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.
OCTOBER
OCTOBER 29, 30, 31 6:00 PM: Johnny Koenig Band at Helen Oktoberfest in the Festhalle, Helen, Georgia
OCTOBER 29, 1:00 PM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at Dance at Moose Lodge, Menomonie, Wisconsin
OCTOBER 29, 6:00 PM: Mikey Dee at The Cro's Nest in The Boathouse at McKees Point Marina, McKeesport, Pennsylvania
OCTOBER 29, 6:30 PM: Anthony Culkar and Al Battistelli with the SNH House Band at Slovenian National Home Monthly Raffle and Social, Cleveland, Ohio
OCTOBER 30, 7:00 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Old German Beer Hall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
OCTOBER 31, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
OCTOBER 31, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
OCTOBER 31, 7:00 PM: Ed Klimczak at Halloween Party at American Czech Club, Dayton, Ohio
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 1, 1:00 PM: Johnny Koenig Band in the Festhalle at Helen Oktoberfest, Helen, Georgia
NOVEMBER 1, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 1, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
NOVEMBER 1, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 1, 8:00 PM: Brian Papesh Party Band at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
NOVEMBER 1, 8:30 PM: Ryan Kautzer Duo at Old German Beer Hall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
NOVEMBER 2, 12:30 PM: Frank Moravcik Orchestra at DTJ Taborville, Chagrin Falls, Ohio
NOVEMBER 2, 1:00 PM: Johnny Koenig Band in the Festhalle at Helen Oktoberfest, Helen, Georgia
NOVEMBER 2, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 2, 1:00 PM: Frank Stanger Band at Fall Fling Dance at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
NOVEMBER 2, 2:00 PM: The Skovenski Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 2, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing and Max on Sax at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
NOVEMBER 2, 5:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Trio at Lake Robbins Ballroom, Woodward, Iowa
NOVEMBER 4, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
NOVEMBER 4, 2:30 PM: Tom Brusky at Pat's Oak Manor, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
NOVEMBER 5, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Keg Tapping at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 5, 5:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Keg Tapping at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
NOVEMBER 5, 6:00 PM: Mikey Dee at The Cro's Nest in The Boathouse at McKees Point Marina, McKeesport, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 5, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Keg Tapping at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, VARIOUS TIMES: Mollie B and Squeezebox Band at Wurstfest, in the Wursthalle, New Braunfels, Texas
NOVEMBER 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, VARIOUS TIMES: Alex Meixner Band at Wurstfest, in the Wursthalle, New Braunfels, Texas
NOVEMBER 7, 2:00 PM Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
NOVEMBER 7, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 7, 5:30 PM: Ryan Kautzer (SOLO) at Al & Al's Steinhaus Friday Fish Fry, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
NOVEMBER 7, 6:30 PM: The Zolkas at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
NOVEMBER 8, TBA: Jim Pekol Trio at Jolly Mixers Dance Club, Clintonville, Wisconsin
NOVEMBER 8, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 8, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
NOVEMBER 8, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 9, 1:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Band at Concordia Ballroom, La Crosse, Wisconsin
NOVEMBER 9, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 9, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing and Max on Sax at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
NOVEMBER 9, 3:00 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at Bavarian Haus, Deshler, Ohio
NOVEMBER 11, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
NOVEMBER 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, VARIOUS TIMES: Chardon Polka Band at Wurstfest, New Braunfels, Texas
NOVEMBER 12, 6:00 PM: Mikey Dee at The Cro's Nest in The Boathouse at McKees Point Marina, McKeesport, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 14, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
NOVEMBER 14, 4:00 PM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at Alpine Holiday at Marshfield Columbus High School, Marshfield, Wisconsin
NOVEMBER 14, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 14, 5:30 PM: Ryan Kautzer (SOLO) at Ranieri's Four of a Kind Polka Fish Fry, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
NOVEMBER 14, 6:30 PM: Barefoot Becky Duo at La Crosse Bierhaus, La Crosse, Wisconsin
NOVEMBER 14, 6:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
NOVEMBER 15, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 15, 1:00 PM & 6:30 PM: Barefoot Becky Duo at La Crosse Bierhaus, La Crosse, Wisconsin
NOVEMBER 15, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
NOVEMBER 15, 5:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at German Family Society, Brimfield, Ohio. Enjoy our buffet style dinner in our hall with live music. Don’t forget your dance shoes as you glide underneath our decorated trellises with wine and prizes for all ages hanging down. Don’t get caught stealing or our “bouncers” will “arrest” you! Traubenfest is a lively fundraiser hosted by the Youth Group, where wine thieves who get caught can pay their bail to get out of “jail”. All proceeds go to our organization.
