Looking for something fun to do that involves dancing or music? Then this is the place to come and see where your favorite musicians are playing and what events (mostly polka, but not all) are happening. If you want us to publish your event or schedule, go to the "NEWS" page for contact information, and get your news to us.
JANUARY
JANUARY 3, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 3, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JANUARY 3, 5:30 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Bavarian Bierhaus, Glendale, Wisconsin
JANUARY 3, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 4, 1:00 PM: Steve Meisner Legacy Band at Concordia Ballroom, La Crosse, Wisconsin
JANUARY 4, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 4, 1:00 PM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at St. Croix Casino, Turtle Lake, Wisconsin
JANUARY 4, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JANUARY 6, 1:00 PM: Tom Brusky at Ho-Chunk Casino and Gaming, Black River Falls, Wisconsin
JANUARY 6, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
JANUARY 7, 5:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Keg Tapping at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JANUARY 9, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 9, 7:30 PM: Tom Brusky at American Legion, Fox Lake, Wisconsin
JANUARY 10, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 10, 1:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Trio at Memorial Hall, Dorchester, Wisconsin
JANUARY 10, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JANUARY 10, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 10, 8:00 PM: Brian Papesh Party Band at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JANUARY 11, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 11, 2:00 PM: Larry Lewicki Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 11, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JANUARY 13, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
JANUARY 14, 6:00 PM: Mollie B and Squeezebox Band at Lake Miona, The Villages, Florida
JANUARY 15, 6:00 PM: Mollie B and Squeezebox Band at German American Society Friendship of Pinellas Park Inc., Pinellas Park, Florida
JANUARY 16, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 17, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 17, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JANUARY 17, 5:30 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Bavarian Bierhaus, Glendale, Wisconsin
JANUARY 17, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 17, 8:00 PM: Brian Papesh Party Band at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JANUARY 18, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 18, 1:00 PM: Patty C & The Guys at Polka Party at Collision Bend Brewery, Cleveland, Ohio
JANUARY 18, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JANUARY 20, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
JANUARY 23, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 24, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 24, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 24, 8:00 PM: Schnickelfritz at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JANUARY 25, 1:00 PM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at Concordia Ballroom, La Crosse, Wisconsin
JANUARY 25, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 25, 2:00 PM: The Vagabonds at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 25, 3:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at American Czechoslovakian Club, Dayton, Ohio
JANUARY 27, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
JANUARY 28, 1:00 PM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at Moose Lodge, Menomonie, Wisconsin
JANUARY 30, 2:00 PM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at Wisconsin Veterans Home, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
JANUARY 30, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 31, TBA: Frank Moravcik Band at Slovenian Mens Club Raffle at American-Croatian Lodge, Eastlake, Ohio
JANUARY 31, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 31, 5:30 PM: Rosenball at German Family Society, Brimfield, Ohio. A formal evening of dinner, waltzing and more. Performance by the GFS Jugendgruppe. Reservations are required by Monday, January 26. Please call/text Diane at 330-309-9486 or email deitle56@gmail.com. Enjoy our buffet style dinner in our hall with live music. Tickets include dinner, entrance & entertainment: $22.00 Guests & Non-Members, $19.00 Passive Members, $17.00 Active Members, $6.00 Dancers + Non-performing Dancers, all 12 and younger. Live Music. Cash & Card full service bar
JANUARY 31, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY 1, 1:00 PM: The Zolkas at February Frost Polka Party at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
FEBRUARY 4, 5:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Keg Tapping at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
FEBRUARY 6, 7, 8, VARIOUS TIMES: Illinois Polka Festival at Hyatt Regency, Schaumburg, Illinois. Music will be provided by The Eddie Rodick Band, Garrett Tatano Band, Klancnik and Friends (with special guest Alex Meixner), Joey Miskulin Band and Steve Meisner Legacy Band. For More Information, call 815-514-4041, including reserving your hotel room for $105 a night or your three day dance pass for $60!
FEBRUARY 7, 1:30 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Waukesha Elks Lodge #400, Waukesha, Wisconsin
FEBRUARY 7, 5:30 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Bavarian Bierhaus, Glendale, Wisconsin
FEBRUARY 8, 2:00 PM: The Skovenski Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
FEBRUARY 8, 2:00 PM: Frank Moravcik at Polish American Society of St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, Florida
FEBRUARY 14, 10:00 AM: Kurentovanje Celebration at various locations, Cleveland, Ohio
FEBRUARY 14, 11:30 AM: Garrett Tatano Band at Cleveland Kurentovanje Celebration at Slovenian National Home, St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
FEBRUARY 15, 2:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at Sweetheart Ball at Eagles Hall, Willoughby, Ohio. Sandwiches, beverages, and treats are available. Advance tickets are $12.00 through the Polka Hall of Fame. 18 and under free.
