday, July 21st, 2017 - Doors 7 pm - Music 9 pm to 3 am

Details: Free Show!, No Cover, 21 and up, Jump Blues And R&B All Night!

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Mar
18
to Mar 19
21 and up, big band, rockabilly, jump blues, live bands, free show, record hop, southwest, swing

Rock-N-Rhythm Revue! Show And Record Hop

What: Rock-N-Rhythm Revue! Show And Record Hop

Who: Uncle Sugar And The Sweet Daddies with Special Guest Shanda of Shanda and The Howlers

DJ Vegas Kyle

Where: Sand Dollar Lounge

3355 Spring Mountain Road

Las Vegas, Nevada 89103

When: Saturday, March 18th 2017 - Doors 9 pm to 2 am

Details: 21 and up, No Cover!, Jump Blues And R&B All Night!

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Feb
25
3:00 PM15:00
all ages, live bands, swing, big band, socal, west coast

The Great L.A. Air Raid Of 1942

What: The Great L.A. Air Raid of 1942(An Historic Recreation Of A Historic Controversy)

Event Schedule: Special Exhibits: 3 pm - 5 pm
Dance Class by Rusty Frank and Ted Stanley 4 pm - 4:30 pm
Dean Mora and the Ft. MacArthur Officers Orchestra, The Satin Dollz : 5 pm - 8 pm

Also Featuring: The Satin Dollz, The Hollywood Hotshots Dancers

Where: Fort Macarthur Museum

3601 South Gaffey Street

San Pedro, California 90731

When: Saturday, February 25th, 2017 - 3 pm to 8 pm

Details: All ages, Tickets: $25 through February 18th, $30 February 18th - 24th, $35 at the gate. Tickets Are Non-Refundable Charitable Contributions. Free parking, food and drinks

NOTICE: The weather in February is unpredictable. However, The Great Los Angeles Air Riad of 1942 will take place rain or shine!

Tickets: www.ftmac.com

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