FUTURE EVENTS  (not all are listed, please send info. to LMSdance@gmail.com)

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Ballroom Dance Competitions:  see www.USADance.org​​​, others on Facebook or search online

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​NOVEMBER

13 - CONCERT -  ARGENTINE TANGO lovely music by 3+ tango orchestras and several vocalists 7pm/, then MILONGA 8pm at Ctr. for Perform. Arts, 3754 Pleasant Av.S., Mpls.TICKETS: https://www.twincitiestango.com/store/p/kingfield-milonga-tickets

13 - Steve Clarke & Working Stiffs at Eagles34.org, Mpls.,7:30-10:30p

14 - DUENDE WORKSHOP on Body Movement w/ Shaleena, For Leads & Follows All Levels, 4:15-5:15pm, $20 Register at dancewithduende.com

14 - ARGENTINE TANGO TSOM  Milonga, ·7:30 – 11pm, at Four Seasons, 1637 Hennepin, Mpls. 

14 - Trailer Trash Band at Schooner Tavern, Mpls.

15 - FOREST LAKE, MN:  VARIETY DANCE PARTY 1-5PM at Invisible Wounds Project Venue, 840 Lake St. So.,Section B., (Hwy. 61), 55025, DJ Skip, $15 includes snacks, bring water or buy for $1, host joykokaisel@gmail.com, 651-402-9794.

15 - BALLROOM MUSIC Dance Party at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.: 7-9:30p Jerry O' Hagan Combo, 6pm Quickstep I Lesson

18-  Swamp Poppas 7- 10 pm at Schooner Tavern,2901 27th Ave S, Mpls

18 & 25 -COUNTRY 2-STEP DANCING at Blmgtn VFW, 6pm

19 -  Balfolk @ Tapestry, Mpls 7pm
20 - GLITTER & GOLD GALA  at DancersStudio.com, St. Paul, live music by Graydon & The Petersons,8:30-10pm, a social dance and food drive. $10/member, $30/visitors,includes a class at 7:45pm.

20 - Line Dance Party with Lynn Card at The Croix, 7-10pm  lessons & social dancing, $15

20 - ARGENTINE TANGO  MILONGA SHUSHETA  at Time Out, 6001 Lyndale Av.S., Mpls., 7:30-10:30p, lesson at 7, BYOB & treats to share, live tango Northstar Tango Ensemble along with DJ Loisa, mntango.org or mndance.com.

20-23- ARGENTINE TANGO beginner camp at Del Sur Cafe, 14725 Excelsior Blvd., Mtka, MN,  www.Tango.Dance, nowgotango@gmail.com

20 - Thistle & Rose: A Celtic-Balkan Fusion of Scottish and Balkan folk music and dance at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.​

20 - New Riverside Ramblers 7:30 - 10:30 at Eagles Club,#34, 2507 East 25th St, Mpls

21     CAJUN MUSIC:  10:00 - 12:00 Cajun Jam, Musicians of All Levels,Dancers, & Listeners Welcome at Showtime Studio & Coffee
2700 Lexington Ave N, Roseville

21 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY by USADance-MN.org and  6:30PM – Annual Meeting (members get in free if arrive before 6:30 PM!),  7PM – Waltz lesson by DJ Troy, at The Croix (DanceandEntertainment.com), 5880 Omaha Av.N, free parking lot, Theme: Food Drive -bring non-perishable food to  receive a ticket for a chance to win a free pass!  

21 - ROCHESTER, MN:  BALLROOM 20th ANNIVERSARY DANCE PARTY at BlueMoonBallroom.com , 7:30p, 2030 Highway 14 E, Rochester,

22 - Line Dance at The Croix with Jody 1:00-3:00pm Line Dance lessons & social dancing, $15

22 - MN Blues Society Fundraiser Dance Party 1:30pm Bands:  Ami Burbul,  Ken Valdez, Bambi Alexander, Peter Meyer/ Bill Finke,Virgil Caine, + bake sale, silent auctionr, raffle, at BluesSaloon.org, 1638 Rice St., St. Paul

25 - COUNTRY / VARIETY DANCE PARTY at The Croix,7-7:50pm Beg. West Coast Swing lesson, $10, 8-10:30pm Dance with DJ Troy, $15, treats to share are welcome. No outside beverages.

