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Jazz Cats Social is a friendly and community-oriented event where everyone is welcome.
Jazz Cats Social
4th Saturday of the month at 6:30-10:30pm.
Century House - 620 8th St, New Westminster, BC, Canada 
$22 per person (16+ years) Regular price (until 1pm day of event)
$26 per person (16+ years) Last minute tickets*
Fee includes light refreshments and beginner Lindy Hop dance lesson (partner not required).
*No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Please reach out to us if payment is an issue for you.
REGISTRATION
*NEW TICKETING POLICY*
Tickets are available online only at regular price until 1pm on the day of the event. After 1pm, ticket price will be $26 online and at the door until capacity has been reached. Tickets are NOT guaranteed to be available at the door.
Capacity is limited.
Please plan to buy early to avoid disappointment.
6:30 pm Doors open
6:45 pm Beginner Lindy Hop dance lesson
7:30 pm Live music and social dancing
DJ (band breaks)
Put on your glad rags and join us for a night of live hot jazz in the heart of New Westminster!
Whether you feel like swinging out, joining the jazz jam, or just tapping your toes and enjoying the show, we welcome you to spend a fun and inclusive evening with the Uptown Swing Collective, in partnership with the City of New Westminster.
Dancers
(and Prospective Dancers)
If you are interested in trying swing dance as an activity, the FREE introductory dance lesson at Jazz Cats Social is attended by many new participants every month.You will be in good company when you join us at Jazz Cats Social. The beginner dance lesson will help you feel more comfortable at the fun social dance that begins directly after the lesson. Come dance with us, try something new and jazzy, and make new friends.
Bring your dancing shoes (comfortable, smooth-soled shoes are a great option) and your water bottle and leave your troubles behind! At the beginning of each dance event, a beginner swing dance lesson will be provided for those interested in learning the basics; no partner is required as you will rotate partners throughout the lesson, allowing you to meet a lot of new friends in a short period of time. We encourage experienced dancers to join the lesson as well.
Once the band starts playing, the floor is open for social dancing. All skill levels are welcome and we encourage dancers to be self-aware and to watch out for each other on the dance floor.
Musicians
(and Emerging Musicians)
This event is a jazz jam! Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments and sit in with the band for a song or two.
Please note the following changes for 2026:
- Jazz Jam will take place during the first set; jammers are asked to arrive at 6:45 to sign up and liaise with our jam coordinator and the band leader. Spots are limited, so if you do not arrive early there is a chance you will not be able to play.
- Jazz Jammers must purchase tickets to Jazz Cats Social.
Our house band is made up of a group of professional, local jazz musicians who know how to keep dancers on the floor and toe tappers tapping.
Toe Tappers
If you have a passion for live jazz and prefer to watch and listen, we welcome you to join us! There will be plenty of seating and light refreshments on hand for your enjoyment.
If someone asks you to dance, there’s no need to feel bad about declining, and no excuse is required. (There is no shame in admitting that you’ve never danced before but are willing to give it a try; most dancers are more than happy to show you the basics or answer questions about swing dancing.)
Transit, Car Share, and Parking
Bus stops for the 101, 105, 123, 128 and 155 are all within a 5 minute walk of the venue.
New Westminster is included in Evo’s Metro Vancouver Home Zone.
There is a small parking lot available off Eighth St. and ample street parking surrounding Moody Park.
Health and Safety Policy
Please stay home if you are not feeling well.
We expect everyone will do their part to keep our community safe and healthy by maintaining good hygiene with regular hand-washing, and being mindful that comfort levels will vary from person to person.
Mask-wearing is optional; please be considerate of others’ decision to mask or not, and if you would like to dance with someone who is wearing a mask, please offer to wear a mask yourself, as a courtesy to them.
This is not a licensed event so please do not bring your adult beverages or snacks into Jazz Cats Social.
