SUNDAY, JAN. 31(a 5th Sun.)
(Evening events in bottom section. Please scroll down to end of page.)
OPEN: dance studios, but NO dancing in restaurants/ bars/ theatres, etc. Confirm all events.
CONFIRMED: HUDSON, WI: BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES . Beg.4-5pm, Beg. Salsa/Latin 5-6pm, Interm. 6-7 pm, see www.TheDancingHouse.com/ Class Offerings. (Adv. class started Jan. 10.) Call Tom Larson (612) 371-0300
SUNDAY DAYTIME EVENTS to research
VIRTUAL DANCE CHURCH 11am–1pm, see www.TapestryDance.org, Mpls.
BRUNCH/ LUNCH, maybe LIVE MUSIC to research:
- The Icehouse: 2528 Nicollet Av. S., Mpls., reserve, 612-276-6523, www.icehousempls.com
- ElmCreekBrewery in Champlin: 11am-2pm, pizza, reserve, www.elmcreekbrewing.com/reservations
- Gray's (past Loring): www.graysdinkytown.com, 327 14th Av. S.E., Mpls., reserve at
- Driftwood Char Bar: 11a-2pm, dance space??, 4415 Nicollet S.,Mpls., rsvp on Facebook.com
- Aster Cafe: Downtown Mpls. http://astercafe.com
CONFIRMED: BLUES MUSICIANS/ SINGERS 1st & 3rd Sun. 3-6pm, at Bloomington VFW, 311 W. 84th St.; wear a mask, buy great food/ beverages to support hiring of band, NO dancing, www.facebook.com/bloomingtonvfw is updated and . . . . . .
CONFIRMED: COUNTRY JAM SESSION 2nd & 4th Sun. 3-6pm Bloomington VFW, see above blurb
CONFIRMED: CONCERTS at www.CroonersLoungeMN.com, Fridley
??BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES by
1. Meghan (Anderson) & Igor Afonkin, i.m.dancesport@gmail.com
2. Chris Kempainen, https://www.dancempls.com/online
DANCE LESSONS at B&LDC, 1103 W. Burnsville Pkwy, B'Ville, see www.ballroom-club.com
COUNTRY & VARIETY MUSIC to research:
- Bloomington VFW: 3-6pm, Country 2nd & 4th Sun, Blues 1st & 3rd Sun., NO dancing yet, see Facebook.com
- Eagles Club, Mpls.: NO dancing yet, .minneapoliseagles34.org
- Blaine VFW: ??free jukebox 330pm-close, 1374 109th Av.N.E.,
- Coon Rapids VFW: ??free jukebox 6pm-close, http://www.coonrapidsvfw.com/; 763-421-6260
- NEW! Halo's Restaurant: (former Fridley VFW, 1040 Osborne Rd. N.), Facebook.com/Halos
- Birch's in Long Lake: NO music yet, 1310 W Wayzata Blvd, downstairs, birchsonthelake.com
- Cozzie's in Stillwater: music outdoors in summer,
LATIN DANCE CLASS - check www.renedance.com, by Rene' Thompson, 10:30-11:30am?? at Midtown Global Market, 920 E. Lake St., Mpls., all ages, bring towel, 612 -578- 2110
CLOSED?: in Mpls, INTERNATIONAL, FLAMENCO, ETC. CLASSES - virtual??
BRAZILIAN DANCES: contact Leo Paixao, , also on Facebook.com
IRISH MUSIC to research:
- The Dubliner, St. Paul, 651-646-5551,
- Claddagh Irish Pub, Maple Grove, 763-773-7400,
ZUMBA at Duende, St. Louis Pk., see and other studios
CANCELED:HUDSON, WI: BALLROOM CLASSES at Phipps Ctr., call Tom (612) 371-0300 for new venue
CANCELED: Project Dance BALLROOM CLASS thru Nov. by www.USADance-Minnesota.org
SUNDAY EVE. JAN. 24 EVENTS to research (daytime events above)
LIVE MUSIC in future?? at GRAY'S (past LORING Restaurant) by U of MN, NO DANCING! reserve, www.graysdinkytown.com, or 612-378-4849.
CONCERTS start Jan. 28 at Crooners in Fridley, www.croonersloungeMN.com,763-760-0062
COUPLES CLASS 6:30pm partnered class, 7:30 pm level 2 at The Flying Pig, Richfield,
WEST COAST SWING - see rebels.com
COUNTRY & VARIETY DANCE MUSIC to research:
- OPEN: Eagles Club, Mpls. ,
- Fridley VFW: 1040 Osborne Rd., Facebook.com, 763-780-3694
- Fridley Amer. Legion: 7365 Central Av. N.E., 55432; 763-784-9824
- OPEN: Birch's in Long Lake:: 1310 W Wayzata Blvd, downstairs, birchsonthelake.com
- Cozzie's: music in summer, Stillwater, 651- 342-0447,
- other VFWs & Amer. Legions
SWING-BLUES-FREESTYLE LIVE MUSIC to research:
- Coon Rapids VFW: free jukebox music 6pm-close, listed on website
- Schooner Tavern: 2901 27th Av. S., confirm at (612) 729-4365, no info. at chooonerTavern
- Driftwood: 4415 Nicollet S.
