FUTURE EVENTS  (not all are listed, please send info.)

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Dance Competitions:  see www.USADance.org​​​

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2025

AUGUST

21-Sep. 1 - MN STATE FAIR - DANCE all day and night to free music, see mnsatefair.org/ entertainment, make your own schedule

22 - NO dance party at SoulBallroom.com,  come on Sat. Aug. 23, 6-8:30p instead.

22 - The Percolators at  Richfield VFW, 6:30-9:30 pm

22 - Salsa Del Soul in Brooklyn Ctr. in Centennial Pk, 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy, bring a chair,bug spray, non-alcohol bev, picnics, 

www.familyfuntwincities.com/.../brooklyn-center

22-24 ​-NEW!  ARGENTINE TANGO BOOTCAMP  Aug. 22: 6-8PM &  Aug. 23 & 24: 1-3PM,  Carleton Lofts 2285 University Av W.,  St Paul MN, $150, sign up at https://miriam.lea.dance/classes/bootcamp/   ; see Sep. 30 trip below

23 - ARGENTINE TANGO demonstrated at MN StateFair on Cosgrove Stage next to Educ, Bldg. at 10am, 11am, 12pm, wear black & white w/ red accents, free fair ticket to those who commit to all 3 time slot,  lois@mndance.com.

23 - SWING/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY on Sat. 3-7pm with Bad Companions Band at Dave (& Linda) Beckman's Roofed Ballroom in lovely, unique backyard, 8239 Long Lake Rd.​, Moundsview, $15, optional:  bring appetizers/ treats, beverage;  get schedule: bigdipper5@comcast.net or 612-242-4272

23 - BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY 6-8:30pm for 2nd Anniv. at SoulBallroom.com, 76 Nathan Ln. N, free, pro performances

23 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY for all by CafeBailar.com at Duende, 5808R W. 36th St., enter in back, 730p lesson, 830-10:45p DJ music

23 - BACK TO THE 50'S PARTY at Hamel VFW, The Arcades Band, 7-10:30p, $10, cake served

24 - BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY,Jerry O'Hagan Orchestra at CinemaBallroom.com, 560 St. Clair Av., St. Paul, $20, Lesson: 6:15-7PM ​

26, 27, 31 - DANCE at MN State Fair with DanceAndEntertaiment.com, Cosgrove Stage in front of the Educ. Bldg.

27 - DEADLINE to register for Arg. Tango Workshops on Aug. 30 & 31. www. tienda-tangopolitan.com

29 - BALLROOM MUSIC PARTY, theme:  Around The World" at SoulBallroom.com

30 - START OF LABOR DAY WEEKEND

30 - SALSA DANCE CRUISE 630-1030P on Padelford from Harriet Island, ST. Paul,  rsvp  to Byron Johnson

30 - NEW! ARGENTINE TANGO WORKSHOP on emotion, movement, empathy by instructor Vivi Ortelli, in Mpls. 2-5pm, Ctr. for Perf. Arts. Mpls., 38th St. & Pleasant,  www.Tienda-Tangopolitan.com (details/ register on website)  and a

30 - ARGENTINE TANGO PRACTILONGA  8pm at FourSEasonsDance.com, Mpls.

31 - NEW!  ARGENTINE TANGO WORKSHOP on emotion, movement, empathy by instructor Vivi Ortelli, in Mpls., 2-5pm, Ctr. for Perf. Arts. Mpls., 38th St. & Pleasant,  www.Tienda-Tangopolitan.com (details/ register on website) 

31 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p Hot Toddies Band, Keri Simonson teaching Bachata III

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​SEPTEMBER​

 01 - LABOR DAY 

01-  last day of music at Lk. Harriet, 5:30p  Sawyer's Dream (Americana); 7:30p Anti-Skip Protection (rock)

06 - TC Swing Night with Beasley's Big Band, 7:30 - 8:30 Swing Lesson, 8:30 - 12:00 music, 301 Main St. NE, Mpls.

03 - PRACTICES 8:30-9:30p every Wed.. in Sep.at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls. and at DancersStudio.com, St. Paul in Oct. for USADance-MN's rumba FLASHMOB on Oct. 26 at Mall of America.