FEBRUARY 17, 6:00 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at National Bakery for Paczki Day Celebration, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
FEBRUARY 17, 5:30 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Bavarian Bierhaus, Glendale, Wisconsin
FEBRUARY 21, 1:00 PM: Frank Moravcik at Florida SNPJ Days, New Smyrna Beach, Florida
FEBRUARY 22, 2:00 PM: The Polka Classics at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
FEBRUARY 22, 2:00 PM: Frank Moravcik at Dayton Beach Polish Club, New Smyrna Beach, Florida
FEBRUARY 25, 7:00 PM: Alex Meixner (SOLO) at Guy Klucevsek Memorial Concert: Comin' On Home at Roulette, Brooklyn, New York. Many other guest artists will be appearing with Alex in this tribute to Guy Klucevsek
FEBRUARY 25, 7:00 PM: Mollie B and Squeezebox at Fiesta Village, Mission, Texas
FEBRUARY 26, 6:00 PM: Mollie B and Squeezebox at Krause's, New Braunfels, Texas
FEBRUARY 27, TBA: Mollie B and Squeezebox at Brazoria, Texas
FEBRUARY 28, 7:00 PM: Mollie B and Squeezebox at K of C Hall, Hallettsville, Texas
MARCH
MARCH 1, 1:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band at March Melodies Polka Party at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
MARCH 3, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
MARCH 7, 6:00 PM: The Heritage Band at Half-Way to Oktoberfest, Unter Uns German Club, Altoona, Pennsylvania
MARCH 8, 2:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
MARCH 22, 2:00 PM: Culkar/Baskey Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
APRIL
APRIL 6, VARIOUS TIMES: Dyngus Day Cleveland Celebration at Various Locations, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 12, 1:00 PM: Frank Spetich Band at April Showers Polka Party at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
APRIL 12, 2:00 PM: The Zolkas at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
APRIL 19, NOON: Super Button Box Bash at American Croatian Lodge, Eastlake, Ohio. Musicians and bands performing TBA
APRIL 19, 2:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band at Prime Time Polkas 29th Anniversary Radio Benefit Dance at Slovenian Hall, Yukon, Pennsylvania. Food & refreshments available, door prizes & raffles, all proceeds help them continue broadcasting on KHB.
APRIL 26, 2:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
MAY
MAY 3, 1:00 PM: Culkar/Stanger Band at May Melodies Polka Party at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
MAY 3, 2:00 PM: The Heritage Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
MAY 17, 2:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
MAY 22, 23, 24, VARIOUS TIMES: National Button Accordion Festival at the Apollo Maennerchor Club, Sharon, Pennsylvania
MAY 25, 1:00 PM: SNPJ Memorial Day Picnic Dance at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. More details coming soon!
MAY 31, 2:00 PM: Dick Tady and the DTO at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
JUNE
JUNE 2, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
JUNE 7, 2:00 PM: Bob Kravos and the Boys in the Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
JUNE 28, 2:00 PM: The Skovenski Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
JULY
JULY 10, 11, 12, VARIOUS TIMES: Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania.
JULY 12, 2:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
JULY 26, 2:00 PM: Patty C & The Guys at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
AUGUST
AUGUST 2, 2:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Trio at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Summer Picnic at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 4, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
AUGUST 14, 9:00 AM: Polka Hall of Fame Polka Golf Outing and Fund Raiser at St. Denis Golf Course, Chardon, Ohio
AUGUST 16, 2:00 PM: The Zolkas at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 30, 2:00 PM: The Polka Classics at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 7, 1:00 PM: Labor Day Polka Picnic at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. More information coming soon!
SEPTEMBER 12, NOON: Polka Hall of Fame Slovenian Sauasge Festival at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 13, 2:00 PM: Culkar/Baskey Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
SEPTEMBER 20, 2:00 PM: Dick Tady and the DTO at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
OCTOBER
OCTOBER TBA: Polka Hall of Fame Polka Harvest Ball. More details coming soon!
OCTOBER 4, 2:00 PM: Patty C & The Guys at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
OCTOBER 18, 2:00 PM: The Vagabonds at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 1, 2:00 PM: The Heritage Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 15, 2:00 PM: Bob Kravos and the Boys in the Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 27, 28, VARIOUS TIMES: Polka Hall of Fame Thanksgiving Weekend Celebration, Cleveland, Ohio. More information coming soon!
NOVEMBER 29, 2:00 PM: Larry Lewicki at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER
DECEMBER 20, 2:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Club Christmas Party at Kersey Firemen's Hall, Kersey, Pennsylvania
***Please check with the venue that is hosting the polka music to make sure the event is still happening. We update as often as we can, but some cancellations get past us, and the calendar doesn't reflect the change. We don't want you wasting time and money in gas going to a canceled event.***
***For any information on the Frank Spetich Orchestra, call Frank at 330-310-9619
***For any information on Brian Papesh Party Band, call Brian at 216-409-7663
***For any information on Wayne Tomsic Band, call Wayne at 440-526-1587 or email him at: clewayne@sbcglobal.net
***For any information on the Jack Tady Band performances, call Jack at 724-715-7317
***For any information on the Bob Kravos performances, call Bob at 440-286-5556
***For any information on the Cleveland, Ohio Thanksgiving event, call the Polka Hall of Fame at 216-261-FAME
***For any information on The Hobos, call Phil at 440-474-4344