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

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

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2025​

​​​DECEMBER

NO ARG. TANGO CLASSES or MILONGAS by Lois Donnay. 'Will resume Jan.6, watch mndance.com or mntango.org​​

17 - UGLY SWEATER CONTEST w/ prizes given at The Croix's COUNTRY/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY 

19 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY HOLIDAY DANCE & POTLUCK PARTY by AwakenedDance.com at 440 Bunker Lk. Blvd., Anoka, no lesson, 

19 - MOSTLY SWING & FOXTROT to Classic Big Band 6:45-7:20pm lesson,  7:30-10pm music at Bloomington Event Ctr., 1114 W. Amer. Blvd.

19- SWING DANCE PARTY with Holy Rocka Rollaz Band at Mall of America, 7-8:30p, 6:30 p.m., with a dance class by TC Swing. 

19 - Heavy Funk & Rare Soul Dance Party at The Zen Arcade in Hook & Ladder &  Hipshaker MPLS.,Minnehaha AV. & Lake St., Mpls.,  

st..Original Vinyl 45s! by  DJs  8:30p,  see facebook.com
20 - NO DANCE PARTY by Rose & Tony , Ballroom&LatinDance Club, in Bloomington or Eagan, ballroom-club.com

20 - BALLROOM / VARIETY HOLIDAY DANCE PARTY by USADance-MN.org. at CinemaBallroom.com, 1560n St. Clair Av., St. Paul, wear formal/ holiday attire, 7 PM Lesson - Viennese Waltz, 8-10:30 PM DJ music, $12/ $20​

20 - BALLROOM MUSIC HOLIDAY DANCE PARTY in Hudson, WI at Riverside Ath. Club, 7-10p, Tom (612) 371-0300 

20 - BALLROOM DANCE PIRATE SHOWCASE at DancersStudio.com, 2477 W. 7th St., St. Paul

20 - BALLROOM SHOWCASE "Candyland Christmas"  at The Croix, 5880 Omaha Av. N. , 3:30P performances, social dancing, treats, 
$25 ticket if paid by Dec. 4, $30 ticket after Dec. 4

20 - NEW! ARG. TANGO MILONGA 5400 is reborn at Showtime Studio in Rosevile. Paul Lohman will host 3rd Sat. milongas with rotating DJs

20 - Bird Dog Band at https://www.americanlegionnorthstpaul.com/.

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

24 & 25 - NO dance classes or parties at CinemaBallroom.com, St. Paul; NO music at Schooner Tavern

​24 - CHRISTMAS EVE

25 - CHRISTMAS DAY -The Birth of Jesus Christ, God's Son, Our Savior, The Messiah

25 - BALLROOM / VARIETY HOLIDAY & BIRTHDAY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org in Mpls., 7-10p, $5 cash only,  host : Leslie Koepke,  612-961-0996, to honor Lynne S.' B-Day (and Jesus' and other dancers with Xmas B-days) 

26 - Kwanzaa week begins

26 - Lucky Lizzie Band at Hopkins VFW

27 -  NO DANCE PARTY by Rose & Tony, Ballroom&LatinDance Club, in Bloomington or Eagan, ballroom-club.com

27 -  MysticLakeCasino -  enter to win epic prizes and New Year’s Eve!

27 -  VARIETY  DANCE NIGHT in Washburn WI. 7–9pm at ​Washburn Medit. Ctr, 325 Washington Av., Washburn, WI 54891,12-mo. series on   last Sat. of mo. thru Nov. 2026.

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

28 -  BALLROOM  DANCE PARTY with Jerry O'Hagan Orchestra & Charmin Michele  at CinemaBallroom.com, 7-9:30p music, 6:15p lesson.

28 - CUMBIA at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.​

31- NEW YEAR'S EVE

31 - ARGENTINE TANGO, SALSA,SWING PARTY at Time Out Studio, 60th & Lyndale  Av.S., Mpls, by Lois Donnay,dancing, Snacks, Water, Champagne, Sparkling and Hot Cider, hats, noisemakers, provided; BYOB,  attire: semi-formal or formal/ fancy!,  9PM - 12:30, free parking lot, 
$20 advance, $25 at door, Students half 

31 - VARIETY MUSIC PARTY at The Croix, 5880 Omaha Av.N., W. of Stillwater, 8-10:30pm  DJ Tricia, $20 (includes champagne or non-alcoholic toast at 10:30pm), DanceAndEntertainment.com

31 - DANCE PARTY a TapestryFolkdance.org,  3748 Minnehaha Av.S., Mpls.