04 - Lucky (Dave Lamire) starts his one-man band music Thurs., 7-10pm at Mancinis in St. Paul

6-13 - ARGENTINE TANGO INSTRUCTORS Mourad & Arwa from Cairo return to Mpls/St.Paul to teach workshops, see mntango.org

07 - SWINGIN’ ON A STAR BAND 7- 8:30p, Como Pavilion, rain or shine, in a covered outdoor pavilion, free, but bring  cash to tip

11 - SWINGIN’ ON A STAR BAND, 6:30-8p, free at Lauderdale Park, Pleasant St.& Roselawn Av., Lauderdale, MN (near Roseville),free.

Bring a chair

13 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY for all by CafeBailar.com at Duende, 5808R W. 36th St., enter in back, 730p lesson, 830-10:45 music

13 - SWINGIN’ ON A STAR BAND, 7-10p at Mpls Eagles Club,2507 E 25th St.,$10.

14 - VARIETY DANCE PARTY at ShakopeeBallroom.com, 2400 4th Av. E., Shakopee, MN. 1-5pm, country 2-step lesson 1:15p by ShakeALegDance, $15, no partner needed, every 2nd Sun. of mo.

14 - GLENWOOD, MN:   Jerry O'Hagan Orchestra at LakesideBallroom.com, 4-7pm, see website for details.

??- SWING DANCE in Hangar

07 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p Nelly Sparkman DJ and teaching Bolero I

10 - Swingin' On A Star  in City of Mendota Height  at Market Sq. Pk.

14-20 - National Ballroom Dance Week

19 - Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr., 7-10pm, also Oct. 17, Nov. 14, Dec.19

20 -VARIETY MUSIC  OUTDOOR POTLUCK DANCE PARTY #8 by Tom Reinke, 5pm, 1574 84th St., New Richmond, WI 54017; bring a chair and a dish to share, + bev. ; condiments, shrimp, cocktail sauce, PULLED-PORK sandwiches,munchies, ice cream treat, plates, plastic ware, napkins,water, gas grill provided,  eat at 6pm. DJ Skip for dancing on deck, do not park on the main lawn, RSVP if possible  -715-497-2978,  swingbeatnik@frontier.com

20 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY by USADance-MN.org at Duende, St. Louis Pk.,7pm lesson, 8-10:30p DJ music, theme: Homecoming!, every 3rd Sat. 

21 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p Jerry O' Hagan Combo, Amy Hanson teaching Bolero II

25 -   Swingin' On A Star 25th, 7:00 - 10:00, Wabasha Street Caves, 215 S. Wabasha St., St Paul, $15, ($10 students and seniors.)

​26 - SHANNON'S SOCK HOP will be in  (Shadewald) at Eagles Club, Mpls. instead of in large hall.

27 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY for all by CafeBailar.com at Duende, 5808R W. 36th St., enter in back, 730p lesson, 830-10:45p DJ music

27 - BALLROOM DANCE SHOWCASE , theme:  Murder Mystery, at SoulBallroom.com

30 -  ARGENTINE TANGO TRIP to  Buenos Aires  Sep 30 - Oct. 8, (cool weather), exploring vibrant B.A. and intensive studio sessions to refine your tango skills, www.miriam.lea.dance, miriam.lea.official@gmail.com, also option to compete  at the Tango Envenado Tango Festival in  Santa Fe, Argentina (Oct.9 – 11, 2025.)

 

OCTOBER

01 -  PRACTICES 8:30-9:30p every Wed.. in Oct. at DancersStudio.com, St. Paul for USADance-MN's rumba FLASHMOB, Oct. 26 at M.O.A.

04 - TapestsryFolkdanceCenter'.org, Mpls., Annual Member Meeting & Dinner, 5-7 PM. 

​​05 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p  Lois Donnay DJ, Shannon Butler teaching Balboa I

9-11 -  ARGENTINE TANGO Competition at Tango Envenado Tango Festival in Santa Fe, Argentina.  see www.miriam.lea.dance

11 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY for all by CafeBailar.com at Duende, 5808R W. 36th St., enter in back, 730p lesson, 830 music 

12 - VARIETY DANCE PARTY at ShakopeeBallroom.com, 1-5pm, lesson 1:15p by ShakeALegDance, every 2nd Sun. of mo.

