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

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

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2025

​MAY

02 -  BALLROOM DANCE PARTY by Scott Anderson at SoulBallroom.com, 76 Nathan Ln.N., Plymouth, MN; 7-9pm

02 - Suburban Winterset Dance Club party with Rod Cerar Band,  wintersetdanceclub.com

02 - The Percolators (old rock n' roll) at Crystal VFW, 7-11 pm

02 – Line Dancing for Parkinson’s Disease 2-4pm Community Social with Line Dance lessons by Tricia,1st Fri. of every month, by the
American Parkinson Disease Assoc. and DanceAndEntertainment.com

02 - WEST COAST SWING WEEKEND by TC Rebels.com. in St.. Paul, with Bryn Anderson & K.T Rutland,  7a-11:30p workshops and dance party, at Triune Hall, then ....

03 - WEST COAST SWING WEEKEND by TC Rebels.com. in St.. Paul, with Bryn Anderson & K.T Rutland, 11:30a -12a workshops & anniv. dance party

03 - ADULT PROM at The Croix for singles and couples:  theme is 1950's! Get out your white sport coats, dresses & petticoats!  5pm VIP Parking for Classic Cars, Doors Open, Photo Ops, Fill Your Dance Card; 5:45pm Dinner by Joseph’s Catering; 6:30pm Soda Fountain by Bridgeman’s Ice Cream; 7:15pm Vote for Prom King & Queen; 7:30pm Grand March; 7:30-10:30pm Dance to The Arcades Band, The Stroll, Snowball Mixer, DanceAndEntertainment.com

03 - SWING & LINDY HOP PARTY at 301 Main St. NE., Mpls., 7:30p  

04 -Free Salsa dance lesson at Acapulco Mexican Restaurant at 12 noon in celebration of Cinco de Mayo! Join Tricia at the outdoor tent. 

04 -  BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p, Tom Larson DJ and teaching Rumba I 6pm

04  - TEA DANCE (ballroom/ variety music 1-4pm $40  (BRUNCH 11am for those who reserved) at Lafayette Club (off Co. Rd. 15, W. of Wayzata) on Lake Minnetonka, ATTIRE:  SEMI-FORMAL OR FORMAL. (ballroom is cool);see https://usa-dance-minnesota-chapter-2011.square.site/

04 - SALSA DANCING to celebrate Cinco de Mayo,12pm at Acapulco Mexican Restaurant (Hwy 36 W. of Stillwater) for mini salsa dance lessons & dancing in the giant tent-  with DanceAndEntertainment.com

04 - SALSA :  Charanga Tropical Band  at The Icehouse , Mpls. 5pm

04 - NIGHTCLUB 2-STEP WORKSHOP in OWATONNA, MN at Bee Bop Club 1:30-5pm,  aterial taught will be interm. to advanced. Pre-registration required by Apr. 28,   www.facebook.com/share/1HDu8SoaNT/?mibextid=wwXIfr  or dancemadeeasy@hotmail.com.

05 - FAST FEET CONTEST by Rhythm Junction at FourSeasonsDance.com, 9pm

07 -  Beg. Nightclub 2-step class in May on Wed, 7pm at The Croix

8-11 - MINNESOTA  ARGENTINE TANGO MUSIC FESTIVAL - concerts, milongas, classes, https://minnesotatangomusicfestival.com/

08 -  The Percolators at  Logan Recreation Center, Minneapolis 6:00-7:30
09 - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY & DINNER by Stardust Dance Club at The Cro16: Menard's Milonga w/ DJ Bob Barnes. (Save big money! 11% rebate if you stay until the end!) ix, 6pm ,stardustdancers.info 

09 - Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr.

09 - Maiden Dixie Band at The Doghouse

08 - The Percolators Band at Logan Recreation Center, Mpls. 6:00-7:30pm

10 - BALLROOM / VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Duende, St. Louis Pk., 730p lesson, 830-10:45p DJ music
14 - The Percolators Band at Market Square, Mendota Heights, 6:00-7:30 pm

14 - Country Night- Gus Sent Me Band! at The Croix , W. of Stllwater, also B-days celebrated

28 - The Percolators Band at Civic Center Park, New Hope, 7:00-8:30

8-11 - MINNESOTA TANGO MUSIC FESTIVAL Showcase Concert at Parkway Theater , Quartet Milonga - Grand Milonga - Closing Milonga  at  SOKOL Hall  &Ctr. For Performing Arts,  Mpls. and St Paul. Discounted Event Pass available. Details here:minnesotatangomusicfestival.com

10 - ARG. TANGO CLASS CLASS 3pm  by Jay & Rachel, at Ctr. for Perf. Arts, 3764 Pleasant Av.S., Mpls. ,register at FuegoTangoClub.