31 - DINNER & DANCING at BriannosCharthouse.com in Lakeville, Band:   Tim Cheesebrow & The Hotdish Band: old, classic rock. RSVP - see details on website. 

31-  DANCE PARTY at MysticLakeCasino, Prior Lake, MN:  music by Rhino in Hop House. No cover. 21+, giveaways, specials, live entertainment, champagne toast, and more!

31 -  Retro Soul and The West Side Horns at Bloomington VFW, 7:30 PM

31 - VIOLIN CONCERT WITH CANDLELIGHT, NO dancing, at Ames Ctr. in Burnsville.

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​2026

JANUARY

01 - NEW YEAR'S DAY HOLIDAY

02 -- BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY with Kerry Johnson Quartet (Kerry is a great drummer and singer!), by wintersetdancelub.com,  at Oak Ridge Co.Club, 700 Oak Ridge Rd., Hopkins, MN 55305, RSVP!  Ernie Frankovich 952-894-1424

03 - SWING & LINDY HOP PARTY at 301 Main St. N.E., Mpls. , E. side of river, 730p lesson, 830p-12a DJ music, by TCSwing.com

03 - The V Gees (Tribute Band) at MinnesotaMusicCafe, St. Paul, 7-10p on Sat.

04 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p DJ Scott Anderson, 6pm NC 2-step lesson by Scott

06 - AGENTINE TANGO CLASSES RESUME at Lois Donnay's new address 633 Co. Rd. B. Little Canada,.mndance.com 

07 - Beginner Raqs Sharqi  Series #2 at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls., Wed. | 5-6:20pm,  Feb. 25.

07 - Bal Folk Dance Series at TapestryFolkdance.org, Weds. | 8-9:30pm, thru Jan. 28

08 - ARGENTINE TANGO: Beg. 6:30, Interm.7:30,Milonga at 8:30 at  Lois Donnay's new address 633 County Road B2, Little Canada 

08 - Beginner Raqs Sharqi Series 1 & 2,  7-8:20pm, also on Jan 15, 22, 29 & Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.​

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

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

14 -SWING DANCE in the Promenade Ballroom at St. Paul Hotel,  2026 Dancing Under the Chandeliers:swing lesson 6:30-7pm by Dancers Studio,7-9pm 17-piece Westwind Swing Band, chance to win gift certificates, cash bar, tickets NON REFUNDABLE. $20 adv. / $30.

18 -  BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p Jerry O'Hagan Combo, 6p Inveen teaches NC 2-Step

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

​24 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE & DINNER PARTY by U of MN Faculty Dance Club open to all, with Paula Lammers & Silver Linings Band,  RSVP, new times/details -  https://sites.google.com/site/facultydanceclub/

24 - ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA Mala Yunta at FourSeasonsDance.com, 9p-12a, Arg. customs used,,Arg. treats., BYOB, $18

Jan. 29 - Feb. 1 - SNOWBALL DANCE COMPETITION - THESNOWBALLCOMP.COM - register now to perform or come and spectate, new location &  new events at InterContinental Hotel, MSP Airport, by Bersten Family, 763- 234-8656

​Jan. 30 - The Percolators at Richfield VFW, 6:30-9:30 pm

​31 - Music on Maple: Hot Club Mania at White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church Sanctuary, 328 Maple Street
Mahtomedi, MN 55115, (651) 426-2369, hello@wbuuc.org, Manouche-jazz played in the French swing tradition of the 1930’s 

 

FEBRUARY 

01 - SNOWBALL BALLROOM DANCE COMP. last day, Mpls.

01 - ​BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.,7-9:30p Sara Kreps DJ, 6pm Steve Lee teaching Samba I

04 - ARGENTINE FOLK DANCES CLASSES on WEDS.  Feb 4-25 - TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.

