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FUTURE EVENTS  (not all are listed)

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Dance Competitions:  see www.USADance.org​​​

2024​

OCTOBER

24 - ARGENTINE TANGO CLASS  6:30 - 7:40pm at Del Sur Empanadas 14725 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345;rsvp , see www.miriam.lea.dance 

25-27  MN Ballroom & Latin Dance Camp in St. Paul at CiemaBallroom

25 - NEW! HARVEST HOP with Jerry O'Hagan Orchestra, all welcome, 8-10:30p, HOSTED BY by Stardust Dance Club, at The Croix 5880 Omaha Av.N., W of Stillwater off Hwy. 36, $20 at the door. Dinner option, pay by Oct. 18 , stardustdancers.info

25 -Tapestry Folkdance.org member dinner & annual meeting , 5-7pm

25 -  SOCK HOP at Eagles34.org, Mpls. every 4th Fri.

25 - SALSA/ LATIN DANCE PARTY  - DUENDE SOCIAL, everyone welcome, 7pm Salsa Lesson, 8-11:30pm d ancing,$15 includes lesson; advance tickets online, cash at door., dancewithduende.com in St. Louis Pk.

26 - CELEBRATION OF LIFE or DANCER CHERYL RYMAN', 235 Tiffany Dr., Hastings, 2PM, wear blue, potluck - bring a dish to share + beverage,chair and something to drink.  dance shoes, cowboy/girl boot.  Park in the Coborn’s lot towards the Snap Fitness building.

26 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY MUSIC DANCE PARTy by www.CafeBailar.com, all welcome, at Duende 5808R W. 36th St. St Louis Park, 730[p esso, 830-11p DJ music 

26 - SWING DANCE  at St. Mark's Church, 1950 Marshall Av., St. Paul

26 & 27 - U of MN  MNBallroomBlast.com,  dance to entertain and get critques, or spectate ,social dancing, all welcome, at Coffman Union on Mpls. campus; 1 1/2 days of competitions/ critique, seminars and workshops, and a Halloween dance party on Sat. night w/ costume contest.  To register visit mnballroomblast.com Kevin Booth (booth135@umn.edu); 

27 - ?? Jerry O'Hagan Orchestra at CinemaBallroom.com, St. Paul

30 - COUNTRY & VARIETY HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY at The Croix, 8-10:30, 7pm lesson, costume contest  

31 - BALLROOM MUSIC HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY at The Croix, 8-10:30p, $15, costume contests

NOVEMBER

01 -  Winterset Dinner Dance Party with Paula Lammers & Band, at Oak Ridge Country Club in Hopkins.,  wintersetdanceclub.com., Ernie Frankovich 952-894-1424,

1-3 - INTL. DANCE WORKSHOP in Mpls. at TapestryFolkdance.org,  instructor Sveng Avakian,live music from Orkestar Bes Ime.

02 - ARLINGTON, MN:  MItchell Hall sings Legends of the Opry at Arlington Comm. Ctr.   with optional dinner, 1pm and 7pm.

02 - Swingin' On A Star Band at 301 Main St. NE., Mpls., E side of river 

03 ​- PERFORM in 2 ways at  M.O.A:, East Rotunda:  1. on The  Showcase Team, EC Swing choreog. by Scott Anderson; all  dancers are welcome; FREE  lessons Wed. in Sep.& Oct, 8:30-9:30p at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls, get form mjkudalis@gmail.com; 2.  do a ballroom dance with a partner or group, 2-3pm, at M.O.A.(Mall of America.)

03 -  BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls..,7-9:30 Sara Kreps DJ, 6pm Janie & Andy Nordberg teach Foxtrot I

03 - The Percolators at Edinborough indoor park, Edina, 6:00-7:00 pm

08 - Classic Big Band at Bloom. EVent  Ct.

15 - Swingin' On A Star Band at Eagles34.org, Mpls

15- The Percolators at Crystal VFW, 7-11 pm

16 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY by USADance-MN.org, FREE admission if you come at 6:30 for meeting and electionincludes 
16 - The Percolators at  Richfield VFW, 6:30-9:30

15 - RESERVE for Dec. 19 - SOCIAL DANCE CLUB dinner & dancing to band, also May 16 at country club in Hopkins, $200 couple per eve.+ $30 dues. Tom, tpaulniemiec@gmail.com, 612-978-5692.

