La Milonga Genesis w/ Rodrigo Avalos Quartet (DJ Joe, Live Music)
2024-09-13 20:30 - 2024-09-14 00:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Genesis Dance, 404 Clement St., San Francisco, CA
Practica 8:30-9:30
Milonga 9:30pm-12:30am
DJ Joe Durago
MIlonga with Live Music Featuring 10pm-11pm
RODRIGO AVALOS TANGO QUARTET

Avalos Solera Duo w/ Heyni Solera & Rodrigo Avalos (Live Music)
2024-09-14 19:00 | Red Poppy Art House, 2698 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Tango Meets Classical
The Avalos Solera duo will present the album, Bach en Bandoneón, which consists of selected works from Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier. They will also perform their own arrangements of classic tangos to show the intersections between baroque music and tango.
Featuring:
Heyni Solera – bandoneon
Rodrigo Avalos – bandoneon

Time: 7:00 pm doors, 7:30 pm show
Admission: (Online) $20 – $25 / (Door) $25 general, $20 student & senior

Tango Tuesday w/ Virginia Pandolfi & Rodrigo Avalos Tango Quartet
2024-09-17 18:45 - 23:00 | La Pista, 3450 3rd St, Building 5, San Francisco, CA, 94124, United States
Special guest teacher from Buenos Aires, Vriginia Pandolfi teaches Level 4 plus live music practica with Rodrigo Avalos Tango Quartet.
6:45 – 7:15 Level I (Newcomers)
7:15 – 7:45 Level 2 (Beg)
7:45 – 8:15 Level 3 (Int)
8:15 – 8:30 mini – práctica
8:30 – 9:30 Level 4 (Adv) w/Virginia Pandolfi
9:30 – 11:00 Práctica w/Rodrigo Avalos T
Level 1 – 2 $20 or $25 w/práctica
Level 2 – 3 $20 or $25w/práctica
Level 1 – 3 $20 or $25w/práctica
*Level 3 – 4 $30
*Level 4 – $25
*All Levels $40
Practica only $25
*Practica includeded.

La Bruja concert-milonga w/ Heyni Solera & Rodrigo Avalos: live music
2024-09-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave, Berkeley, 94704, United States
Heyni Solera and Rodrigo Avalos present selections from their new album, Bach en Bandoneon. These are original arrangements for two bandoneons! The event begins with begins with a sit-down concert, classical-music style. After the concert, we transform the space into a milonga, and Heyni and Rodrigo play tango duets for dancing (and valses and milongas!)
This event is inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people. Role-switching is welcome.
6:30 doors open
7:00-7:45 pm concert
7:45-10:00 pm milonga with live music and DJ Una!
$25 general admission (cash only)
$15 student with ID (cash only)
Albums will be for sale at the milonga! Make sure you get yours signed.
Drinks and empanadas are for sale at Morgan’s Bar and Lounge, and you may carry them into the ballroom. All ages are welcome in the concert-milonga.
For more info: https://heynisolera.com/
Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
We are a 10-minute walk from Downtown Berkeley BART. For bike parking, use the bell to enter through the service entrance, and go straight to get to the back courtyard. No parking in the City Club lot. Extra parking is available for $2 per hour at the Ellsworth Structure at 2337 Haste St.
This is a member event of the Berkeley City Club, hosted by Lindsey Newbold
www.labrujatangoberkeley.com

Piano Concert at the Celebration Garden @ Flower Piano
2024-09-21 12:00 - 13:30 | San Francisco Botanical Garden, 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, 94122, United States
Sumi Lee Tango Collective will perform at the annual flower concert at the Golden Gate Park. This year’s concert will feature fantastic tango artists performing contemporary tango & Bach music.
Artists:Heyni Solera: Bandoneonist from D.C.Rodrigo Alvarez: Bandoneonist from Buenos Aires.Keiko Cadby: Violinist from SoCal.