- The Narrows in Navarre: 952-471-3352, thenarrowssaloon.com
- The Icehouse: 612-276-6523
- Keg & Case: NO dance space, gates@kegandcase.com, 651.756.7739
- Waldmann Brewery: St. Paul, 445 Smith Av., 651.222.1857,dance space?, http://waldmannbrewery.com
- Bay Street Grill, St. Paul: 731 Randolph Av., 651-294-3240
- James Ballentine VFW, Mpls.: 2916 Lyndale Av. S.,612-823-6233, https://uptownvfw.ticketfly.com/
- Hook & Ladder, Mpls.: virtual or live music, dance space?, 3010 Minnehaha Av., https://thehookmpls.com
- The Pourhouse, Mpls.: 10 S. 5th St., 612-843-2555, dance space??
- Serum's in Anoka: 213 Jackson St., https://serumsanoka.com/bands.html
- Celtic Junction Bar, ??836 Prior, St. Paul, 612-722-7000
- www.7vinesvineyard.com, music in summer, in Dellwood, MN (E. of White Bear Lk.)
?ONLINE CLASS with Gene Bersten of DanceWithUsAmerica.com,6-6:45pm, https://zoom.us/j/98159546777
CANCELED: BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY at www.TapestryDance.org, Mpls.
CANCELED: ARG. TANGO MILONGA at GRAY'S (past LORING) Mpls., ARGENTINE TANGO - see
BIG BAND SCENE on KBEM radio www.jazz88fm.com, 6pm, donations needed, 612-529-5236
LIVE ROCK MUSIC IN BARS/NIGHTCLUBS: see VENUES page, section 3
BALLROOM DANCE CLASS (interm. level): 6p at B&LDC,1103 W Burnsville Pkwy, B'Ville, $10, www.ballroom-club.com
SALSA DANCE PARTY "Club Columbus" at Bloomington Event Ctr., 1114 W. Amer. Blvd., 10pm- 2am,
open to public, every Sun., confirm with Luis: 612-990-9432
SALSA-LATIN music to research:
- Icehouse: 28th & Nicollet, www.icehousempls.com, 612-276-6523, no official dance space
- Dancing Genesha: Downtown Mpls.,1100 Harmon Place
- see Facebook.com, click on "Events"
BRAZILIAN DANCES contact Leo Paixao, , Facebook.com
CLOSED: CONTRA, ENGLISH COUNTRY, FOLK DANCING- see
POLKA at:
- Gasthof zur Gemutlichkeit and Mario’s downstairs in Mpls., see
- Waite Park, MN Amer. Legion, Hwy.94 W., Hwy.15 E., then left to 17 2nd Av.N., 320-252-7880, 630-1030p
LIVE MUSIC (usually Irish) at Dubliner, 2162 University Av. W., St Paul, 651-646-5551, https://thedublinerpub.com/calendar
IRISH / OTHER MUSIC: check at
BELLY DANCING SHOW, 6pm, www.medcruisecafe.com, Burnsville, good food!, 952-641-6222
EVENTS OUTSIDE OF THE TWIN CITIES - see VENUES page, Regional Section; some to research:
WISCONSIN and SOUTH DAKOTA have venues open with live music, but will be crowded.
GLENWOOD, MN: 2 1/2 hr. W. of Mpls., see www.LakesideBallroom.org, Barbara, 320-763-6432
OLDE-TYME LIVE MUSIC to research -
Little Falls, MN: Little Falls Ballroom; Amery, WI: Cricket’s Bar & Grill; Osseo, WI: Palladium Ballroom;
Rochester, MN: 1. Senior Ctr., Fred Reed Hall, Potluck, 7-11p, 507-424-6407, no alcohol and
2. Eagles Club, 917 15th Ave. S.E., Rochester/ 1-5 p.m. / Mark 507-287-0200
MANANNAH, MN: at Hill Top
SPRING HILL, MN: at The Horseshoe
CROSBY, MN: at Bridge Tavern
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CAR REPAIR
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DANCE RETREATS/ CRUISES
- Tom Larson, Mpls. instructor,
Stardust Dance Cruises &
Dance Get-Aways,
-FloridaDanceVacations.com,
954-283-1111
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- bryantcruises.com