18 - Dinner & Dancing at Brianno's Chart House, 11287 Klamath Trail, Lakeville, MN 55044 with Courtney Burton Music 6:30-8:30PM Social and Swing Dancing

17 - BALLROOM/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY at TapestryFolkdance.org, Mpls..7-9:30p Hot Toddies Band, 6pm, Janie & Andy Nordberg teach foxtrot II

17 - SWING NIGHT at Minneapolis Cider Co - Beasley's Big Band + Vocalist Courtney Burton, 701 SE 9th St, Mpls. 5:15 PM Lesson, 6- 8PM - Band Plays

now every 3rd Sun.

22 - SOCK HOP at Eagles34.org, Mpls. every 4th Fri.

24 - Jerry O'Hagan Orchestra at CinemaBallroom.com, St. Paul

29 - Swingin' On A Star Band  at Wabasha St. Caves, (215 Wabasha St. S., St Paul), 7- 10pm.

DECEMBER

13 - Classic Big Band at Bloom. Ev. Ctr., lesson 6:45p, music7:30-10:30

13 - Winterset Dinner Dance Party with Kerry Johnson Band at Oak Ridge Country Club in Hopkins.,  wintersetdanceclub.com., Ernie Frankovich 952-894-1424,

14 - BALLLROOM DANCE "CANDYLAND" SHOWCASE at SoulBallroom.com ,76 Nathan Ln.N., Plymouth, MN

14 - U  of MN Faculty Dance Club at North Star Ballroom, St. Paul,  KJ Quartet

15 -  NEW! SWING NIGHT at Minneapolis Cider Co - Beasley's Big Band + Vocalist Courtney Burton, 701 SE 9th St, Mpls. 5:15 PM Lesson, 6- 8PM - Band Plays

now every 3rd Sun. 

16 - Dinner and Dancing at Brianno's Chart House, 11287 Klamath Tr., Lakeville MN 55044 with Courtney Burton Music 6:30-8:30p social & seing dancing

19 - SOCIAL DANCE CLUB - dinner & dancing to band, also May 16 at country club in Hopkins, $200 couple per eve.+ $30 dues. Tom, tpaulniemiec@gmail.com, 612-978-5692

20 - Swingin' On A Star Band at Eagles34.org, Mpls

22 - Jerry O'Hagan Orchestra at CinemaBallroom.com, St. Paul

27 - SOCK HOP at Eagles34.org, Mpls. every 4th Fri.

2025

JANUARY

03 - Winterset Dinner Dance Party with Kerry Johnson Band at Oak Ridge Country Club in Hopkins.,  wintersetdanceclub.com., Ernie Frankovich 952-894-1424

19 - SWING NIGHT at Minneapolis Cider Co - Beasley's Big Band + Vocalist Courtney Burton, 701 SE 9th St, Mpls. 5:15 PM Lesson, 6-8PM - music, every 3rd Sun. 

24-26- SNOWALL DANCE COMP in Mpls

FEBRUARY

07 - Winterset Dinner Dance Party with Kerry Johnson Band at Oak Ridge Country Club in Hopkins.,  wintersetdanceclub.com., Ernie Frankovich 952-894-1424

15 - U  of MN Faculty Dance Club at Moundsview Event Ctr., KJ Quartet

16 - SWING NIGHT at Minneapolis Cider Co - Beasley's Big Band + Vocalist Courtney Burton, 701 SE 9th St, Mpls. 5:15 PM Lesson, 6-8PM - music, every 3rd Sun.  

23  - STARLIGHT CLASSIC Dance Event at Lafayette Club by Anderson/Afonkin pros

MARCH

15 - U  of MN Faculty Dance Club at Moundsview Event Ctr.,  KJ Quartet

16 - SWING NIGHT at Minneapolis Cider Co - Beasley's Big Band + Vocalist Courtney Burton, 701 SE 9th St, Mpls. 5:15 PM Lesson, 6-8PM - music, every 3rd Sun.  

