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WED., JULY 16 (a 3rd Wed.)
 
​​DAY ​​BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES:  The Flying Pig, So. Mpls., see www.tfpstudio.com/

DAY SENIORS'  DANCE PARTY 2nd Wed., 1-4pm at CoonRapidsVFW.com, 763-755-4760; $10.

DAY SR. VARIETY DANCE PARTY 3rd Wed. 1-4pm  at www.SavageAmericanLegion.com, $10.

DAY COUNTRY LIVE MUSIC  1st Wed.,1-3pm, Lenox Ctr., 6715 Mtka. Blvd., St.Louis Pk., confirm at 952-928-6444.

VARIETY DANCE PARTY  to COUNTRY MUSIC at The Croix, 5880 Omaha Av.N., W. of Stillwater, 7pm class by Troy $10, 8-10:30pm dancing, $10, DanceAndEntertainment.com

BALLROOM MUSIC DANCE PARTY at CinemaBallroom.com, St. Paul, 8-9pm, DJ music with instructors present to dance with, 7pm interm. lesson is extra $15

BALLROOM CLASSES in St. Paul area at DancersStudio.com, DanceAndEntertainment.com, CinemaBallroom.com,  CostaRicaBallroom.com, ArthurMurray.com, FredAstaire.

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES in Mpls. area studios:  see list on MONDAY page, VENUES and INSTRUCTORS pages, comm. educ. programs, YouTube.com​

 

LADIES' MASTERY CLASS 6pm by champ Lisa at www.SoulBallroom.com, Plymouth, MN, 76 Nathan Ln. N. (take Shelard exit off 169)

CHILDREN'S BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES -  see www.DanceWithUs America.com in Southdale Mall

ARGENTINE TANGO in St. Paul by Miriam Lea -  .miriam.lea.dance, miriam.ziven@gmail.com1-847-340-6854

LEARN  TO PLAY ARG. TANGO MUSIC: class for musicians: Community Tango Ensemble meets in Mpls. - (all levels, beginners welcome!) and Northwoods Tango Ensemble (audition-based group),  2 concerts a year; see twincitiestango.com,  Charles Gorczynski at redwoodtango@gmail.com

​​​WEST COAST SWING CLASSES & PARTY at Triune Hall,1898 Iglehart, St. Paul, 7pm class, 9p-1a dancing, www.Swingesota.com 

OUTDOOR MUSIC in Mpls. Parks: see  www.minneapolisparks.org/event-calendar/category/music-in-the-parks/,    such as ----

- The Commons:  425 Portland Av,  Downtown

- Lake Harriet:  7:30p  cement floor, benches, concessions, restrooms, park up hill on 42nd St.

​- Lake Nokomis Main Beach:​​​

OUTDOOR MUSIC in TC Area:

- Anoka: 6-8PM  thru Sep. 24, Riverfront Mem. Pk,, 2201 2nd Av.,  bring chair, www.anokaminnesota.com/640/Music-in-the-Parks

- Bloomington: July 9  5-8p music 5:30p thru Aug. 27, at Civic Plaza east lot, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd, market, food/ beer

- Columbia Hts:  6:30-8p,  Huset Pk.., 3965 Jefferson St. NE., food truck ,thru Aug. 20, www.columbiaheightsmn.gov/community/music_in_the_park.php

- Eagan Bandshel:  4-5:30pm  & 6-8pm  thru Aug. 27, bring chair, 1501 Central Pkwy.https://cityofeagan.com/mf-music

- Edina CentennialLakesPlaza:  7pm;    7499 France, behind ramp, www.edinamn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/ 16465/2025-CLP-Summer-Entertainment-Calendar-PDF

- Excelsior: some Weds. thru Aug. 20,) grass, bring chair & sweater, go to Adele's Frozen Custard first, www.excelsiorconcerts.com/2025-concert-lineup.html

- Maple Grove Town Green:   7pm www.maplegrovemn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9752/Sounds-of-Summer-2025-schedule-PDF?bidId=

- Mendota Hts.  2nd & 4th Wed. , 6-7:30pm thru Sep.17, at 720 Main St.NE, Dodd Rd & Hwy, 110, bring chair, https://mendotaheightsmn.gov/calendar....

- New Hope:  some Wed.7-8:30pm, Civic Center Pk 4401 Xylon Av N, dance on grass or concrete, bring chair, check City of New Hope Event Calendar

Oakdale:  7pm July 30, Aug.13; Aug. 20 (6pm) in Rich. Walton Pk., www.oakdalemn.gov/530/Summer-Concert-Series

- Shoreview:  7-8pm thru Aug. 6, at The Commons, 4580 Victoria Street N.

St. Louis Pk. ParkTavern.net has music on patio 5:30-8p, confirm at (952) 929-6810.dock and paddle.com

- St. Louis Pk:  July 16 7-8:30p Salsa Del Soul Band  at Wolfe Pk., small cement floor, bring chair

- Riverfront Mem. Pk, 2201 2nd Av., Anoka, https://www.anokaminnesota.com/.../Summer-Concerts...

- St. Paul Como Pavilion. 7-8:30pm; Jazz On the Prairie Big Band; roofed, concrete floor, benches, cafe, see DockandPaddle.com

- St. Paul Conservatory:  6-8pm1225 Estabrook Dr., thru July 30, bring picnic, chair, dance shoes; hotdogs, ice cream treats, beer/ wine for sale. 

7VinesVineyard.com: 5-8pm, dance on sidewalk, thru Sep. 3?

