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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Tickets are still available for PEERS' Haunted Mansion Ball on Saturday, October 3. For ticket information, see www.peersdance.org/haunted.html Vintage or modern evening dress both work fine for this event, and Vivien's original evening gown simply exudes Hollywood glamour. (Photo by Jean Martin)

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

An absolutely classic pose on the staircase of the Edwardian and allegedly haunted Alameda Elks Lodge! (Photo by Jean Martin) Tickets for PEERS' October 3 Haunted Mansion Ball are still available. For event and ticket information, see www.peersdance.org/haunted.html

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A beautiful shot of our annual Haunted Mansion Ball at the allegedly haunted Alameda Elks Lodge. This year's ball with haunting vintage dance music by Franklin Beau Davis & the Brassworks will be held on Saturday, October 3. For event and ticket information, see www.peersdance.org/haunted.html

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Join us for an evening of dancing among the SF Bay Area's most elegant Undead at PEERS' 31st Annual Le Bal des Vampires on November 7, 2026. Costume from the century and location of your "rebirth" or modern evening dress is admired but not required! www.peersdance.org/vamps2026.html

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

PEERS kicks off the Halloween season with our Haunted Mansion Ball on Saturday, October 3, at the beautiful and allegedly haunted Alameda Elks Lodge. Ghosts and mortals from the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st Centuries are welcome! peersdance.org/haunted.html

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Old Hollywood glamour at the allegedly Haunted Mansion For ticket information on the PEERS October 3 Haunted Mansion Ball, see www.peersdance.org/haunted.html Photo by Jean Martin in the "Baroque" Salon at the Alameda Elks Lodge

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Two of the Haunted Mansion's beauties (photo by Jean Martin)! It's not essential to wear either black or white to our October 3 Haunted Mansion Ball but these certainly are classic styles. For event and ticket information, see www.peersdance.org/haunted.html

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Tickets are no longer available for PEERS’ Great Gatsby Ball. No tickets will be sold at the door.

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Tickets are still available for PEERS' September 5, 2026, Great Gatsby Ball in Alameda, CA For information, see www.peersdance.org/gatsby.html Photo by Jean Martin at PEERS' Chicago Ball

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Our Sept 5 Great Gatsby Ball is black or white tie optional. Full or ankle length evening gowns or shorter "cocktail length" dresses are fine. 1920's or '30's costume welcome. Event and ticket information on our Great Gatsby Ball at www.peersdance.org/gatsby.html Photo by Christopher Mobley

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

PEERS and our wonderful band Greenwich Mean Time will lead the guests in four sets of social dances of the 1840's and 1850's at the San Francisco Historium at Pier 35 in San Francisco on Aug 22 and 23. Period costumes are admired but not required. sanfranciscohistorium.com

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

You are more than welcome to wear your Gatsby Summer Afternoon attire to our September 5 Great Gatsby Ball. Most of us will be in evening dress but Jay Gatsby's parties, though grand, are casual. For event and ticket information on our Great Gatsby Ball, see www.peersdance.org/gatsby.html

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

PEERS' next formal event is the Great Gatsby Ball on Saturday, Sep 5. The Oaktown Strutters play an evening of vintage ballroom dance music, classic Swing and Blues, and romantic waltzes. 1920's or '30's costume is admired but not required. www.peersdance.org/gatsby.html Photo courtesy of Mei Li

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Lovely Gibson Girls at our Annual Alameda 1900 FREE Picnic Dance at beautiful Lincoln Park in Alameda. Picnicking begins at 10am; vintage dance music runs from 1 to 4 with our wonderful dance band Greenwich Mean Time www.peersdance.org/picnic.html Photo by Jean Martin at a previous Alameda 1900

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We recommend hats for our annual FREE Alameda 1900 Picnic Dance on Sat Aug 1. Hats are not only becoming but excellent protection from the sun! Parasols are recommended, too, if you have one. For event information see www.peersdance.org/picnic.html Photo by Jean Martin at a previous Alameda 1900

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

PEERS will be leading four 45 minute dance sets of 19th Century American social dance music with our favorite dance band, Greenwich Mean Time, at the San Francisco Historium on Saturday, August 22 and 23. Costumes circa 1849-1870 are admired but not required. sanfranciscohistorium.com

