** 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, CAThis event is one of the longest-running North American all-nighters and attracts dancers from and outside of the bay area. It is held on the 4th Saturday of every month, hosted by Felipe & Ayano and Jonas & Xiaomin. Cost of admission includes delicious snacks and wine as well as hot tea and coffee to provide sustenance for the long night of dancing.
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
Practica San Miguel
St. Michael Ukrainian Hall, 345 7th Street, San Francisco, CA
New weekly práctica hosted by Glen Corteza, starting Aug 10, 2019. Bring your own drinks and munchies since there is no bar at the venue. Bring your best self and your friends.
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Basics/Fundamentals class
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Improvisation, Musicality class
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Práctica
Admission:
$12/per class
$15/with práctica
$25 for both classes includes práctica
$10 Práctica only
Parking: Free on 7th Street – no limits between Folsom and Bryant. Metered parking on Folsom, Harrison, 6th Street.
Bar: No, bring your own drinks and munchies
Dress: Dress to impress
Vecher Tango at the Russian Center
Russian Center of San Francisco, 2460 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA
Vecher Tango milonga in the magnificent Grand Ballroom at the Russian Center of San Francisco is held first, third and fifth Saturdays of the month, but do check TangoMango for updates. Dance to selections of Traditional Argentine Tango by local and visiting DJ’s. Live music on certain occasions. Incredible Sound System by Thane Thomas Design/Production/Support. Silk smooth floor, Art Deco ambiance, great space for dancing! Basics Series and Int/Adv class/workshops prior to the milonga. A full licensed bar with zakuski (light snacks) opens at 8:30 pm. Table reservations for a party of 4+ at vechertango@gmail.com.
8:00 – 9:00 pm Preliminary Basics Class
9:00 – 1:30 am Milonga
Admission:
$20 Class + Milonga
$10 Class Only
$12 Milonga Only
$5 after Midnight
Prices higher on nights with live music, visiting teachers & performances
Parking: Street parking can be found around the neighborhood
Bar: Full bar
Dress: Dress to impress
La Milonga de Nora
12012 San Pablo Avenue, Richmond, CAThe 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, with guest instructors, Milonga 9pm until 2am.
Admission:
$25 Class & Milonga
$20 Milonga only
Parking: Easy parking in large parking lot
Bar: Full bar
Dress: Dress to impress
Milonga Época in Oakland
Lake Merritt Dance Center (Lakeview Hall 1 – Upstairs)200 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 (except every second Saturday).
8:00 – 9:00 Workshop
9:00 – 12:30am Milonga
Admission:
$20 class & milonga
$15 milonga
Parking: Easy – designated parking lot in front of building
Bar: No, snacks and wine provided
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
La Milonga de los Mendoza
The Bay Area’s Friendliest Milonga is held every Fourth Saturday at Dance Vita Ballroom, 85 West 43 rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403.
Time:
8:30 – 9:30 PM: Intermediate Lesson
9:30 PM – 12:30 AM: Dancing to Argentine Tango Music by DJ DmZ
Cost:
$10: Lesson OR Milonga
$15: Lesson AND Milonga
($20 for the evening with live music)
La Milonga is hosted by Nancy and David Mendoza, who have been Tangoing together for over 25 years and hosting Milongas at different locations since 2006. We draw between 120 – 150 dancers from around the Bay Area and do all we can to ensure that the atmosphere is inviting
and friendly, while respecting long-held Argentine Tango traditions (codigos). The tandas range from the standard Tangos of the Golden Era to Nuevo and include Milongas and Tango Vals.
– 4,000 square foot wood dance floor
– Lots of free parking
– Air conditioning
– Appetizer buffet by Nancy Mendoza
– BYO wine & beer (Hard liquor prohibited by our insurance policy.)
For more info: www.dndance.com or call David at 415-533-6624