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
Cash & Card full service bar. We have plenty of beers on tap and bottle, as well as our full service bar. All events at the German family society are family friendly, kids of all ages are welcome to come and participate. Must be 21 or older to “steal” or purchase alcohol.
NOVEMBER 15, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 15, 8:00 PM: Brian Papesh Party Band at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
NOVEMBER 16, 1:00 PM: The Zolkas at Polka Harvest Hop at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
NOVEMBER 16, 1:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Band at DanceMor Ballroom, Swisher, Iowa
NOVEMBER 16, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 16, 2:00 PM: Bill Bevec Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 16, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing and Max on Sax at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
NOVEMBER 16, 2:00 PM: Jack Tady Turkey Day Dance and Give Away at Yukon Slovenian Club, Yukon, Pennsylvania. Music by Jack Tady and the Tady Bears, Guys and Satin Dolls and special guest, Anthony Culkar
NOVEMBER 18, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
NOVEMBER 19, 6:00 PM: Mikey Dee at The Cro's Nest in The Boathouse at McKees Point Marina, McKeesport, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 20, TBA: Mollie B and Squeezebox at Doc's Dance Hall, Delphos, Ohio
NOVEMBER 21, TBA: Mollie B and Squeezebox at DANK Hall Benton Harbor, Michigan
NOVEMBER 21, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
NOVEMBER 21, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 21, 5:30 PM: Ryan Kautzer (SOLO) at Al & Al's Steinhaus Friday Fish Fry, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
NOVEMBER 21, 6:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
NOVEMBER 21, 7:00 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Old German Beer Hall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
NOVEMBER 22 & 23, VARIOUS TIMES: Mollie B and Squeezebox Band at Christkindlmarkt, Carmel, Indiana
NOVEMBER 22, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 22, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
NOVMEBER 22, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 22, 8:00 PM: The Zolkas at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
NOVEMBER 23, 1:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Trio at PlaMor Ballroom, Glencoe, Minnesota
NOVEMBER 23, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 23, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing and Max on Sax at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
NOVEMBER 25, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
NOVEMBER 26, 6:00 PM: Mikey Dee at The Cro's Nest in The Boathouse at McKees Point Marina, McKeesport, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 28, 2:00 PM & 10:00 PM: The Zolkas at Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Independence, Ohio
NOVEMBER 28, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM: Eddie Rodick Orchestera at Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Independence, Ohio
NOVEMBER 28, 4:00 PM & 8:00 PM: Bob Kravos and the Boys in the Band at Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Independence, Ohio
NOVEMBER 28, 5:00 PM & 11:00 PM: Klancnik and Friends at Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Independence, Ohio
NOVEMBER 28, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 28, 6:00 PM & 9:00 PM: Festa Band at Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Independence, Ohio
NOVEMBER 29, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 29, 2:00 PM: Polka Mass with Father Norm, Father Bob, Kathy Hlad and Friends at Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Independence, Ohio
NOVEMBER 29, 4:00 PM: Polka Music Awards at Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Independence, Ohio
NOVEMBER 29, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
NOVEMBER 29, 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM: Mikey Dee Band at Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Independence, Ohio
NOVEMBER 29, 6:00 PM & 11:30 PM: The Zolkas at Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Independence, Ohio
NOVEMBER 29, 7:00 PM & 10:30 PM: Klancnik & Friends at Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Independence, Ohio
NOVEMBER 29, 7:00 PM: Mollie B & Friends at Oconomowoc Christmas Market, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
