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

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

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​JUNE

18 - CIRCLE PINES AREA, MN:  Centennial Comm. Band in Golden Lk.Pk., 7-8PM, https://heyzine.com/flip-book/da0ca5ad70.html#page/2

18 - WHITEBEAR LK.: 6 - 9pm Midnight Lounge Jazz Band, Gazebo Stage, 7pm White Bear Dance Ctr. performs, Minty Hippo

at 3rd St. Stage, 7:15 pm Intermission act; bring a chair; thru July 30

18 - BACHATA WORKSHOP 8-9pm, All Levels/Beginner friendly,  with Keri at FourSeasonsDance.com, Mpls. 

18-21 - BACK To The 50's CAR   SHOW

19 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC Party by top pro Scott Anderson at Burnsville Ctr.,  enter north doors, walk to space 2020, 6:30p warm-up class,  then 7-8pm social dancing.

19 - BALLROOM / VARIETY MUSIC Party by top pro Scott Anderson at SoulBallroom.com,  Plymouth, 7-9pm social dancing., no class, $20

19 - JUNGLE-themed  DANCE SHOWCASE at The Croix, 5880 Omaha Av.N., 5pm open,5:30pm performances, light food, gift, social dancing for all, $40; registrer to perform - see DanceAndEntertainment.com

19 - LIVE MUSIC starts in APPLE VALLEY 6:30–8:30p.m. AVHS R&B Band & District 196 Continuing Educ. Band at Bogart's, 14917 Garrett Av, instead of Kelley Pk., https://www.applevalleymn.gov/905/Music-in-Kelley-Park ​

19 - The Percolators at  Richfield VFW, 6:30-9:30

19 -  Celebrate Juneteenth: A Journey Through History, 12–4 p.m. at Centennial Lk, 7499 France, live music, EdinaMN.gov, & Facebook.com

20 - BALLROOM / VARIETY DANCE PARTY by USADance-MN.org , Wear 60's outfit to be eligible to win a FREE pass to a future dance, 7 PM Lesson - Salsa by Keri Simonson, 8-10:30 DJ: Keri, $20/$15, at Duende, 5808R W 36th St.. St. Louis Pk., enter in back.

20 - DANCE SHOWCASE by DanceMpls.com (Bonnie & Chris Inveen) 5-6:15p at TapestsryFolkdance.org, $5 for spectators

20  CAJUN JAM SESSION - krewedewalleye.org, Sat.10AM- 12PM, Musicians of All Levels, Dancers,& Listeners Welcome, at Showtime Studio & Coffee, 2700 Lexington Av N, Roseville

21 - FATHER'S DAY

​21 - BALLROOM MUSIC Party at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.: 7-9:30p Hot Toddies Band, 6pm Keri Simonson teaches Salsa II

22 - BALLROOM MUSIC Party by top pro Scott Anderson at Burnsville Ctr.,  enter north doors, walk to space 2020, 6:30p warm-up class, 7-8pm social dancing

22 - OUTDOOR Music in Maple Grove starts 7-9pm:  Necessary Diversion | Pop/Rock; thru Aug. 24,  7991 Main St.,
         https://www.maplegrovemn.gov/Search?searchPhrase=MUSIC&pageNumber=1&perPage=10&departmentId=-1#docaccess-                           68d4c7ad49a0bdea31feb640d6c4cc27027d458da2cae95253f19b99e6c49f80

22 - Salsa del Soul in Golden Valley  Brookview Park, 7-8PM, bring a lawn chair , dance on sidewalks or grass

22- Court's in Session with Courtney Burton at Chart House, 6:30 - 8:30PM

23 - The Percolators Band at Minnetonka City Hall lawn, 6-8pm, grass,  bring chair; music thru Aug. 25

23 - BALFOLK with Bob Walser and Friends on Harriet Island,St. Paul, see TapestryFolkdance.org

24 - OUTDOOR MUSIC: Swingin' On A Star Band at Jefferson Pk.,125 21st Av.N., So. St. Paul, 6-7:30p, (Wed.), bring snacks ,chair, cash for the tip bucket and food trucks!

