Sunday

Milonga El Pato Loco

Starline Social Club, 2236 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA 94612

Every 3rd Sunday of the month casual afternoon milonga hosted by Hereen Oh & Scott Boddye at the historic Starline Social Club in Oakland. Only a 10 min walk from the 19th street BART station and just off the I-580 makes it super easy to get to!

The milonga is on the 2nd floor of the Starline which is a 4000+ sqft ballroom with a sprung maple dance floor (see the Facebook group for details)!

Admission: $15
Parking: around the corner at 660 Thomas L Berkley Way as part of the Greyhound station. Limited free street parking. Do not leave valuables in the car.
Bar: Full Bar offering beer, wine, well drinks, and mocktails as well as other non-alcoholic options for sale
Dress: Dress to impress

The Great Northern

Sunday milonga on a seasonal basis. Check tangomango.org for up to date info. Located in the Potrero district of San Franscisco, and previously held on Tuesday evenings, this Sunday milonga is beautiful and spacious.  The art deco decor is wonderful, the space is expansive and the dance floor is large. Full bar is a plus. Expect to see rotating DJs and San Francisco’s best dancers.

Admission: $15 (class included), $5 discount for full time college students
Parking: Free parking on street near the venue
. Do not leave valuables in the car.
Dress:  Dress to impress
Bar: Full Bar!  21 and over/i.d. required

Studio Gracia

Studio Gracia is a popular and friendly milonga on Sunday night hosted by Natasha Ng.  There are cozy couches, an amazing spread of food and fantastic wood dance floor. Two drop-in classes are offered: Beginner class with Natasha starts at 6:45 and intermediate class with guest instructors at 7:30pm. Milonga is from 8:30pm to midnight.

Admission: $12 beginner class & milonga/ $20 intermediate class & milonga/ $20 both classes & milonga/ $10 milonga only
Parking: Street parking. Please be careful in this neighborhood at night. A security guard does patrol the area and can walk people to their cars.
Bar: No, but complementary food, drinks and wine provided
Dress: Dress to impress

Alberto’s Night Club

Alberto’s in Mountain View 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.  Visit website for list of upcoming DJs and visiting instructors.  Milonga starts at 7 pm.

Admission: $10
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  Map
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. DJs and dance instructors rotate.  A very friendly and welcoming milonga.

4-5 pm All-level class

5-9 pm Milonga with rotating guest DJs

Admission: Milonga $10, Veterans Free
Parking: Street parking can be tricky. Civic Center Bart is nearby.
Dress: Casual

Milonga Rubia

Allegro Ballroom, 595 Christie Avenue, Emeryville, CA  Map

2nd & 4th Sunday evening Milonga at a wonderfully decorated space with large dance floor and friendly welcoming atmosphere. Hosted by well-known Bay Area teachers, Lisette Perelle and David Orly-Thompson, this milonga brings in a diverse crowd. Light snacks provided with gluten- free options.
7:00 – 11:00 Milonga with rotating guest DJs
This is a once a month Milonga, held last Sunday of every month.