Video clips from the last year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P45gfd50f4s&t=10s
More info: https://gggp.org/event/flower-piano/
Tickets: https://gggp.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FWP000000Afmf2AC

Heyni and Rodrigo @ The Dome (Live Music)
2024-09-21 20:00 - 2024-09-22 00:00 | The Dome, 951 62nd St, Oakland, CA, United States
Heyni and Rodrigo at the Dome with OTD!
World-renowned bandoneonists Heyni Solera and Rodrigo Avalos give a concert with new music. Live big-band tango music by Orquesta Tipica Domo.
8:00 – doors open
8:30 – Sit – down concert
9:30 – midnight live dance music
$25 suggested donation
For ticket reservations, email tangodome@nullgmail.com.

5 BANDS for $5 Afternoon Practica @ The Dome (Live Music)
2024-09-22 14:00 - 17:00 | The Dome, 951 62nd St, Oakland, CA, United States
Sunday Afternoon Live Music Practica for Dancers
5 Bands – Tango Brumoso – Tango del Sur – Bando Brigade – Heyni and Rodrigo Duets for Dancers – AND LOFT Community Orchestra!. Bring your dance shoes and $5.
2:00 – Doors open
2:00 – 5:00 Live music practica for dancers
$5 suggested donation

Yukie Kawanami + OTD @ The Dome (Live Music)
2024-10-12 20:00 - 2024-10-13 00:00 | The Dome, 951 62nd St, Oakland, CA, United States
World renowned Bandoneonist Yukie Kawanami and friends give a concert including her own original compositions. PLUS, dance music by the Orquesta Tipica Domo until midnight! DJ music between live sets by Jonas Aquino.
8:00 doors open
8:30 – sit – down concert by YUKIE
9:30 – midnight dance music by OTD
$25 suggested donation

Pablo Estigarribia Tango: Past And Present (Live Music)
2024-10-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Gradus Ad Parnassum Music Academy, 1527 S B Street, San Mateo, CA
Estigarribia was the recipient of two Premios Gardel (2015 and 2020) and the Latin Grammy (2022) for his recorded tango albums. He is delighted to showcase and share the beauty of tango’s rich lineage, and gladly invites both the experienced and uninitiated to study the unique, seductive flair of tango.
7:00 – 9:00 piano concert
$45 in advance (see website)
$50 at the door
child price: $20 in advance, $25 at the door
https://www.gradusadparnassum.com/events-2/pablo-estigarribia-tango-past-and-present

Tango Tuesday w/ Yukie Kawanami & Orquesta Típica Domo (Live Music)
2024-10-15 18:45 - 23:00 | La Pista, 3450 3rd St, Building 5, San Francisco, CA, 94124, United States
6:45 – 7:15pm – Level 1 with Christy & Emily
Newcomers and anyone who wants to improve their dancing!
7:15 – 7:45pm – Level 2 with Christy & Emily
Beginners and anyone who wants to improve their dancing!
7:45 – 8:15pm – Level 3 with Christy & Emily
Intermediate…important prep for Level 4
8:15 – 8:30pm – Práctica
8:30 – 9:30pm – Level 4 special guest teacher and Bay Area favorite Carolina Rozensztroch joins Christy for this Advanced class: “Leg Wraps with Ease”
9:30 – 11pm – Práctica with live music:
Yukie Kawanami from Japan with the Orquesta Típica Domo
Pricing – Live Music night:
Level 1 + 2 $20 + $5 to add práctica
Level 2 + 3 $20 + $5 to add práctica
Level 1, 2 + 3 $20 + $5 to add práctica
Level 3 + 4 $30
Level 4 $25
All Levels $40
Práctica only $25
Please register in advance as space is limited!
To register just send payment usingVenmo using @christy-cote, Zelle or Paypal using christycote@nullgmail.com (415 519-1333) for verification if needed).

