Social Swing Dance
Steel City Swing Dance at Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave.
Thursday, November 20, 6:30-8:45pm
Come get bit by the swing bug at our Thursday Socials! We offer a beginner lesson to get you in the swing of things before we let you loose on the dance floor! Our DJ will have you jumpin' all night long! Beginner lesson 6:30-7, social dance 7-8:45. No partner required! We recommend wearing comfortable indoor footwear such as sneakers, and bring lots of water. $10. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Let's Glow: Fluorescent Dance Party
The Art Gallery of Hamilton, 123 King St W
Thursday, November 20, 8:30-11pm
An evening of creativity, music, and movement awaits at this vibrant, glow-in-the-dark dance party. Featuring the luminous energy of fluorescent paint and the pulse of DJ Jooce's beats, this experience is designed to inspire both artists and dancers alike. This is a 19+ event; drinks will be available for purchase. Tickets required; purchase here ($15, or $10 for AGH members), or to also attend the Glow-in-the-Dark Fluorescent Painting Workshop 7-8:30pm purchase here ($35 for both workshop and dance, or $25 for AGH members). DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Lumii: Debut DJ Set
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Thursday, November 20, 10pm-2am
A new light emerges in the booth. Join us as Lumii, one of our very own from the ANDTHENYOU team, steps behind the decks for their debut appearance. Expect a night charged with raw energy, fresh selections, and the kind of wide-eyed excitement only a debut can bring. Genres: OPEN FORMAT FOR OPEN HEARTS. 19+. No cover! DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Line Dance Fridays
Studio-G Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Friday, November 21, 7-9pm
Line dancing on the first and third Fridays of each month, including lessons with Jennifer. New and experienced dancers are all welcome! Lessons progress from Beginner to Improver/Intermediate, and Jen will always build on what we have learned last time. Make friends, learn a skill, and find out that exercise can be fun! $15 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Dancing with Your Shadow
Mothra at Studio-G, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Friday, November 21, 7pm-midnight
Are you ready to truly co create our next dance with us? Dancing with your Vulnerability, an ecstatic dance happening Friday Nov 21 from 7pm to midnight, will be all about creating space for self and collective expression BEYOND just dancing to whatever the DJ plays. Mr. Joyful and Qu will be on the dance floor with us, breaking the boundaries of being the musician and the audience, leaving the stage for whatever expression is mean to be seen. A hot mic will be on and ready for whatever the moment inspires in you – spoken word, a yell, singing, an affirmation. The musical arc will reach into the parts of you that don't normally get to be expressed – think lyrical, emotional, and raw. As always, cacao and a sound journey to seal the night will be in order. As all our dances tend to be, something special will be created in the moment, for the moment. We hope you feel the call to join us in that moment! This event is all ages, and consciously sober. (OutDancingHamilton lists dance-focused events; please note that in addition to dancing this event also includes other elements that may or may not interest you.) Tickets and many more details here. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Salsa Bachata Fridays
Studio 564, 564 Concession St
Friday, November 21, 8:30pm/9pm-late
Join us for our weekly salsa/bachata social! This event is a great opportunity for newbies to dip their toes into the latin dance scene, and for experienced dancers to build their skills! Beginner lesson at 8:30pm, then social Latin dancing 9pm-late. No experience or partner required. $10 (cash or e-transfer). Cash bar. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Kiki: The Last Dance
Kiki Party Hamilton at Ringside (behind Architect Hair Design), 324 James St N
Friday, November 21, 10pm-2am
THE LAST KIKI (for now...). We have some sad news. Our next KIKI Party on Friday, November 21st will be our last one (for now). Featuring the fabulous Noella DeVille, the stunning Lavender Skyes, and beats by the amazing DJ HennyHow! We've loved creating a space where Hamilton's LGBTQ+ community can dance, connect, and celebrate each other. But the truth is, without community support, Noel and Daniel can't afford to keep KIKI going. Between renting the space and putting these events together, we've lost over $1000 out of our own pockets – and that's just not sustainable. It's heartbreaking to step back, because queer spaces like this matter. Hamilton deserves a thriving, inclusive nightlife – and we hope that one day, KIKI can return even bigger and better. Until then, let's make November 21st one to remember. Come out, show your love, and help us celebrate what we've built together. We want to thank everyone that showed up each month to KIKI with us. Your love is what kept us going! Note: This is a queer-oriented event but everyone is welcome except for bigots. $15 at the door, cash only. (OutDancingHamilton lists dance-focused events; please note that in addition to dancing this event also includes other elements that may or may not interest you.) DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Tdesu (DJ)
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Friday, November 21, 10pm-2am
TDESU (TO) brings the beats and his exclusive remixes that have travelled worldwide. Genres: TBD. 19+. Cover TBA.
