Lindy Bout XV
(private development site)

Schedule

Here’s an overview of what we’re working on this year for Lindy Bout XV.
Check back for the latest updates.

All Lindy Bout events will be held on Granville Island, at or near Performance Works.

Standard warning about the schedule: The Lindy Bout organizers reserve the right to rearrange the schedule and match formats. Any changes will be noted on this website if they occur before Lindy Bout XV, or will be announced by the emcees if they occur during the event.

Thursday, April 27

  • Evening Dance — Lindy Bout kicks off featuring live music. Wear your favourite swag from your home scene!

Friday, April 28

  • Late Morning – TBA
  • Afternoon — Lindy Bout Family Hootenanny with live music (outdoors if weather permits) and Round 1 of the Mapleweight.
  • Evening Dance — Tonight features The Josh Roberts Orchestra and the preliminary rounds of the Knockdown Partner Draw, Haymaker Partner Draw, and Barnburner Partner Draw, as well as the Interregional Partner Draw. Dress in Lindy Bout colours.

Saturday, April 29

  • Late Morning — Start your day with a jazz-related learning experience. More details TBA.
  • Afternoon — Throw down in the preliminary rounds of the Featherweight, Solo(ish) Jazz, Uppercut Bout, and Bare-Knuckle Bout. The afternoon will end with Round 2 of the Mapleweight.
  • Evening Dance — The Josh Roberts Orchestra will return for the final rounds of the Haymaker Partner Draw, Knockdown Partner Draw, Barnburner Partner Draw, Solo(ish) Jazz, Featherweight, Uppercut Bout, Bare-Knuckle Bout, and Interregional Partner Draw.

Sunday, April 30

  • Late Morning – Start your day with a jazz-related learning experience. More details TBA.
  • Early Afternoon — It’s a full afternoon of shenanigans: the Short & Sweet, Family Brunch, the Awards Ceremony, and plenty of good Lindy Bout vibes.
  • Evening Dance — The Jen Hodge All Stars will close out Lindy Bout with a night of swingin’ tunes and the preliminary and final rounds for All That Jazz.

Arriving Early? Staying Late?

  • Saturday, April 22: Jazz Cats Social at Century House in New Westminster. 6:30-10:30. More info and purchase tickets.
  • Tuesday, April 25: The Swing Out at the Dusty Flower Shop. 19:00-22:00. More info.
  • Wednesday, April 26: Hot Jazz Wednesdays feat. Brad Shigeta’s Swingtime Band at Guilt & Co. 21:00-0:00. More info.
  • Tuesday, May 3: The Swing Out at the Dusty Flower Shop. 19:00-22:00. More info.
  • Wednesday, May 3: Join the Jen Hodge All Stars at Jen’s former musical home base, Guilt & Co. 21:00-0:00. More info.
  • Thursday, May 4: The Big Bang Jazz Band (!!!!!) at Rhythm City Strut. The Big Band Jazz Band is collection of locally beloved musicians who are back in town and all together for a reunion! 20:30-23:30. More info and purchase tickets.
  • Friday, May 5: “40” turns 40: Big Bang Jazz Band Birthday Festacular, Evergreen Hall in Chilliwack. 19:30-late. More info and purchase tickets.
  • Check out Strictly Lindy Hop Vancouver for a comprehensive list of dances in and around Vancouver.