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 9, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
DECEMBER 10, 6:00 PM: Mikey Dee at The Cro's Nest in The Boathouse at McKees Point Marina, McKeesport, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 11, 6:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Trio at Christkindlmarket Des Moines, Principal Park, Des Moines, Iowa
DECEMBER 12, 13, 14, VARIOUS TIMES: Alex Meixner at Christmastime in Tomball at Grady and Sandy Platz Stage, Tomball, Texas
DECEMBER 12, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
DECEMBER 12, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 12, 6:30 PM: The Zolkas at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 12, 7:00 PM: David Austin Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 12, 7:30 PM: Chardon Polka Band at Music Box Supper Club: Polka Night Before Christmas, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 13, TBA: Carol & The Keynotes (DUO) at Jolly Mixers Dance Club, Clintonville, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 13, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 13, 2:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Trio at Legion, Albers, Ilinois, St Louis Metro Polka Club Christmas Dance
DECEMBER 13, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 13, 7:00 PM: David Austin Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 13, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 13, 7:30 PM: Mike Scheider at Carmel Christkindlmarkt, featuring Nashville's Jerry Krahn and Lifetime Achievement Winner Don Hunjadi, Carmel, Indiana
DECEMBER 13, 8:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at Krampus Night at the Sachsenheim, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 13, 8:00 PM: Schnickelfritz at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 14, NOON: Mike Scheider at Carmel Christkindlmarkt, featuring Nashville's Jerry Krahn and Lifetime Achievement Winner Don Hunjadi, Carmel, Indiana
DECEMBER 14, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 14, 2:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band at Kinlock Fireman's Club, New Kensington, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 14, 2:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Trio at Legion, Oxford Junction, Iowa, Christmas Party at1pm, Bring Food to Share
DECEMBER 14, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 14, 4:00 PM: Anthony Culkar (SOLO Accordion with guest vocalist) at Akron Slovak Club Valija Dinner, Akron, Ohio
DECEMBER 16, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
DECEMBER 17, 6:00 PM: Mikey Dee at The Cro's Nest in the Boathouse at McKees Point Marina, McKeesport, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 17, 7:00 PM: Alex Meixner (Special Appearance at National Lager Day Holiday Party) at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 18, 6:00 PM: Penn Ohio Polka Pals Christmas Party at DiLucia's Banquet Hall, Warren, Ohio. Music provided by the POPP All-Star Band. Full buffet and open bar, 50/50 raffle, $35.00 per person.
DECEMBER 18, 6:00 PM: Alex Meixner at The Chalet at Oak Shade Grove, Oregon, Ohio
DECEMBER 18, 7:00 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Old German Beer Hall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 19, 20, 21, VARIOUS TIMES: Alex Meixner at Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Carmel, Indiana
DECEMBER 19, TBA: The Skovenski Band (with Anthony Culkar) at Speals Tavern, New Alexandria, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 19, 2:00 PM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at Wisconsin Veterans Home, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 19, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
DECEMBER 19, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 19, 6:00 PM: Chardon Polka Band at Simply Slavic: Home for the Slavidays at Penguin City Brewing, Youngstown, Ohio
DECEMBER 19, 6:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 19, 7:00 PM: Steve Schultz Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 20, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 20, 2:00 PM: Mikey Dee Polka Variety Band at 8th Annual "Old Fashioned Christmas Party" at Bessemer Croatian Club Ball Room, Bessemer, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 20, 4:00 PM: Chardon Polka Band at Hometown Holiday at Park Elementary Auditorium, Chardon, Ohio
DECEMBER 20, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 20, 7:00 PM: Steve Schultz Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 20, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 20, 8:00 PM: Brian Papesh Party Band at Hofbrau Haus, 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, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 21, 2:00 PM: The Heritage Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Christmas Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 21, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 21, 2:00 PM: Steve Meisner Legacy Band at Hiawatha Bar, Sturtevant, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 22, 7:00 PM: LynnMarie and the Band at Uncle Lenny's Country Cafe Holiday Party, Fairview, Tennessee
DECEMBER 23, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
DECEMBER 26, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 26, 7:00 PM: Gary Beal Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 27, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 27, 5:30 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Bavarian Bierhaus, Glendale, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 27, 7:00 PM: Gary Beal Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 27, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 27, 8:00 PM: The Zolkas at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
DECEMBER 28, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 30, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
DECEMBER 31, 11:00 AM: Tom Brusky (with BB Carter) at New Years Eve Dinner & Dance at Joe's K Ranch, Cudahy, Wisconsin. Dinner served at 1:30 PM. Your choice of:
Chicken Parmesan, Pork Chop, Breaded Shrimp, Orange Roughy, Beef Tips w/ Noodles. Served with bread, salad, potatoes, green beans and desserts. For reservations or more info, please call Barb Compty (262) 366-5309. Reservations required.
