Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/New York
- 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
These are the previously published dates. Check the organizer for a new edition.
Check the organizer’s latest schedule ↗Sock Hop Sundays brings ’50s and ’60s dance music to Connolly’s Nov. 8
Rock-n-Roll, Motown, DooWop, Soul and R&B share the musical brief for Sock Hop Sundays, which the organizers describe as entering its 23rd year. The next party is Sunday, Nov. 8, at Connolly’s Times Square.
A wide musical brief, not a named bill
The event is framed around dance music from the 1950s and ’60s, with the listed styles spanning rock, soul and rhythm and blues. That range is the clearest guide to the evening: no performer or song-by-song setlist is named for this edition.
Further reading: Sock Hop Sundays! - 50's 60's Dance Party, Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 6:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Social dancing, without a formal lesson
Manhattan Swing Dance describes its gatherings as social dancing that includes swing, lindy and freestyle. Regulars may show newcomers a few basic steps, but there is no official lesson, so visitors looking for structured instruction should plan accordingly.
Further reading: Manhattan Swing Dance | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
One Sunday evening of dancing
The event is listed as one continuous dance-party slot, rather than a series of separately timed acts.
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · Dance party
- Dance music from the 1950s and ’60s, including Rock-n-Roll, Motown, DooWop, Soul and R&B; no named performer is listed.
The practical details
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; the dance party runs from 6 to 10 p.m.
Sock Hop Sundays! - 50's 60's Dance Party, Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 6:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
$25 cash at the door
Admission is payable in cash at the door. It includes a coupon for $5 off liquor, wine, beer, soda or food; it is a discount, not a meal included with admission.
Sock Hop Sundays! - 50's 60's Dance Party, Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 6:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
A full menu and bar are available
The event information describes Connolly’s as having a full menu and full bar and says dress is casual.
Sock Hop Sundays! - 50's 60's Dance Party, Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 6:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Contact the host
For questions, the event listing gives [email protected] and Eric’s phone number, 212-486-9517. It does not state an age policy.
Sock Hop Sundays! - 50's 60's Dance Party, Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 6:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Getting to Connolly’s Times Square
Venue and access
The event is at Connolly’s Times Square, 121 W. 45th Street, between Sixth and Seventh avenues. It is on the third floor; the event listing says an elevator is available.
Sock Hop Sundays! - 50's 60's Dance Party, Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 6:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Parking and directions
The event information says street parking is free on Sunday. It does not provide transit directions; the map links can calculate directions from your starting point.
Sock Hop Sundays! - 50's 60's Dance Party, Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 6:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Before you make a plan
Is there a dance lesson?
No official lesson is listed. Manhattan Swing Dance says regulars may show newcomers a few basic steps.
Does admission include dinner?
No meal is included. Admission includes a coupon for $5 off liquor, wine, beer, soda or food, and Connolly’s has a full menu and bar.
Sock Hop Sundays! - 50's 60's Dance Party, Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 6:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Is there an age policy?
The event listing does not state one. Manhattan Swing Dance describes its group as welcoming to people of all ages.
Sock Hop Sundays! - 50's 60's Dance Party, Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 6:00 PM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗ · Manhattan Swing Dance | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
Location & Google Maps
Connolly's Times Square
121 W 45th Street, New York, NY 10036
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