https://trafficjamswing.com/dances-events-shop/p/album-release-party Join us at the Traffic Jam! Studio for a special evening celebrating the release of Jake Sanders and the Midwest All-Stars Live at Second City Swingout. The night will include remarks and a guided album listening, followed by time to connect and celebrate together.

Jake Sanders will be in attendance, along with other special guests. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided, and albums will be available for purchase.

When: February 7, 2026, 6:30–9:00 PM
Remarks & listening: 7:30 PM

This event is free to attend and capped at 100 attendees. Advance registration is required.

This event has been CANCELLED due to the weather. see you in February! https://www.facebook.com/events/855992503505316 Traffic Jam! will be hosting the next Queer Swing Dance organized by Queer Swing Chicago at our studio on January 25 with live music from The Rusty Gates! All are welcome! RSVP on the Facebook event!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swing-dance-night-at-dovetail-with-traffic-jam-swing-tickets-1979747980503 Traffic Jam! will be hanging out at with our friends and neighbors at Dovetail Brewery for a night of swing dancing, socializing, and enjoying a beer! Grab your ticket and make sure to RSVP on their Facebook event!

https://events.humanitix.com/november-chicago-queer-swing-dance Traffic Jam! will be hosting the next Queer Swing Dance organized by Queer Swing Chicago at our studio on November 23 with live music from The Rusty Gates! All are welcome! RSVP on the Facebook event!

https://dice.fm/partner/epiphany-partners-llc/event/k6rqqo-outcast-jazz-bands-big-band-dance-party-2nd-nov-epiphany-center-for-the-arts-epiphany-hall-chicago-tickets?dice_id=6751277&dice_channel=web&dice_tags=organic&dice_campaign=Epiphany+Partners+LLC&dice_feature=mio_marketing&utm_source=web&utm_campaign=Epiphany+Partners+LLC&utm_medium=mio_marketing We’re excited to be teaching two lessons this month at Epiphany for the Outcast Jazz Band’s Big Band Dance Party! Falty & Kathleen will be there teaching a beginner lesson at 6 PM (before the band starts) and an intermediate lesson at 7:15 PM (between the 1st and 2nd band sets). Should be a great time!

https://www.facebook.com/share/19ydHjJXme/ Traffic Jam! will be hosting the next Queer Swing Dance organized by Queer Swing Chicago at our studio on October 26 with live music from The Rusty Gates! All are welcome! RSVP on the Facebook event!

https://dice.fm/partner/dice/event/l8r22r-outcast-jazz-bands-big-band-dance-party-5th-oct-epiphany-center-for-the-arts-epiphany-hall-chicago-tickets?dice_id=6751253 We’re excited to be teaching two lessons this month at Epiphany for the Outcast Jazz Band’s Big Band Dance Party! Falty & Kathleen will be there teaching a beginner lesson at 6 PM (before the band starts) and an intermediate lesson at 7:15 PM (between the 1st and 2nd band sets). Should be a great time!

https://events.humanitix.com/chicago-queer-swing-patricio-garces Traffic Jam! will be hosting the second Queer Swing Dance organized by Queer Swing Chicago at our studio on September 21! We’re welcoming Patricio Garces to teach us SHAG all the way from Santiago, Chile along with Chicago’s own Abbie Reeves from 6–7 PM followed by live music from The Rusty Gates! All are welcome! Tickets can be purchased in advance on the event page, and RSVP on the Facebook event!

https://ravenswoodchicago.org/signature-events/ravenswood-artwalk/ Stop by the studio during the Ravenswood Art Walk! We’ll be hanging out, playing some music, giving some mini lessons… ya know.. dancing! Bring a friend!

https://ravenswoodchicago.org/signature-events/ravenswood-artwalk/ Stop by the studio during the Ravenswood Art Walk! We’ll be hanging out, playing some music, giving some mini lessons… ya know.. dancing! Bring a friend!

https://events.humanitix.com/the-second-chicago-queer-swing-dance Traffic Jam! will be hosting the second Queer Swing Dance organized by Queer Swing Chicago at our studio on August 24! It’ll feature live music from The Rusty Gates and a beginner lesson from 6–7 PM! All are welcome! Tickets can be purchased in advance on their event page, and let them know you’re coming on their Facebook event!

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_summerdance.html Join us at Chicago SummerDance for a free lesson followed by live country swing music from Gina Marie & The Golden Bucks!

https://downtownevanston.org/downtownsummersounds Traffic Jam! will be teaching a free community swing dance lesson at Downtown Summer Sounds in Evanston followed by live music from Jake Sanders Quintet! Bring the family for this fun, outdoor event.

Join us for our Grand Opening at our brand new 2400 sq. ft. studio in Ravenswood! All events are free to attend and open to the community! Come on by and dance with us!

https://downtownevanston.org/downtownsummersounds Traffic Jam! will be teaching a free community swing dance lesson at Downtown Summer Sounds in Evanston followed by live music from Joel Paterson Swing Quartet! Bring the family for this fun, outdoor event.

https://events.humanitix.com/chicago-queer-swing-dance Traffic Jam! will be hosting the inaugural Queer Swing Dance organized by Queer Swing Chicago at our studio on July 20! It’ll feature live music from The Rusty Gates, a beginner lesson from 6–7 PM with the hosts of this inclusive and fun event, Vic Celania and Jay Schaeffer! All are welcome! Tickets can be purchased in advance on their event page, and let them know you’re coming on their Facebook event!