22 -- NEW PRAGUE, MN:  COUNTRY 2-STEP & NIGHTCLUB 2-STEP WORKSHOPS at New Chapter Winery; Lynettte M. 952-215-1462

23 - LAST DAY to order pies from Adele's Frozen Custard Shop to pick up on Dec.19.

25 -THANKSGIVING EVE

25 - NO dance band at Eagles34.org, Mpls.

25 - Self-Tilted Band at Blmgtn. VFW

25 -  Rhino Band at Bloomington Eagles Club 3208

25 - Friendsgiving with Good For Gary Band 8-11pm at JX Event Ctr., Stillwater, https://events.humanitix.com/friendsgiving-with-good-for-gary-uqqpbjp6

26 - DAY OF GIVING THANKS

27 - SWINGIN’ ON A STAR BAND plays at  WABASHA ST. CAVES, 215 Wabasha St. So., St Paul, 7:00 - 10:00

27 -SALSA / LATIN DANCE PARTY  a DUENDE SOCIAL,  7pm Cha-Cha Lesson, 8-11:30pm Dancing , $20 cash at door or dancewithduende.com

27 - Miss Shannon's Sock Hop, 8pm band Honky-Tonk Jump, 7pm dance lesson, at Eagles Club #34, large dance floor, free parking, bar, dining until 9pm, $15

28 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC Party by CafeBailar.com at Duende,  5808R W. 36th St., St. Louis Pk., enter in back, 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

​29 - New Riverside Ramblers, 5:30 - 9p,  Potluck, Dance, & Jam at Showtime Studio 2700 Lexington Ave N, Roseville

29- Honky Tonk Jump at Midway Saloon,St. Paul 4pm

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DECEMBER

2&9 - Jultrefest Nordic Dance Series ,8–9:30 p.m. , end with a celebration at Nordic Social Dance on Dec. 13.

05 - David K Band playing Rockabilly Christmas hits from Roy Orbison to Buddy Holly at The Croix, 5880 Omaha Av.N., Stillwater

05 - HOLIDAY DANCE SHOWCASE -ballroom, Latin, country performances and social dancing, by DanceMPLS (Chris & Bonnie Inveen) at TapestryFolkdance.com,Mpls., 1:30-4:30p, $5 includes hors d' oeuvres, danceMPLS@outlook.com, 612-978-9371.

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- BALLROOM DANCE PARTYwith CLASSIC BIG BAND at Czech and Slovak Hall (CSPS Hall), 383 West Michigan Ave, Saint Paul, in 2nd floor ballroom, elevator in the back entrance,parking in back and on the street, $15 cash only,  6:45p FREE dance lesson, 7:30 – 10p Music.,

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 

13 - LINE DANCE LESSONS & POTLUCK SOCIAL at The Croix, 3-5PM,  by Tricia & Jody, DanceAndEntertainment.com

16 - Ali Gray and Country Jamboree Band at The Croix

18 - Classic Big Band for Holiday Dance Party at Blmgtn. Ev. Ctr., https://classicbigband-nostalgics.com/ , lesson 6:45- 7:20, music 7:30-10p

19 - Variety Ballroom Social Dance at Cinema Ballroom,St. Paul,  7PM – Viennese Waltz lesson, 8–10:30 PM – Social dancing, Theme: Holiday Attire

19 - A Kitschy Christmas Holiday Showcase at DancersStudio.com, St. Paul

19 - BALLROOM SHOWCASE at SoulBallroom.com, 12 noon, 76 Nathan Ln.N.,

19 - BALLROOM SHOWCASE and  DANCE PARTY to Christmas music!  Added:fun Jack & Jill dances $5 each! (roll a dice, rotate, .land at a partner.
19 - WINTER FIX DAY at Adele's Frozzen Custard.  Pick up pies you ordereed for holidays.

20 - BALLROOM MUSIC Dance Party at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.: 7-9:0p Silver Linings, Jennelle Donnay teaches Carolina Shag II, Holiday Attire! 