25 - CAJUN Crawfish Hotdish Band,Thur.,6 - 8p, dance at City House, 258 Mill Street, St. Paul

26- CAJUN Crawfish Hotdish Band,6;00 - 8:00 at Outdoor Patio, Weather Permitting, Small Dance Space at Lunds & Byerlys Tap Room
2170 Ford Pkwy, St.Paul

26 - LINE DANCE CLASS, 7PM, SoulBallroom.com, also July 17, July 31, Aug.14, Aug. 28

26 -  Salsa Del Sol Band at Bogart's, 14917 Garrett Av, Apple Valley, instead of Kelley Pk., thru July 31, then other venues, https://www.applevalleymn.gov/905/Music-in-Kelley-Park

26 - SALSA/ LATIN DANCE at DUENDE, 7pm Cha-Cha Lesson,8-11:30pm Social Dancing, $20 (includes lesson). online or at door.

26 - The Percolators at Cedarholm Golf, Roseville, 6-8 p

26 - Darlene & The Boys at New Richmond , MN Legion 1-3 pm on Friday

27 - SWING DANCE AERIALS CLASS, 10am– 12:30pm, in Park, 2131 Lexington Av N, & Cty Rd B, Roseville byTerry Gardner & Stephanie Riley, $30 / $25  Student and Military— Subject to rainout, strong Partner Required for This Workshop, signed waiver necessary 

27 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC DANCE Party, commemorative event for the late dancer Jan Dobies-Hein; by CafeBailar.com at Duende, St. Louis Pk., 7:30p lesson, 8:30-10:45 DJ music, free admission (sponsored by Jerry Bursh & Jillene Rupp); cash donations appreciated to Cafe Bailar Dance Club for their expenses in memory of Jan Dobies-Hein.   See June 30 below.

​27 - BALLROOM DANCE SHOWCASE at DancersStudio.com, St. Paul,  theme: "Off To The Races"

27 - Salsa del Soul at the Mediterranean Cruise Cafe, 10:30 PM ,belly dancing til 9:30, free parking, reserve, $20 cover

28 - NEW! LINE DANCE PARTY & LESSONS by Philip Victor and Kerry Maus at The Croix, 3:30-10pm,  $30: REGISTER HERE  https://www.eventcreate.com/e/presale30mnphil

28 - FOLEY, MN: COUNTRY MUSIC at Mr. Jim's 1-4 pm  by Darlene & The Boys (last Sun. of the mo. until Oct. )

​30 - JAN DOBIES-HEIN's Celebration of Life 1:30pm at Luth.Church of The Good Shepherd, 48th & France. Jan was a ballroom dancer for 46 yr. up to her passing May 22 from cancer. Obit at cremationsocietyofmn.com.  Commemorative dance party - see June 27 above.

30 - International Folk Dances with Gina Bonsignore & live music from Orkestar Bes Ime

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​​JULY

01 - Darlene & The Boys at Sinclair Lewis Park Bandshell in Sauk Centre, 6:30-8pm!

02 - ARGENTINE TANGO LIVE MUSIC ,first Thurs at Urban Forage Winery & Cider, 3016 E Lake St, Mpls.,  DRIFTLESS TANGO (Michael Stiffman guitar & Charles Gorczynski  bandoneon, guests, 9 PM, $10. Wood floor for dancing, buy at least one drink to support hosts.

https://www.charlesgorczynski.com/news/2025/9/1/driftless-tango-series 

03 - BALLROOM/  VARIETY MUSIC Party by top pro Scott Anderson at SoulBallroom.com,  Plymouth, 7-9pm social dancing, no class, $20

03 - FIREWORKS in Aquila Pk, , DJ music 7-10p

04 - USA  INDEPENDENCE DAY!! 

04 - CELEBRATION in Eden Prairie: 4–11 p.m.in Round Lake Pk,food trucks, Free & Easy Band, fireworks! World Cup watch party

05 - OUTDOOR MUSIC in Lakeville 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lakeville Area Comm. Band (Patriotic), food tucks, bring chair in Casperson Pk.​

05 - BALLROOM MUSIC Dance Party at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.: 7-9:30p,  6pm Lois Donnay DJ, & teaches Argentine Tango I

05- OUTDOOR MUSIC starts in Anoka's George Green Park - Sun. in July  6-7:30 p.m., https://www.anokamn.gov/640/Music-in-the-Parks

06 - ​​Beasley's Big Band - Dinner & Dancing at Brianno's Chart House, 11287 Klamath Trail, Lakeville, 7 - 9PM

08 - OUTDOORS in New Hope: Swingin' On A Star Band in Civic Ctr. Pk, 4401 Xylon Av.N, New Hope,7-8pm, food truck,bring a chair

08 - OUTDOOR MUSIC starts at Bloomington Civic Plaza, thru Aug.26, with market, food,beer sales 5-8pmand music performances beginning at 5:30 , https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pr/arts-park
08 - WED. MUSIC in Maple Grove starts, Minute by Minute | Yacht Rock, 7991 Main St., | 7-9 P.M., https://www.maplegrovemn.gov/Search?searchPhrase=MUSIC&pageNumber=1&perPage=10&departmentId=-1#docaccess-68d4c7ad49a0bdea31feb640d6c4cc27027d458da2cae95253f19b99e6c49f80

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

10 - Classic Big Band at Blmgtn. Ev. Ctr.

11- BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC Party by CafeBailar.com at Duende, St. Louis Pk., 7:30p lesson, 8:30-10:45 DJ music

11 - DANCE SHOW by TV star 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

12 BLUES FEST 1-6PM with Retro Soul Band, at Rosetown Amer. Legion, 700 Co. Rd. C.,Roseville

12 - OUTDOOR MUSIC Beasley’s Big Band at Como Pavilion,1360 Lexington Pkwy. N., 6:30-8:30p, roofed, concrete floor, benches, cafe,DockandPaddle.com 

13 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC Party by top pro Scott Anderson at Burnsville Ctr.,  enter north doors, walk to space 2020, 6:30p warm-up class,  then 7-8pm social dancing.

15 - COUNTRY/ VARIETY MUSIC DANCE PARTY at Bloomington VFW, 311 W. 84th St. big reception hall in back, $10 CASH-ONLY, 6pm: music begins, 6:30pm free co.2-step lesson by Lynette&Randy - no partner needed, 7-10pm dancing ,host & DJ:  Steven Hanson 

15 -OUTDOORS :Swingin' On A Star Band in Huset Pk. E., 3965 Jefferson St., NE, Col. Hts. 6:30-8pm, (rain date July 22)

17 - BALLROOM/  VARIETY MUSIC Party by top pro Scott Anderson at SoulBallroom.com,  Plymouth, 7-9pm social dancing, no class, $20. 

17-19 - ARGENTINE TANGO WORKSHOPS by Jesica Cutler and John Miller in Mpls/ST. Paul

17 -Ukrainian folk big band Kommuna Lux at Tapestry 7PM, now at Europe’s most celebrated festivals.$28|$25 members, includes admission to Tapestry’s Intl. Folk Dance Party, request dancing following the concert   

18 - Swingin' On A Star Band at Eagles Club., Mpls. , big hall, 2507 E. 25th St., 7-10p, (Peter & Rick's B-days),bring cash for tip jar) 

18 - Darlene & The Boys f1:00-2:00 pm at New Richmond, MN Legion, darleneandtheboys.com

18 - SALSA EXPLOSION at DoubleTree 7800 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, 7p-2a, 

19 - BALLROOM MUSIC Dance Party at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.: 7-9:30p Jerry O'Hagan Combo, Lois Donnay teaches Arg. Tango II

20- BALLROOM/ VARIETY  MUSIC Party by top pro Scott Anderson at Burnsville Ctr., enter north doors, walk to space 2020, 6:30p warm-up class,  then 7-8pm social dancing.

24 - BALLROOM MUSIC Party by top pro Scott Anderson at Burnsville Ctr., enter north doors, walk to space 2020, 6:30p warm-up class,  then 7-8pm social dancing.

​25 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC Party by CafeBailar.com at Duende, St. Louis Pk., 7:30p lesson, 8:30-10:45 DJ music

30-Aug. 3-PINE COUNTY FAIR MUSIC-event center (cement) & bandshell (grass & dirt), https://www.pinecountyfair.com/fair-schedule/

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​AUGUST

1-3 - PINE COUNTY FAIR MUSIC,  in event center (cement floor) and bandshell (grass & dirt),https://www.pinecountyfair.com/fair-schedule/

01 - Court's in Session Band at SWING & LINDY HOP PARTY by TCSwing.com,  at St. Mark’s Event Ctr., 1954 Marshall Av, St Paul.

02 - BALLROOM MUSIC Dance Party at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.: 7-9:30p Sara Kreps DJ, Lynette & Randy teach West Coast Swing I

03 - ​​Beasley's Big Band - Dinner & Dancing at Brianno's Chart House, 11287 Klamath Trail, Lakeville, 7 - 9PM

04 - Harriet Island- Amy Hanson teaching Latin, Cafe Accordion Orchestra, host is TapestryFolkdance.org

05 -  OUTDOORS: Los Rebeldes Band ( Tex-Mex, Tejano, Cumbia, and Country-Rock by accordion, trumpet, guitar at Huset Pk, Col. Hts.