La Milonga Genesis w/ Virginia Vasconi & Yukie Kawanami (Live Music)
2024-10-18 20:30 - 2024-10-19 00:30 | Genesis Dance, 404 Clement St., San Francisco, CA
Special Tango Workshop with Virginia Vasconi from Buenos Aires along with Bay Area favorite Christy Cote.
Tango Workshop 8:30-9:30pm
Class title: “Interesting & Dynamic Turns for the Social Dance Floor
MIlonga/Tango Social 9:30pm-1am? – DJ JUN
Live Music with Yukie Kawanami & The OTD 10-11pm
Workshop & Milonga $40
Workshop only $20
Milonga only $25
$5 discount for full-time college students

Pablo Estigarribia @ The Dome (SOLD OUT)
2024-10-19 20:00 - 2024-10-20 00:00 | The Dome, 951 62nd St, Oakland, CA, United States
Pablo Estigarribia at the Dome! Grammy award winning Pablo E gives 1/2 hour sit-down concert followed by live dance music by the Orquesta Tipica Domo with special guest artists
8:00 – doors open
8:30 – sit down concert
9:30 – midnight Live tango dance music by OTD
$25 suggested donation

Homer's Boombox Tango Practica w/ Piano Recital @ The Dome
2024-10-20 14:00 - 17:30 | The Dome, 951 62nd St, Oakland, CA, United States
The DOME’s Unique Underground Nightclub but during the day! FIRST, we have a short sit-down concert starring some of Grammy Award winning Pablo Estigarribia’s best students.
THEN, Homer’s BOOMBOX TANGO PRACTICA with all cassette mixtape DJing alternative and traditional music.
2:00 – Doors open
2:30 – Tango Piano Concert
3:30 – 5:30 Homer’s Boombox Tango Practica

Bandonegro @ The Dome (DJ Una, Live Music)
2024-11-02 20:00 - 2024-11-03 00:00 | The Dome, 951 62nd St, Oakland, CA, United States
Bandonegro at the Dome!
Jakub Czechowicz: violin
Marcin Antkowiak: double bass
Marek Dolecki: piano
Michał Główka: bandoneon
For ticket reservations, email tangodome@nullgmail.com.
All proceeds go to the musicians.

Bandonegro Tango Orchestra at Ashkenaz: milonga & tango class
2024-11-03 19:00 - 23:59 | Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States
Milonga with live music by Bandonegro!
6:45 doors open
7:00-8:00 tango class
8:00-12:00 milonga
8:30 pm first live set
9:30 pm second live set
Tango class with Luz Castineiras
DJ Diego Zubiat
Bandonegro is a world-class tango orchestra, among the most original and recognizable performers of the genre. The ensemble plays traditional Argentine tango, tango nuevo, and original compositions influenced by jazz. They have extraordinary passion, fresh sound, and a unique style that is perfect for dancing. In their music, tango gains new life, continually inspiring the next generation of dancers.
All four members of Bandonegro were born in Poznań, Poland, and have been playing music together since they were kids. The musicians are Michał Główka, (bandoneon), Jakub Czechowicz (violin), Marek Dolecki (piano), and Marcin Antkowiak (double bass).
Ashkenaz has a real wooden dance floor with plenty of space. Beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, and empanadas are offered for sale. All ages welcome. Free parking across the street at REI/Walgreens.
$25 at the door (cash, credit card, apple pay)
$12 with student ID at the door
https://www.ashkenaz.com/full-calendar#/events/120045