18 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY by USADance-MN.org at Duende, St. Louis Pk.,7  pm lesson, 8-10:30p DJ music, theme: Fall Colors

19- MINNESOTA MADNESS  fun, dance event by Scott Anderson and Nathan Daniels at MedinaEntertainment.com, W.on Hwy.55; scottadance.com, megamarc@frontiernet.net

19 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p Silver Linings Band, Shannon Butler teaching Balboa II

25 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY for all by CafeBailar.com at Duende, 5808R W. 36th St., enter in back, 730p lesson, 830 music

26 - FLASHMOB rumba dance performance by USADance-MN.org ballroom dancers at Mall of America East Rotunda, park car on 24th Av.

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"Winterset".  wintersetdancelub.com,  meet at Oak Ridge Co.Club, 700 Oak Ridge Rd., Hopkins, MN 55305. schedule for 2025/2026::

Friday, Oct. 3,Kerry Johnson Quartet

Friday, Nov. 7,  Kerry Johnson Quartet

Friday, Dec. 5, Rod Cerar

Friday Jan. 2,  2026 Kerry Johnson Quartet

Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 Paula Lammers

Friday, Mar. 27, 2026  Kerry Johnson Quartet

Friday, May   1, 2026 Kerry Johnson Quartet

Ernie Frankovich 952-894-1424

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NOVEMBER

02 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p Caroline Olson DJ, Lynette & Randy teaching Co.2-Step I

08 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY for all by CafeBailar.com at Duende, 5808R W. 36th St., enter in back, 730p lesson, 830-10:45p DJ music

09 - VARIETY DANCE PARTY at ShakopeeBallroom.com, 1-5pm, 1:15  lesson, by ShakeALegDance

14-17 -Argentine Tango Instruction by Luciana Valle in St. Paul, details in July from Michael at nomorar@aol.com

15 - : Live music milonga w/ Tangoso! at Triune Hall, 1898 Iglehart, St. Paul, see mntango.org

16 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p Jerry O' Hagan Combo, Lynette & Randy teaching Co.2-Step II

22 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY for all by CafeBailar.com at Duende, 5808R W. 36th St., enter in back, 730p lesson, 830-10:45p DJ music

26 -THANKSGIVING EVE

26 - SHANNON'S SOCK HOP will be in​ (Shadewald small hall) at Eagles Club, Mpls. instead of in large hall.

27 - THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY

30 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p Hot Toddies, Lynette & Randy teaching Co.2-Step III

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DECEMBER

07 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p Nelly Sparkman DJ and teaching Waltz I

13 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY for all by CafeBailar.com at Duende, 5808R W. 36th St., enter in back, 730p lesson, 830-10:45p DJ music

14 - HANUKKAH week begins

14 - VARIETY DANCE PARTY at ShakopeeBallroom.com, 1-5pm, lesson 1:15p by ShakeALegDance, every 2nd Sun. of mo.

21 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY - Holiday DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p Silver Linings, Paul Botes teaching Waltz II

​24 - CHRISTMAS EVE

25 - CHRISTMAS DAY HOLIDAY

26 - Kwanzaa week begins

27 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY for all by CafeBailar.com at Duende, 5808R W. 36th St., enter in back, 730p lesson, 830-10:45p DJ music

31- NEW YEAR'S EVE

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2026

Jan. 1 - NEW YEAR'S DAY HOLIDAY

Jan. 10 & 24 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY for all by CafeBailar.com at Duende, 5808R W. 36th St., enter in back, 730p lesson, 830-10:45p DJ music

Jan. 11 - VARIETY DANCE PARTY at ShakopeeBallroom.com, 1-5pm, lesson 1:15p by ShakeALegDance, every 2nd Sun. of mo.

Feb. 16-23 - COSTA RICA  DANCE TRIP, open to all ballroom/ country dancers. See  www.danceandentertainment.com

Mar. 27-29 - USA Dance National Championships held again at the Wyndham Grande Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

May 6, - TEA DANCE by uSADance-MN.org at Calhoun Beach Club, west side of Mpls.