08 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC Party by CafeBailar.com at Duende, St. Louis Pk., 7:30p lesson, 8:30-10:45 DJ music

09 - Lighthouse Night & Torchlight Concert  6:30-9:30p, 1900s-inspired entertainment, classic cars, 25¢ ice cream cones. Concert  8:30 p.m John Philip Sousa Band.

11 - OUTDOOR MUSIC in Brooklyn Ctr. Salsa Del Soul in Centennial Park

14 - OUTDOOR MUSIC Classic Big Band at Blmgtn. Ev. Ctr.

15 -  Darlene And The Boys at Doc's Dance Hall in Delphos, Ohio.

16 - BALLROOM MUSIC Dance Party at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.: 7-9:30p KJ Quartet, Lynette & Randy teaching WCS II

22 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC Party by CafeBailar.com at Duende, St. Louis Pk., 7:30p lesson, 8:30-10:45 DJ music

24 - Court's in Session with Courtney Burton at Chart House, 6:30 - 8:30PM

23 - Darlene & The Boys at LeDuc Mansion in Hastings 6:30-8:30 pm in apple orchard.

27 - Darlene & The Boys and Ed Schmidt, at  MNStateFair on DNR Stage! (10 am, 12, 2 & 4pm)

30 - BALLROOM MUSIC Dance Party at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.: 7-9:30p Hot Toddies, Lynette & Randy teaching WCS III

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SEPTEMBER

06 - BALLROOM / VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org 7-9:30p, 6pm Troy Lerum DJ & teaching Rumba I

​09-  (Wed.) S.O.A.S. Band outdoors at Lauderdale Park, Pleasant St and Roselawn Av, Lauderdale (near Roseville) 6:30 - 8pm,bring a chair 

11-  Classic Big Band at Blmgtn. Ev. Ctr.

12 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC Party by CafeBailar.com at Duende, St. Louis Pk., 7:30p lesson, 8:30-10:45 DJ music

13- Swingin' O.A.Star Band at  ComoPavilion, 1360 Lexington Pkwy., 7 - 9p bring tip money Come early for a boat ride, a stroll around the lake, or dinner and drinks at cafe.

14 - ​​Beasley's Big Band - Dinner & Dancing at Brianno's Chart House, 11287 Klamath Trail, Lakeville, 7 - 9PM

20 - BALLROOM / VARIETY DANCE PARTY w/  ​Jerry O'Hagan Combo at TapestryFolkdance.org 7-9:30p, 6pm Ricci-Lee teaches Rumba II

26&27 - Minneapolis Tango Interlude

26 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC Party by CafeBailar.com at Duende, St. Louis Pk., 7:30p lesson, 8:30-10:45 DJ music

28 - Jerry O'Hagan Orch. at CinemaBallroom.com, 6"15p lesson, 7-9:30 music

​28 - Court's in Session with Courtney Burton at Chart House, 6:30 - 8:30PM

 

OCTOBER

03 - Blaine: Oktoberfest Concerts -3-5pm  Anti-Skip Protection, 5:30pm GB Leighton in Tom Ryan Park, , https://www.blainemn.gov/4026/Performance-in-the-Park

03 - Beasley's Big Band at SWING & LINDY HOP PARTY by TCSwing.com, 301 Main St. N.E., Mpls.,E. side of river,8:30p-12a

04 - BALLROOM MUSIC Dance Party at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.: 7-9:30p Sara Kreps DJ, 6pm  Duayne Wincell teaches Cha Cha I

05 - ​​Beasley's Big Band - Dinner & Dancing at Brianno's Chart House, 11287 Klamath Trail, Lakeville, 7 - 9PM

9-11 - Star of the North: English Country Dance Weekend,  Mpls., $145 until  Aug.2, TapestryFolkdance.org

10 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC Party by CafeBailar.com at Duende, St. Louis Pk., 7:30p lesson, 8:30-10:45 DJ music

18 - BALLROOM MUSIC Dance Party at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.: 7-9:30p Silver Linings, 6pm Duayne Wincell teaches Cha Cha II

24 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC Party by CafeBailar.com at Duende, St. Louis Pk., 7:30p lesson, 8:30-10:45 DJ music

​26 - ​Court's in Session with Courtney Burton at Chart House, Lakeville6:30 - 8:30PM