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

A group of fashionable young Edwardian ladies at Alameda 1900 - PEERS' Annual FREE Picnic Dance in Lincoln Park, Alameda. This year's Alameda 1900 will be held on Saturday, August 1. For information, see www.peersdance.org/picnic.html

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Our wonderful band, Greenwich Mean Time, will play an afternoon of late Victorian and Edwardian dance music at ALAMEDA 1900 - PEERS' Annual FREE Picnic Dance in Lincoln Park on Saturday, August 1. For information, see www.peersdance.org/picnic.html Photo by Kim Morton

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

A pair of master costumers at PEERS' annual FREE Picnic Dance, Alameda 1900, to be held this year on Saturday, August 1, in beautiful Lincoln Park. For information, see www.peersdance.org/picnic.html

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Three Edwardian beauties at Alameda 1900 - PEERS' annual FREE Picnic Dance in Lincoln Park in Alameda. This year's Alameda 1900 will be held on Saturday, August 1. For information, see www.peersdance.org/picnic.html Photo by Jean Martin at last year's Alameda 190

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

PEERS wishes you all a happy and safe Independence Day weekend! Photo courtesy of Lauren Moyer at PEERS' Hamilton Ball; decor courtesy of the Alameda Elk Lodge!

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

A beautiful hostess in chic Edwardian whites in Lincoln Park in Alameda CA. Join us Sat Aug 1 for Alameda 1900, PEERS' annual FREE Picnic Dance, with vintage dance music by Greenwich Mean Time. Event information, at www.peersdance.org/picnic.html Photo by Jean Martin at a previous Alameda 1900.

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

More costume and table decor inspiration for Alameda 1900 - our annual FREE Picnic Dance in Lincoln Park on Sat, Aug 1. The park has no available picnic tables for this event so bring your own picnic furniture or a suitable cover to sit on. For event information see www.peersdance.org/picnic.html

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Costume inspiration for PEERS' annual Alameda 1900 on Saturday, August 1, in Lincoln Park: Gibson Girls in Edwardian whites! Yes, that's a real velocipede! For further event information, see www.peersdance.org/picnic.html Photo by Jean Marin at last year's Alameda 1900

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Some of the PEERS gang will be going to see the 1927 silent film "Quality Street" at the Niles Silent Film Museum in Fremont, CA, on Saturday, June 13, 2026. We're planning on going in period costumes. If any of you feel like joining us you can order tickets at nilesfilmmuseum.org#RecordPlace:...

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Maleficent and the Lilac Fairy (Photo by Jean Martin at the Alameda Elks Lodge Salon). Tickets to PEERS' Faerie Tale Masquerade Ball on Saturday, June 6, are still available. For information see www.peersdance.org/faerie.html

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Faerie Tale Masquerade Ball, June 6 Tickets are still available for PEERS' Faerie Tale Masquerade Ball on Saturday, June 6, with dance music by Avalon Rising For event and ticket information, see www.peersdance.org/faerie.html

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Early Bird bargain tickets are available through May 23 for PEERS' Faerie Tale Masquerade Ball on Saturday, June 6, at the fairy tale-like Alameda Elks Lodge. For event and ticket information, see www.peersdance.org/faerie.html (Photo by Jean Martin at PEERS' Once Upon a Time Ball)

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Fairies of all kinds are welcome at the June 6 Faerie Tale Masquerade Ball. We do suggest guests limit their wingspan to make it easier for us all to move around on the dance floor. For ticket and event information, see www.peersdance.org/faerie.html Photo courtesy of Jean Martin

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

More costume inspiration for the June 6 Faerie Tale ball: Masks are fun but absolutely NOT required. Some love the mystery of masking until the stroke of midnight. Others find masks inconvenient! We'll leave the choice up to you! Photo courtesy of Ruth & Greg Chow at a past PEERS' Fairy Tale Ball.

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Faerie Tale Masquerade Ball -June 6 Yes, you can wear your Ren Faire costumes (perhaps with some floral accessories) to the ball! For event and ticket information on this magical event, see www.peersdance.org/faerie.html Photo courtesy of Ruth & Greg Chow

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

The Faerie Tale Masquerade Ball - Saturday, June 6 Combining historical costume with fantasy elements is a fun solution for this ball. Masks, by the way, are optional. For event and ticket information, see www.peersdance.org/faerie.html Photo by Jean Martin

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

PEERS' next event is the June 6 Faerie Tale Masquerade Ball. Dance music by the fabulous Avalon Rising. For event and ticket info see www.peersdance.org/faerie.html Photo by Jean Martin on the staircase to the ballroom of the Alameda Elks Lodge. Cinderella is clearly in a hurry for some reason!

