Thursday, January 28 - Creative Growth Art Center, 355 24th Street, Oakland (near 19th St BART). 5 – 8 pm. Free. Opening reception for new exhibition entitled "EVERYONE!" Meet the artists, purchase unique creations, enjoy the music. Very kid friendly. More info:
http://creativegrowth.org
(510) 836-2340 ext.15.

Saturday, February 6 - private, Santa Barbara

Tuesday, February 16 - MARDI GRAS! with the Aux Cajunals at Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley. $12. 8 pm dance lesson with Cheryl McBride included in price of admission. Music at 8:30. Aux Cajunals play first set, Creole Belles play second set. Kids 12 and under free and welcome!

Friday, February 19 - private, Berkeley

Sunday, March 14 - Dwight's 25 yr Sobriety Birthday dance, Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley. 4-8 pm. $12. Open to public. Potluck, BYO Drinks (beer and wine fine, Dwight just won't have any!).

Saturday, March 6 - private, Santa Cruz

Sunday, May 23 - Boogie on the Bayou Festival, historic downtown Campbell. 11 am - 1:45 pm. Followed by Motordude Zydeco 2:15 - 5 pm. Free.