# Event Details

- **Event Name**: First Friday ~ 1st Friday Swing feat. Albany's Alan Thomson Little Big Band at Albany Elks
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: * 7-8pm - Swing Dance Lesson with expert instructor. No partner or experience needed.
* 8-10:30pm - Dance to Alan Thomson Little Big Band
Join us for the Shim Sham, Snowball, Bus Stop Dances at the break
The Alan Thomson Little Big Band plays a versatile mix of dance music from Tracy Chapman to Benny Goodman, doing lots of East and West Coast Swing and Lindy, and probably a waltz. They'll play music from Chapman, Stray Cats, Elvis, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton & Carl Perkins. They’ll also do big band tunes from Goodman, Duke Ellington, Cole Porter & Nat Cole. Don't miss. $20; $15 Student, 65+ Senior, DFO
Check out Alan’s band from our Mar 2023 dance. So much fun.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1A8nps6BZB/
Beginners: Take the 7pm lesson in East Coast Swing. You'll be dancing with nice people within the hour!
A GREAT 1ST DANCE for both singles and couples.
Both women and men: ask others to dance.
Spacious, attractive hall with large wooden dance floor.
Sponsored by the Dance Flurry Organization (DFO): www.danceflurry.org
COVID/Flu: Stay home if you feel sick or were in close contact with someone who might be contagious. Thank you for taking precautions to keep our wonderful dance community safe.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/first-friday-~-1st-friday-swing-feat-albanys-alan-thomson-little-big-band-at-albany-elks/200029736596957
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029736596957?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=albany-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Albany
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 25 S Allen St, Albany, NY 12208-2202, United States
- **lat**: 42.66548
- **long**: -73.79292
- **full address**: 25 S Allen St, Albany, NY 12208-2202, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: First Friday Albany (https://allevents.in/org/first-friday-albany/21457725)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 25 S Allen St, Albany, NY 12208-2202, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** First Friday Albany
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Music, Entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about First Friday ~ 1st Friday Swing feat. Albany's Alan Thomson Little Big Band at Albany Elks ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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