SAT., APR. 17 (a 3rd  Sat.) - not fully updated yet 

OPEN - dance studios, check their rules. CONFIRM YOUR EVENTS.

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SAT.  DAYTIME MUSIC/ DANCE EVENTS  (evening listed below)

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CONFIRMED: ARG. TANGO PRACTICA, reserve, 11am-12 noon, at The Flying Pig,  6232 Lyndale S., BRING A PARTNER & mask, dancing in slots, $10, contact , Alone? book a private-$24 for 15 min.

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CONFIRMED: DUENDE STUDIO SALSA CLASSES (in-person), register, 612-805-3516, www.dancewithduende.com

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CONFIRMED: BRUNCH, maybe live music:

- The Icehouse:  11a -2p, 28th & Nicollet, Mpls., no dance space, /www.icehousempls.com

- The Narrows:  3380 Shoreline Dr.,  Navarre, www.thenarrowssaloon.com, 952 471-3352

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CONFIRMED:BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES  in Fridley, 1 & 2pm. see www.AwakenedDance.com,register at 651-357-2060

 

DANCE CLASS at www.DanceAndEntertainment.com, Woodbury and Stillwater

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DANCE CLASSES in BurnsvilleBallroom.com in B'Ville Ctr., Co. Rd. 42W; next to Applebee's

 

??CLASS at Dance With Us America in Southdale by Gene Bersten, also available on Zoom, $10, message us on Facebook or www.dancewithusamerica.com, join Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83985888700...

 

ONLINE PACHANGA,  SALSA, CHA CHA  CLASS 1 pm via Zoom by Don, every Sat , $12 donation,       email by 12 noon so you can receive Zoom link

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ONLINE DANCE CLASS by Meghan Afonkin, see Facebook.com

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DAYTIME MUSIC??  Hamel VFW in Plymouth: 19020 Hamel Rd. Plymouth 55446, 763-478-2077

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?IRISH MUSIC at Celtic Junction, 2-3pm, 836 Prior,  612-722-7000, https://celticjunction.org/

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SALSA/  BACHATA/ LATIN DANCE CLASSES to research:

-  CONFIRMED: at Duende Studio (in-person). in St. Louis Pk. Register. 612-805-3516, www.dancewithduende.com 

-  in Mpls. - check at www.FourSeasonsDance.com,  minneamisalsa.com, Facebook.com/KeriSimonsonDance

 

CAJUN MUSIC:  see 

 

POLKA to Band every  2nd Sat.  at Polka Spotlight taping at CCX Studios, 6900 Winnetka, Brooklyn Park,1-2pm, then change clothes, 2nd show taped 230-4pm

 

ONLINE TLC LINE DANCE, FOLK /  INTL. DANCING, MODERN DANCE CLASS -  see www.TapestryDance.org, Mpls.

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TAP DANCE CLASSES:  Keane Sense of Rhythm (top pros Ellen Keane & Cathy Wind)

 

KIDS'/TEENS' DANCE CLASSES - see in Southdale Mall

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CONFIRMED open: Can Can Wonderland, 755 Prior Av. N, Suite 4,

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CONFIRMED:  LESTER PRAIRIE, MN:  Swingin' Country Band at Longhorn's 400 Central Av.

 

ROCKVILLE, MN: ? at The Hideaway

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SATURDAY EVE. , APR. 17 EVENTS  (daytime events listed above)

 

COUNTRY MUSIC to research:

-CONFIRMED: MedinaEntertainment.com  CONCERT - Church of Cash, 7pm

-Maxx Bar: 730-1030p, 17646 Central Av. N.E., Ham Lake, MN, .maxxbarandgrill.com/ 

-ShakopeeBowl.com 

 

MPLS. AREA WC & EC SWING LIVE MUSIC to research:

- CONFIRMED: Bloomington VFW: Band  6-10pm, NO dancing, good food, www.facebook.com/pg/bloomingtonvfw

