The Rhythm Lounge is a new monthly swing dance on the 2nd Saturday of each month in Redwood City…read moreorganized by the same folk who bring you the fun Swing Central dance on Tuesdays. http://www.yelp.com/biz/swing-central-redwood-city I expect this event to be just as successful and enjoyable as Swing Central. The teachers and the DJs should all be good. The Imperial Ballroom is not far from Foresters Hall, the Swing Central location, and a great dance floor. The grand opening was Saturday, 12 January 2008 and very well attended. I highly recommend checking out The Rhythm Lounge. It looks like a typical schedule will be: 8pm - 9pm - Beginner Swing Lessons 8pm - 9pm - Intermediate Swing Lessons 9pm - midnight - Open Social Dancing Check the website for the actual schedule.

I wish the Rhythm Lounge happened more often than just one Saturday a month. It's another great…read moreswing dance put on by the people who run Swing Central, and seems to draw a similar (very friendly) crowd. I made it for the first time last night, and will certainly be making it a new part of my dance habit... (The next ones are June 13 and July 4, I think.) This month there was an intermediate class at 7 and beginner class at 8; the teachers were helpful and engaging, and found a good balance between fun and challenging for classes with a pretty wide range of skill levels. Social dancing was from 9 to midnight. The DJ, one of my favorites from Swing Central, played a great mix -- he always seems to do a good job paying attention to the energy of the room and varying the mood and tempo accordingly, keeping people happily dancing for the whole night. They're at a new venue in Burlingame starting this spring, which is a nice space for dancing. The dance floor is smooth and feels spacious although it's not huge; it stayed pretty busy for most of the dance, but in a way that mostly felt intimate rather than crowded. There's a kitchen area off to one side, with water and some snacks, and a kind of lobby area near the entrance that was good for cooling off and chatting. Unlike some other dances, where the really good dancers tend to keep to themselves in one corner, here people were doing a lot of mingling, even more so than at Swing Central. I'm pretty shy, but got asked to dance several times, and found many people approachable enough to do some asking myself.

Went to the sky lounge recently to visit a friend & tried out their butter chicken. This was fire…read moreespecially with the garlic naan. The bartender was chill as well he really introduced me to what they have on the menu. The place was little small but still looked great for being a dive bar. If you get the chance to pass by here try this joint out the food & drink are phenomenal.

It's not everyday you come across a dive bar with a Vesper Martini as one of their specials! This…read moremartini was strong, refreshing, and just what i needed while waiting for our 2 hour reservation at Gao. The wait at Gao is inevitable so instead of waiting outside their doors, walk half a block to sky lounge and grab a quick drink with friends! It'll also help keep your mind at ease once the bill drops at Gao cause that place is expensive for Vietnamese food!

A great nightclub if you like dancing and good music/atmosphere, Jodie the bartender is always…read moresuper nice and makes awesome drinks! I'd check it out with a few friends if the genre of music that night is your vibe

Had a reggae concert here for the artist Fiona. The venue set up is when you walk there's a bar…read morefollowed by the dance floor, then the stage. The men's restroom is located on the first floor while the women's restroom is located on the 2nd floor. There's a small green room area located by the women's restroom. The downside is that there's really no privacy in the green room area. The best way to describe it is like an open loft. It's a cool place for concerts, but the women's restroom on the 2nd floor is a no no. There's needs to be security by the green room area because anyone can walk there.

Great bartenders great service . Definitely recommend my friends DJ was amazing !!read more

(1 star) literally no stars…read more... I paid $100 per ticket (two tickets) to experience what was honestly the worst New Year's celebration I've ever been to at Temple Nightclub. This night was supposed to be both my birthday and New Year's Eve, and nothing about this experience justified the price or the hype. There was no NYE countdown at all, which is unbelievable for a New Year's event. No moment, no energy, no collective celebration -- it honestly felt like just another dead night at a club. The vibe was extremely low. People looked sad, bored, or irritated, not excited to ring in a new year. Most people weren't even dressed like it was NYE, which says a lot about how poorly this event was curated. I like Ogeesy, but his performance was very underwhelming. He barely performed, did not engage the crowd, and brought no energy. It felt rushed and disconnected, not like a headlining New Year's set at all. To make things worse, everything was spilled everywhere, and despite having Tier 2 tickets, we were never given wristbands to access the upper level we paid for. Nothing about this night felt celebratory, special, or high-vibe -- especially for entering a new year or celebrating a birthday. I truly regret spending this money and wish I could get a refund so I can redo my birthday, because this was easily the most disappointing NYE experience I've ever had. I expected far more from Temple, especially at this price point.