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

You can still get tickets for our May 2 Gilded Age Ball but sales close on Friday at Midnight. For event and ticket information, see www.peersdance.org/gilded.html Photo of this socially prominent Gilded Age couple by Jean Martin at the salon of the Alameda Elks Lodge.

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Tickets are still available for PEERS' Gilded Age Ball on Saturday, May 2, at the beautiful Alameda Elks Lodge. Late Victorian dance music by the celebrated Greenwich Mean Time. Victorian or modern evening dress is admired but not required. For ticket information see www.peersdance.org/gilded.html

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Gilded Age Ball - Saturday, May 2 Reminder: Late Victorian costume or modern evening dress is admired but NOT REQUIRED at this event. What we do want is the pleasure of your company! Photo by Jean Martin at the Alameda Elks' ballroom. Tickets and ball information at www.peersdance.org/gilded.html

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Gilded Age Ball - Saturday, May 2 For event and ticket information on our ball, see www.peersdance.org/gilded.html Photo of this spectacular late 1860's ball gown taken by Jean Martin on the Alameda Elks Lodge's grand staircase.

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

PEERS Gilded Age Ball, Saturday, May 2, 2026 Tickets are available for the ball at the historic Alameda Elks Lodge with late Victorian dance music by Greenwich Mean Time. For ticket information, see www.peersdance.org/gilded.html Photo by Jean Martin at PEERS' annual Le Bal des Vampires

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Tickets are still available for our Jane Austen Regency Ball on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at the beautiful Alameda Elks Lodge. For event and ticket information, see www.peersdance.org/Austen.html Photo by Jean Martin at PEERS' Sense and Sensibility Picnic Dance

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

PEERS Goes to the Movies: Anna Christie (1930) Some of the PEERS gang will be going to see this classic film at the Niles Silent Film Museum at 37417 Niles Blvd in Fremont, CA, on Sunday, April 19, 2026. This was Greta Garbo's first "talkie." Tickets at nilesfilmmuseum.org?tv=617618264...

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

There is still time to get the early bird ticket price for our April 4 Jane Austen Regency Ball. Bargain tickets are available until Saturday, March 21; after that the price goes up. For ticket information see www.peersdance.org/Austen.html (Photo by Jean Martin at PEERS' Pride and Prejudice Ball)

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

More costume inspiration for our April 4 Jane Austen Ball. The Regency gowns are gorgeous but the head dresses, simple jewelry, and gloves make them perfect! For event and ticket information for the ball, see www.peersdance.org/Austen.html

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Costume inspiration for our April 4, 2026 Jane Austen Ball: The rakish Willoughby waltzes with Marianne Dashwood (Photo by Jean Martin at PEERS' Sense and Sensibility Picnic Dance) For event and ticket information on the Jane Austen Regency Ball, see www.peersdance.org/Austen.html

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Tickets are available for PEERS' Jane Austen Regency Ball on April 4, 2026 at the historic Alameda Elks Lodge. Dance music by Greenwich Mean Time. For ticket info see www.peersdance.org/Austen.html Photo by Christopher Mobley at PEERS' science fiction themed ball, The Doctor Dances with Jane!

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Costume inspiration for our April 4 Jane Austen Ball. Both historical Regency costume and Bridgerton-inspired costumes are welcome at the ball. For ticket information on our April 4 ball, see www.peersdance.org/Austen.html Photo by Jean Martin at a previous PEERS' Jane Austen Ball

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

March 7 Grand Victorian Ball Tickets are still available for PEERS" Grand Victorian Ball at the historic Alameda Elks Lodge. Modern evening dress or Victorian evening dress (1837-1900) is admired but not required. For ticket information, see www.peersdance.org/grand.html Photo by Jean Martin

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Period Events & Entertainments Re-Creation Society @peersdance.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

March 7 Grand Victorian Ball Tickets are available for PEERS' next Victorian ball - with music by Franklin Beau Davis & The Brassworks. For event and ticket information, see www.peersdance.org/grand.html Photo by Jean Martin at our last Grand Victorian Ball

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