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.
DECEMBER
DECEMBER 7, 14, 21, 28, NOON: Linda Lee Brown (strolling) at Bavarian Inn, Frankenmuth, Michigan
DECEMBER 8, 9, TIMES TBA: Fritz's Polka Band at Lake Placid FIL Luge World Cup, Lake Placid, New York
DECEMBER 8, 9, 10, VARIOUS TIMES: Alex Meixner at Tomball German Christmas Market, Tomball, Texas
DECEMBER 8, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 8, 6:00 PM: LynnMarie and the Nashville Polka Guys at Bavarian Bierhaus, Nashville, Tennessee
DECEMBER 8, 6:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 8, 6:30 PM: Mollie B and Squeezebox Band at Christkindlmarkt, German Christmas Market, Carmel, Indiana
DECEMBER 8, 7:00 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 8, 7:00 PM: Steve Meisner Legacy Band (with Keith Gennerman) at Old German Beer Hall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 8, 7:30 PM: Chardon Polka Band at Polka Night Before Christmas at Music Box Supper Club, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 9 & 10, TBA: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Old World Wisconsin, Eagle, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 9, 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM: Chardon Polka Band at Polka Brunch with Santa and Krampus at Music Box Supper Club, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 9, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 9, 4:00 PM: Mollie B and Squeezebox Band at Christkindlmarkt, German Christmas Market, Carmel, Indiana
DECEMBER 9, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 9, 7:00 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 9, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 9, 8:00 PM: Music by Schnickelfritz at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 9, 8:30 PM: Steve Meisner Legacy Band (with Keith Gennerman) at Old German Beer Hall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 10, 2:00 PM: Music by TBA at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 10, 3:00 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Bavarian Haus Christmas Sing-A-Long and Dance, Deshler, Ohio
DECEMBER 11, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Founders Hall at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
DECEMBER 12, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
DECEMBER 12, 2:30 PM: Tom Brusky at Pat's Oak Manor, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 14, 5:00 PM: Mike Schneider at Wauwatosa Holiday Market, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 14, 5:30 PM: POPP Christmas Party and Dance at DeLucia's, Youngstown, Ohio. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Dinner at 6:30 PM. Dancing 7:30 PM to the POPP Allstar Band. Admission is $35.00 which includes: Appetizers, Salad, Wedding Soup, Buffet, Desert and Open Bar. Reservations are required. For more information, call Bill Bevec at 419-344-1879
DECEMBER 15, 16, 17, VARIOUS TIMES: Alex Meixner at Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Carmel, Indiana
DECEMBER 15, 1:00 PM: Tom Brusky at American Legion Hall, Fox Lake, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 15, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 15, 6:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 15, 6:00 PM: Culkar-Golob Band at the Treelawn (former Waterloo Slovenian Home), Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 15, 6:30 PM: Barefoot Becky Duo at LaCrosse Bierhaus, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 15, 7:00 PM: David Austin Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 15, 7:00 PM: Chardon Polka Band at Home for the Slavidays at Penguin City Brewing, Youngstown, Ohio
DECEMBER 16, NOON & 6:30 PM: Barefoot Becky Duo at LaCrosse Bierhaus, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 16, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 16, 2:00 PM: Mikey Dee Band at Old Fashioned Christmas Party at Bessemer Croatian Club, Bessemer, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 16, 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM: Chardon Polka Band at Hometown Holiday at Geauga Theater Community Arts Center, Chardon, Ohio
DECEMBER 16, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 16, 6:00 PM & 8:00 PM: Mike Schneider at Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Carmel, Indiana
DECEMBER 16, 7:00 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at German Central Farm, Parma, Ohio
DECEMBER 16, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 16, 7:00 PM: David Austin Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 16, 8:00 PM: Brian Papesh Party Band at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 16, 8:00 PM: Visinata Band at Christmas Holiday Party at the Alibi Lounge, Massillon, Ohio
DECEMBER 17, NOON, 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM: Mike Schneider at Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Carmel, Indiana
DECEMBER 17, 2:00 PM: Rex Taneri at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Christmas Party at Kersey Fireman's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 17, 2:00 PM: Hank Thunander at Pat's Oak Manor, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 17, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 17, 2:00 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at Allen Park Elks Lodge, Allen Park, Michigan, Christmas party sponsored by members of former SAC Club
DECEMBER 17, 5:00 PM: Steve Meisner Legacy Band (with Tom Brusky) at Croatian Cultural Club Christmas Party, Joliet, Illinois
DECEMBER 18, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Founders Hall at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
DECEMBER 19, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
DECEMBER 21, 1:00 PM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at Granton Elementary School Gymnasium, Granton, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 22, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 22, 7:00 PM: Gary Beal Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