- CONFIRMED: Eagles Club:  Helium Liftoff Band, 7-10:30p,   

- CONFIRMED:  in Maple Grove: Band 7:30-10:30p, rsvp 763.424.4365, crowded/ noisy

- CONFIRMED: Narrows in Navarre:  3380 Shoreline Dr, Wayzata, MN, 952-471-3352

- ​CONFIRMED: WickedWortBrewing.com in Robbinsdale:  7-10:3030p;  

- CONFIRMED: ElmCreekBrewing.com: no music listed,  11469 Marketplace Dr. N, Champlin, reserve

- CONFIRMED: Route 47 Bar in Fridley:   7:30-11pm, ://route47pubngrub.com

: Hamel VFW in Plymouth:  19020 Hamel Rd. Plymouth 55446, 763-478-2077, 

- Mainstreet Bar in Hopkins:rock music

- Halo's: may be closed due to a Covid case??, 1040 Osborne Rd. N.E., Fridley,763.786.9653, request that bands play in ballroom, Facebook.com/Halos-

- O'Brien's in Shakopee: may be closed due to a Covid case??, 338 1st Av. E., 55379

- Birch's in Long Lake: https://birchsonthelake.com

- Boom Island Brewery: Mtka.  no music listed,  //boomislandbrewing.com/events, 612-227-9635

- IcehouseMpls.com, no dance space 

- Hopkins Amer. Legion:  10 12th Av. S.,​ Hopkins, ​952-933-1881

- Hopkins VFW: , 952-938-9916; 100 Shady Oak Rd., floor 8X10

- Hook & Ladder:   virtual music, see  thehookmpls.com, 3010 Minnehaha Av. at Lake St.

- Jazz Central:  live stream viewing, 407 Central Av. S.E.

- Fridley Amer. Legion Post 303: no music listed, /www.fridleyamericanlegion.org/, (763) 784-9824

- Pinstripes in Edina:  NO music yet, 3849 Gallagher Dr,  952-835-6440

- Prior Lake VFW:  NO music listed, https://vfwpost6208.com/, 952.226.6208. 

- Schooner in So. Mpls:. call 612-729-4365,

- Driftwood Char Bar:  dance space?, 4415 Nicollet Av., Facebook.com/driftwoodcharbar.com

- Savage Dan Patch Legion: www.savageamericanlegion.com 

- Erte:   www.ertedining.com, 612- 623-4211

- Schuller's in Gol. Vall.:7345 Country Club Dr, 1 blk. N.of Hwy.55, www.facebook.com/Schullerstavern, 763-545-9972

- Dusty's:   1319 N.E. Marshall St., Mpls.612-378-9831, dance space?

- Eagles Club, Blmgtn. call  952-854-3044

- Excelsior Brewing Co.:  dance space?

-Umbra Restaurant, 708 3rd St.S.,  rsvp https://umbrampls.com.

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ST. PAUL AREA WC AND EC SWING LIVE MUSIC to research:

- CONFIRMED: MMC:  7-10p, reserve, 651-776-4699,

- Black Dog Cafe:   /blackdogstpaul.com, 651-228-9274

- Celtic Junction:  836 Prior,  612-722-7000, https://celticjunction.org/

- The Doghouse in Maplewood:, 651-621-1535

- Englewood Underground (outdoors), 1654 Englewood Av, St. Paul. can make room to dance. 

- Half Time Rec:   www.halftimerec.com, 651-488-8245

- Mancinis':   , W. 7th St., floor 18X6, 651 224-7345

- No. St. Paul Legion:  2678 7th Av. E., 

- 7 VinesVineyard.com:  inside bar, outside in summer

​- Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St., Stillwater 

- Amsterdam Bar & Hall: open??

