Studio 1924
1924 Franklin St, Oakland, CA Map6:00 – 10:00 Milonga on the 3rd floor
Studio 1924 has quickly become one of the most popular milongas for early Sunday evening dancing. It has all the right elements, a nice dance floor, cozy rooms for resting, friendly hosts, and excellent DJs. Some food and beverages (and even board games!) provided.
Twilight Boutique is held here from 6-9pm for all of your Tango shopping needs.
Every Sunday of the month.
Admission: $10 milonga/ $5 student discount
Parking: Street parking is free and readily available on Sundays. 19th Street Oakland Bart is just a block away.
Bar: No, but complementary food, drinks and wine provided
Dress: dressy
Studio Gracia
Levy Studio, 19 Heron Street, San Francisco, CA mapStudio Gracia is a popular and friendly milonga on Sunday night hosted by Natasha Ng. There are cozy couches and an amazing spread of food. Two drop-in classes are offered: Beginner class with Natasha starts at 6:45 and intermediate class with guest instructors at 7:30pm. Milonga starts at 8:30pm.
Admission: $12 beginner class & milonga/ $20 intermediate class & milonga/ $20 both classes & milonga/ $10 milonga only
Parking: Street parking on 8th or Harrison is a good bet. 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: semi-formal
Alberto’s Night Club
736 W. Dana St., Mountain View, CA mapAlberto’s in Mountain View is a popular spot for dancing. Hosted by Dorcas, this traditional milonga has air conditioning, bar snacks, and a first-class wooden dance floor. Alberto’s often hosts guest teachers and performers, occasional live music and rotating DJ’s. visit website
Parking: Easy on street near Milonga, relatively safe area
Bar: yes
Dress: Dress to impress
Sunday Afternoon
Bissap Baobab (formerly Bollyhood)
3372 19th Street (between Mission & Capp Streets), San Francisco, CA mapGlenn Corteza hosts this friendly and free practica on Sunday afternoons from 1:30 to 3:30pm. Glenn teaches excellent beginner and intermediate classes before hand, (beginner at 11:30 and intermediate at 12:30pm) however, many people show up just for the practica. The bar has delicious food, coffee drinks and alcoholic beverages. Taking the bus or BART here is a good option. $5 for Practica only, includes one drink.
Belrose Theater
1415 Fifth Ave (at E Street), San Rafael, CA mapThis is a Sunday afternoon option for those living in the North Bay. Group classes are taught by Jonathan and Olivia from 12:00pm-4:00pm in the Salon Milonguero Style of close embrace. The Belrose Milonga follows from 4:00-7-00pm. Classes are $16 each and milonga admission is $12.