Allegro Milonga
Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville, CA Map
This relaxed Thursday Milonga is hosted by Mat MaMoody and often hosts visiting instructors. DJ Emilio Flores plays a variety of traditional Argentine Tango music. After 11:15, be prepared for Nuevo, Alternative, and contemporary Tango’s such as late Pugliese with no tandas nor cortinas.
Two classes: 7:30 - 9pm, Milonga: 9pm - 12am
Admission: 2 Classes & Milonga $16, Milonga $8
Parking: Parking in lot in front of Allegro Ballroom
Bar: no, wine and snacks provided
Dress: Dressy
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. It’s hosted by Ivan Schartz of the Golden Age Tango Academy 501c3 and is sponsored by the American Legion Post 315, Veterans for Peace and OneVet OneVoice.
DJs and dance instructors rotate. A nice, friendly addition to the San Francisco milongas. Snacks and wine provided.
7-11pm Milonga with rotating DJs
Admission: $15 guided practica/ Milonga $10, Veterans Free
Parking: Street parking can be tricky, best to take public transportation. Civic Center Bart is nearby.
Dress: Dressy
Milonga Malevaje - First Thursday Every Month
The Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa St at Potrero St., San Francisco, CA Map
Milonga Malevaje is held once a month at the classic Italian Dance Hall, the Verdi Club. It’s a wonderful space, with a stage for musicians, a large dance floor and a separate room for the bar. Hosted by Adolfo Caszarry and rotating DJs, it’s a fun and special milonga. Get there early to get parking and grab a bite nearby before the milonga.
WORKSHOP 8 to 9:00 pm
MILONGA from 9:00 to 1:00 pm
Admission: Class $10, Milonga $15, Both $25
Parking: Parking free on street near venue.
Bar: Yes
Dress: Dress to Impress
The Next Practica at the Beat
The Beat, 2560 9th Street, between Dwight Way & Parker, Berkeley, CA Map
The Beat is a dance studio in Berkeley offering a variety of dance classes. Homer and Cristina are teaching a “shoes optional” Gender Neutral All-Level Skills Class 8:15-9:00, followed by a Supervised Alternative Music Practica till 11:00. A very friendly and welcoming place for dancers of all levels to practice.
Admission: $10 practica with class
Parking: Easy street parking in front of venue
Bar: no
Dress: Casual