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 17, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 17, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
JANUARY 17, 6:30 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Waukesha Elks Lodge #400, Waukesha, Wisconsin
JANUARY 17, 6:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JANUARY 18, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 18, 2:00 PM: Patty C & The Guys at Polka Party at Collision Bend Brewery, Cleveland, Ohio
JANUARY 18, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JANUARY 18, 6:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band at Polka Party Collision Bend Brewery, Cleveland, Ohio
JANUARY 18, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 18, 8:00 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JANUARY 19, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing and Max on Sax at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JANUARY 19, 3:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band at American/Czech Club, Dayton, Ohio
JANUARY 21, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
JANUARY 21, 6:00 PM: Mollie B and Squeezebox at Rohan Recreation Center, The Villages, Florida
JANUARY 24, 2:00 PM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at Wisconsin Veterans Home, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
JANUARY 24, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
JANUARY 24, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 24, 6:30 PM: Mollie B (with Ted Lange) at Round Top Rifle Hall, Round Top, Texas
JANAURY 24, 7:00 PM: David Austin Band at Essen Haus (yes, it's still open), Madison, Wisconsin
JANUARY 24, 7:30 PM: Tom Brusky at American Legion Hall, Fox Lake, Wisconsin
JANUARY 25, TBA: Phil Yan Band (with Frank Moravcik) at Slovenian Mens Club Raffle at American Croatian Lodge, Eastlake, Ohio
JANUARY 25, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 25, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JANUARY 25, 5:30 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Bavarian Bierhaus, Glendale, Wisconsin
JANUARY 25, 5:30 PM: German Family Society, Brimfield, Ohio, hosts the annual Vienna Night Dinner & Dance. More information coming soon!
JANUARY 25, 6:00 PM: Mollie B (with Ted Lange) at SPJST, Lodge 88, Houston, Texas
JANUARY 25, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JANAURY 25, 7:00 PM: David Austin Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
JANUARY 25, 8:00 PM: The Zolkas at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JANUARY 26, 1:00 PM: Tom Brusky at Hartford Senior Center, Hartford, Wisconsin
JANUARY 26, 1:30 PM: Barefoot Becky Trio at Las Palmas Grand, Mesa, Arizona
JANUARY 26, 1:30 PM: Mollie B (with Ted Lange) at Hallettsville K of C Hall, Hallettsville, Texas
JANUARY 26, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing and Max on Sax at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JANUARY 28, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
JANUARY 28, 2:30 PM: Tom Brusky at Pat's Oak Manor, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
JANUARY 28, 7:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Trio at Bonita Vista, Apache Junction, Arizona
JANUARY 28, 7:00 PM: Mollie B (with Ted Lange) at Tip O Texas, Pharr, Texas
JANUARY 29, 1:00 PM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at Moose Lodge, Menomonie Falls, Wisconsin
JANUARY 29, 7:00 PM: Mollie B (with Ted Lange) at Fiesta Village, Mission, Texas
JANUARY 30, 7:00 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Old German Beer Hall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
JANUARY 31, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
JANUARY 31, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 31, 6:30 PM: Mollie B (with Ted Lange) at Diamond I Venue, Dime Box, Texas
JANUARY 31, 6:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JANUARY 31, 7:00 PM: Band TBA at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY 1, 7:00 PM: The Zolkas at Polka Night at Penguin City Beer, Youngstown, Ohio
FEBRUARY 1, 7:00 PM: Gary Beal Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
FEBRUARY 2, 1:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band at Groundhog Day Dance at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
FEBRUARY 2, 2:00 PM: The Polka Classics at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
FEBRUARY 4, 1:00 PM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at Ho Chunk Casino Dance, Black River Falls, Wisconsin
FEBRUARY 7, 8, 9, VARIOUS TIMES: 36th Annual Illinois Polkafest at The Hyatt Regency, Schaumburg, Illinois. Music includes: Steve Meisner Legacy Band, Eddie Rodick Band, Joey Miskulin Band, Garrett Tatano Band, Klancnik and Friends with a special appearance by Alex Meixner. Three day pass is only $60.00. For hotel reservations, call 847-605-1234. Click on this link for more information (ILLINOIS POLKAFEST 2025)
FEBRUARY 16, 2:00 PM: Skovenski Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
FEBRUARY 16, 2:00 PM: Jack Tady and the JTB at Sweetheart Dance at Slovenian Hall, Yukon, Pennsylvania
FEBRUARY 16, 2:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at Polka Hall of Fame Sweetheart Ball at Croatian Lodge, Eastlake, Ohio
FEBRUARY 22, TBA: Frank Moravcik at SNPJ Samsula Lodge #603 SNPJ Days at SNPJ Samsula Lodge, New Smyrna Beach, Florida
FEBRUARY 22, 7:00 PM: The Zolkas at Mahoning County Historical Society’s Cookies & Cocktails Fundraiser at 356 S Belle Vista Ave, Youngstown, Ohio
FEBRUARY 23, TBA: Frank Moravcik at Daytona Beach Polish Club Dance at SNPJ Samsula Lodge, New Smyrna Beach, Florida
FEBRUARY 28, 6:30 PM: The Zolkas at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
MARCH
MARCH 1, TBA: Culkar/Golob Band at Cleveland Kurentovanje Dance at Slovenian National Home, St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
MARCH 2, 1:00 PM: Eddie Rodick Band at Spring Fling Dance at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
MARCH 2, 2:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
MARCH 4, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
MARCH 16, 2:00 PM: Bill Bevec Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
MARCH 23, 2:00 PM: The Zolkas at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
APRIL
APRIL 6, 1:00 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at No Snow Celebration at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
APRIL 6, 2:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
APRIL 21, ALL DAY: Dyngus Day Cleveland Celebration at many locations in Cleveland, Ohio. More information will be available in February, 2025
APRIL 27, 1:00 PM: Benefit Dance for Brian Novak w/many bands at Slovenian Hall, Yukon, Pennsylvania. Funds raised help Brian’s fight with cancer and related medical finances.
