Milonga Época in Oakland
Lake Merritt Dance Center (Lakeview Hall 1 – Upstairs) map200 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA
This elegant milonga is held in a beautiful space at the Lake Merritt Dance Center in downtown Oakland. There is a nice sized wood dance floor, easy parking in front of building with security, plus a good spread of snacks. There is a class before hand by rotating local and visiting instructors. Milonga is from 9pm to 12:30AM. Held every Saturday.
8:00 – 9:00 Workshop
9:00 – 12:30a Milonga with DJ Ashvin
Admission: $12 milonga
Parking: Easy – designated parking lot in front of building
Bar: No, snacks and wine provided
Dress: Dress to impress
Vecher Tango
Russian Center of San Francisco, 2460 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA Map
An elegant space at the Russian Center of San Francisco boasting a superb floor and sound system. Enjoy Art Deco ambiance, and a full bar with Flavored Vodkas, Baltica Beer and Zakuski (light snacks). DJ Glenn Corteza. Vecher Tango is held every first, third and fifth Saturday of the month.
8:00 – 9:00 Preliminary Basics Class
9:00 – 1:30am Milonga
Admission: $18 Class & Milonga ($15 with Student ID), $15 Milonga only ($12 with Student ID), $5 after 11:45pm
Parking: Street parking can be found around neighborhood
Bar: Full bar
Dress: Dress to impress
Milonga El Abrazo
Danzhaus, 1275 Connecticut Street, San Francisco, CA
Held third Saturday of every month
This is a very popular milonga in San Francisco hosted by the lovely and talented Mayumi. A variety of top visiting and local instructors teach and perform at this once a month milonga. It boast a sprung dance floor and a bar with non-alcoholic drinks. (Bring your own booze if you like). Couches line the dance floor and tables near the bar allow a variety of spaces for mingling and cabeceo.
Admission: $25 workshop only/ $32 workshop & milonga/ $12 milonga only/ $7 students with ID
Parking: Free on street, best to park closer to Ceasar Chavez and not up the hill. The security guard can walk people to cars if needed.
Bar: BYOB
Dress: Dress to impress
La Milonga de Nora
5855 Christie Avenue, Allegro Ballroom, Emeryville, CA mapThe Allegro is a very large ballroom/dance studio with an excellent dance floor. Dancers of all levels feel welcome at this milonga. Held every 2nd Saturday of the month. Class is at 8pm, milonga 9 till 2pm.
Admission: $15 Class & Milonga, $12 Milonga only, $6 after 1:05am
Parking: Street parking can be found around neighborhood
Bar: Full bar
Dress: Dress to impress
Milonga Sentimental
Motion Arts Center, 217 South Claremont Street, San Mateo, CAGustavo and Jesica Hornos, professional teachers from Argentina and USA Tango Champions host La Milonga Sentimental every Saturday (except the 4th). A 1.5 hour workshop is taught by Gustavo and Jesica before the milonga. Gustavo is also an excellent DJ. The Motion Arts Center has state of the art sound equipment, inviting mood lighting and a beautiful and spacious dance floor. Appetizers and drinks and provided but you can also bring your own refreshments.
7:30pm-9pm Workshop
9pm-1am Milonga Sentimental (The Tango Party) with DJ Gustavo.
Admission: $20 Workshop only, $25 Workshop & Milonga, $15 Milonga Only
Parking: Small parking lot, easy parking nearby on street
Bar: No, but drinks and appetizers provided
Dress: Dress to impress
All Nighter at the Beat
2560 9th St. (Between Dwight and Parker), Berkeley, CA mapThis event is one of the longest running North American all-nighters and attracts dancers from all over the bay area. It is held on the 4th Saturday of the every month, and is hosted by Homer & Cristina and Felipe & Ayano. There is a class before hand by rotating local instructors or guest teachers. Cost of admission includes delicious snacks and wine as well as hot tea and coffee to provide sustenance for the long night of dancing. Class at 9:30, milonga starts at 10:30pm until dawn.
Admission: $13 milonga
Parking: Easy parking on street/ or Uber from Downtown Berkeley Bart
Bar: No, but snacks provided
Dress: Dress to impress
Bissap Baobab Practica with Glenn
3372 19th Street, between Mission and Capp, San Francisco, CA Map
Located in the heart of the Mission, Glenn teaches great foundation classes here and the practica is usually quite popular. The space is cozy, but its a fun and friendly place to learn and practice. Family friendly, Queer friendly, all are welcome!
11:00a – 12:00 Class on Basics and Dance theory
12:00 – 1:00 Class on Musicality and Improvisation
1:00 – 3:00pm Practica
Admission: $12 each class, $5 Practica
Parking: Not so easy parking on street/16th Street BART is a good option
Bar: Yes
Dress: Casual