Events Listings

ASHKENAZ  

Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Dec. 21, 8:30 p.m. Cajun/Zydeco dance lesson at 8 p.m. $10.  

Israeli Folkdancing with Allen King, Dec. 26, 1:30 p.m. $8.  

1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. (510) 525-5054, www.ashkenaz.com.< 

CRYSTAL BALLROOM  

"Christmas Dance For Single Professionals," Dec. 17, 8 p.m. $20. (415) 507-9962, www.thepartyhotline.com. 

2086 Allston Way, Berkeley. < 

ELKS LODGE, ALAMEDA  

"All You Can Dance Sunday Socials," ongoing. Sunday, 4-6 p.m. Marilyn Bowe and Robert Henneg presents monthly socials with ballroom, swing, Latin and rock & roll themes. www.dancewithme.info. 

2255 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda. (510) 864-2256.< 

SHATTUCK DOWN LOW For ages 21 and older. 

"King of King's," ongoing. 9 p.m. Sun. $10.  

"Live Salsa," ongoing. Wednesdays. An evening of dancing to the music of a live salsa band. Salsa dance lessons from 8-9:30 p.m. $5-$10.  

"Burlesque Moulin and Red Hots Burlesque present: High Holidaze," Dec. 18, 8 p.m. $12.  

Orquestra Bakan, Dec. 22, 8 p.m.; salsa and dance lessons from 8:30-9:30 p.m. $10.  

2284 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 548-1159, www.shattuckdownlow.com.< 

SOLAD DANCE CENTER  

"Persian Dance," ongoing. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 and 10 p.m. Rosa Rojas offers traditional dance classes. $10.  

Citrus Marketplace, 2260 Oak Grove Rd., Walnut Creek. (925) 938-3300.< 

STARRY PLOUGH PUB  

"Ceili and Dance," ongoing. Traditional Irish music and dance. The evening begins with a dance lesson at 7 p.m. followed by music at 9 p.m. Mondays, 7 p.m. Free.  

For ages 21 and over unless otherwise noted. Sunday and Wednesday, 8 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday, 9:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 3101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 841-2082, www.starryploughpub.com.< 

UPTOWN NIGHTCLUB  

"Hella Gay," Dec. 18, 9 p.m. With DJ's GStar, Astro and more. $7.  

1928 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. (510) 451-8100, www.uptownnightclub.com.<