NOVEMBER 29, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 29, 8:00 PM: Brian Papesh Party Band at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
NOVEMBER 29, 9:00 PM: Walter Ostanek and Friends at Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Independence, Ohio
NOVEMBER 29, 9:45 PM: Tony Petkovsek Awards at Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Independence, Ohio
NOVEMBER 29, 10:00 PM: All-Star Jam with Joey Tomsick at Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Independence, Ohio
NOVEMBER 30, 11:00 AM: Steve Meisner Legacy Band at Oconomowoc German Christmas Market, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
NOVEMBER 30, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 30, 2:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 30, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing and Max on Sax at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
NOVEMBER 30, 5:00 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Croatian Cultural Hall, Joliet, Illinois
DECEMBER
DECEMBER 3, 5:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Keg Tapping at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 3, 6:00 PM: Mikey Dee at The Cro's Nest in The Boathouse at McKees Point Marina, McKeesport, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 6, TBA: Frank Moravcik Band at Ohio Polka Boosters Club Christmas Party at K of C Hall, Kalida, Ohio
DECEMBER 7, 1:00 PM: Mike Wojtila Band at Winter Wonderland Dance at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
DECEMBER 7, 2:00 PM: Larry Lewicki at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 10, 6:00 PM: Mikey Dee at The Cro's Nest in The Boathouse at McKees Point Marina, McKeesport, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 13, TBA: Carol & The Keynotes (DUO) at Jolly Mixers Dance Club, Clintonville, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 13, 8:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at Krampus Night at the Sachsenheim, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 21, 1:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band at The Holly Jolly Polka Party at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
DECEMBER 21, 2:00 PM: The Heritage Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Christmas Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 31, 1:00 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at New Year's Eve Daytime Dance at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio. Pre-sale tickets only ($30.00). Tickets include: Appetizers, Desserts, Pork and Sauerkraut, Ballroom Drop, Hats, Music, Dancing and more!
DECEMBER 31, 3:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at New Year's Eve Celebration at American Czech Club, Dayton, Ohio. Social Hour & Appetizers: 2 PM – 3 PM. Dancing: 3 PM – 7 PM with New Year’s countdown and Champagne at 6:00 pm
JANUARY
JANUARY 7, 5:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Keg Tapping at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
FEBRUARY
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 14, 10:00 AM: Kurentovanje Celebration at various locations, Cleveland, Ohio
FEBRUARY 15, 2:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at Sweetheart Ball at Eagles Hall, Willoughby, Ohio
MARCH
MARCH 3, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
APRIL
APRIL 6, VARIOUS TIMES: Dyngus Day Cleveland Celebration at Various Locations, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 19, NOON: Super Button Box Bash at American Croatian Lodge, Eastlake, Ohio. Musicians and bands performing TBA
MAY
MAY 25, 1:00 PM: SNPJ Memorial Day Picnic Dance at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. More details coming soon!
JUNE
JUNE 2, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
JULY
JULY 10, 11, 12, VARIOUS TIMES: Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania.
AUGUST
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
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
***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 Hobos, call Phil at 440-474-4344
***For any information on Ken and Mary Turbo Accordions Express, go to: www.kenandmaryaccordions.com
***For any information on Visinata, call Johnnie Maier at 330-327-9054 or email at jmaierclerk@yahoo.com
***For any information on the Frank Stanger performances, call Frank at 330-338-6854 or Lynne at 724-787-9210
***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 Fred Ziwich performances, call Fred at 440-734-2404
This page was last updated: October 29, 2025
