WED., AUG. 19 (a 3rd Wed.)​

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​BALLROOM DANCE COACHING Aug. 12&13 by Marianne Nicole at DancersStudio.com, St. Paul

 

​​​​DAY ​​BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES:  The Flying Pig, So. Mpls., see tfpstudio.com/

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

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DAY SENIORS'  DANCE PARTY 3rd Wed. 1-4pm  at www.SavageAmericanLegion.com, $10.s

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

 

​​VARIETY/ COUNTRY DANCE PARTY at The Croix, 5880 Omaha Av.N., W. of Stillwater, 7pm West Coast Swing  class by Troy $10, 8-10:30pm dancing to DJ Troy's good music, $15, DanceAndEntertainment.com

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

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FLASH MOB REHEARSAL  #3 by USADance-MN-org at TapestryFolklore.org, 3748 Minnehaha Av. Mpls., 5 to 6 PM. All rehearsals and the performance are free for USADance members; $25 for non, Connie, 651-214-2047.

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

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

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​​​CHILDREN'S BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES -  see DanceWithUsAmerica.com in Southdale Mall, also see SoulBallroom.com

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​​LINE DANCE CLASSES, 6:30p interm., 7:30p beginners, 8:30p beg./ improvers  at West Med. Lake Comm. Ctr., 1705 Forestview Ln. N., Plymouth,  Facebook.com/KerryMaus, register at https://wmlcc.eventsmart.com/events.

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CAJUN DANCING 7-10pm, Aug. 19 to Swamp Poppas at SchoonerTavern.com: 2901 27th Ave S, Mpls.

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NEW TIME!  ARGENTINE TANGO PRACTICA  7-9pm in St. Louis Park, 8030 W. 25th St., park in driveway or on W. 25th St., enter in door by garage, RSVP to Kevin that you are coming - call or text 612-615-3339, every 1st & 3rd Wed.

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​​ARG.TANGO in St. Paul by Miriam Lea-www.Tango.Dance; nowgotango@gmail.com, 1-847-340-6854.

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POSTPONED:  ARGENTINE TANGO LESSON at Del Sur Empanada Cafe., Mtka.,  by Miriamwww.tango.dance

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​​​​​LEARN  TO PLAY ARG. TANGO MUSIC:  Community Tango Ensemble meets in Mpls.,  (all levels) and Northwoods Tango Ensemble (audition), gives 2 fabulous concerts a year; see twincitiestango.com, Charles Gorczynski at redwoodtango@gmail.com 

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

- Downtown Commons:  12 noon, Flutes & Low (folk, Americana) at 425 Portland Av.

- Lk. Harriet -  7:30p La Danse Fatale (classical, showtunes)​

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OUTDOOR MUSIC

-  Anoka  Riverfront Pk.:  6pm, thru Sep. 30,  https://www.anokamn.gov/640/Music-in-the-Parks

-  Bloomington:  5–8p Aug. 19  Jordan Johnson & The Elevation, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd.; market, beer, games, food trucks, (last one Aug. 26 w/ Ross William Perry Band), https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pr/arts-parks

-  Columbia Hts.: 6:30-8pm  at Huset Pk, Col. Hts., (3965 Jefferson St NE),. https://www.columbiaheightsmn.gov/events/music_in_the_park.php      - Eagan:  4–5:30p & 6–8p at Bandshell,1501 Central Pkwy., thru Oct. 7, https://cityofeagan.com/mf-music#augsept) 

- Edina:  6pm  Morningside Theatre Co. at Centennial Lk.Mall, 7499 France, E. side of parking ramp, bring chair or cushion,

   https://www.edinamn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/16465/2026-CLP-Summer-Entertainment-Calendar-PDF?bidId= 

-  Excelsior Commons: last one next week Aug. 26 at 7pm,on lakeshore,  bring chair & sweater, first go S.E. to Adele's Frozen Custard Shop on Exc. Blvd., https://www.excelsiorconcerts.com/2026-concert-lineup.html

-  Maple Grove:  7-9pm  , https://www.maplegrovemn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12914/Sounds-of-Summer-2026-schedule-PDF

-  Mendota Hts.: occasionally 6-7:30pm at 720 Main St.NE, Dodd Rd & Hwy 110, https://mendotaheightsmn.gov/438/Music-in-the-Park

- Minnetonka:  ??? YMCA 12301 Ridgedale Dr, Mtka. all are welcome! Bring chair,dancing shoes!