APRIL 27, 2:00 PM: The Heritage Band (with Jack Slagel) at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
APRIL 27, 3:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at Bavarian Haus, Deshler, Ohio
MAY
MAY 4, 2:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Orchestra at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
MAY 18, 2:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
MAY 26, 1:00 PM: Val Pawlowski's Memorial Day Picnic Party and Dance at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. More details coming soon!
MAY 30, 31, VARIOUS TIMES: Johnstown Polka Festival, Johnstown, Pennsylvania. More information coming soon!
JUNE
JUNE 1, VARIOUS TIMES: Johnstown Polka Festival, Johnstown, Pennsylvania. More information coming soon!
JUNE 1, 2:00 PM: Bill Bevec Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
JUNE 22, 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
JULY
JULY 6, 2:00 PM: Frank Stanger Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
JULY 27, 2:00 PM: Dick Tady and the DTO at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
JULY 11, 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM: Klancnik and Friends on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 11, 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM: Don Wojtila Band on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 11, 6:30 PM: Mikey Dee in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 11, 9:00 PM & 11:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 11, 9:00 PM: Patty C & The Guys in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, 1:00 PM: Jam Session Time in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, 2:00 PM: Patty C & The Guys on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, 4:00 PM: Frank Stanger Orchestra, in the Alpine Room at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM: The Polka Classics on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, 3:00 PM: Western Pa. Button Box Club in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM: The Zolkas on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, 5:00 PM: Polka Playmates in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, 7:00 PM: Vince Rigler & His Polka Pals in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM: Ron Likovic and Friends on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, 9:00 PM & 11:00 PM: Klancnik and Friends on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, 9:00 PM: Mike and Dan Wojtila in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, 1:00 PM: Jam Session Time in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM: Veseli Fantje on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, 2:30 PM: Frank Moravcik Band in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, 3:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band in the Alpine Room at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM: The Zolkas on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, 6:00 PM: Ron Likovic Band on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
AUGUST
AUGUST 10, 2:00 PM: The Vagabonds at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary', Pennsylvania
AUGUST 17, 2:00 PM: The Polka Classics at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Picnic at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 31, 2:00 PM: Larry Lewicki at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grill, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 29, 30, 31, VARIOUS TIMES: Various bands and musicians at Cleveland Oktoberfest at Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea, Ohio
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 1, 1:00 PM: Val Pawlowski's Labor Day Polka Dance at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. Music will be provided by TBA.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2:00 PM: Frank Stanger Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
SEPTEMBER 14, 2:00 PM: Bob Kravos and the Boys in the Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firmen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
SEPTEMBER 21, 2:00 PM: The Zolkas at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
OCTOBER
OCTOBER 5, 2:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
OCTOBER 7, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
OCTOBER 12, 2:00 PM: Dick Tady and the DTO at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
OCTOBER 19, 2:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 2, 2:00 PM: The Skovenski Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennslyvania
NOVEMBER 16, 2:00 PM: Bill Bevec Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 28, 29, VARIOUS TIMES: Thanksgiving Polka Weekend Celebration for the Polka Hall of Fame. More information coming soon!
NOVEMBER 30, 2:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER
DECEMBER 7, 2:00 PM: Larry Lewicki at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 21, 2:00 PM: The Heritage Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Christmas Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, 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 Jr. Orchestra, call Frank at 330-310-9619
***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: January 15, 2025