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SUMMER OUTDOOR MUSIC​:

​​-occasional SWING/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY with a Band at Dave & Linda Beckman's Roofed Ballroom in lovely backyard, 8239 Long Lake Rd.​, Moundsview, $15, optional:  bring appetizers/ treats, beverage;  get schedule: bigdipper5@comcast.net or 612-242-4272

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​-occasional OUTDOOR VARIETY DANCE PARTY at pro Tom Larson’s, 634 Neal Av.N., W. Lakeland, N.E. Of St. Paul, park at green sign, lesson 7pm, dancing 8-10:30pm on hard floors, $15 (includes lesson & dance), $15 extra for a private floor, prof pest control. Optional: bring chair, snacks, beverages; 612-371-0300

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~Anoka Riverfront Park,  Weds. 6-8pm, July Sun.,6-7:30p, 2201 2nd Av., bring chair, www.anokaminnesota.com/640/Music-in-the-Parks

~ Apple Valley Kelley Pk.: 630-830p, 6855 Fortino, bring chair, dance on grass,www.cityofapplevalley.org/905/Music-in-Kelley-Park 

~ Blaine: Thurs., 10801 Town Sq. Dr. NE, www.blainemn.gov/4026/Performance-in-the-Park

~ Blmgtn.: Normandale Lk.:  Thur. 7pm, bring chair, cement , food trucks earlier, https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pr/arts-parks

~ Bloomington Civic Ctr. Plaza:  5–8 p.m., Weds. W. Old Shakopee Rd., https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pr/arts-parks

~ Brooklyn Ctr.:  June18+, 7-9pm in Centennial Pk, 6301 Shingle Crk Pkwy., www.brooklyncentermn.gov/  or www.familyfuntwincities.com/.../brooklyn-center

~Burnsville:   in Nicollet Commons Pk.,  burnsvillemn.gov/events

~ Chanhassen at Lake Ann: Thur, 6:30-8 PM, https://www.chanhassenmn.gov/departments/park-recreation/community-events/summer-concert-series

~ Chaska:  in Fireman's Pk.: Wed. 6-8pm https://www.chaskamn.gov/817/Summer-Concert-Series

- Circle Pines:  Thur.,7-8:30 PM, Golden Lake Park,  https://isd12.ce.eleyo.com/.../music-on-the-lake-it-s-golden

~ Columbia Hts.: Wed.  Huset Pk. 3965 Jefferson,Wed., 630-8pm, https://www.columbiaheightsmn.gov/community/music_in_the_park.php

~ Coon Rapids: Thur., 7pm, CoonRapidsDam, 9750 Egret Blvd., bring chair,https://www.coonrapidsmn.gov/Calendar

~ Corcoran, MN:  early June weekend, HennepinCountyFair.com     

~ Eagan: : Weds., Bandshell,1501 Central Pkwy., https://cityofeagan.com/mf-music#augsept

~ Eden Prairie: www.edenprairie.org/community/events-calendar (Summer Arts and Entertainmnet flyer);  at  Staring Lake, 14800 Pioneer Tr., bring chair;

~ Edina Centennial Lk.Gazebo, 7pm Kids' Sing-Along, concrete, bring cushion, 7499 France Av.S.;  E. side of ramp, https://www.edinamn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/16465/2025-CLP-Summer-Entertainment-Calendar-PDF

~Edina Art Fair - early June, music on 2 stages, see https://www.50thandfrance.com/art-fair-2/live-music-art-fair/

~Edina:  Fri., 5-8pm at Nolan Plaza at 3945 Market St. off  50th & France, park free in two ramps off Market St.https://www.50thandfrance.com/music-on-the-plaza-2023-2/

~ Excelsior: 7pm some Weds., grass, bring chair & sweater, go to Adele's Frozen Custard first, https://www.excelsiorconcerts.com

~Forest Lake:  Tues., 6:30-8:30 in Lakeside Mem. Pk., www.cityofforestlake.com/192/Arts-in-the-Park

~ Golden Valley:   Brookview Pk: on Winnetka Av., 1/2 block  S. Of Hwy. 55; 7pm ,dance on sidewalks, bring chair, www.goldenvalleymn.gov/454/Concerts-In-The-Park

~ Hastings:  Thurs.& 3 other , June - early Sep., www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-departments/parks-recreation/programs-events/levee-park-programs-and-events

