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

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

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2025

JULY​

20 - WEDDING DANCE SESSION & OPEN HOUSE1 1:30-12:30 at SoulBallroom.com, 76 Nathan Ln.N., Plymouth, take Shelard Pkwy. exit off of Hwy. 169, then ...

20 - BRUNCH DANCE PARTY 1 - 2:30pm,  at SoulBAllroom. com, bagels and coffee served with DJ dance music

20 - Stillwater Parade Float for  Lumberjack Days 11am. Meet early in line up to decorate a float, and ride/dance with DAnceAndEntertainment.com (Tricia  (651) 605-5784).

20 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p Jerry O' Hagan Combo, 6pmTom & Anne LaTourelle teach Amer. Tango II

20 - ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA  Shusheta  on 3rd Sun., 6:30-10pm at Showtime Studio,2700 Lexington Av., Roseville!. DJ Michael, 6:30p Loisa will teach

20 - OUTDOOR MUSIC in Blmgtn.:Steve Clarke and The Working Stiffs, 5–7pm, big band and crooner sounds at Civic Plaza, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd 

20 - The Percolators at Floyd's, Victoria, 2:30-5:30 pm

21 - Salsa Del Soul in Anoka, 6-8PM, 2201 2nd Av.

24 - Rockie Lynne (Country) at Coon Rapids Dam, 7pm

24 - Salsa Del Soul at Normandale Lk., Bloomington, 7-8p, bring chair

24–26 - THE GREAT MIDWEST RIB FEST at Mystic Lk.Casino/ Hotel with Sawyer Brown, other music.

25-27 - Sugar Buzz, Ragtown, The Aarcades, other bands at  Island Lk. Pk., 3611 Victoria St N, Shoreview, https://sliceofshoreview.com

225-27 - ARGENTINE TANGO WORKSHOPS by John Miller and Jesica Cutler in Mpls./ST. Paul,  , https://buytickets.at/tangominnesota/1741657

26 - BACHATA WORKSHOP by  Kasidy at Duende, 4:15-5:15pm, dancewithduende.com

For more information and to register, go to our Event Page.

27 - Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca with Mariachi Son de Morelos, 5–7 p.m.at Normandale Lk., Blmgtn.

27 -The Percolators on Brindisi's patio of the Chanhassen Dinner Theater, 1-3 pm.

27 - SALSA PRACTICE for Duende students at Duende studio, dancewithduende.com, 4-6pm

28 - Hot Club Mania Quartet, 7:30to 9PM, Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy

28 - Salsa Del Soul at 7-8 PM, Brookview Pk. Gol. Vall.

30 -Aug. 3 -  MANY GREAT BANDS at PINE COUNTY FAIR in Pine City, MN at Fairgrounds, in event center and at bandshell, https://www.pinecountyfair.com/free-entertainment/

31 - Aug. 3 -Dance Competition: Arizona Dance Classic, July 31-Aug. 3, for Country & Ballroom Dances

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AUGUST

1-3 - Dance Competition: Arizona Dance Classic, July 31-Aug. 3, for Country & Ballroom Dances

02  - MUSIC in Circle Pines, MN, 67 West Golden Lk. Rd, 12p-Brady Perl, 2p-Salsa Del Soul, 4p-Holy Rocka Rollaz, also food trucks,www.ci.circle-pines.mn.us/index.asp

03 -  Joe Flip and Ken Valdez 5–8 p.m. a Central Station Park in Blmgtn.

03 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p Caroline Olson DJ, Keri Simonson teaching Bachata I

03 - Salsa Del Soul at Staring Lk, 6pm, bring chair

03 - Beasley's Big Band at Como Lakeside Pavilion,6:30  -8P

07 - Salsa Del Soul in Hopkins , 9th Av. , 7pm

07 - Elvis Show by Chris Olson, 679 Main St, Elk River, MN 

08 - Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr., 7-10p, 6pm lesson

09 - SWING/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY  3-7pm with Country Doctors Band at Dave (& Linda) Beckman's Roofed Ballroom in lovely, unique backyard, 8239 Long Lake Rd.​, Moundsview, $15,includes food, get schedule at  bigdipper5@comcast.net or 612-242-4272.

09 - FLOATING SALSA DANCE CRUISE on St. Croix River, Tricia & Troy teach lesson, see DanceAndEntertainment.com and GetKnit Events.

​09 - COUNTRY/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY on Sat. 3-7pm with Country Doctors 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

12 - 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

13 - - Bryant Sq.: only on  2nd Wed. of mo.6:30- 8pm ​POP- UP DANCE PARTY w/ DJ music , on grass, bring chair, all ages, 3101 Bryant Av.S.,

13 - The Percolators at Centennial Lakes Gazebo, Edina, 7-8p.

14 - OUTDOOR PARTY 5-9pm with Salsa Del Soul in Nicollet Commons Pk.,12550 Nicollet Av.  Burnsville;  check Facebook.com or call City

16 - SWING/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY on Sat. 3-7pm with Everett Smithson 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

16 - ON THE ONE - urban eclectic music: R&B, Neo-Soul ,Reggae, Afrobeats, Hip-Hop,  2-9pm at Central Station Pk, 8100 33rd Av.S., Bloomington; bring chair 

16 - ARG. TANGO  Menard's Milonga w/ DJ Bob Barnes. (Save big money! 11% rebate if you stay until the end!) at Triune Hall, 1898 Iglehart, St. Paul, 8:30p-12

17 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p Silver Linings Band, Keri Simonson teaching Bachata II

17 - Salsa del Soul​, 4:30 PM, park at 851 Lake St. N., Wayzata

17-21 - Sep. 1 - MN STATE FAIR - DANCE all day and night to free music, see mnsatefair.org/ entertainment, make your own schedule

18 Salsa Del Soul ​7- 8:30 PM, Town Green Park, 7991 Main St., Maple Grove

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 -  ARGENTINE TANGO BOOTCAMP ,8/22: 6-8PM., 8/23: 1-3PM, 8/24  1-3PM , Carleton Lofts 2285 University Av W.,  St Paul MN, $150

23 - ARGENTINE TANGO demonstrated at StateFair on Cosgrove Stage (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

26&31 - DANCE at MN State Fair with DanceAndEntertaiment.com, 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 5:30pm, Cosgrove Stage in front of the Educ. Bldg.

30 - START OF LABOR DAY WEEKEND

30&31 - NEW! ARGENTINE TANGO WORKSHOP  on emotion, movement, and empathy by Tangopolitan.com (details on website), instructor Viv Ortelli, in Mpls. 2-5pm; register by July 15, $105.

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

??- 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

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

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

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

​​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

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

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

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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

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

26 -THANKSGIVING EVE

26 - SHANNON'S SOCK HOP will be in ​ (Shadewald) 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

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

31- NEW YEAR'S EVE

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2026

Jan. 1 - NEW YEAR'S DAY HOLIDAY

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.

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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

~ 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

~ 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

~ 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

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

~ Shoreview:  Weds., 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

~ 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

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NOT CONFIRMED YET: 

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

​- Mpls.:  AsterCafe patio

~ 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

​​~Pine City: County Fair in early Aug, has 2 stages of music.

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

​- Rush City: music in park on Thur. nights: 

- Shakopee: https://www.shakopeemn.gov  (June 2025 - nothing listed online)

.- St. Paul:  www.GrandOakOpry.com

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

- Wayzata :  The Cov and 925 Restaurant have patio music

- Wooodbury:  www.woodburylakes.com/social

- check all wineries

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