Make-Out Room has a lot of character and such a chill, laid-back vibe. It's a great spot whether…read moreyou're coming with friends or on a date. The atmosphere feels fun and unpretentious, and it's the kind of place you can actually relax and enjoy yourself. They have live music, and I think they even host a salsa night, which adds to the energy and keeps things interesting. It's just a really cool bar to hang out at without feeling overly crowded or try-hard. Overall, a solid spot with personality. I'd totally recommend coming here with your friends if you're looking for a fun, easygoing night out.

I went to Make Out Room on Wednesday May 6, 2026 9:55pm'sh for karaoke. A friend of mine that…read moreworks at Rudi's told me that m.o.r. has karaoke every first and third wednesdays. It's better than I expected with the kj, bartenders, and the crowd. Yes, I did meet my fellow karaoke friends here also. I bought modelo and sierra nevada ipa hazy $6 each and two jameson shots $11 each, reasonable prices. I sang three songs, wait times wasn't bad. I probably go again on the third wednesday.

My experience with Pure surprisingly exceeded my expectation…read more We came out to dance, we got to dance our hearts out. EDM was exceptionally danceable, not too annoying as I previously dreaded I might not like the music. After a few of them, I've got my dance move back. Overall music was mid, it engulfed tempo but lacked melody. The only memorable piece was "Danza Kuduro". That was the highlight of the night. I wish DJ leveled up his musical taste. Respectful and courteous staff from bartender to securities; ample dance space; tidy and well organized setting; reasonably-priced and refreshing mocktail; and clean restroom, this place's dope! Nice crowd too. We had fun!

Got kicked out before the headliner came out after i paid for a 2k table . No discussion allowed…read more Security pretty rude and told me to get out keep walking and don't look back when i wanted to use the bathroom to pee?

Fun kitschy Japanese decor, music was fire at times. No cover when we went last Friday. But the…read morelasers were my favorite part. Would've been fabulous to sit and watch for a while. There a water station with plenty of cups at the end of the bar!! And the bartender offered it a few times, so very appreciated! Drinks were also a few bucks cheaper than the other clubs around.

It was a good vibe! Nice open floor plan so there's space to dance and talk. Nice outdoor area and…read moresecond floor. Only thing is they have a $10 cover from the second they open which I think is kind of lame, like hey we got here early we shouldn't have to pay.

I thoroughly enjoyed the music on both floors. It was lively and I had a great time. This seems…read morelike a good spot to go dancing.

Had a great time at Zanzi celebrating Oakland Diwali this past Friday…read more First of all, the place is nice with pretty purple lighting. There's a ton of open space downstairs with some booth seating at the end, and upstairs there's a second bar with additional seating. Over the course of the event, I had two drinks here. Both were good. My first was an amaretto sour for $14, and later on my friend and I got a beer and margarita for $22. It looks like most cocktails are in the mid $10s range, which is pretty standard for the area. I'll be back to check out the space on a normal night when there's no event. Curious if there's dancing here, since there's so much floor space.

October 5-8, 2006 in Burlingame, CA. is the best West Coast Swing dance competition in the US…read more Usually on the Columbus day, holiday weekend of October. 1200 WCSwing competitors and social dancers come from across the US, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Scotland and France to compete, take workshops and social dance on a 5200 sq. ft. dance floor. Four days are allotted for WCS dancing and socializing. There is also a second ballroom for Lindy dancers. If you want to see the best West Coast swing in the country, come out on a Saturday or Sunday night and see the best of the best compete, it is awesome to see. If you love partner dancing, love dancing to top 40's, R & B, Motown, Blues and Jazz, this is the dance for you. The 3 day event pass covers watching the competitions, social dancing, 10+ workshops and Saturday buffet. There are one day passes and evening passes avail for those who just want to check it out. Nearby to other restaurants, Max's Opera Cafe, Elephant Bar and a movie theater.

