Dates

See our calendar to find out where King Teddy will be appearing next!  Do it!

Jun
6
Fri
Swing Dance @ Colvin Run Dance Hall
Jun 6 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

• Beginner swing lesson 8-8:30pm; dance 8:30-11pm
• Band plays two long sets between 8:30 – 11:00pm.
• Admission $20/online purchase until 5pm the day of the dance; $25 at the door.
Advance ticket sales are final; no refunds or credits.

Colvin Run has been hosting dances since 1931. It has a charming vaulted ceiling and an 1,850 sq. ft. highest quality oak dance floor.

Use the link above to purchase tickets or got to gottaswing.com.

Jun
19
Thu
Take A Break Concert at Halley Rise, Reston @ Halley Rise
Jun 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

New Outdoor Concert Series in Reston, VA!
FREE live music.

Located diagonally across the intersection from Wegmans in the new development called Halley Rise.

Bring a chair or blanket. Bring the whole family. Bring a picnic or grab something from Wegmans.

Jun
26
Thu
“Founders Groove” Free Outdoor Concert, Falls Church, VA @ Founders Row
Jun 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Free Thursday night outdoor concert series at Founders Row.

Jul
19
Sat
Saturday Night Social Dancing @ District Wharf
Jul 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Second in a series of monthly themed dance nights.

  • Free outdoor event on the Transit Pier.
  • Dance lessons begin at 7:00pm, followed by open dancing.
  • This event is family-friendly—all ages are welcome. You must be 21+ to consume alcohol.
  • Waterside bar Cantina Bambina serves up cold Pacifico and mixed drinks throughout the event. Outside drinks are not allowed.
  • In the event of inclement weather, event status updates will be posted on The Wharf’s Facebook page.

Jul
30
Wed
Live! concert series, downtown DC @ Woodrow Wilson Plaza at the Ronald Reagan Bldg.
Jul 30 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Free lunchtime outdoor concert series at Federal Triagle.
Live! Concert Series on the Plaza features hot entertainment for the downtown DC community.
There is plenty of outdoor seating, so take the Metro (Federal Triangle), grab lunch, and spend the afternoon grooving.
Lots of room to dance!
Be sure to check out the Wednesday Farmer’s Market on the plaza.

 

Aug
15
Fri
Fairfax County Parks – Spotlight By Starlight Concert Series @ Mason District Park Amphitheater
Aug 15 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Our 21st year of playing for Fairfax Parks!

Mason District Park in Annandale, VA
Free outdoor summer concert.
There is bench stadium seating or you can bring a lawn chair to sit at the back.

In case of inclement weather call the concert hotline at 703-324-7469 before leaving home. Cancellations are posted one hour prior to the show time.

Sep
5
Fri
Swing Dance “Back To School” @ Colvin Run Dance Hall
Sep 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

• Beginner swing lesson 8-8:30pm; dance 8:30-11pm
• Band plays two long sets between 8:30 – 11:00pm.
• Admission $20/online purchase until 5pm the day of the dance; $25 at the door.
Advance ticket sales are final; no refunds or credits.

Colvin Run has been hosting dances since 1931. It has a charming vaulted ceiling and an 1,850 sq. ft. highest quality oak dance floor.

Use the green Tickets link above to purchase tickets or got to gottaswing.com.

Sep
12
Fri
Free Concert @ Rockville Town Square
Sep 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Bring a folding chair. Bring the family, Grab dinner or a tasty dessert from one of the restaurants on the square.

Oct
25
Sat
Halloween Hop Swing Dance @ the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo
Oct 25 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm

• Beginner swing lesson with Sue and Andrew 8-9pm
• Bands plays 9-11:30pm
• Admission $30/door. SAVE $10! Purchase in advance online and pay $20; ticket sales ends at 12noon the day of the dance. Advance ticket sales are final; no refunds or credits.

Sue’s legendaryHalloween Hop with decorations, costumes, contests, treats, and fun galore. Sue and Andrew will be teaching the beginner swing lesson included in the price of admission, overseeing the costume contest, and leading the fun in general. Costumes are optional but encouraged because it’s fun.

Ticket link will be added closer to the event date

Dec
13
Sat
Swing Dance BATTLE ROYALE: King Teddy vs. King Soul @ the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo
Dec 13 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm

• Beginner swing lesson with Tom & Debra 8-9pm
• Bands plays 9-11:30pm
• Admission $30/door. SAVE $10! Purchase in advance online and pay $20; ticket sales ends at 12noon the day of the dance. Advance ticket sales are final; no refunds or credits.

It’s a Battle Royale between two swing dance kings! Each band will take a solo set and then join onstage for a third set with BOTH BANDS! What an absolute ton of fun. Both bands encompass lots of musicians you’ll easily recognize. Such a thrill to see these two groups together!

Ticket link will be added closer to the event date