28-30 - USA Dance National Ballroom Championships

 

APRIL

04 - Winterset Dinner Dance Party with Kerry Johnson Band at Oak Ridge Country Club in Hopkins.,  wintersetdanceclub.com., Ernie Frankovich 952-894-1424

15 - RESERVE for May 16 SOCIAL DANCE CLUB dinner & dancing to band at country club in Hopkins, $200 couple per eve.+ $30 dues. Tom, tpaulniemiec@gmail.com, 612-978-5692.

26 - U  of MN Faculty Dance Club at Moundsview Event Ctr.,  Rod Cerar Band

MAY

02 - SuburbanWinterset Dance Club party with Rod Cerar Band  itersetdanceclub.com

16 - SOCIAL DANCE CLUB - dinner & dancing to band at country club in Hopkins, $200 couple per eve.+ $30 dues. Tom Niemiec, tpaulniemiec@gmail.com, 612-978-5692

SEPTEMBER

SWING DANCE in Hangar 

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SUMMER OUTDOOR MUSIC​:

-occasional SWING/ VARIETY DANCE PARTY with a Band at Dave & Linda Beckman's Roofed Ballroom in lovely backyard, 8239 Long Lake Rd.​, Moundsview, $15, optional:  bring appetizers/ treats, beverage;  get schedule: bigdipper5@comcast.net or 612-242-4272

-occasional OUTDOOR VARIETY DANCE PARTY at pro Tom Larson’s, 634 Neal Av.N., W. Lakeland, N.E. Of St. Paul, park at green sign, lesson 7pm, dancing 8-10:30pm on hard floors, $15 (includes lesson & dance), $15 extra for a private floor, prof pest control. Optional: bring chair, snacks, beverages; 612-371-0300

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~Anoka Riverfront Park,  Weds. 6-8pm, 2201 2nd Av.,Anoka,  bring chair, www.anokaminnesota.com/640/Music-in-the-Parks

~ Apple Valley Kelley Pk.: 630-830p, 6855 Fortino, bring chair, dance on grasswww.cityofapplevalley.org/905/Music-in-Kelley-Park 

~ Blmgtn.: Normandale Lk.:  Thur. 7pm, bring chair, cement , food trucks earlier, https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pr/arts-parks

~ Bloomington Civic Ctr. Plaza:  5–8 p.m., Weds. W. Old Shakopee Rd., https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pr/arts-parks

~ Brooklyn Ctr.:  June18+, 7-9pm in Centennial Pk, 6301 Shingle Crk Pkwy., www.brooklyncentermn.gov/

~Burnsville:   in Nicollet Commons Pk.,  burnsvillemn.gov/events

~ Chanhassen: 6:30-8 PM, https://www.chanhassenmn.gov/departments/park-recreation/community-events/summer-concert-series

~ Chaska:  in Fireman's Pk.: Wed. 6-8pm https://www.chaskamn.gov/817/Summer-Concert-Series

~Columbia Hts.:  Huset Pk. 3965 Jefferson, MusicInThePark ……. Wed., 630-8pm?, grass 

~ Coon Rapids: Thur., 7pm, CoonRapidsDam, 9750 Egret Blvd., https://www.coonrapidsmn.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=4712,  thru Aug. 8 concessions 5:30 -7p,     

Eagan: 1501 Central Pkwy., https://cityofeagan.com/mf-music#augsept

* Edina:  5-8pm at 50th & France (Nolan Mains, 3945 Market St., park free in two ramps off Market St.)

~ Eden Prairie: www.edenprairie.org/community/events-calendar (Summer Arts and Entertainmnet flyer);  at  Staring Lake, 14800 Pioneer Tr., bring chair;

      https://issuu.com/cityofedenprairie/docs/summer_2024?fr=sZTQ1ODYzMjk5MTQ

~ Edina Centennial Lk., 6:30p, concrete, bring cushion, 7499 France Av.S.;  E. side of ramp, www.edinamn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1491/Centennial-Lakes-Summer-Entertainment-Calendar-PDF?bidId=

~ Edina:  Fri., 5-8pm at Nolan Plaza at 3945 Market St. off  50th & France,  https://www.50thandfrance.com/music-on-the-plaza-2023-2/

~ Excelsior: 7pm Weds., grass, bring chair & sweater, go to Adele's Frozen Custard first, https://www.excelsiorconcerts.com/2024-concert-lineup.html