- JX Event Venue, 123 2nd St N , Stillwater

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ARGENTINE TANGO - www.mntango.org

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LIVE CONCERTS at

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2.  www.CroonersLoungeMN.com, Fridley; reserve at

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SALSA / LATIN  MUSIC to research at:

- CONFIRMED: www.MedCruiseCafe.com: SALSA BAND 10:30p, lesson 10pm, reserve, 952-641-6222

- Azul Nightclub, Mpls: large wooden dance floor

​- Ballentine VFW:  big floor, https://uptownvfw.com  

- Conga Bistro:   concrete dance floor,  

- El Nuevo Rodeo:  open??, 2709 E. Lake St., Mpls, www.elnuevorodeo.com,612-728-0101, big wood dance floor

- La Dona Cervecia: confirm/table reserv - call/text  612-703-7417, by SoUlsa Entertainment 

- www.dancewithduende.com

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LIVE ROCK MUSIC in BARS & NIGHTCLUBS is on VENUES page, section 3 of this website and in 

"StarTribune" Friday Variety section

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CONFIRMED: BELLY DANCE SHOW 7pm and food, reserve, www.medcruisecafe.com, in Burnsville

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CONFIRMED: ONLINE FAMILY DANCE, see  www.TapestryFolkdanceDance.org, Mpls., 6:30-8p

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CONFIRMED:  ONLINE INTL. FOLK DANCE 2nd Sat., 7pm, see www.TapestryFolkdanceDance.org, Mpls.,

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CONFIRMED: ONLINE CONTRA DANCE SOCIAL , 8pm, see www.TapestryFolkdance.org

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IRISH LIVE MUSIC:

-  Dubliner:  2162 Univ. Av. W., St Paul,  ://thedublinerpub.com

- Charlie's:  101 Water St., Stillwater, MN 

- irishmusicanddanceassociation.org  lomamor.org, Facebook.com/TwinCitiesIrishDancing; Celtic Junction

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POLKA: check at  Gasthof zur Gemutlichkeit & Mario's downstairs -  cement floor 16X16',  www.gasthofzg.com,

 

DANCE for ADULTS W/ DISABILITIES at N.E.Rec.Ctr., 1530 Johnson St. N.E.,Mpls. 55413; monthly, find website

 

MUSIC to research outside of Mpls./St. Paul, see VENUES page, regional section; examples:

 

CONFIRMED:  COLOGNE, MN:  Tailspin Band 8-11p at Pounder's Bar, 610 W. Lake St.

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CONFIRMED: EAST BETHEL, MN:  at 7:30p at Route 65 Bar, 18407 Hwy. 65 N.E., every Sat., //route65pubngrub.com

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CONFIRMED: MAHTOMEDI, MN: 7:30pm at Forster's, $10

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CONFIRMED: HUDSON, WI: LIVE MUSIC at 1. Willow River Saloon;  2. Ziggy's, 5pm Tim Grady and Band Fri.& Sat., 9pm

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SAUK RAPIDS, MN:  at Rollie's, Co.Rd. 23, tiny dance floor

 

NEW PRAGUE, MN:  big Park Ballroom, 300 Lexington Av. S

 

NEW GERMANY, MN:  at  Down South Bar, 360 Broadway E.

 

OTSEGO, MN:  9100 Quaday Av. N.E; every Fri. & Sat.

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LAKEVILLE, MN: 1. Red Fox, 22815 Pillsbury Av, www.facebook.com/pg/RedFoxTavern;   2. Barley & Vine patio

 

OWATONNA ,MN: at Reggie's Brewhouse, 220 N Cedar Av., 55060, (507) 413-6000

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LITCHFIELD, MN:  Litchfield Opry House, 136 Marshall Av..

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ST. MICHAEL, MN:  Le Musique Room and Liberty Bar

 

ST. CLOUD, MN:   stcloudballroomdanceclub.com

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ROCHESTER, MN:  www.BlueMoonBallroom.com; TangoSociety (www.facebook.com/pg/TSORMN/events/);  and Dahl's 

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SHAKOPEE, MN:  and Mystic Lk. Casino; O'Brien's Irish Pub, Shakopee Bowl

 

Check American Legions and VFW halls in small towns;  venues open in No. and So. Dakota and Wisconsin

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