THURSDAY, JUNE 17  (a 3rd Thur.) 

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Best to bring a mask and vaccination card for indoor events.

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CONFIRMED: DAYTIME BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES,  at The Flying Pig, Richfield, register, www.tfpstudio.com

 

NEW! CONFIRMED: BALLROOM DANCE PRACTICE PARTY at Amer. Classic Ballroom in Victoria, MN, W. of Mpls., , every THUR. 7-9pm, $15, drop in! no distancing or masks required if vaccinated. Water provided.

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NEW!  CONFIRMED: SWING DANCE PARTY at The Croix 9-11pm (East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, variety);

8-8:50pm single-time EC swing lesson by Austen; $10 (any time between 8-11pm)

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CONFIRMED: OUTDOOR live music:

- MedinaEntertainment.com patio,Red Dot Garage Band free, 6-9pm, menu, reserve?

- Coon Rapids Dam: The Percolators (old rock'n roll ) ,7-8:30p

- Normandale Pk.: Rockin' Hollywoods, 7pm; bring chair, off 84th St, thru Aug. 5,

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CONFIRMED OUTDOOR LIVE MUSIC in Mpls.: www.minneapolisparks.org/activities__events/music__movies

- Lake Harriet Bandshell:  7:30pm Linden Hills Chamber Orchestra (light classical )

- Minnehaha Falls: 7pm, Sonic Love Child (americana, vintage pop, originals), dance on grass, restrooms, Sea Salt Cafe, go early to find parking

- BryantSquarePark, 6:30 pmSpaghetti Monetti & The Sauce (Soul Blues,Jazz) at 31st & Bryant Av.S,thru Aug.19 

 

?OUTDOOR live music: Mears Pk., 221 5th St.E., DowntownSt. Paul, 6-9:30p, concrete, bring chair, arrive early to park car

 

CONFIRMED: CONCERTS with optional dinners outdoors in big tent (dance out behind tables by cars), inisde concerts (no dancing) at www.CroonersLoungeMN.com, Fridley, reserve, and also at Chanhassen DT.com, 8pm

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CONFIRMED: ARGENTINE TANGO  CLASSES for those vaccinated at Donnay's, 3142 First Av.S.Mpls., 6:30 interm., 7:30 adv., $80 for the month & take all the lessons you are qualified for; individual lessons $20,

 

ONLINE BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES to research:

- by Igor & Meghan Afonkin, see Facebook.com/i.m.dancesport

- ://dancewithmeusa.com/live/, later on YouTube.com/ 

- studios listed on the VENUES and MONDAY pages here

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DAYTIME BALLROOM CLASSES at Char's Studio, Golden Valley,  , 612.709.6399

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BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES in Mpls. area  to research: see list on MONDAY page or VENUES page

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BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES  in St. Paul area:  at www.DancersStudio.com, 99 N. Snelling Av., DanceAndEntertainment.com, CinemaBallroom.com, Arthur Murray, Fred Astaire

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​INTL. STANDARD-STYLE DANCE CLASS - see , , Jeff Nehrbass

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MPLS. AREA  LIVE MUSIC (not hard rock) to research:

- CONFIRMED: Route 47 Bar in Fridley: jam with Motel Sixx 7-10pm, 

- CONFIRMED: Wicked Wort in Robbinsdale: Ozzie Harris 7-10p, 4165 W. Broadway Av.,

- CONFIRMED: The Lookout in Maple Grove:  Anderson Daniels (country)7-10p, patio,www.LookoutBarandGrill.com

- CONFIRMED: Hotel Landing, Wayzata: Daddy Squeeze (accordion) & Richard Kriehn 6-9pm, space for one couple to dance

- CONFIRMED: Shakopee Bowl: Matt McAllister,on patio 6-9pm,  

- CONFIRMED  Eagles Club: karaoake with Reina Starr, 8p-12a

-  ElmCreekBrewing.com in Champlin: June 17 no music,6-8pm, dance on patio?

-  Icehouse:  6:30p, /

- Umbra:  6:30p, 708 Third St. S., Mpls., expensive food

- Hook & Ladder:   big tent, 3010 Minnehaha Av.,see http://thehookmpls.com

- Schooner:   612-729-4365,  2901 27th Av.S.

- Fridley Amer. Legion:  7365 Old Central Ave. N.E., 763-784-9824

- Jazz Central:   www.jazzcentralstudios.org/,407 Central Av. S.E., no dance space

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ST. PAUL WC & EC SWING LIVE MUSIC to research: 

- CONFIRMED: MN Music Cafe:THE HIGH & MIGHTY BAND with horns 7-10  651-776-4699,    minnesotamusiccafe.com

- CONFIRMED: Dubliner: Mike Munson (slow tunes,swampy stompers,blues) 5-7pm, Pete Kavanaugh (originals, pop,folk blues)8-11pm; 2162 University Av. W., https://thedublinerpub.com

-  7VinesVineyard.com: June 17 no music;  E. side of White Bear Lake

-  Forster's Dugout Bar​:   

-  Tilted Tiki in Stillwater: at 324 1s. Main St.