Urban Cowboy Line Dancing
Collective Arts Brewing, 207 Burlington St E (left side of building)
Saturday, November 22, 7-11pm
Boots, Beats & Beerhall Line Dancing! Grab your boots and dust off your hat – it's time to two-step, do-si-do, and kick up some serious fun at the Beerhall with your host and line-dancing pro, Urban Cowboy! Whether you're a seasoned boot-scooter or just looking to step into the rhythm, you'll have a rootin'-tootin' good time learning new moves, grooving to your favourite hoedown hits, and enjoying a cold one or two along the way. Don't miss the line dancing to toe-tapping, boot-stomping hits, the beerhall vibes and refreshing drinks flowing all night, and the fun, laughs, and plenty of chances to show off your fancy footwork! Included with your ticket are line-dancing lessons by Arun every 30 minutes. 19+. Buy a ticket here ($10+fee=$12.59); at the door may be possible but only if there's space. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Saturday Latin Social
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Saturday, November 22, 7:30pm-1am
In our main dance hall, a full club lesson (optional) at 8pm then Latin dancing to 1am with DJ: Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Merengue. $20 with lesson or $15 without. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Hardcore Against Homelessness
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Saturday, November 22, 10pm-2am
THIRD TIME'S THE CHARM! HCAH is back one last time to close out the year! This month's show is all things FUN and FAST! That means all the gabber you know and love from us at Brawl Audio, plus even more tracks with a more open format! As the peak winter season is fast approaching, we will be using this month's event to accept commonly requested winter items to help beat back the cold – see the second slide of the linked Instagram post for the request list! We will be accepting donations as usual too with your pwyc entry. Presented by Brawl Audio, in support of the Positive Health Network // SACHA // HESN. Genres: GABBER, TECHNO, DANCE, RAVE. 19+. $10/Pay-What-You-Can (NOTAFLOF: no one turned away for lack of funds). DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
UNBOUND trance party
Studio L14, 627 Main St E (rear of building)
Saturday, November 22, 10pm-4am
Let's make love the last word. On November 22, Haus of Rainbow will return to the underground Studio L14 for UNBOUND, a proper trance party. Expect heavy bass, hypnotic lights, and a crowd that moves as one. We are so excited to welcome local legends from Hamilton, Toronto, and Montreal: Bargz, Evangelos B2B BELINÐA, Kevin Kartwell B2B Mike Conradi, and VDO. $15 (cash only). *No Alcohol Served or Permitted At Venue* Good Vibes; Safe Space. Free parking at rear of building. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Fascination Dark DJ Goth Night
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Thursday, November 27, 10pm-2am
HONEY BOILER is proud to present FASCINATION, Hamilton's queer femme-run monthly inclusive dark dance DJ night featuring different DJs + talent every month - playing and slaying all the best in dark/gothic genres! Dress in your darkest leather and dance like no one is watching. Plus drag show. Genres: INDUSTRIAL, GOTH, POST-PUNK, DARKWAVE, DARK 80s, TECHNO. 19+. Tickets at Eventbrite; at the door $15 until 11pm or $20 after (capacity permitting). (OutDancingHamilton lists dance-focused events; please note that in addition to dancing this event also includes other elements that may or may not interest you.) DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Dance Party with DJ Dave Tyson
Malarkey, 300 Ottawa St N
Friday, November 28, 9pm-late
Get your dancing shoes – we're having another dance party! DJ Dave Tyson will be playing dance music – details TBA. 19+. No cover.
