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OUTDOOR DANCE MUSIC at FAIR, St. Paul, see MNSTATEFAIR.org/ entertainment, dance all day to many bands at 5+ stages; make a schedule, so you don't miss any!  Use bus to get there.; Aug. 27-Sep.7.   (e.g.m Aug.​​​27 - Darlene & The Boys and Ed Schmidt (country) on DNR Outdoor Stage,10am, 12, 2, & 4pm.)

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​​​​​​​​​DAY BALLROOM & OLDE-TYME DANCE PARTY: live trio, 1-3:30p, treats served, Lenox Ctr., 6715 Mtka. Blvd., St. Louis Pk, $9, confirm at 952-928-6444, https://slpcommunityed.com/seniors/

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DAY BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES; 11am  & 12pm at The Flying Pig,  4200 E. 54th St Mpls. 55417, www.tfpstudio.com, confirm at 612-598-1094

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DAY BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES at Char Torkelson Howard's Studio, Golden Valley, CTork@msn.com.612.709.6399​​

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​​​​​BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES in Mpls. area: see list of studios on MONDAY and  VENUES pages

 

​BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES in St. Paul area:  DancersStudio.com, DanceAndEntertainment.com, CinemaBallroom.com, ArthurMurray.com, Fred Astaire.com

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​​BALLROOM DANCE CLASS in Edina by Paul Botes or Natalie Botes- see www.acballroom.com

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NEW!  KIDS' BALLROOM DANCE CLASS STARTS 5pm at SoulBallroomm.com, 76 Nathan Ln.N., Plymouth, take Shelard Pkwy. exit off of 169, 5-9 yr. olds

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​YOUTH BALLROOM DANCE CLASS - see www.DanceWithUsAmerica.com in Southdale Mall​​​​​​​​

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​​​CAJUN MUSIC & DANCING -  krewedewalleye.org

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​​​​​​​​FOLK  &  INTL. DANCING, MODERN DANCE,  etc. - see calendar at www.TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls.,612.822.8436. 

          

​​​​​ARGENTINE TANGO CLASS INTERM. LEVEL 7:30p by Lois Donnay at 633 Co. Rd.B2 East, Little Canada,off Hwy. 36 on Lake Gervais; NO MILONGA & PARTY - it has moved back to Tuesdays.

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ARGENTINE TANGO La Revuelta Performance group·7:15 – 9pm, 2285 University Ave W, St Paul, by Miriam Lea, see  details at https://tango.dance/   or mntango.org, nowgotango@gmail.com

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ARGENTINE TANGO PRIVATE LESSONS by visiting pros Jay & Rachel only Aug. 24 - Sep.4 at new location of  4008 45th Av S.,Mpls. 55406, $110 for a 1-hour session | $300 for package of 3.  Register at https://www.fuegotangoclub.com/

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​ARG. TANGO MUSIC 1st  Thurs. at UrbanForageWinery&Cider, 3016 E Lake St, Mpls., by DRIFTLESS TANGO (Michael - guitar & Charles bandoneon, & guests), 9pm, $10. Wood floor, www.charlesgorczynski.com/news/2025/9/1/driftless-tango-series 

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

- Bryant Sq. Pk.:  7p ; bring chair; grass floor

- Minnehaha Falls:  7pm   grass, benches, come early to park and use cafe

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​OUTDOOR  MUSIC  to research:

- Blaine:  6pm  in Tom Ryan Park, https://www.blainemn.gov/4026/Performance-in-the-Park

- Chanhassen:  6:30-8p at Lake Ann, bring chair, parking, bathrooms, food truck, watercraft rentals, thru July 30, https://www.chanhassenmn.gov/departments/parks-recreation/community-events/summer-concert-series

- Chaska:  6-7:30p  300 N.Chestnut St., https://www.chaskamn.gov/817/Summer-Concert-Series

- Circle Pines: 7-8:30pm in Golden Lake Pk.,https://circlepinesmn.gov/index.asp?SEC=5E02F1A9-79B8-49EC-BD6A-1BEF98CFF605

- Eden Prairie:  at Staring Lake, bring chair, https://www.edenprairiemn.gov/community/events-calendar/summer-arts-and-entertainment

- Edina:  4-6p  acoustic tunes from Tony Sammis at Centennial Lks. Fountain, 7499 France, also Farmer's Market.

