Almonte Tea Dance October 18
The classic 17-piece big band Standing Room Only (SRO) with vocalist Saffron Bradbury is staging its first Almonte “Tea Dance” in the 2026-2027 season on Sunday afternoon, October 18th, 2026. These dances feature a variety of music for ballroom and swing dancers including swing, waltzes, and Latin (cha chas, tangos, rumbas, etc.), and are held in the Auditorium on the top floor (there’s an elevator) of the historic Almonte Old Town Hall at 14 Bridge Street in Almonte, Ontario – a beautifully preserved venue with a clean and spacious wooden dance floor, natural lighting, and wonderful acoustics.
The doors open at 1:00 pm and dancing is from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Admission is $20 per person at the door (cash only). Reservations are not required. Light refreshments including delicious treats and a range of non-alcoholic beverages will be available at very reasonable prices (cash only). The Almonte Old Town Hall has its own parking lot, and there’s lots of additional parking on nearby streets.
The doors open at 1:00 pm and dancing is from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Admission is $20 per person at the door (cash only). Reservations are not required. Light refreshments including delicious treats and a range of non-alcoholic beverages will be available at very reasonable prices (cash only). The Almonte Old Town Hall has its own parking lot, and there’s lots of additional parking on nearby streets.
SRO @ KS on the Keys Sunday October 25
The Standing Room Only (SRO) Big Band is excited to be performing again on Sunday October 25th, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at KS on the Keys Restaurant as part of the new weekly Sunday Swing series. You can make a special evening of it by dancing to a variety of big band music including swing, waltzes, and Latin (cha chas, tangos, rumbas, etc.) or just listening while you enjoy an amazing meal.
Sunday Swing @ KS on the Keys features the Ottawa area's best big bands including the Aardvark Big Band, Big Band Ottawa, the Grey Jazz Big Band, the Main & Abbott Dance Band, Red Woodshed, Standing Room Only, The Stan Clark Orchestra, and The Wild Cards. Sunday Swing @ KS on the Keys also features smaller swing bands including the Apex Jazz Band, the Kitchissippi Jazz Kats, and the Ottawa Pocket Jazz Band. You can keep up to date on Sunday Swing @ KS on the Keys band schedule and highlights from previous events by going to https://www.facebook.com/SundaySwingatKSontheKeys and clicking on the “Follow” button.
KS on the Keys (www.ksonthekeys.com), located at 1029 Dazé Street across from the South Keys Shopping Centre in Ottawa, is a contemporary bar and eatery with a varied multi-cultural menu featuring great food at very reasonable prices. Enjoy Italian, Asian, and Canadian fare, from fabulous pizza to succulent steaks. The spacious dining room with high ceilings and lots of room for the band, a dance floor, and seating is reminiscent of the great ballrooms of the big band era.
As Sunday Swing @ KS on the Keys is very popular, reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by phoning 613-521-0498 or online at https://tinyurl.com/4t48rsan. An easy-on-the-budget $5 per person cover charge will be added to your bill. KS on the Keys has its own parking lot, and there's overflow parking in the cinema parking lot across the road. If you prefer not to drive, KS on the Keys is on the O-Train Line 2 which has a stop at the South Keys Shopping Centre.
Sunday Swing @ KS on the Keys features the Ottawa area's best big bands including the Aardvark Big Band, Big Band Ottawa, the Grey Jazz Big Band, the Main & Abbott Dance Band, Red Woodshed, Standing Room Only, The Stan Clark Orchestra, and The Wild Cards. Sunday Swing @ KS on the Keys also features smaller swing bands including the Apex Jazz Band, the Kitchissippi Jazz Kats, and the Ottawa Pocket Jazz Band. You can keep up to date on Sunday Swing @ KS on the Keys band schedule and highlights from previous events by going to https://www.facebook.com/SundaySwingatKSontheKeys and clicking on the “Follow” button.
KS on the Keys (www.ksonthekeys.com), located at 1029 Dazé Street across from the South Keys Shopping Centre in Ottawa, is a contemporary bar and eatery with a varied multi-cultural menu featuring great food at very reasonable prices. Enjoy Italian, Asian, and Canadian fare, from fabulous pizza to succulent steaks. The spacious dining room with high ceilings and lots of room for the band, a dance floor, and seating is reminiscent of the great ballrooms of the big band era.
As Sunday Swing @ KS on the Keys is very popular, reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by phoning 613-521-0498 or online at https://tinyurl.com/4t48rsan. An easy-on-the-budget $5 per person cover charge will be added to your bill. KS on the Keys has its own parking lot, and there's overflow parking in the cinema parking lot across the road. If you prefer not to drive, KS on the Keys is on the O-Train Line 2 which has a stop at the South Keys Shopping Centre.
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