* Forest Lake:  www.cityofforestlake.com/192/Arts-in-the-Park

~ Golden Valley:   Brookview Pk: on Winnetka Av., 1/2 block  S. Of Hwy. 55; 7pm ,dance on sidewalks, bring chair, www.goldenvalleymn.gov/454/Concerts-In-The-Park

-  Hastings:  www.hastingsmn.gov/city-government/city-departments/parks-recreation/programs-events/levee-park-programs-and-events

~ Hopkins:  https://www.hopkinsartscenter.com/263/The-Sunset-Series-Outdoor-Concerts,  at Hopkins Downtown Pk on 9th Av.

~ Lake Mtka.:  6-9pm at Lord Fletcher's, 3746 Sunset Dr.,thru Labor Day, https://www.lordfletchers.com/events/

* Lakeville has www.Pan-O-Prog summer fest

* Maple Grove:  https://www.maplegrovemn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8074/Sounds-of-Summer-2024-schedule-PDF?bidId=,  Mon,.& Wed. starting June 24, 2024, 7pm

~ Mendota Hts.:   2nd & 4th Weds: 6-7:30 pm.at  720 Main St.NE, corner of Dodd Rd & Hwy 110, food, https://mendotaheightsmn.gov/calendar....

~Mpls.Parks - https://www.minneapolisparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MusicMoviesParks_JR.p2NEW.pdf

- Mpls.:  AsterCafe patio

~ Minnetonka:  Tues., 6:30p, behind City Hall, Mtka. Blvd. & Williston, www.minnetonkamn.gov/our-city/community-events/entertainment-in-the-park'

~ New Brighton:   at Veteran’s Pk., 803 Old Hwy.8NW,   NewBrightonMN.gov, summer concert series

~ North Branch:  late June thru late Aug.. http://www.ci.north-branch.mn.us/residents/parks/concerts_in_the_park.php

~ Oakdale: select Weds., 7pm, in Richard Walton Pk. Bandshell,  https://ci.oakdale.mn.us/530/Summer-Concert-Series   .

~ Osseo:   www.discoverosseo.com/departments/parks-and-recreation/music-and-movies-park/  and on Facebook.com

~ Pine City: County Fair in early Aug, has 2 stages of music.

~ Richfield: 6:30-7:30p at Vet. Mem. Pk.,636 E. 66th St.,www.richfieldmn.gov/Entertainmentinthepark or  wwwFacebook.com/CityofRichfield 

- Rochester, MN:  rochestermn.gov for downtown music; rochesterfest.com

* Rosemount:   https://rosemountarts.com/artblast

~Roseville:  at The Rog (stage in Central Pk.); https://cityofroseville.com/2472/Live-at-the-Rog

~ Rush City: music in park on Thur. nights: 

~ Shakopee: https://www.shakopeemn.gov/recreation/recreation-facilities/huber-park, 150 Fillmore St. N., Shakopee, 7-9pm

~ www.stlouispark.org/our-city/summer-concerts -Weds. starts July- Aug., in Wolfe Pk., concrete floor, bring chair

- St. Louis Pk.:  Park Tavern has music on patio in July, 5:30-8p on Tue., Wed., Thur. 

​- www.shoreviewmn.gov/our-city/calendar

~www.stpaul.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/activities-events/summer-activities-events/music-parks- 

~St. Paul Como Pavilion:  https://dockandpaddle.com

~St. Paul in Mears Park:  Thur. 6- 9:30 p.m., 221 5th St. E., food trucks, bring a  chair; lowertownsounds.com 

~St. Paul Rice Pk.:  https://www.landmarkcenter.org/event/summer-nights-in-rice/

- St. Paul:  www.GrandOakOpry.com - Stillwater: The Gasthaus,  P.D. Pappy's - pdpappysonline.com

~Wayzata :  The Cov and 925 Restaurant have patio music

~ White Bear Lake area:  7VinesVineyard.com:   E. Of White Bear Lk. Off Hwy.96

~ White Bear Lake: downtown in June & July, https://marketfestwbl.com/music/

- Wooodbury:  www.woodburylakes.com/social

- check all wineries

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