9 -11  -BACHATA BASH with Los Bontillos at  Dance Unlimited, 1250 E Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata MN 55391,www.bailaconpasion.com/calendar-event-schedule  

?11 - ​VARIETY DANCE PARTY 1-5pm at ShakopeeBallroom.com,  2400 4th Av. E., Shakopee, MN,  West Coast Swing lesson 1:15–1:45 included in $15 admission; all levels welcome, no partner needed, by Randy & Lynette Mahowald/Shake a Leg Dance

14 - Gus Sent Me Band at The Croix, 5880 Omaha Av.,N., 8-11p, 7pm NC2-step lesson

14 - The Percolators at Market Square, Mendota Heights, 6-7:30pm

16 - SOCIAL DANCE CLUB - dinner & dancing to band at country club in Hopkins, $200 couple per eve.+ $30 dues. Tom Niemiec, tpaulniemiec@gmail.com, 612-978-5692

17 -  Go Wild: Mpls.DanceSport Ballroom ProAm Ballroom Competition.  live music, general dancing, professional show.at The Hilton Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport, 3800 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425,Moulin Rouge-themed event , Teacher & Student Appreciation after-party,  https://www.gowildmplsdancesport.com/

​17 - Celebration of Life for GINNY KARKI, ballroom dancer, 2PM at U of MN  Arboretum in Chanhassen in old Snyder Bldg. auditorum, free saying  you are attending the Karki event (passed away Oct. 4, result of hitting head on sidewalk, obit in "StarTribune" and Johnson Funeral Home of Waconia web site, husband Myron - mkarki@integra.net

17 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY by USADance-MN.org, 7pm lesson, 8-11p DJ music

17 - SWANGO 5400: alternating tandas of West Coast Swing and Alternative Tango at Triune Hall, St. Paul, mntango.org

18 -  WALTZ CLASS by  USA Dance "Project Dance" Sunday lessons start, 1:30-2:30pm by Troy,  practice time 2:30-3pm. Pay USA Dance Club at the door.

18 - Tapestry Member Mixer!  Socialize with other members  5-6:30pm at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls. while enjoying snacks and drinks!  NO RSVP necessary. 

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

18 - ​​???SWING NIGHT every 3rd Sun, at Mpls Cider Co., 701 SE 9th St, Mpls.,with Beasley's Big Band and singer, Courtney Burton, 5:15p lesson, 6-8p music

18 - ​​NEW!  ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA SHUSHETA at Showtime Studio, 2700 Lexington Av N, Roseville, beginner lesson 6:30pm by Lois, milonga 7-10pm,  some swing and salsa sets??, DJ Michael Holcomb will use  16-speaker 4-tower vertical array.  treats welcome, $10, easy parking, new wood floor, www.mntango.org

22 - MN State Fair's "Kick off to Summer" event. perform social dancing) on the red barn stage (near Miracle of Birth building) at 5:30-6pm and 7:15-7:45pm with DanceAndEntertainment.com group. (There will not be regular Group Classes at The Croix that night, so all can attend the fair with us!)

22 -SWINGIN’ ON A STAR is at WABASHA ST. CAVES, 215 Wabasha Street S., St Paul., THURSDAY, 7 - 10pm.. Cash bar. Free parking. $15, $10 seniors. Free lesson 6:15.

, peterhanson02@gmail.com

24 - Tapestry Dance Ctr., Spring Clean Up Day, 9am-5pm,Help us show our building and parking lots a little extra love! Donuts and coffee served in morning, lunch midday, to all those who volunteer.

24 - BALLROOM / VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Duende, St. Louis Pk., 730p lesson, 830-10:45p DJ music

25 - Jerry O' Hagan Orchestra with Charmin Michelle at CinemaBallroom.com, St. Paul,  7-9:30PM, 6:15 lesson, $20

28 - The Percolators at Civic Center Park, New Hope, 7-8:30p​

​31 - Longfellow Dance Party, 10am-6pm,  by TapestryFolkdance.org, , Zorongo Flamenco, Mactir Irish Dance Academy, and Ballare Teatro - live music, food trucks, dance lessons and demonstrations, kid-friendly activities in Tapestry's two parking lots on Minnehaha Av. near 38th St. 

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​​JUNE

01 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p,Sara Kreps DJ, Duayne Wincell teaching Hustle I at 6pm

06 - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY & DINNER by Stardust Dance Club at The Croix, 6pmstardustdancers.info 

07 - SWING/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY on Sat. 3-7pm with Tailspin 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

10 - MN Jazz Orchestra at The Croix, 7-10p 

13 - Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr., 1114 W. Amer. Blvd., Blmgtn. MN, 7-10pm, lesson 6pm

14 - MN BLUES FESTA in St.. Peter, MN in MN Square Park, 12 noon - 9pm, stpeterambassadors.com

14 - SWING/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY on Sat. 3-7pm with The Arcades 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

15 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p Silver Linings Band, Duayne Wincell teaching Hustle II at 6pm

21 - 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

21  -ARGENTINE TANGO  5400 MILONGA,  mntango.org

21 - Cole Diamond (country singer) at Mainstreet Bar & Grill in Hopkins

27 - BALLROOM DANCE SHOWCASE, 80's theme, at The Croix, DanceAndEntertainment.com, 5:30pm, $40/ $50 after June 15.