Nicholas Nothing and Lychee (DJs)
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Friday, November 28, 10pm-2am
The weather may be cold but the tunes are HOT! Toronto's own Nicholas Nothing & Lychee are touching down in the Hammer for a special night at AndThenYou. Nicholas Nothing is anything but nothing... playful, vibrant, and full of passion! He blends deep, soulful, and classic house with fresh, spunky grooves. Lychee moves from lush house to late-night techno, blending 90s electronic classics with current-day groovers. She is also known for her work with Toronto After Dark, a booking and promotion company that brings top international artists to clubs and parties across the city. Lychee creates fun, bubbly and electric mixes to create dancefloors that feel both nostalgic and fresh. See you in the underground! 19+. Cover TBA.
Urban Cowboy Line Dancing
Collective Arts Brewing, 207 Burlington St E (left side of building)
Saturday, November 29, 7-11pm
Boots, Beats & Beerhall Line Dancing! Grab your boots and dust off your hat – it's time to two-step, do-si-do, and kick up some serious fun at the Beerhall with your host and line-dancing pro, Urban Cowboy! Whether you're a seasoned boot-scooter or just looking to step into the rhythm, you'll have a rootin'-tootin' good time learning new moves, grooving to your favourite hoedown hits, and enjoying a cold one or two along the way. Don't miss the line dancing to toe-tapping, boot-stomping hits, the beerhall vibes and refreshing drinks flowing all night, and the fun, laughs, and plenty of chances to show off your fancy footwork! Included with your ticket are line-dancing lessons by Arun every 30 minutes. 19+. Buy a ticket here ($10+fee=$12.59); at the door may be possible but only if there's space. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
"Therapy" dark/alt rave
The Bright Room at the Staircase Theatre, 27 Dundurn St N (on the second floor of The Staircase Theatre, entry at the back of the building via parking lot)
Saturday, November 29, 11pm-late
Presented by Dark Hamilton: At Therapy, our goal is to blend the moody, industrial aesthetic of the 2000s mall goth scene with the high-energy production of major EDM events. We aim to deliver a dynamic, world-class entertainment experience with an intimate, small-town vibe. At Therapy, we are a welcoming community that celebrates self-expression without judgment. We encourage you to embrace your true self and join us for a night filled with dark, energetic sounds - from industrial and rave to nu-metal, EDM, trance, dubstep, drum and bass, and techno. If it's intense, immersive, and keeps the energy high, you'll find it at Therapy. Resident Host and Dj: Psygore. ELECTRONIC METAL MADNESS NIGHT: Industrial Metal / Nu-Metal / Synth Metal / Metal-Step / Electro-Metal. DRESS CODE IN EFFECT: Simple Dress code explanation: BLACK (doesn't matter if it's track pants, just make sure it's black); Long Dress code explanation: Goth, Alternative Fetish (Latex, PVC, Leather etc.); Unique - (Cyber/Dark rave attire, Clown etc.); Weird - (Halloween costume, Garbage bag, Electrical tape etc.); No nice sweaters! Doors at 11:00 pm (COME EARLY). Info about the venue: The Bright Room is a licensed establishment. Both food and drink are available, including alcohol. The space is located on the top floor of The Staircase Theater. Please note: not wheelchair accessible. 19+; P.L.U.R.; dress code is BLACK. Tickets $12-$15 at Eventbrite or at the door $20. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Line Dance Fridays
Studio-G Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Friday, December 5, 7-9pm
Line dancing on the first and third Fridays of each month, including lessons with Jennifer. New and experienced dancers are all welcome! Lessons progress from Beginner to Improver/Intermediate, and Jen will always build on what we have learned last time. Make friends, learn a skill, and find out that exercise can be fun! $15 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Fruit Salad (Halloween Edition)
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Friday, December 5, 10pm-2am
Popping up with a surprise! It has been a while since we brought you a cute surprise. Disco Pop-Up with DJ Mar! Started and ending the year at Andthenyou! {This location has a staircase and is not wheelchair accessible.} Let's disco dance the night away to grooves provided by DJ Mar! WooHoo! Disco fashion vibes welcome! Fruit Salad responds to the lack of spaces for lesbians, queer and questioning women and femmes, trans femme, trans masc, gender non-conforming folks and their friends! This is a 19+ event. Advance tickets $10 here, or $15 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Risky Business 80s Night
The Corktown (ground-floor stage), 175 Young St
Saturday, December 6, 9pm-1am
DJs MARK & DMurk host the best 80s party in the city. As always, DJ DMurk gets the party started at 9:00pm and then DJ MARK takes over the vinyl reins at 11:00pm until close. 19+. Advance tickets TBA ($10 plus $2.19 s/c), or $10 at the door.