​-  New Hope:  7-8:30pm  Aug. 19 - Salsa del Soul Sextet w/Frank Rivery, 4401 Xylon Ave N, 763-531-5151, food truck, bring chair,   rec@newhopemn.gov, https://www.newhopemn.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=9826709&pageId=13109390

-  Lakeville: 6-8pm Aug. 19 Lone Rock Bride (country, indie, rock), then Travis Thamert (country); food trucks, bring chair, thru Sep.2,  952-985-4690,   www.lakevilleareaartscenter.com/1239/Live-at-the-Lake

-  Shoreview:  7-8:30p  at Shoreview Comm. Ctr/ Commons, 4600 Victoria St. N.

-  St. Paul Como Zoo's Conservatory: 6-8pm, dance on sidewalks or grass, food/ bev. truck, climbing wall/ bouncy balls/ hula-hoops, bring a chair

-  St. Louis Pk: ,7-8:30p in Wolf Pk. , 3700 Monterey, cement; bring chair & sunglasses,   https://www.stlouispark.org/our-city/summer-concerts
-  St. Paul Como Pavilion:  no music until Aug. 23; roofed, benches, cement floor, cafe, 2 parking lots, see dockandpaddle.com

-  St. Paul Rice Park: 5-7pm, Aug. 19 Boiled in Lead (Celtic punk), ​75 Fifth St. W.; cement, bring chair,  https://www.landmarkcenter.org/summer-nights-in-rice/ ;  Deb's Hot Dogs or use restaurants, restrooms/ rainy go into Landmark Ctr. , thru Aug. 19, 

-  So. St. Paul:   6-7:30 pm at Jefferson Park,125 21st Av.N., bring snacks, chair, cash for the tip bucket & food trucks!

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​​​WEST COAST SWING at Triune Hall,1898 Iglehart, St. Paul, see www.Swingesota.com and Facebook.com

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​​​​​​​MPLS. AREA  SWING & RUMBA MUSIC to research:

- Blaine VFW Post 6316:  DJ John 5pm

- Crystal VFW:   5222 Bass Lake Rd

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

- Eagles Club, Mpls.:  Monday Club Band 8-10p, 7pm swing lesson,  https://www.eagles34.org/events-entertainment.html

- Mpls.Cider Co.:  7-10p

​- SchoonerTavern.com: 7-10pm, Aug. 19 - CAJUN dancing to Swamp Poppas, 2901 27th Ave S, Mpls.,

20 - SINGER VIC VOLARE & BAND, VARIETY MUSIC in Art HouseTheatre,Mpls., dance floor, 7-11pm,  $10,  thevicvolare.com

2901 27th Av S, Mpls.,can move tables for dance space

​- YMCA: ?? at Ridgedale YMCA, Mtka., free,  5-7pm, in parking lot. bring chair

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ST. PAUL AREA SWING & RUMBA MUSIC to research:

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

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

- Saks:  6-9pm, 1460 Co. Rd. E, Vadnais Heights

- 7VinesVineyard.com: ?? 5:30-8p in bar or outside, E. of White Bear Lake off Hwy. 96.

​- Tilted Tiki in Stillwater:  

- Hudson, WI: see below 

- Urban Growler:

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​BLUES DANCING  - see collectivelyblue.com

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

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SALSA/ BACHATA/ LATIN  DANCING -see SoulBallroom.com near Plymouth, MN and DanceWithDuende.com in St. Louis Pk., and 

OneReasonDance.com​​

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

 

​SQUARE DANCING: .sparesnpairs.com

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IRISH MUSIC & DANCING: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

​SAUK CENTRE, MN: ??? at Sinclair Lewis Park Bandshell, 6:30-8pm!

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NEW PRAGUE, MN: check at Next Chapter Winery or Lynette, lksdance@hotmail.com

 

OTSEGO, MN:   see RockwoodsMN.com

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

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LAKEVILLE, MN: 1  7pm Band, food trucks, bring chair, thru Aug.26, 952-985-4690, https://www.lakevilleareaartscenter.com/1239/Live-at-the-Lake;  2. LIVE MUSIC at Chart House, DANCE FLOOR, optional dinner, reserve, .briannoscharthouserestaurant.com

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

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

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

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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

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

 

MANKATO BALLROOM:   ???

 

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END of  WEDNESDAY events