Vecher Tango 10.5 Year Anniv w/ Live Music by Seth & Adrian (DJ Jun)
2024-12-14 21:00 - 2024-12-15 01:30 | Russian Center of San Francisco, 2460 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA, United States
6:00 – 9:00 Holiday Bazaar
9:00 – 1:30a Milonga w/ Live Music by Seth & Adrian and DJ Jun Yi
We’re thrilled to announce a spectacular evening featuring Seth Asarnow & Adrian Jost, alongside the renowned DJ Jun Yi, as the headliners for Vecher Tango’s 10.5-year anniversary milonga! Though we missed celebrating our official 10-year milestone, we’re making up for it in style.This unforgettable event marks the return of the premier live music duo Seth and Adrian, as well as Adrian’s special homecoming to the Bay Area. Dance the night away in the breathtaking Grand Ballroom of the Russian Center of SF. Amazing sound system, silky-smooth floor, Art Deco ambiance,
Sip n’ Shop: 6-9pm
Confirmed Vendor list :
1. Atelier Vertex by Rina Gendelman – Tango Apparel for women
2. Mayumix Botanical Design by Mayumi Fujio – Botanical Print on accessories using real plants and natural dye
3. Yuli-B Shoes by Yuliana Basmajyan – Regina Tango Shoes from Italy.
4. Qué Importa by Stephanie Kirtiadi – Argentine Tango merchandise (shoe bags, decal stickers)
5. TomaTerra Ceramics by Tamara Danoyan – Small to medium size ceramic sculptures and possibly some functional pieces
Fully licensed bar serving zakuski (snacks). Outside alcohol is not permitted. Get ready for an extraordinary evening of music, dancing, and celebration. Table reservations at vechertango@nullgmail.com

Tango Tues w/ Rodrigo Avalos Tango Quartet (Live Music)
2025-01-14 18:45 - 23:00 | La Pista, 3450 3rd St, Building 5, San Francisco, CA, 94124, United States
9:30 – 11pm with Rodrigo Avalos Tango Quartet – don’t miss these amazing musicians!
Christy Cote & Emily Webb at two of the most respected teachers in the San Francisco Bay Area. Together they teach a dynamic class with plenty of technique, musicality and style…all while having fun in a supportive atmosphere open to ALL.
Please respect the levels of these classes and the other dancers in these classes by choosing the appropriate level(s). If you are not sure check with Christy or Emily. We encourage everyone to repeat lower level classes – there is ALWAYS something to learn with EVERY class.
6:45 – 7:15 Level I (Newcomers)
7:15 – 7:45 Level 2 (Beg)
7:45 – 8:15 Level 3 (Int)
8:15 – 8:30 mini – práctica
8:30 – 9:30 Level 4 (Adv)
9:30 – 11:00 Práctica
All prices plus $5 for live music practica.
Level 1 – 2 $20
Level 2 -3 $20
Level 1-3 – $20
Level 3-4 – $25
Level 4 – $20
All Levels $35
To register in advance send payment via Venmo using @christy-cote or PayPal or Zelle using christyc
To join Christy’s mailing list send request to:
christy@nullchristycote.com

Scott O'Day Trio @ Ashkenaz Milonga (Live Music)
2025-01-18 19:00 - 23:30 | Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States
Milonga with live music by Scott O’Day Trio traditional and alternative music by DJ Homer
Beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, and vegetarian empanadas are offered for sale.
The Scott O’Day Trio is a powerful tango ensemble dedicated to the dance floor. The Trio features high-energy music specifically arranged to keep dancers freely moving. A unique instrumentation of guitar, violin, and piano bring to life the original musical arrangements created by director Scott O’Day.
Doors at 7:00PM
Tango Dance Class at 7:30PM with Homer Ladas
Milonga 8:30PM with DJ Homer
Live Set 9:15PM
Advance Tickets $20 (Advance price ends at midnight before the show)
Day of show $25
Student with valid ID $15 at door only

Vecher Tango w/ Ariadna & Fernando, Seth & Adrian Duo (Live Music)
2025-02-01 21:00 - 2025-02-02 01:30 | Russian Center of San Francisco, 2460 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Ariadna Naveira and Fernando Sanchez, featuring live music by Seth Asarnow and Adrian Jost and a seamless tanda flow curated by DJ Kostas.Experience the magic in the exquisite Grand Ballroom at the Russian Center of San Francisco. Enjoy state-of-the-art sound system, silky-smooth floor, Art Nouveau ambiance.
9:00 – 1:30a Milonga with Live Music by Seth Asarnow & Adrian Jost, DJ Kostas11:00 Gala Performance by Ariadna Naveira & Fernando Sanchez
Milonga with Live music by Seth & Adrian, Show by Ariadna y Fernando and DJ Kostas after Performance and Live Music