-  Half Time Rec: ???,

-  Mancini's:   no music yet??, , must reserve, 651 224-7345 

-  Black Dog Cafe: music??, wood floor,

-  CLOSED: WabashaStreetCaves.com - closed until someone buys it

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??EAST COAST SWING-LINDY HOP-CHARLESTON to research  by  at

-  301 Main St. N.E., Mpls., on E. riverbank,  Dance Party 10 pm, EC swing class 7p, Lindy Hop 8:15p,

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??: AFTERNOON BALLROOM & OLDE-TYME MUSIC: Dick Macko Band, 1-3:30p, Lenox Ctr., Mtka. Blvd., St. Louis Pk, 952-928-6444, see  

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BLUES DANCING PRACTICE,  see

 

WEST COAST SWING CLASSES: by Bonnie Inveen, see , 

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LINE DANCING  to research :

- Plymouth: West Med. Lk. Comm. Club, 1705 Forestview, ,  612-799-7393

- Savage:  Dan Patch Legion, 

- Mpls.: Wild Greg's Saloon

- Lakeville: see 

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​SALSA-LATIN CLASSES to research:

- CONFIRMED: by Amy Hanson, see  in B'ville Ctr., Co.Rd.42, 8-9pm

​- Ballroom & Wedding Dance Studio, E. Mpls.:

- Four Seasons: Mpls.: , 612-342-0902

- Others:   All Day Studio, Mpls., Facebook.com/KeriSimonsonDance;  CinemaBallroom.com, St. Paul

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SALSA & LATIN MUSIC to research : 

- Conga Bistro:  501 E. Hennepin Av., Mpls., cement floor, .facebook.com/Congalatinbistro, (612) 331-3360

- Hickory&Hops: 2937 Lyndale S.

- Lago Tacos:   wood dance floor, ! 

- The Venue: Rumba Caliente, 315 1st Av. N .,Mpls., MN 55401, (612) 208-2309, 9pm, dress to impress

- Rouge the Lounge: 10pm, 411 2nd Av. N., Mpls. 55401,

​- Cantina #1 in Mall of America, 4th Fl., 494 & Cedar Av., 952.854.6500

- El Jefe Restaurant:  219 S.E. Main St, Mpls.55414

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POLKA:  temporarily closed - Gasthof / Mario's: in restaurant or downstairs (epoxy floor 16X16), see  

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POLKA & OLDE-TYME MUSIC to research:

-  Fridley Amer. Legion, 7365 Old Central Ave. N.E.,  763-784-9824

-  Others: Alexandria, MN at VFW; Amery, WI: Cricket’s Bar; Glencoe, MN at Pla-Mor Ballroom

LIVE MUSIC,OFTEN IRISH at The Dubliner,  at 2162 University Av. W. 651-646-5551, 

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BELLY DANCE SHOW in Burnsville, , 952-641-6222

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ZOUK and  BOLLYWOOD DANCE  see   inMpls. 

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SQUARE DANCING - 

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DANCE PARTIES/ LESSONS:   www.meetup.com/THE-ORIGINAL-KINGS-RANCH-CONNECTION/​ hosting dance lessons/ parties, game/movie nights, Bible studies,etc.,  www.facebook.com/kingsranch/

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FLAMENCO DANCE SHOW- see

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DANCING outside of Mpls./St. Paul, see VENUES page, regional section, e.g.:

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CONFIRMED: LAKEVILLE, MN: Love Songs For Angry Men (rootsy rock style acoustic) 5- 8pm, Chart House,11287 Klamath Tr., on patio (in lounge if rain) 

 

CONFIRMED: LITCHFIELD, MN: Swingin' Country Band  in park, 630-830pm

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CONFIRMED:  RIVER FALLS, WI: New Riverside Ramblers Cajun Band at Veteran's Park, 1 N Main St., 54022

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ONFIRMED: WALKER, MN:  COUNTRY MUSIC MOONDANCE Fest, June 17-19 

 

CONFIRMED:  HUDSON, WI:  Tim Sigler, every Thur. in upstairs bar at Ziggy's, 302 2nd St, 54016

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NORWOOD/ YOUNG AMER.,MN:  630-8pm, in park??

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HIBBING, MN:   see ,org, 1-218-327-5780

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SIOUX FALLS, SD;   R Wine Bar + Kitchen 

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