Swing Nights, 2199 California st, Denver, CO (2026)

Originating from the historic Mercury Cafe, we're now on Tour, so follow us to find out where we'll be next! Tuesday & Sunday lessons and dances are held at:

Mercury Cafe
2199 California St. Denver, CO 80205

TUESDAYS:

6 pm Beginning Lindy Hop! This month long series explores the grandfather of all swing dances! You'll learn 6- and 8-count rhythms, Charleston, and a new set of dips and tricks e

ach month! Lindy Hop is a little more challenging than our Basic Jitterbug classes, but is well worth the effort. ($35/4-week session, drop-in $10/per class)

7 pm Intermediate Lindy Hop! Classes will be focusing on fun, socially leadable moves that you can show off at the dance! Join us for some fun new material! ($35/4-week session, drop-in $10/per class)

8 pm Open dance for only $12! (Take a class, save $2 off cover)
When in Denver, the Tuesday night Lindy Jam is not to be missed! Join our dedicated community as we come together to move to Duke Ellington, Django Reinhardt and Ella Fitzgerald. Music by our fabulous Guest DJs! https://swingnights.com/register

SUNDAYS:
Just $15 gets you both classes and the LIVE BAND @ the Mercury Cafe! Both classes are Drop-In style--No experience necessary! $12, Dance only

5:30 pm A different style of swing every week! Check the calendar for this week's style: https://swingnights.com/calendar-1

6:30 pm Beginning Jitterbug Drop-In
Instructed by national and regional champion dancers! Drop by and enjoy a piece of American Culture. Bring your friends, bring a date--no partner necessary!

8 pm Open dancing with LIVE BANDS! The Mercury Cafe is a non-smoking venue offering locally grown, organic food, and provides a full restaurant, bar, coffee bar, and dessert selection. See https://www.mercurycafe.com/events/ for this month's band schedule.

07/14/2026

Join us on TONIGHT (7/14) for LINDY JAM no. 221 at the Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 4 1/2 blocks from the Mercury Cafe! Swing out with DJ's Timothy Bentele and Brittney Caraway! Catch the Mercury Retros performance at 10 pm! NO OUTSIDE BEVERAGES, Bring your own water bottle, bags checked at the door, be kind to security staff, and stay home if you feel unwell! Be safe, have fun! 8-close, $15.

It's week 2 of our progressive Lindy Hop series in July!
The rest of the July series continues at Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom!
6-7 pm, Beginning Lindy
7-8 pm, Intermediate Lindy
8-12 pm, Lindy Jam
-Your July instructors are Jill Cohen and Ceth Stifel!
$15 drop-in, or $20 for both classes
Come to class and get $3 off the social dance!
*classes and dance sold separately

Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom
2637 Welton St
Denver, CO 80205

07/12/2026

We have a fun week ahead! Join us!

SUNDAY:

Queen City Jazz Band is back, playing their Second-Sunday Swing set, a Merc tradition, at the Lakewood Elk's (right across the street from Casa Bonita!) Also, the Mercury Retros are performing at the first band break!

Join us for a night of lessons, live music, and a whole lot of dancing.

Sunday, July 12th at the Lakewood Elk's Lodge.
Beginners welcome. No partner needed. Just show up.

Swing Lessons with Ceth & Bethany — 6:30 PM
Queen City Jazz Band — Dance Social 8:00 PM
Class + Social: $25 / Social Only: $22

See you there!

Lakewood Elks Lodge 1777
1455 Newland St
Lakewood, CO 80214

TUESDAY:

Join us on Tour (7/14) for LINDY JAM no. 221 at the Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 4 1/2 blocks from the Mercury Cafe! Swing out with DJ's Timothy Bentele and Brittney Caraway! NO OUTSIDE BEVERAGES, Bring your own water bottle, bags checked at the door, be kind to security staff, and stay home if you feel unwell! Be safe, have fun! 8-close, $15.

It's week 2 of our progressive Lindy Hop series in July!
The rest of the July series continues at Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom!
6-7 pm, Beginning Lindy
7-8 pm, Intermediate Lindy
8-12 pm, Lindy Jam
-Your July instructors are Jill Cohen and Ceth Stifel!
$15 drop-in, or $20 for both classes
Come to class and get $3 off the social dance!
*classes and dance sold separately

Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom
2637 Welton St
Denver, CO 80205

06/30/2026

Join us TONIGHT (6/30) for LINDY JAM no. 219 at Cervantes' Other Side, only 4 & 1/2 blocks from the Mercury Cafe! Swing out with DJ's Jonathan Dyer and Lark Mervine! NO OUTSIDE BEVERAGES, Bring your own water bottle, bags checked at the door, be kind to security staff, and stay home if you feel unwell! Be safe, have fun! 8-close, $15.

It's week 5 of our progressive Lindy Hop series in June!
6-7 pm, Beginning Lindy
7-8 pm, Intermediate Lindy
8-12 pm, Lindy Jam
-Your June instructors are Bethany Alvarez and Ceth Stifel!
$15 drop-in, or $20 for both classes
Come to class and get $3 off the social dance!
*classes and dance sold separately

06/28/2026

Join us TONIGHT (6/28) for the Jeremy Mohney Band at The Denver Press Club!

Bring your friends and family! All the swing you can handle, and since the joint is so swanky*, dress your very best for our Dress-Up Night!

*The Denver Press Club was built in 1925, with a beautiful wood dance floor on the second story, and history everywhere!

Meters are free on Sunday, so street parking is best, but there is a QR code inside the Club for a discount on the adjacent lot if you're looking for convenience.

Beginners welcome. No partner needed. Just show up.

Swing Lessons with Ceth & Bethany — 6:30 PM
The Jeremy Mohney Band! — Dance Social 8:00 PM
Class + Social: $25 / Social Only: $22

NO OUTSIDE BEVERAGES - Support the bar downstairs

See you there!

The Denver Press Club
1330 Glenarm Place
Denver, CO 80204

Address

2199 California St
Denver, CO
80205

Website

http://www.swingnights.com/

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