$35 Milonga with Live music by Seth & Adrian, Show by Ariadna y Fernando and DJ Kostas
$10 after Performance and Live Music

Savor the evening with refreshments from our licensed bar, including zakuski (small meals). Table reservations available:Small tables (2–3 guests) or Large tables (4–8 guests).

vechertango@nullgmail.com

La Pista w/ Christy & Emily - Cristal (Live Music)
2025-02-25 18:45 - 22:00 | La Pista, 3450 3rd St, Building 5, San Francisco, CA, 94124, United States
Live Music práctica with Cristal.
Christy Cote & Emily Webb at two of the most respected teachers in the San Francisco Bay Area. Together they teach a dynamic class with plenty of technique, musicality and style…all while having fun in a supportive atmosphere open to ALL.
Please respect the levels of these classes and the other dancers in these classes by choosing the appropriate level(s). If you are not sure check with Christy or Emily. We encourage everyone to repeat lower level classes – there is ALWAYS something to learn with EVERY class.
6:45 – 7:15 Level I (Newcomers)
7:15 – 7:45 Level 2 (Beg)
7:45 – 8:15 Level 3 (Int)
8:15 – 8:30 mini – práctica
8:30 – 9:30 Level 4 (Adv)
9:30 – 10:00 Práctica
Add $5 to this pricing to include live music práctica:
Level 1-2 $20
Level 2-3 $20
Level 1-3 $20
Level 3-4 $25
Level 4 – $20
All Levels $35
To register in advance send payment via Venmo using @christy-cote, PayPal, Zelle using christy
To join Christy’s mailing list send request to:
christy@nullchristycote.com

CRISTAL w/ Claudio Ortega @ Chez Nous (Live Music)
2025-03-01 20:00 - 23:45 | Chez Nous Cafe, 2159 Roosevelt Ave, Redwood City, CA, United States
CRISTAL with Claudio Ortega!
DJ Charles Carbone will spin his vinyls in between live music sets.
Come enjoy an evening of music and dancing with friends. Food, wine, coffee and wine available at the cafe.

El Valenciano Milonga w/ Julia & Lautaro & Piazzolla BDay Concert
2025-03-11 20:00 - 2025-03-12 00:00 | El Valenciano, 1153 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
*** JULIA GORINA & LAUTARO CANCELA ***
8-9 pm – Tango Workshop – Topic: Paradas & Barridas
9pm-9:30pm – Premilonga Concert
9:30pm -12:30am – Milonga-Tango Social w/ DJ Glenn
Live music set 10PM-10:30PM CUARTETO RAMILONGA
*** QUINTETO HORA CERO ***
DIEGO BAYANI RAMIL – Bandoneon
POLINA SEDUKH – Violin
DANIEL HIGHMAN – Piano
SASCHA JACOBSEN – Double bass
JULIAN RAMIL – Guitar & surprise guest artist
Repertoire “CUATROS ESTACIONES”
Workshop and Milonga $50
Workshop only $25
Milonga only $25
$15 for spectators with no tango dance experience and all full-time college student

Tango Reimagined: Sumi Lee Tango Collective (Live Music)
2025-03-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Art Gallery, 440 Jackson Street, San Francisco, United States
Experience an electrifying evening of tango as the Trio brings the music of Astor Piazzolla to life alongside stunning new works by contemporary composers, including Latin Grammy winner Pablo Estigarribia. Blending tradition with new sounds, this performance showcases the passion, virtuosity, and rich musical storytelling that define tango today.
Tango: A Living Tradition
Tango is more than just music—it is a cultural force that has shaped and been shaped by generations of musicians and dancers. Emerging from the immigrant neighborhoods of Buenos Aires in the late 19th century, tango was born from a fusion of African, European, and Indigenous influences. It quickly became the voice of the people, a way to express longing, resilience, and passion.
$35 (Groupmuse member: $28)