24 -- CHRISTMAS EVE

25 - CHRISTMAS DAY - Jesus Christ, God's Son, Our Savior, The Messiah Was Born

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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JANUARY

02 - NEW! MILONGA ...ALMA has moved to FourSeasons Dance.com, Mpls. hosted by Kyra A. every 1st Sat., (David Rost has retired from being the host)

03 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.,Scott Anderson DJ 7-9:30p, 6pm  teaches American Tango 

14-17  - SNOWBALL DANCE COMP in Mpls., MN.

17 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.,Jerry O' Hagan Combo, 7-9:30p, 6pm Rachel Baruch teaches American Tango II

23 - The R-FActor Band at The Croix

31 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.,Hot Toddies Band, Natalie Botes teaching American Tango III

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FEBRUARY

07 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Tapestry: Tricia Schwietz DJ 7-9:30p, 6pm teaches Hustle I

21 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Tapestry: Silver Linings Band 7-9:30p, 6pm Lois Donnay teaching Hustle II

​21 - STARLIGHT CLASSIC at Royal Cliff Evt. Ctr.; Eagan: ballroom dance showcase,dinner, social dance & show!  megamarc4u@gmail.com, 612-816-2740

27 - BLUES-A-PALOOZA by Scott Anderson at TapestryFolkdance.org , Mpls , live music + DJ Scott, 7-10pm, $25

27 - COUNTRY  DAY PARTY at Gigi Lounge, 322 N. First Av., Mpls. ,  3-8pm, order tickets at www fatsoma.com

27- The R-Factor Band at The Croix​

 

MARCH

BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Tapestry:

Mar 7 - Lois Donnay DJ, Keri Simonson teaching Bachata I

Mar 21 - Jerry O' Combo, Keri Simonson teaching Bachata II

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APRIL

2-4 - USA Dance Nationals in Pittsburgh, PA. at Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown Hotel featureing the USA Dance Nal. DanceSport Championships, Social Dance Celebration, Collegiate Championships, and Professional Summit, usadancenationals.org

04 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Tapestry:Sara Kreps DJ, Shannon Butler teaching Balboa I

09 -  Call of the Loon Contra Dance Weekend, April 9–11,at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls. with Speakeasy theme.

​10- Adult Prom at The Croix (& studio's 19th anniversary celebration! )Catered Dinner, Live Band: The R Factor, Photo-Booth, and more!

18 -BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Tapestry: Silver Linings, Shannon Butler teaching Balboa II

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JUNE 18-20 -Classic Car Show at MN State Fairgrounds, St. Paul, with 1950's music,  www.msrabacktothe50's.com

 

JULY 9&10 - Lakefront Music Fest in Prior Lake, MN, FRI.,- Rock Night, open at 4:30pm,Headliner: Train, Gin Blossoms, Vertical Horizon; 
SAT.-  Country Night, open at 4:30pm, Headliner: Jon Pardi, Lee Brice; Dasha;  visit: www.lakefrontmusicfest.com.

 

OCTOBER - ??BALLROOM BLAST by University of MN Ballroom Dance Club (8am-6pm) Dancers compete in the 4 main styles,, then . . . . . .

HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY with social dancing, food, games, Halloween-themed challenges,SHOWCASE of championship-level talent

7-10pm, costume contest for all with cash prizes, SEMINARS on Sun.,, ALL WELCOME! www.tc.umn.edu/~ bdc,  bdc@tc.umn.edu

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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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- maybe:  VARIETY DANCE PARTY AND POTLUCK PICNIC, 1574 84th St., New Richmond, WI, only 15 mi. from Stillwater & Hudson, RSVP to Tom Reinke -  swingbeatnik@frontier.com, 715-497-2978, 5pm open, 6pm eat dinner, provided:  pulled-pork sandwiches, munchies, ice cream treat, tableware, coffee/ tea/ water, gas grill. Bring beverage, a dish to pass, a chair, jacket, bug spray; deck floor & patio for dancing, DJ Skip all eve., campfire; NO PARKING ON LAWN, park by the barn, on edge of driveway, on street

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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, Tues. in Aquatore Park, 6PM,  www.blainemn.gov/4026/Performance-in-the-Park