 

NOVEMBER

01 - BALLROOM MUSIC Dance Party at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.: 7-9:30pNelly Sparkman DJ, & teaching Quickstep I

02 - ​​Beasley's Big Band - Dinner & Dancing at Brianno's Chart House, 11287 Klamath Trail, Lakeville, 7 - 9PM,Nov.  2,

4-9 - TRIP to Branson, MO with dancers, hosted by Tricia of DanceAndEntertainment.com

6-8 - INTERNATIONAL DANCE WEEKEND in Mpls. at TapestryFolkdance.org

8-18 - ARGENTINE TANGO IMMERSION, B.A. in BLUE:  learn tango & Buenos Aires culture, optional trip to Iguazu Falls, www.esqueladelabrazo.com, 54911-5059-8988

​13 - Classic Big Band at Blmgtn. Ev. Ctr.

14 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC Party by CafeBailar.com at Duende, St. Louis Pk., 7:30p lesson, 8:30-10:45 DJ music

15 - BALLROOM MUSIC Dance Party at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.: 7-9:30pJerry O' Combo, Paul Botes teaching Quickstep I

28 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC Party by CafeBailar.com at Duende, St. Louis Pk., 7:30p lesson, 8:30-10:45 DJ music

29 - BALLROOM MUSIC Dance Party at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.: 7-9:30p Hot Toddies, Paul Botes teaching Quickstep III

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DECEMBER

06 - BALLROOM MUSIC Dance Party at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.: 7-9:30p Jennelle Donnay DJ & teaches Carolina Shag I

​​07 - Beasley's Big Band - Dinner & Dancing at Brianno's Chart House, 11287 Klamath Trail, Lakeville, 7 - 9PM

11 - WEST COAST SWING Holiday Party by MWCSDC.com at Murzyn Hall

12 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC Party by CafeBailar.com at Duende, St. Louis Pk., 7:30p lesson, 8:30-10:45 DJ music 

18 - Classic Big Band for Holiday Dance Party at Blmgtn. Ev. Ctr.

20 - BALLROOM MUSIC Dance Party at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.: 7-9:30p Silver Linings, Jennelle Donnay teaches Carolina Shag II

Holiday Dance - dress to impress

24 -- CHRISTMAS EVE

25 -CHRISTMAS DAY

26 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC Party by CafeBailar.com at Duende, St. Louis Pk., 7:30p lesson, 8:30-10:45 DJ music

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2027

JANUARY 12-14 SNOWBALL DANCE COMP in Mpls., MN

APRIL 2-4 - USA Dance Nationals returns to Pittsburgh, PA.

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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-park ·

^Brooklyn Ctr.:  June18+, 7-9pm in Centennial Pk, 6301 Shingle Crk Pkwy., www.brooklyncentermn.gov/  or 

^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, 7499 France Av.S.;  E. side of ramp,concrete & asphalt, bring cushion,  https://www.edinamn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/16465/2026-CLP-Summer-Entertainment-Calendar-PDF?bidId=

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

^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

-^Harriet Island:June16Cumbia  June23Balfolk, June30Intl.,  Aug4Latin /Variety,Aug11Nordic, Aug18EnglishCo. Aug25Polka 

~ 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 

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

^ Lakeville:  Weds., 6-6:45p then 6:45-8:30p, food trucks, bring chair, 952-985-4690,   https://www.lakevilleareaartscenter.com/1239/Live-at-the-Lake

^ Maple Grove:  Mon. & Wed., 7pm, 7991 Main St.,  https://www.maplegrovemn.gov/Search?searchPhrase=MUSIC&pageNumber=1&perPage=10&departmentId=-1#docaccess-68d4c7ad49a0bdea31feb640d6c4cc27027d458da2cae95253f19b99e6c49f80

- Marine On St. Croix:  Brookside Bar & Grill late May-early Oct.,  Sat. & Sun. 2 - 6pm , https://www.brooksidebarandgrill.com/events

- 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..

~ 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 hthu Aug. 14?, www.familyfuntwincities.com/.../shakopee-huber.../

~ Shoreview:  Weds., 7-8pmat The Commons, 4580 Victoria Street N., www.shoreviewmn.gov/our-city/~​ 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.: Wed. 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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https://classicbigband-nostalgics.com/ , dance lesson6:45 - 7:20, music 7:30 - 10p: May 15,June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sep. 11, Oct 9, Nover 13, Dec 18

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