DECEBMER 23, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 23, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 23, 7:00 PM: Gary Beal Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 23, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 23, 8:00 PM: Music by TBA at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 24, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 28, 29, 30, VARIOUS TIMES: Alex Meixner duo (with Tom Haller) at Hollerbach's German Restaurant, Sanford, Florida
DECEMBER 29, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 29, 6:30 PM: Mike Schneider Band at La Crosse Bierhaus, La Crosse, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 29, 7:00 PM: Gary Beal Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 30, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 30, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 30, 6:30 PM: Mike Schneider Band at La Crosse Bierhaus, La Crosse, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 30, 7:00 PM: Gary Beal Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 30, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 30, 8:00 PM: Johnny Koenig Band at New Years Eve Eve Dance at The Heidelberg, Helen, Georgia
DECEMBER 30, 8:00 PM: Brian Papesh Party Band at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 31, TBA: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at New Years Eve Dance at German Central Farm, Parma, Ohio
DECEMBER 31, NOON & 6:00 PM: Alex Meixner Duo (with Tom Haller) at Hollerbach's German Restaurant, Sanford, Florida
DECEMBER 31, 1:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Band at New Years Eve Celebration at Turner Hall, Monroe, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 31, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 31, 3:00 PM: Frank Moravcik at New Years Eve Celebration (Czechoslovkia Time) at American Czech Club, Dayton, Ohio
DECEMBER 31, 7:00 PM: Johnny Koenig Band at New Years Eve Celebration at The Heidelberg, Helen, Georgia
DECEMBER 31, 9:00 PM: Gary Beal Band at New Years Eve Party at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
JANUARY
JANUARY 1, NOON: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 1, 2:00 PM: The Skovenski Band at New Year's Day Dance at Slovenian Hall, Yukon, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 3, 5:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Keg Tapping at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JANUARY 5, 6:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JANUARY 7, 2:00 PM: The Vagabonds at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 8, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Founders Hall at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
JANUARY 9, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
JANUARY 21, 2:00 PM: Larry Lewicki Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grill, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY 2, 3, 4, VARIOUS TIMES: Illinois Polka Festival at Hyatt Regency Hotel, Schaumburg, Illinois. Musicians and bands include: Steve Meisner, Eddie Rodick, Garrett Tatano, Klancnik and Friends, Alex Meixner, Bob Doszak, Jeff Winard and Joey Miskulin. Hotel reservations can be made by calling 815-514-4041
FEBRUARY 4, 2:00 PM: The Polka Classics at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
FEBRUARY 13, TBA: POPP Paczki Dance at DeLucia's, Youngstown, Ohio. More information coming soon!
FEBRUARY 18, 2:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Orchestra at Polka Hall of Fame Sweetheart Ball at American Croatian Lodge, Eastlake, Ohio
FEBRUARY 18, 2:00 PM: The Skovenski Band at NCP Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar and Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
MARCH
MARCH 3, 2:00 PM: Rex Taneri at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar and Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
MARCH 17, 2:00 PM: The Zolkas at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
MARCH 24, 2:00 PM: Bill Bevec Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
APRIL
APRIL 1, VARIOUS TIMES: Dyngus Day Cleveland Celebration, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 1, TBA: POPP Dyngus Day Dance at DeLucia's, Youngstown, Ohio. More information coming soon!
APRIL 1, 4:00 PM: Visinata Band at Dyngus Day Celebration at Southside Lounge, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 21, NOON: 40th Annual Super Button Box Bash sponsored by the Polka Hall of Fame at American Croatian Lodge, Eastlake, Ohio
MAY
MAY 10, 6:00 PM: Frank Stanger Band at Mother's Day Ball for Polka Hall of Fame at American Croatian Lodge, Eastlake, Ohio
MAY 27, 1:00 PM: Val Pawlowski Memorial Day Polka Party at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
MAY 31, VARIOUS TIMES: Johnstown Polka Fest, Johnstown, Pennsylvania. More information coming soon!
JUNE
JUNE 1, 2, VARIOUS TIMES: Johnstown Polka Fest, Johnstown, Pennsylvania. More information coming soon!
JUNE 15, 11:00 AM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at Willard Polkafest, in the Community Center, Willard, Wisconsin
JULY
JULY 12, 13, 14, VARIOUS TIMES: Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
AUGUST
AUGUST: Polka Hall of Fame Golf Outing at St. Denis Golf Course, Chardon, Ohio
AUGUST 6, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 1, 2, VARIOUS TIMES: Many bands at Cleveland Oktoberfest at Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 11, NOON: 20th Annual Slovenian Sausage festival sponsored by the Polka Hall of Fame at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
OCTOBER
OCTOBER 6, 1:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band at 100th Birthday Rememberance of Frankie Spetich at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio. Former musicians and students of Frankie's will also partake in a jam session to remember Frankie on what would have been his 100th birthday
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 29 & 30, VARIOUS TIMES: National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame Thanksgiving Polka Weekend. Site TBA.
***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 Tom Fudala go to his website at https://sites.google.com/site/trfudala/home, or you can see a video by visiting https://youtu.be/PeImdTirsKA or https://www.facebook.com/tom.fudala.7/
***For any information on Brian Papesh 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: December 7, 2023
