January 2026

Bishop’s Ranch Dance Retreat

Come join us for good music, dancing, food, fun and games.  Catch up with Scottish dance friends and make new ones at our wonderful dance weekend.   Registration begins September 1st.  If you have any questions, please contact  CoBicD@yahoo.com
16 – 18 Jan
4:00 pm1:00 pm
Bishop's Ranch
5297 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Burns Night Ceilidh

Calling all Millennials and Gen Z! Kick start a lifetime of healthy fun with Scottish Ceilidh, the high energy of dance trend. Fitness has never been this fun! Bring out the Tartan and Party dress for a festive night! Dancing with other 20s and 30s! No experience necessary, partner not needed. Light refreshment provided. Plated […]
31 Jan
7:00 pm11:00 pm
Christ Church East Bay
2138 Cedar Street, between Walnut and Oxford, Berkeley
February 2026

Concert and Ceilidh with Ian Muir and Judi Nicolson

Join us for a special Concert & Ceilidh with the renowned Scottish accordionist Ian Muir, paired with the brilliant fiddler Judi Nicolson! This dynamic duo will be performing on the Friday night before the Pre-Valentine’s Ball—an unforgettable musical warm-up before they play for the Ball itself. Enjoy an evening of exceptional Scottish music followed by […]
20 Feb
7:30 pm10:00 pm
Christ Church East Bay
2138 Cedar Street, between Walnut and Oxford, Berkeley

2026 Valentine’s Ball

Save the date! The San Francisco RSCDS Branch’s annual Valentine’s Ball this year will be on Saturday, February 21st at the Alameda Elk’s Lodge No.1015, 2255 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501 6:00 PM Sherry  Social, 7:00 PM Grand March Music by:  Ian Muir and Judi Nicolson http://Http://valballsf.com  
21 Feb
6:00 pm11:00 pm
March 2026

March Monthly Party Tea Dance

An afternoon Scottish Country Dance with live music hosted by the Santa Rosa class and Dunsmuir Scottish Dancers. Walkthroughs start at 2:15pm. Dancing starts at 3:00pm.    
07 Mar
3:00 pm6:00 pm
Unitarian Universalist Congregation Marin
240 Channing Way, San Rafael, CA 94903
April 2026

North American Festival

The Philadelphia RSCDS will be hosting a competitive Scottish country dance festival on April 4, 2026.  This festival welcomes dancers of all skill levels to participate. For more information, visit https://tac-rscds.org/index.php/na-festival  
04 Apr
9:00 am6:00 pm

April Monthly Party Tea Dance

Wear your brightest colors and come join the fun! Organized by the Monterey and Santa Cruz classes, the April Monthly Party is held in the laid back beach town of Aptos. This afternoon tea dance provides the unique spectacle of Hawaiian shirts paired with tartan kilts in a glorious clash of patterns and colors. 
04 Apr
3:00 pm6:00 pm
Aptos Grange Hall
2555 Mar Vista Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
May 2026

Catalina Island Workshop & Ball 2026

Sponsored by the four Southern California Branches: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego & San Gabriel Valley Reserve your Spot now! for more information and registration visit https://www.scottishdancecatalinaworkshop.com/ For Dance cribs and videos https://my.strathspey.org/dd/list/59849/  
01 – 03 May
5:00 pm1:00 pm

May Monthly Party, Second Saturday, SF Branch AGM

An Evening Scottish Country Dance with live music hosted by the Livermore and Lafayette Classes. Walkthroughs start at 6:45pm. Don’t miss this important event. During the intermission, we get to hear about the voting results, the branch financial performance, strategic direction, and an opportunity to raise concerns and ask questions of the board. Dancing starts […]
09 May
7:30 pm11:00 pm
Hill and Valley Club
1808 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
June 2026

June Monthly Party

The last monthly party of the dancing season before the summer break:  an evening Scottish Country Dance with live music. Walkthroughs at 5:45, dancing at 6:30.  
06 Jun
6:30 pm11:00 pm
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
600 Colorado Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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