DECEMBER 31, NOON: Hank Thunander at New Years Eve Celebration at Croatian Hall, South Saint Paul, Minnesota. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door. For reservations, call Hank at 612-770-6429.
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, 1:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Band at Turner Hall, Monroe, Wisconsin, Call (608) 214-3570 for tickets.
DECEMBER 31, 2:00 PM: Chardon Polka Band at New Years at Noon @ The Annunciation Greek Church Ballroom, Cleveland, Ohio
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
DECEMBER 31, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at New Years Eve Celebration/January Keg Tapping at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 31, 6:00 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at New Years Eve Party at German Central Foundation, Parma, Ohio
DECEMBER 31, 7:00 PM: The Zolkas at New Years Eve Party at Penguin City Beer, Youngstown, Ohio
DECEMBER 31, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at New Years Eve Celebration/Janaury Keg Tapping at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 31, 8:00 PM: Johnny Koenig Band at New Years Eve Party at Helen Festhalle, Helen, Georgia
DECEMBER 31, 8:00 PM: Mike Wojtila Band at New Years Eve Party at St. Cyprian's Church, Perry, Ohio. For reservations, call Joe at 440-478-3610 by December 23. Limited seating, BYOB, cocktail attire
DECEMBER 31, 9:00 PM: Schnickelfritz at Hofbrau Haus New Years Eve Celebration, Cleveland, Ohio
JANUARY
JANUARY 1, NOON: Steve Grkman at New Years Day Celebration at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 1, 2:00 PM: The Skovenski Band at at New Years Day Dance at Slovenian Hall, Yukon, Pennsylvania. Bring your own food, cash bar, FREE admission & coffee, sponsored by Westmoreland County Federation of SNPJ Lodges.
JANUARY 3, 5:30 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Bavarian Bierhaus, Glendale, Wisconsin
JANUARY 4, 1:00 PM: Steve Meisner Legacy Band at Concordia Ballroom, La Crosse, Wisconsin
JANUARY 4, 1:00 PM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at St. Croix Casino, Turtle Lake, Wisconsin
JANUARY 7, 5:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Keg Tapping at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JANUARY 11, 2:00 PM: Larry Lewicki Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
JANUARY 17, 5:30 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Bavarian Bierhaus, Glendale, Wisconsin
JANUARY 25, 1:00 PM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at Concordia Ballroom, La Crosse, Wisconsin
JANUARY 25, 2:00 PM: The Vagabonds at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
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 31, TBA: Frank Moravcik Band at Slovenian Mens Club Raffle at American-Croatian Lodge, Eastlake, 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 8, 2:00 PM: The Skovenski Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
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
FEBRUARY 22, 2:00 PM: The Polka Classics at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
MARCH
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, 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, 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 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
OCTOBER
OCTOBER TBA: Polka Hall of Fame Polka Harvest Ball. More details coming soon!
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 27, 28, VARIOUS TIMES: Polka Hall of Fame Thanksgiving Weekend Celebration, Cleveland, Ohio. More information coming soon!
***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 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 9, 2025