- Hudson, WI:  at Lakefront Park Bandshell

- Lk. Mtka Lord Fletcher's:  6-9pm , https://www.lordfletchers.com/events/

- Maple Grove:  5pm  at Pints & Paddle patio

- Maple Grove:  10:30-11:15 am kids' music, https://www.maplegrovemn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12914/Sounds-of-Summer-2026-schedule-PDF

- Roseville:  6:30-7:30pm in Central Park, Lexington Av., https://www.cityofroseville.com/2472/Live-at-the-Rog

- St. Louis Park:  7-8pm open mic in Wolf Park, 3700 Monterey, cement floor, bring chair, sunglasses.

​​- St. Paul Como Pavilion:  7-9pm  roofed, concrete, benches, cafe,  see dockandpaddle.com

- Wayzata COV Patio: 5:30-8:30p musicians (free), 952.473.5253, thru Sep. 29,https://www.covwayzata.com/events/

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DANCING & ACTIVITIES - check at King's Ranch (Christian singles/ married are welcome), 17151 Baugh St NW, Ramsey, MN,  large wood floor,  text  Lola  612-272-3631,  https://www.meetup.com/the-original-kings-ranch-connection/​​.

 

​​​​COUNTRY 2-STEP CLASS at Time Out, 6001 Lyndale S., Mpls., 6:30p by Chris Inveen,  . . . .

​​COUNTRY & VARIETY DANCE PARTY on last Thur. of mo. - WCSwing, Nightclub 2-Step, Triple 2-Step, etc., 7:15-8:30p DJ Chris Inveen, confirm at www.DanceMPLS.com, 651-357-7053.

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COUNTRY DANCING to Johnny No Cash Trio 5-8pm, St. Paul Park Amer. Legion, 328 Broadway Av., $5, every Thur. except 2nd Thurs. 

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​​FREE COUNTRY DANCING at Rail Werks Brewing Co., 4055 Central Av. N.E., Columbia Hts. 

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​??COUNTRY MUSIC by Creekside Jammers 9am-12pm temporarily at Christ The King Lutheran Church, 8600 Fremont S., Blmgtn.

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COUNTRY DANCING (1st & 3rd Thurs. of mo.) at Cowboy Jack's downtown Mpls.7-8:45pm lessons, 8:45-11p line & country 2-step dancing, $10. Cash bar,  by Hold Your Lady Tight group. 

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​COUNTRY LINE DANCING (2nd & 4th Thur.) at Hamel VFW 5903, 19020 Hamel Rd, Plymouth, MN, (Hold Your Lady Tight group), 7-10pm. ​​

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​​​​​​​​​​EAST COAST SWING-LINDY HOP-CHARLESTON  PARTY at 1954 Marshall Av., St Paul, 9:45p-1a,  7pm EC Swing class, 8:15p  Lindy Hop class,, www.TCSwing.com 

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MPLS. AREA MUSIC to research:

- Blaine VFW Post 6316 - dance??,  juke box, karaoke,  (763) 757-4540 

- Driftwood Bar:    44th & Nicollet Av., music every night

- Eagles Club, Mpls.:   1. LGBTQ+ TC Latin Dance Club (open to all who are polite) in large hall, 6:30p-beg.salsa lesson, 7p- interm.,7:30-10p dancing, $10, 2. ?? in small hall, 25 St. & 25 Av., see www.eagles34.org

- Excelsior Legion:  24450 Smithtown Rd, Shorewood, MN, 7-10p

- Rail Werks:  FREE COUNTRY DANCING, 4055 NE Central Av., Mpls., Columbia Heights

- Route 47 Bar in Fridley: 7-11 pm Mad Mike's Open Mic,  7820 University Ave NE,  http://route47pubngrub.com/

- Savage Legion:  www.savageamericanlegion.com, Facebook.com/Post643

- SchoonerTavern.com:  7-10p, can move tables to dance

- Shaw’s:  1528 Univ. Av. N.E, see Facebook.com

- Tuttle's in Hopkins:  6:30p  on patio (7:30 in bar if rainy), www.tuttlesbowling.com/events-and-music/

- Umbra: no official dance space, 708 Third St. S., expensive food, reserve, umbrampls.com

- Belle & Gray Restaurant, Wayzata:  on patio guitar and vocals

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​ST. PAUL AREA  MUSIC to research:

- Dugout Bar in Mahtomedi:   https://dugoutbarmn.com/events

- WabashaStreetCaves.com:   a swing band, 7-10pm $15; 215 S. Wabasha St.,  6:15 lesson,  free parking lot, cash bar

- Mancinis.com: music resumes on Sep.10 by Lucky Lamire; dance floor 18X8

- MetronomeBrewery.com: 7-9p,  385 Broadway, park in Farmers’ Market lot

- MidwaySaloon.com: 6-8pm on University Av. , room to dance! https://www.themidwaysaloon.com

