Soul Stories: The Quest
Mercury Cafe - Jungle Room 2199 California St., Denver, Colorado, United StatesJoin us once a month as we engage in playful activities, personal reflection, connective dialogue, and vulnerable storytelling. This event has existed in the Denver community for the last 8 years and has focused on creating authentic human connection through dialogue and storytelling.Soul Stories: The Quest is our new and improved, gamified version of our classic […]
First-Timer Lindy Hop
Mercury Cafe - Ballroom 2199 California St., Denver, Colorado, United StatesWhether it’s your first or your thousandth time, you can’t beat Sunday nights at the Mercury Cafe for their fun, energy, and value! Lindy Hop is the grandfather of the swing dances (born in Harlem, NY in the 1930's and 40's), a Black American art form, and a joy to learn! Drop-ins, singles, couples, families, […]
Jam B4 the Slam
Mercury Cafe - Jungle Room 2199 California St., Denver, Colorado, United StatesBeginning East Coast Swing
Mercury Cafe - Ballroom 2199 California St., Denver, Colorado, United StatesWhether it’s your first or your thousandth time, you can’t beat Sunday nights at the Mercury Cafe for their fun, energy, and value! Each week we teach the basics of this easy to learn dance plus a few moves and tricks to show off at the dance! Drop-ins, singles, couples, families, and groups are all […]
Poetry Slam (RESPONSE!)
Mercury Cafe - Jungle Room 2199 California St., Denver, Colorado, United StatesPoets compete for $50 and the fame/glory of a Sunday night. Who wins? That's up to the unswayable judges, who are randomly selected/pier-pressured from the audience. Had a bad day? Have a bad life? Snoozed on the sign up sheet? This is your chance to take it all out on a vulnerable, hungry poet! Or […]
Sunday Night Jitterbug featuring William and the Romantics!
Mercury Cafe - Ballroom 2199 California St., Denver, Colorado, United StatesWhether it’s your first or your thousandth time, you can’t beat Sunday nights at the Mercury Cafe for their fun, energy, and value! Each week we teach the basics of this easy to learn dance plus a few moves and tricks to show off at the dance! Drop-ins, singles, couples, families, and groups are all […]
After The Slam- Open Mic
Mercury Cafe - Jungle Room 2199 California St., Denver, Colorado, United StatesAn open mic for word sayers, nay sayers and so-so spoken word artists (comedians, singers, preachers, etc.). Open Mic starts shortly after the slam ends. Details may vary week-by-week.
Beginning Lindy Hop Class
Mercury Cafe - Ballroom 2199 California St., Denver, Colorado, United StatesThis is a month long progressive series for the beginner Lindy Hopper. On the first Tuesday of every month, we start from square one, teaching the basic rhythms, footwork, and technique. So by the end, you'll have several classic moves to use on the social dance floor! Each class builds upon the previous one, so […]
Intermediate Lindy Hop Class
Mercury Cafe - Ballroom 2199 California St., Denver, Colorado, United StatesOnce you have the basics nailed (we recommend taking the Beginning class for at least two to three months), hop on up to this class! Students should feel comfortable with the Swing Out, side by side Charleston, and have a few moves under their belt. You'll increase your repertoire and technique through learning classic moves […]
The Lindy Jam! Lindy Hop Social Dance w/DJ
Mercury Cafe - Ballroom 2199 California St., Denver, Colorado, United StatesJoin our regular weekly Swing Nights' Lindy Jam, with DJ's playing hot vintage tracks, and all the rest come out to dance. A Denver Classic!Come to class beforehand and join in all the fun! (Classes sold separately: take a class and save $2 off cover!)