27 - CANCELED:  SOCK HOP at Eagles Club, Mpls. 

28 - SWING/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY on Sat. 3-7pm with Johnny No Cash 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

28 -BACK  TO THE 80's DANCE PARTY at The Croix, by DanceAndEntertainment.com, 7-10P

29 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.7-9:30p Hot Toddies Band, Duayne Wincell teaching III at 6pm

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JULY 

09 - Beasley's Big Band at Lake Harriet Bandshell, 7:30 - 9PM
Lake Harriet Bandshell: 4135 West Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, 55409

10-13 TWIN CITIES OPEN Dance Comp  25th Anniversary at Hyatt Regency Downtown Mpls., www.TwinCitiesOpen.com

11- Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr.

11  - ROCK MUSIC NIGHT, open  5pm, Headliner: Foreigner 38 Special, Loverboy, www.LakeFrontMusicFest.com in Prior Lake, MN

12 - SWING/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY on Sat. 3-7pm with Down The Road 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 - COUNTRY MUSIC NIGHT open 5pm, Headliner: Miranda Lambert, Randy Houser, Dillon Carmichael,  www.LakeFrontMusicFest.com in Prior Lake, MN

13 - SWING/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY on Sun.,. 3-7pm with The Coda Band (no vocals) 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

 

AUGUST

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

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

08 - Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr.

​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

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 - 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

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

 

​SEPTEMBER​

 SWING DANCE in Hangar

14-20 -National Ballroom Dance Week

19 - Classic Big Band at Bloomington Event Ctr., also October 17, November 14, December 19

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

 

NOVEMBER

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

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

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2026

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

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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, 2201 2nd Av.,Anoka,  bring chair, www.anokaminnesota.com/640/Music-in-the-Parks

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

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

~ Chanhassen: 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.:  Huset Pk. 3965 Jefferson, MusicInThePark ……. Wed., 630-8pm?, grass 

~ Coon Rapids: Thur., 7pm, CoonRapidsDam, 9750 Egret Blvd., https://www.coonrapidsmn.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=4712,  thru Aug. 8 concessions 5:30 -7p,     

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

* Edina:  5-8pm at 50th & France (Nolan Mains, 3945 Market St., park free in two ramps off Market St.)

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

      https://issuu.com/cityofedenprairie/docs/summer_2024?fr=sZTQ1ODYzMjk5MTQ

~ Edina Centennial Lk., 6:30p, concrete, bring cushion, 7499 France Av.S.;  E. side of ramp, www.edinamn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1491/Centennial-Lakes-Summer-Entertainment-Calendar-PDF?bidId=

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

~ Excelsior: 7pm Weds., grass, bring chair & sweater, go to Adele's Frozen Custard first, https://www.excelsiorconcerts.com/2024-concert-lineup.html

* Forest Lake:  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:  www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-departments/parks-recreation/programs-events/levee-park-programs-and-events

~ Hopkins:  https://www.hopkinsartscenter.com/263/The-Sunset-Series-Outdoor-Concerts,  at Hopkins Downtown Pk on 9th Av.

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

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

* Maple Grove:  https://www.maplegrovemn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8074/Sounds-of-Summer-2024-schedule-PDF?bidId=,  Mon,.& Wed. starting June 24, 2024, 7pm

~ 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....

~Mpls.Parks - https://www.minneapolisparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MusicMoviesParks_JR.p2NEW.pdf

- Mpls.:  AsterCafe patio

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

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

~ North Branch:  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://ci.oakdale.mn.us/530/Summer-Concert-Series   .

~ Osseo:   www.discoverosseo.com/departments/parks-and-recreation/music-and-movies-park/  and on Facebook.com

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

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

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

* Rosemount:   https://rosemountarts.com/artblast

~Roseville:  at The Rog (stage in Central Pk.); https://cityofroseville.com/2472/Live-at-the-Rog

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

~ Shakopee: https://www.shakopeemn.gov/recreation/recreation-facilities/huber-park, 150 Fillmore St. N., Shakopee, 7-9pm

~ www.stlouispark.org/our-city/summer-concerts -Weds. starts July- Aug., in Wolfe Pk., concrete floor, bring chair

- St. Louis Pk.:  Park Tavern has music on patio in July, 5:30-8p on Tue., Wed., Thur. 

​- www.shoreviewmn.gov/our-city/calendar

~www.stpaul.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/activities-events/summer-activities-events/music-parks- 

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

~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.:  https://www.landmarkcenter.org/event/summer-nights-in-rice/

- St. Paul:  www.GrandOakOpry.com - Stillwater: The Gasthaus,  P.D. Pappy's - pdpappysonline.com

~Wayzata :  The Cov and 925 Restaurant have patio music

~ White Bear Lake area:  7VinesVineyard.com:   E. Of White Bear Lk. Off Hwy.96

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

- Wooodbury:  www.woodburylakes.com/social

- check all wineries

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