06 - BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY with great singer Paula Lammers & Silver Linings Band, by wintersetdancelub.com,  at Oak Ridge Co.Club, 700 Oak Ridge Rd., Hopkins, MN 55305, RSVP!.  Ernie Frankovich 952-894-1424

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

14 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE & DINNER PARTY by U of MN Faculty Dance Club open to all, KJ Quartet, must RSVP, new times/details -  https://sites.google.com/site/facultydanceclub/

14-15 - ARGENTINE TANGO PRO Oscar Casas in Mpls.- workshops, milongas, contact Lois Donnay, lois@mndance.com

15 - STARLIGHT CLASSIC SHOWCASE;  Lafayette Club on Lake Mtka., by Scott & Amy Anderson and Igor & Meghan Afonkin.  Full day of showcase dancing; elegant sit-down dinner & dancing in the evening.  For details www.starlightclassic.com 

15 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.,7-9:30p Silver Linings Band, 6pm Steve Lee teaches Samba II

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

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

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MARCH

01 -BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.,7-9:30p  Amy Hanson DJ & 6p teaches Viennese Waltz I

15 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.,7-9:30p KJ Quartet, Amy Hanson teaches Viennese Waltz II

15 - GLENWOOD, MN:  Jerry O'Hagan Combo and Charmin Michelle 4-7p at LakesideBallroom.org, 3pm lesson

16-21 - ARGENTINE TANGO FEST in Buenos Aires. CITA - 80+ Classes | 30+ Performances | 2 Live Orchestras per Night | 5+ Milongas | 60+ Masters, WWW.CITA.DANCE

​20 - The Percolators at Crystal VFW, 7-11 pm

21 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE & DINNER PARTY by U of MN Faculty Dance Club open to all, KJ Quartet, must RSVP, new times/details -  https://sites.google.com/site/facultydanceclub/

27 - BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY with Kerry Johnson Quartet (Kerry is a great drummer and singer!), by wintersetdancelub.com,  at Oak Ridge Co.Club, 700 Oak Ridge Rd., Hopkins, MN 55305, RSVP!  Ernie Frankovich 952-894-1424

27-29- ​NATIONAL SOCIAL DANCE & NATL. CHAMPIONSHIPS WEEKEND -  Workshops, Social Dance Parties, Performances by Pros and Competitors, meet dancers from around the country, at Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown Hotel, 600 Commonwealth Pl.,  Pittsburgh PA by  USADance.org

29 -BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.,7-9:30p Hot Toddies Band, 6p Amy Hanson teaches V. Waltz III

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APRIL

05 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.,7-9:30p Troy Lerum DJ and6p teaches Foxtrot I

10 -12 - Call of the Loon Contra Dance Weekend at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls., callers Gaye Fifer and Beau Farmer, music by Toss the Possum and Toot, Squeeze & Co.!

19 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.,7-9:30p Silver Linings Band, 6p Troy Lerum teaches Foxtrot II

25 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE & DINNER PARTY by U of MN Faculty Dance Club open to all,Rod Cerar Band, must RSVP, new times/details -  https://sites.google.com/site/facultydanceclub/

26 - Jerry 'O'Hagan Orchestra & Charmin Michelle at CinemaBallroom.com

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MAY

01 - BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY with Kerry Johnson Quartet (Kerry is a great drummer and singer!), by wintersetdancelub.com,  at Oak Ridge Co.Club, 700 Oak Ridge Rd., Hopkins, MN 55305, RSVP!  Ernie Frankovich 952-894-1424

03 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY TEA DANCE by USADance-MN.org at Calhoun Beach Club, W. side of Mpls., N. side of Lake Bde Maka Ska.

​08 -  SOCIAL DANCE CLUB dance party. Tom Niemiec, 612-978-5692.

​15 -  The Percolators at Crystal VFW, 7-11 pm

17 - Jerry O'Hagan Combo & Charmin Michelle at TapestryFolkdance.org, 7-9:30p, 6pm lesson

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JUNE

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JULY

9-12 - TwinCitiesOpen.com Dance Comp in Mpls. Downtown Hyatt Regency Hotel

11 - DANCE SHOW by Derek Hough - "Symphony of Dance: Encore" at State Theatre, Mpls.

11 - LAKEFRONT MUSIC FEST CO. NIGHT, Prior Lake, MN, KEITH URBAN headlines, also JACKSON DEAN, KARLEY SCOTT COLLINS 
12 - LAKEFRONT MUSIC FEST ROCK NIGHT, Prior Lake, MN 

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​SUMMER OUTDOOR MUSIC​:

​​-occasional SWING/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY with a Band at Dave & Linda Beckman's Roofed Ballroom in very unique 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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2026Classic Big Band Schedule:

January 16

February 13

NO MARCH DANCE

April 10-

May 15

June 12

July 10

August 14

September 11

October 9

November 13

December 18 ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​