SPECIAL PROGRAMS

BALLROOM

Democratic Club, 186 Roffee St., Barrington. 245-1119; www.nelialawton.net. e-mail dancenelia@aol.com. Dance lesson by Nelia Lawton, 8-8:30 pm; social dancing, 8-11 pm; presentation by The Providence Ballroom and Jazz Project, 9:30 pm. Fri. $10 includes snacks, dessert, coffee, tea, water. Cash bar available.

East Bay Ballroom Class and Dance Party, 15 Fenner Ave., Newport. 849-5678; www.eastbayballroom.com. Samba, West Coast swing and nightclub two-step lessons, 7-8:40 pm; dance party, 8:40-10 pm. All levels welcome. Thu. Class/dance $15, dance only $5.

K&S Ballroom Dance, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1047 Park Ave., Cranston. 821-4108. Complimentary quickstep lesson with Greg, 7-8 pm; dancing, 8-11:30 pm. Sat. Couples/singles welcome; singles table. Pizza, pastry, hot popcorn, coffee, tea. $15, full-time college students with ID $10.

Kathy & Randy Ballroom Dance, Knights of Columbus Hall, 1675 Douglas Ave., North Providence. 463-1815. Fri 8-11 pm. $15, full-time college students with ID $10.

Rhode Island Dancesport Dance Party, 461 Main St., second floor, East Greenwich. 885-0101; info@ridancesprt.com. Quickstep lesson, 7:40 pm; general dancing, 8:30-11:30 pm. Sat. Potluck night, bring snacks and beverages. Free with red, white and blue attire; $10, students 24 and younger with ID $5.

SALSA

Strictly Salsa Sundays, Lot 401, Jewelry District, 44 Hospital St., Providence, 941-8008. Salsa dance with Jeannie Oki. Sun., 9 pm-1 am. $7 cover.

ETC.

Cape Verdean Independence Party (3rd annual), Platforms Nightclub, 165 Poe St., Providence. Men 21+, women 18+ With Lights Out DJ Guelas. Thu 10:30 pm-2 am. $12, $10 if dressed in Cape Verdean colors.

Friday Night Decadence, Club Gallery, 150 Point St., Providence, www.myspace.com/ri_decadence. DJ Tony Jones spinning Surf, Punk, Garage, Psychobilly, Rockabilly. Luau on outdoor patio. Thu 9 pm. Proper dress. $5.

Music and Dancing at the Towers, 35 Ocean Rd., Narragansett. 782-2597, www.thetowersri.com. Doo-Wop music by Reminisce. Fri 7-10 pm.