# Event Details - **Event Name**: WCS New Year's Eve - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 31 Dec, 2025 at 06:45 pm – Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 12:30 am - **Event Description**: A New Year's Eve celebration supporting Lake Merritt DanceAbout this EventABOUT THE EVENTSwingOut House Party Presents WCS New Year's Eve: A Benefit for Lake Merritt Dance!Doors open at 6:45 PMPre-dance lesson from 7:15 to 8:15- Intermediate WCS switch lesson with Estelle Bonnaire- Beginner West Coast Swing lesson with Shin AokiDancing from 8:30 to 12:30 Switch-It-Up Jack & Jill CompetitionMasquerade Crafts TableRefreshments Lounge  ABOUT LAKE MERRITT DANCELake Merritt Dance is the nonprofit organization that makes it possible for over a dozen different groups to dance at the beautiful, historic Lake Merritt Veterans Memorial building.We need your support to continue our operations.Please buy your tickets early. And if you can, please be a host sponsor or legacy donor.Does your employer offer donation matching? To take advantage of employer matching, please contact Robert Friedman at LMDOFinfo@gmail.com.Lake Merritt Dance is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your contributions are tax deductible. WE NEED VOLUNTEERSIf you are interested in volunteering for the event (front door, set up/clean up) please message us at LMDOFinfo@gmail.com. We’ll comp your admission if you’d like. Host committee:Shin Aoki and Robert FriedmanJack PacificAndrew Roth Ruben Sison - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/wcs-new-years-eve/100001766533803159 - **Event Categories**: new-year, parties, contests, music, nonprofit, entertainment, volunteering - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 1000, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Oakland - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Lake Merritt Veterans Memorial Building - **lat**: 37.811469 - **long**: -122.2612679 - **full address**: Lake Merritt Veterans Memorial Building, 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: WCS New Year's Eve - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/aa17c61c4fbe9d2771e7509679f646ce6da28b3b672be7084f9a4d4d37d69f1c-rimg-w1200-h675-dcb5aaf7-gmir.jpg?v=1760575215 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is WCS New Year's Eve being held? - **A:** WCS New Year's Eve takes place on Wed, 31 Dec, 2025 at 06:45 pm to Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 12:30 am at Lake Merritt Veterans Memorial Building, 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing WCS New Year's Eve? - **A:** WCS New Year's Eve is organized by Lake Merritt Dance. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** WCS New Year's Eve is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oakland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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