- check your city park's schedule

​MPLS. AREA  SWING & RUMBA MUSIC to research:

- Blaine VFW Post 6316:  DJ John 5pm

- Bloomington VFW:   karaoke 7-10:30p,  311 W. 84th St.,  http://vfw1296mn.us /

- Carbone's in Mpls.:  

- Crystal VFW:   5222 Bass Lake Rd

- Driftwood Char Bar:  7pm, dance space,  4415 Nicollet Av., Facebook.com

Eagles Club, Mpls.: a swing band 8-11pm & 7pm swing lesson, in big hall; /www.eagles34.org

- Mpls.Cider Co.:  7-10PM,  local artists, sign up!, https://minneapoliscider.com/ 

SchoonerTavern.com:   7:30-10p, small dance space - can move tables

- Shaw's Bar:   8pm, dance space, 1528 University Ave NE

- Waterbury Restaurant: 7-10PM, no official dance floor, 3012 Excelsior Blvd Suite 101, St. Louis Park.

- Chart House:  see below

ST. PAUL AREA  SWING & RUMBA MUSIC to research:

Half Time Rec:  8pm DJ tuneswww.Facebook.com/, 651-488-8245

- MidwaySaloon.com: Pat Donahue (R&B) & guests

- MMC:   minnesotamusiccafe.com

- Saks:  1460 Co. Rd. E, Vadnais Heights

- Tilted Tiki in Stillwater:  6pm, FREE music Wed.- Sat.

- Hudson, WI: see below 

- Urban Growler:

LINE DANCE CLASSES, 6:30p interm.& advanced, 7-9:30p beginners at West Med. Lake Comm. Ctr., 1705 Forestview Ln. N., Plymouth,  Facebook.com/KerryMaus,              https://wmlcc.eventsmart.com/events

 

BLUES DANCING  - see www.collectivelyblue.com

SWING/ LINDY HOP/ CHARLESTON DANCING - www.TCswing.com in Mpls. ​also  www.uptownswing.net, 612-217-1087

SALSA CLASS level 2, 7pm  at SoulBallroom.com, 76 Nathan Ln.N., Plymouth, MN (take Shelard exit off 169)

 

SALSA/ BACHATA/ LATIN  DANCING to research:

Facebook.com/KeriSimonsonDance;  kerisimonson@yahoo.com

Conga Bistro, 501 E. Hennepin, Mpls., E. side of river, cement, Facebook.com/Congalatinbistro, 612-331-3360

- Addis Ababa Restaurant 2713 E. Lake St., Mpls

- other studios such as CostaRicaBallroom.com in Hopkins, DanceUnlimited in Wayzata, www.DanceWithDuende.com in St. Louis Pk.,  https://www.onereasondance.com,SoulBallroom.com, Plymouth/ Gol. Vall. area

​​LIVE ROCK  MUSIC in BARS & NIGHTCLUBS is on VENUES page, section 3 (e.g. First Av., Turf Club, etc.)

IRISH MUSIC & DANCING: 

- https://TheDublinerPub.com/, St. Paul: Twin Cities Célí Band, 6-9pm; dancing 7-9pm every Wed.

Irish Music and Dance Assoc. www.IMDA-MN.ORG

 

FOLK/  INTL. / MORRIS DANCING/  ZUMBA, etc. - see www.TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls. 

SQUARE DANCING:  www.sparesnpairs.com

HIP-HOP /JAZZ-FUNK classes -  alldaystudio.mn@gmail.com

CHICAGO-STYLE STEPPIN' to confirm: at M.L. King, 271 Mackubin St, St Paul, Art 651-783-6619

EVENTS OUTSIDE MPLS. & ST. PAUL AREA:  see VENUES page, regional section, examples to confirm: 

RAMSEY, MN:  DANCING /  pickleball, etc.,other activities, Chrisitan group of singles (married also welcome) at King's Ranch, 17151 Baugh St NW, large wood floor,  text  Lola 612-272-3631,  https://www.meetup.com/the-original-kings-ranch-connection/

LAKEVILLE, MN:  live music at Brianno's Chart House, dance floor, optional dinner, reserve, www.briannoscharthouserestaurant.com

SAVAGE, MN:  SENIORS'  DANCE PARTY, one Wed. a mo., 1-4pm, check calendar at www.savageamericanlegion.com 

PRIOR LAKE, MN:  DAY DANCE PARTY 11am – 1pm at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, call to confirm

HUDSON, WI:  7-10pm every Wed?. at Ziggy's,  https://ziggyswi.com/events-calendar

ST. CLOUD, MN:  SENIORS' DANCE  last Wed. of mo. 1-4pm at St. Cloud VFW, 918th Av. N., confirm at 320-251-9951

 

PRINCETON, MN:  SENIORS' DANCE 1-4pm at Princeton VFW, confirm at 763-389-9959, vfw806@yahoo.com

PINE CITY, MN:. SENIORS' DANCE, every 3rd Wed.1-4pm. Pine City Legion, 525 Main St. N, 763-439-5749

END of  WEDNESDAY events

DANCE COSTUME 

CONSIGNMENTS

in Mpls./ St. Paul

www.CinemaBallroom.com

www.costaricaballroom.com

ADELE'S FROZEN

CUSTARD SHOP

800 Excelsior Blvd.

Excelsior, MN

 

11am - 9:30pm​

also sandwiches, brats

drive-thru & patio seating

www.adelescustard.com

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