** 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. **
Alberto’s Night Club
736 W. Dana St., Mountain View, CA
Alberto’s in Mountain View has a large dance floor, a full bar and brings in a consistent good crowd. It’s located conveniently in downtown Mountain View with a variety of restaurants and cafe’s nearby. Alberto’s often hosts guest teachers and performers, occasional live music and rotating DJ’s. Follow their Facebook page for info regarding visiting instructors and DJ arrangements for each week. Milonga hours is 7 pm through midnight.
Admission: $20
Parking: Easy street parking nearby
Bar: yes
Dress: Dress to impress
Milonga La Paz at War Memorial Veterans Building
Veterans Memorial Building / Herbst Theater
401 Van Ness Ave Room 212, San Francisco, CA
Milonga La Paz is located in room 212 of the beautiful Herbst Theater, with a view of the Opera house next door. It’s hosted by Ivan Shvarts of the Golden Age Tango Academy 501c3. Chairs line the comfortable dance floor creating a relaxed atmosphere. A very friendly and welcoming milonga with rotating DJs.
Milonga: 7-10:30 pm
Admission: Milonga $10, Veterans Free
Parking: Street parking can be tricky. Civic Center Bart is nearby.
Dress: Casual
Milonga Rubia
Just Dance Balloon, 2500 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606
This is a twice-a-month milonga (every 1st & 3rd Sunday) with rotating DJs for each event. The venue has a spacious dance floor, with a security guard on duty. Hosted by Lisette Perelle.
Milonga: 7:00 – 11:00 pm
Admission: $20 cash only
Parking: lots of space in the front and back of the building
Dress: Elegant