~ Hopkins: at Downtown Pk on 9th Av., cement, shaded, has chairs (if rain, go to The Depot),, www.hopkinsartscenter.com/263/The-Sunset-Series-Outdoor-Concerts 

~ ​Lake Mtka.:  6-9pm at Lord Fletcher's, 3746 Sunset Dr.,thru Labor Day, https://www.lordfletchers.com/events/

~ Maple Grove:  MOn. & Wed., 7pm,  www.maplegrovemn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9752/Sounds-of-Summer-2025-schedule-PDF?bidId=

~ Mendota Hts.:   2nd & 4th Weds: 6-7:30 pm.at  720 Main St.NE, corner of Dodd Rd & Hwy 110, food,https://mendotaheightsmn.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=1808

~ Minnetonka:  Tues., 6:30p, behind City Hall, Mtka. Blvd. & Williston, www.minnetonkamn.gov/our-city/community-events/entertainment-in-the-park

~ Mpls.Parks - https://www.minneapolisparks.org/event-calendar/category/music-in-the-parks/

~ New Brighton:   at Veteran’s Pk., 803 Old Hwy.8NW,   NewBrightonMN.gov, summer concert series

~ New Hope:  some Wed.,7-8:30pm, Civic Ctr.Pk:  4401 Xylon Av N, dance on grass or concrete, bring chair, check City of New Hope Event Calendar

~ North Branch: Tue,  7pm, 6pm food trucks late June thru late Aug.. http://www.ci.north-branch.mn.us/residents/parks/concerts_in_the_park.php

~ Oakdale: select Weds., 7pm, in Richard Walton Pk. Bandshell, https://www.oakdalemn.gov/530/Summer-Concert-Series.

~ Osseo:  Tues., www.osseomn.gov/parks-and-recreation/page/music-and-movies-park

~ PINE CITY, MN:  GOOD BANDS at PINE COUNTY Fairgrounds in event center (cement floor) and bandshell (grass & dirt), https://www.pinecountyfair.com/free-entertainment

~ Richfield: 6:30-7:30p at Vet. Mem. Pk.,636 E. 66th St.,www.richfieldmn.gov/Entertainmentinthepark or  wwwFacebook.com/CityofRichfield

~ Roseville Central Pk.: Thurs. & Sun., bring chair, www.cityofroseville.com/2472/Live-at-the-Rog

~​ Rush City: music in park on some Thur. nights 

- Shakopee Huber Pk.: June htru Aug. 14?, www.familyfuntwincities.com/.../shakopee-huber.../

~ Shoreview:  Weds., 7-8pmat The Commons, 4580 Victoria Street N., www.shoreviewmn.gov/our-city/calendar

~​ St. Louis Pk.  Park Tavern has music on patio 5:30-8p on Tue., Wed., Thur.,  (952) 929-6810

~St. Paul in Mears Park:  Thur. 6- 9:30 p.m., 221 5th St. E., food trucks, bring a  chair;  lowertownsounds.com

~St. Paul Rice Pk.:  some Thur.,starts June 19, www.landmarkcenter.org/event/summer-nights-in-rice/ 

~ St. Paul Conservatory:  June & July 6-8pm, 1225 Estabrook Dr., bring picnic, chair, dance shoes; hotdogs, ice cream treats, beer/ wine for sale. 

~St. Paul Como Pavilion:  https://dockandpaddle.com

~Victoria:  Charlsun Thur Bandshell, www.victoriamn.gov/.../commu.../live_by_the_lake.php

~Wayzata Cov Restaurant:  5:30  music on patio 

~ White Bear Lake: Thurs.  downtown in June & July, https://marketfestwbl.com/music

~ White Bear Lake area: Wed. & Sun.,  7VinesVineyard.com:   E. Of White Bear Lk. Off Hwy.96, dance on sidewalk

​​​NOT CONFIRMED YET: 

​- Lakeville has www.Pan-O-Prog summer fest

​- Mpls.:  AsterCafe patio

- Rochester, MN:  rochestermn.gov for downtown music; rochesterfest.com

- Shakopee: https://www.shakopeemn.gov

- St. Paul:  www.GrandOakOpry.com

- Stillwater: The Gasthaus,  P.D. Pappy's - pdpappysonline.com

- Wooodbury:  www.woodburylakes.com/social

- check all wineries

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