- MinnesotaMusicCafe:  499 Payne, St. Paul, 651-776-4699, dance space 18X8,  .minnesotamusiccafe.com, try Facebook.com

- TheMuddRoom.com: , 7-10p every Thur., dance space

- RosetownLegion.com:  7-10:30p jamming, 1st & 3rd Thur. of mo.  sign-up 6:30, 700 Co. Rd C, https://rosetownlegion.com, 651-483-3535,

- WaldmannBrewery.com:  no official dance space

- Tilted Tiki in Stillwater:  ?? The Jorgensen Duo  6:30p,  www.facebook.com/thetiltedtiki

- Cozzies.com:  W. of Stillwater on Hwy. 36; has large patio

​- Cowboy Jack's: (952) 595-6372, Apple Valley; wood floor, no info. on web

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SALSA / BACHATA CLASS???  by Victor Cunha, CM’s Fitness & Dance, 6706 Penn Av. S, Richfield, E-mail him at  13victorc@gmail.com

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​SALSA-BACHATA-LATIN CLASSES to research:

- see Facebook.com/KeriSimonsonDance, request E-mails at kerisimonson@gmail.com

- see studios listed on MONDAY and VENUES pages of this website

- Others:  All Day Studio, Mpls., DanceUnlimited in Wayzata

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SALSA/ LATIN DANCING at Brianno's Charthouse in Lakeville, MN, DJ Monchy, every Thur.; confirm at www.CharthouseRestaurant.com

 

SALSA/ BACHATA DANCING to research:

- Conga: DJ Foncy Ruiz, cement floor, 501 E. Hennepin, Mpls., Facebook.com/Congalatinbistro, 612-331-3360

- Eagles Club: LGBTQ Latin Dance,  lessons & dancing, see calendar at www.eagles34.org

- Los Andes Restaurant: DJ Salsa Police 9p-1a every Thur.,  $10, 607 W. Lake St., Mpls,. Facebook.com/losandesmn

- Lago Tacos:  wood dance floor, www.lagotacos.com.lynlake;  also one opening soon in Hopkins on Mainstreet & 10th Av., in St. Louis Pk.??

- Icehouse:  2528 Nicollet Av., Mpls.

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​​LINE DANCING  to research:

- Plymouth: West Med. Lk. Comm. Club, 1705 Forestview Ln. N., wmlcc.eventsmart.com/events, Dodee - 612-799-7393.

- Savage:  Dan Patch Legion, see calendar at www.savageamericanlegion.com,  952-894-6940

- Mpls.: Wild Greg's Saloon.

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BLUES DANCING PRACTICE,  see www.collectivelyblue.com

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ROCK/ POP MUSIC -  See VENUES page. Example:  First Avenue Club, 701 1st Av N., Mpls.

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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

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LIVE MUSIC, USUALLY IRISH at The Dubliner,  at 2162 University Av. W., 651-646-5551,  https://thedublinerpub.com

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BELLY DANCE SHOW in Burnsville, www.medcruisecafe.com, 952-641-6222

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ISRAELI, ZOUK, OTHER DANCING  - see www.TapestryFolkdance.org in Mpls.

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​​FLAMENCO DANCE SHOW- see www.mangobargrill.com

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MUSIC OUTSIDE OF MPLS./ST. PAUL - see VENUES page, regional section, example:

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HUDSON  WI:  ???? 7pm at Lakefront Park Bandshell.

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​​CIRCLE PINES AREA, MN:  7pm in Golden Lake Pk.,https://heyzine.com/flip-book/da0ca5ad70.html#page/2

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MORA, MN:  ?? OUTDOOR  Music in the Park ,6:30-8pm.

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LAKEVILLE, MN:  1. SALSA / LATIN DANCING, www.CharthouseRestaurant.com, every Thur.; 2.  Babe’s Bar, 20685 Holyoke Av.

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​​​PRIOR LAKE, MN: 1. Mystic Lk.Casino/ Hotel;  2.  MN Horse & Hunt Club, https://horseandhunt.com/upcoming-events85

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DULUTH, MN:     1. Greysolon  Ballroom, Kevin 651-491-4491, www.ticketleap.events/; 2.  Northshore Ballroom; Simply Ballroom

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​SHAKOPEE, MN:  1.  www.ShakopeeBowl.com

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​HUDSON, WI: 1. 6pm Tim Grady, 9pm other musicians at Ziggy's, 302 2nd St, dance space?, https://ziggyswi.com/events-calendar; 2.  at BBQ Roadhouse

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