Juan And Pato’s Movie Night @ The Dome (Live Music)
2025-03-14 19:30 - 2025-03-15 00:00 | The Dome, 951 62nd St, Oakland, CA, United States
Juan Villarreal and Patricio Crom show two new Tango Movies from Argentina by acclaimed filmmaker Yael Szmulewicz. With 16mm “Silent” film cartoons presented by the Dead Media Center. There will be a half hour tango dancing intermission between films. DJ music between live sets by Homer Ladas.
7:30 – Doors Open
8:00 – 1:00st movie
9:00 – Intermission and Dancing
9:30 – 2:00nd Movie
10:30 – Midnight – Practica with live music and DJ Homer Ladas
Suggested donation $25

Juan Villareal & Patrcio Crom @ The Dome (DJ Una, Live Music)
2025-03-15 20:00 - 2025-03-16 00:00 | The Dome, 951 62nd St, Oakland, CA, United States
COME CELEBRATE JUAN VILLAREAL and PATRCIO CROM’S 15 years together! Sit-down concert at 8:30 with Juan and Pato. Big Band tango dance music by the Sumi Lee Tango Collective. Djing between live sets by Una.
8:00 – Doors Open
8:30 – 9:00 sit down concert
9:30 – Midnight – Live tango dance music
Suggested donation $25
EMAIL for reservations: tangodome@nullgmail.com

Villarreal Crom @ Ashkenaz (Live Music)
2025-03-16 19:30 - 2025-03-17 01:00 | Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States
Ashkenaz presents Juan Villarreal and Patricio Crom! Juan and Pato play guitar and sing, with music that is “100% milonguerisimo bailable!” (100% danceable music)! This is their second US tour, and they are celebrating 15 years as a musical duo.
With DJ’d music between sets.
Ashkenaz has a real wooden dance floor with plenty of space for everyone. Beer, wine, nonalcoholic drinks, and vegetarian empanadas are offered for sale. All ages welcome.
Discount available until midnight on Saturday night.
Sunday, Mar. 16
7:30 doors open
8:00 all – levels dance class
9:00 milonga with live music
$20 in advance, Ashkenaz website
$25 at the door
$15 at the door with student ID

El Valenciano Milonga w/ Duo Villarreal-Crom (DJ Iv, Live Music)
2025-03-18 20:00 - 2025-03-19 00:00 | El Valenciano, 1153 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Premilonga concert with Duo Villareal 8-9pm
Milonga with Live music for dancing
9pm-12am
Dj Iv Manos
Admission $25
*$5 discount for full-time college students
Free admission for spectators.
One dish or drink minimum and
must be accompanied by a dancer.

Milonga Malevaje w/ Fausto & Stephanie, Villarreal Crom (DJ Felipe)
2025-03-20 20:00 - 2025-03-21 00:00 | Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Class: 7 to 8 pm Fausto and Stephanie ( from Italy )
Milonga 8:00PM – 12:30 am – DJ: Felipe Martinez
Live Music w/ Villarreal Crom
Class: $25
Milonga: $30
Together: $55

Ciao Felicia @ The Dome (DJ Jonas)
2025-04-12 20:00 - 2025-04-13 00:00 | The Dome, 951 62nd St, Oakland, CA, United States
CIAO FELICIA, from Portland Oregon, rocks the house with fun and unique dance and concert music. DJ music between live sets by Jonas Aquino!
8:00 – Doors Open
8:30 – sit down concert by Ciao Felicia
9:30 – Midnight – Tango dance music by Ciao Felicia
Suggested donation $25

Tango in the Square @ Union Square Park (Live Music)
2025-05-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Union Square, 333 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Tango in the Square this year on the 1st FRIDAY of the month starting at 5 PM.
Trio Tangazo:
-Sascha Jacobsen on bass
-Seth Asarnow on Bandoneon,
– Lauro on Guitar and vocals, special guest from Argentina.
Don’t miss the performance by Marcelo Solis and Fiamma Clozza.
Our teacher and DJ will be Marcelo Solis.
Tango for dancing until 8 PM!