Came here for their early bird class (marching orders from my West Coast Swing prof at ccsf)…read more First off, it's rather expensive to park in their parking structure (charges by the hour - my final tally was around $14 for a little more than 2 hrs), so look for some on the street - should be plenty within a couple of blocks. The lessons and the dance were just $10. I've never taken a class that had 200 students in it! It is a spectacle to see so many pairs of wcs enthuasiasts, all their slots lined up in parallel - there were four rows of maybe 50 people each running across the entire dance floor, which was held in the main conference room. As we rotated partners, I think I barely got through one row to the other side of the floor. The teachers, Kyle and Sara, were fabulous, complementing each other as they gave commentary and critique in rapid-fire succession. And of course, there was a free dance afterwards, where all the convention competitors took to the floor and lit in on fire. Literally.

Warm entry. Smooth check-in. Intelligent music. Tight sound. Duo rooms--classic, superb layout,…read moredepth human encounters--for me a one of a kind human moment is when, they, whose name I sadly never got (got my name when I fain singed it) with whom our gazes got caught, and I the Italian, gestured my hands towards them standing aside their trio street side. Meanwhile I was in the midst of hatching my get early away scene--a guilt free mid-week dance, drink, smoke session before dialing all the way in for teaching the next 6 days at a retreat. And then we met. Thank dear darling one for indulging our connection despite my faux pas(?), gesturing to my phone to communicate, and you connecting with me through text on your phone to say, don't worry I've dealt with people like you, so of course, I added you:[?]. After kindly entered me into their cypher, we soon parted ways. But first they asked me to share my name. I broke off for a moment to gather my nerve and bring focus to my hands and fingers to show you: Josh; which you gracefully heard--confirming twice--and encouraged me to sign my name again, this time with your guidance. Then mysteriously you slid back into the club with your delightful counterpart. Night; life; made.

First time here, and I dig it…read more Stopped in on a Saturday night for an event known as Chunk during Dore Alley weekend (end of July) - I didn't see a lot for advertising on the F8 website or their social media which is kind of sad TBA - love that they support events like this and help foster a safe space for all especially QTBIPOC as advertise on many of their regular nights and events - but don't enjoy that they didn't promote this body positive inclusive event as much as others or advertise (really) with the exceptions of tags and stories. The music was cool (very house), but a little beyond blaring at times, they eventually adjusted it - there's nightclub great and there's I need ear plugs just to enjoy myself/adjust - might just be my more laidback mellow nature. Being a big event I purchase a ticket online weeks in advance when planning my weekend in SF - not too many people were as familiar with F8 in my circle of friends including locals, my boyfriend (who lived in the area for years before moving to LA - and frequent visitor) definitely hadn't heard of it and having a solo outing to myself I went in with an open mind and Saturday Night fever. Drinks were good - good alternatives to cocktails also - Golden State Cider was my friend instantly along with their RUM PUNCH via the Craft/Signature Cocktails they offer. Lighting is very clubhouse scene meets lounge fun but give your eyes a second to adjust - can be more bright and colorful during their EDM, Dance Wave. Luckily I ran into my new friend Justin visiting from Arizona and spent the rest of the night getting to know him better, both of us only stayed for I think two hours, enjoyed the drinks - bartenders were nice (hard to hear at times), DJ was pretty dope well - the one in the main room especially There's a small, more intimate dance floor with another DJ, which I hung out in for a little before it got a little tight to move around. Didn't want to get trapped in the dance stew for too long. Awesome energy. Restrooms were decent and easy to access - the lines were never too long. The private lounge typically reserved for private parties was open for the event night - mingle with several people here and unwound finishing my last drink - it was nice after some dancing and whatnot. The coat/clothing/item check is just before this room - depending on what you're checking the price might vary - since I put my items in my drawstring bag and my vest they gave me the bag check price (only $5 compared to I wanna say 2 to 3 dollars). Hold onto that number or take a picture of it because you will need to verify when you're ready to leave. Updates to F8's space: "F8 seeks to maintain a safe and inclusive space for all, especially the QTBIPOC folks in our dance community. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind--sexual, physical, and verbal, including expressions of racism, misogyny, and bigotry. If you are a victim of such behavior, please notify any member of f8's staff who will take immediate action." Looking at upcoming non-third party fun, the Run It Back: Underground Showcase night seems like a fun event - free with RSVP until 11p plus complimentary champagne from 9p to 10p - cheers to this. Not always a cover night or event, but definitely keep an eye on their calendar for your dance club experience. Also, a venue for all sorts of parties and occasions - submit and inquiry and expect a timely response. Party hardy, drink not necessarily Bacardi, enjoy responsibly, and of course dance like no one's watching ;)