# Bloomington:  Tue., 7-8:30p  at Normandale Lk.; off 84th St., cement floor, bring chair,www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pr/arts-parks 

# Bloomington:  Thur, 6:30–9:30p at Normandale Lk.; off 84th St., cement floor, bring chair, food truck earlier, www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pr/arts-parks 

# Bloomington Civic Ctr. Plaza:  Weds. 5–8 p.m.,1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pr/arts-park ·

# Brooklyn Ctr.: Tues. occasionally in Centennial Pk, 6301 Shingle Crk Pkwy., bring chair, www.brooklyncentermn.gov/

# Brooklyn Pk.: Tues., Comm. Ctr. 7:00-8:30 pm

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

# Chanhassen:  6:30-8p, bring chair, parking, bathrooms, food truck, watercraft rentals, thru July 29?,  https://www.chanhassenmn.gov/departments/parks-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.aspx,  thru Aug. 5?

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

^ Eagan: : most 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.;  behind ramp,concrete & asphalt, bring cushion,  https://www.edinamn.gov

#  Edina Pinstripes: 6:30-9:30p on patio, dance space??, thru Aug. 27 .pinstripes.com/edina/..

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

#  Excelsior Commons: some Weds. at 7pm on lakeshore, bring chair & sweater, first go S.E. to Adele's Frozen Custard Shop on Exc. Blvd., last one Aug. 25? https://www.excelsiorconcerts.com/2027-concert-lineup.html

# Forest Lake:  Tues., 6:30-8:30 in Lakeside Mem. Pk., www.cityofforestlake.com/192/Arts-in-the-Park, thru Aug. 25

- Fridley: 7-8PM, Fridley Civic Campus, lesson 6:15-6:45p, https://www.fridleymn.gov/.../2026-Summer-Concert-Series

# Golden Valley:   Brookview Pk: on Winnetka Av., 1/2 block  S. Of Hwy. 55; 7-8:30pm,dance on sidewalks, bring chair, water, www.goldenvalleymn.gov/454/Concerts-In-The-Park

​^ Harriet Island: June - Aug. by TapestryFolkdance.org

~ 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.:  Thur. 7-8pm at 40 9th Av.,cement, shaded, bring chair, toilets, parking lot, , (if rain, go to The Depot??);  https://www.hopkinsartscenter.com/263/The-Sunset-Series-outdoor-concerts, thru Aug. 19?

# Lake 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.,7-9p 7991 Main St.,cement, bring chair,   https://www.maplegrovemn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12914/Sounds-of-Summer-

- 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, Dodd Rd & Hwy 110, https://mendotaheightsmn.gov/438/Music-in-the-Park

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

# Mora, MN:  Thur., 6:30p in park

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

# OUTDOOR MUSIC IN MPLS.: https://www.minneapolisparks.org/event-calendar/month/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=277

- Lk. Harriet:  Mon., 7:30-9p   concrete, benches in sun, concessions, toilets. 

~ 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, 763-531-5151, Email: rec@newhopemn.gov

# North Branch: Tue,  7pm, 6pm food trucks late June thru late Aug..

# Osseo:  Tues., https://www.osseomn.gov/parks-and-recreation/page/music-and-movies-park Thru Aug. 11

# PINE CITY, MN:  GOOD BANDS at PINE COUNTY FAIR in event center (cement floor) and bandshell (grass & dirt) on fairgrounds, 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., 6-7:30p bring chair,  www.cityofroseville.com/2472/Live-at-the-Rog, ​- Roseville:  6-7:30p  last one Aug.23 or 27,  https://www.cityofroseville.com/2472/Live-at-the-Rog

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

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

~ Shoreview:  Weds., 7-8pm at 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 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

#St. Paul Harriet Island:  see TapestryFolkdance.org 

# St. Paul in Mears Park:  Thur. 6- 9:30 p.m., 221 5th St. E., food trucks, cement, bring a  chair;  https://www.lowertownsounds.com/schedul

#St. Paul Rice Pk.: Wed. www.landmarkcenter.org/event/summer-nights-in-rice/ 

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

#Wayzata Cov Restaurant:  occasionally 5:30p  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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