** Please note that the below descriptions are provided by the organizers. Information is shared as a community service, and should not be considered as an individual endorsement by SF Loves Tango. Details are subject to change. Please confirm specific details with event organizers directly. **
All-Nighter at The Beat
2560 9th St. (Between Dwight and Parker), Berkeley, CA
This event is one of the longest-running North American all-nighters and attracts dancers from and outside of the bay area. It celebrated its 20th anniversary in January 2020, shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world.
The milonga is typically held on the 4th Saturday of every month (with rare date changes or cancellations due to holidays or event conflicts), currently hosted by Felipe & Ayano and Jonas & Xiaomin. The cost of admission includes delicious snacks and wine as well as hot tea and coffee to provide sustenance for the long night of dancing. Join Tango at The Beat Facebook group for the latest info.
9:30 pm – 10:30 pm: Drop-in class by rotating local instructors or guest teachers
10:30 pm – dawn: All night milonga
Admission:
Class and Milonga: $20 (full-time student with ID $15)
Milonga only: $15 (full-time student with ID $10)
Parking: Easy parking on street/ or Uber from Downtown Berkeley Bart
Bar: No, but snacks provided
Dress: Dress to impress
Second-Saturday Mixed Music Practica at The Beat
2560 9th St. (Between Dwight and Parker), Berkeley, CA
Every 2nd Saturday of the month, Homer Ladas hosts an afternoon of mixed music tango practice at The Beat, in Berkeley. This event is restricted to participants who are fully vaccinated* (verification at the door is required). Partner switching is permitted and masks must be worn.
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Pratica with mixed traditional and alternative tango music
Che! Tango SF
All events created by Ramada Salieri and Elaine Chiu are dedicated to providing an inclusive and friendly dancing and learning environment in San Francisco and the Bay Area regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, or any other characteristic or trait.
In all our events:
- We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who causes discomfort, unsafe feelings, and physical hazards to our attendees.
- Are switch-role-friendly, skill-level-friendly, and queer-friendly.
- Respect for the line of dance and floor craft is always enforced.
Ongoing events:
- Che! Milonga: Every 1st and 2nd Saturday of the month (La Pista in San Francisco)
- Che! Música + Milonga: Once every quarter on a 2nd Saturday (La Pista in San Francisco)
- Milonga Uno: 3rd Saturday of every other month (Congregation Etz Chayim in Palo Alto)
For up-to-date event info, follow Che! Facebook and Instagram.