Sunday Latin Social
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Sunday, December 7, 7:30-11pm
Latin dancing with DJ. Occasional warm-up lesson. $10 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Dance Party with DJ Donna Lovejoy
Malarkey, 300 Ottawa St N
Friday, December 12, 9pm-late
Get your dancing shoes – we're having another dance party! DJ Donna Lovejoy will be playing dance music – details TBA. 19+. No cover.
Winter Soirée
Steel City Swing Dance at location TBA
Saturday, December 13, time TBA
Details TBA; for now save the date.
Outer Limits: 60s+70s at 45rpm
Jason The 45 Selector at Ooey Gooey's, 107 George St
Saturday, December 13, 9:30pm-1am
Mark your calendars for December's Outer Limits! I'll be spinning all your fave 60s and 70s tunes with a focus on dancing! All the hits you know and a few surprises, all at 45rpm! Video of November's Outer Limits. $10.
Sunday Latin Social
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Sunday, December 14, 7:30-11pm
Latin dancing with DJ. Occasional warm-up lesson. $10 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Line Dance Fridays
Studio-G Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Friday, December 19, 7-9pm
Line dancing on the first and third Fridays of each month, including lessons with Jennifer. New and experienced dancers are all welcome! Lessons progress from Beginner to Improver/Intermediate, and Jen will always build on what we have learned last time. Make friends, learn a skill, and find out that exercise can be fun! $15 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
DECADES video dance party
Decades Dance Party at Doors Pub (upstairs), 56 Hess St S
Friday, December 19, 10pm-1am
The fourth Decades Dance Party, by Dr. Abstract in collaboration with Dsptch. Dance to projected music videos from the sixties, seventies, eighties, nineties, and naughts! Genres: Psychedelic, Mod, Punk, Disco, Goth, New Wave, Britpop, Indi, Alternative, Electronica, Rave. $10 (expected).
Salsa Soul Saturday Nights
SalsaSoul Productions at Main Stage Studios, 747 King St E
Saturday, December 20, time TBA
Join us on every 3rd Saturday of the month for FUN and FIERY nights that you won't soon forget! No partner or experience needed; all welcome! Details TBA. Free parking available on site and in the neighbourhood. See you on the dance floor!
Da Bomb, Hamilton's All-'90s Party
The Corktown (ground-floor stage), 175 Young St
Saturday, December 20, 9pm-1am
Hamilton's only monthly all-90s throwbacks party, with club bangers, pop chartbusters, hip-hop anthems, and other big, shiny tunes, with DJ Todd G. Da Bomb has a new home at The Corktown Pub so come on out and enjoy those nostalgic 90s vibes out on the dancefloor! Presented by Dr. Disc. 19+. Free if you register in advance for the guest list, at this Eventbrite link.
Sunday Latin Social
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Sunday, December 21, 7:30-11pm
Latin dancing with DJ. Occasional warm-up lesson. $10 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Saturday Latin Social
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Saturday, December 27, 7:30pm-1am
In our main dance hall, a full club lesson (optional) at 8pm then Latin dancing to 1am with DJ: Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Merengue. $20 with lesson or $15 without. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Da Bomb, Hamilton's All-'90s Party
The Corktown (ground-floor stage), 175 Young St
Saturday, January 17, 9pm-1am
Hamilton's only monthly all-90s throwbacks party, with club bangers, pop chartbusters, hip-hop anthems, and other big, shiny tunes, with DJ Todd G. Da Bomb has a new home at The Corktown Pub so come on out and enjoy those nostalgic 90s vibes out on the dancefloor! Presented by Dr. Disc. 19+. Free if you register in advance for the guest list, at this Eventbrite link.
Da Bomb, Hamilton's All-'90s Party
The Corktown (ground-floor stage), 175 Young St
Saturday, February 21, 9pm-1am
Hamilton's only monthly all-90s throwbacks party, with club bangers, pop chartbusters, hip-hop anthems, and other big, shiny tunes, with DJ Todd G. Da Bomb has a new home at The Corktown Pub so come on out and enjoy those nostalgic 90s vibes out on the dancefloor! Presented by Dr. Disc. 19+. Free if you register in advance for the guest list, at this Eventbrite link.