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.
MARCH
MARCH 28, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
MARCH 29, 6:00 PM: Mikey Dee (SOLO) at Portogallo Peppers N'At, Braddock, Pennsylvania
MARCH 31, TBA: Frank Moravcik at Fish Fry at Bohemian National Home, Cleveland, Ohio
MARCH 31, VARIOUS TIMES: Linda Lee Brown (strolling) at Bavarian Inn, Frankenmuth, Michigan
MARCH 31, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at renovated Founders Hall at Slovene Center, Barberton, Ohio
MARCH 31, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MARCH 31, 6:00 PM: Patty C & The Guys at Fish Fry at Slovenian National Home, Cleveland, Ohio
MARCH 31, 6:00 PM: Joe Novak and Friends at Fish Fry at Slovenian National Home, East 80th Street, Cleveland, Ohio
MARCH 31, 6:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
MARCH 31, 7:00 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
MARCH 31, 7:30 PM: Tom Brusky at American Legion Hall, Fox Lake, Wisconsin
APRIL
APRIL 1, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
APRIL 1, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 1, 5:00 PM: Jagerfest at Donauschwaben German-American Cultural Center, Olmstead Township, Ohio. Dinner at 5:00, music at 7:00 provided by Deutscher Musik Verein and Fred Ziwich and the ISM. Tickets are $20.00 and available online.
APRIL 1, 7:00 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
APRIL 1, 7:00 PM: Gkrman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
APRIL 1, 8:00 PM: Brian Papesh Party Band at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 2, 1:00 PM: Frank Moravcik at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio. Admisison is $12.00, full cash bar available
APRIL 2, 1:00 PM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at St. Croix Casino, Turtle Lake, Wisconsin
APRIL 2, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
APRIL 2, 1:00 PM: Steve Meisner at Hustisford Community Hall, Hustisford, Wisconsin
APRIL 2, 2:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
APRIL 2, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 5, 5:00 PM: Keg Tapping with Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
APRIL 5, 6:30 PM: Keg Tapping with Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 5, 7:00 PM: Keg Tapping with Grkman Duo at Hofrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
APRIL 7, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
APRIL 7, 6:30 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 7, 7:00 PM: Steve Meisner Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
APRIL 8, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
APRIL 8, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 8, 6:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Polka Night at Penguin City Brewery, Youngstown, Ohio
APRIL 8, 7:00 PM: Steve Meisner Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
APRIL 8, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
APRIL 9, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
APRIL 9, 2:00 PM: Steve Meisner Band at Hiawatha Bar, Sturtevant, Wisconsin
APRIL 9, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing celebrates Easter at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 10, 10:30 AM: Frank Moravcik Orchestra at Dyngus Day at Great Lakes Brewery, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 10, 11:00 AM: Chardon Polka Band at Dyngus Day, Gordon Green Stage, Cleveland, Ohio
ARPIL 10, NOON: Patty C & The Guys at Jukebox for Dyngus Day Celebration, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 10, 2:00 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at Dyngus Day, Gordon Green Stage, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 10, 3:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band and Del Sinchak Band at Penn Ohio Polka Pals Dyngus Day Dance at Bessemer Croatian Club, Bessemer, Pennsylvania
APRIL 10, 3:00 PM: Chardon Polka Band at Dyngus Day, Bier Heaven Stage, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 10, 3:30 PM: Frank Moravcik Orchestra at Dyngus Day at Forest City Brewery, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 10, 4:00 PM: Eddie Rodick Band at Dyngus Day, Bier Heaven Stage, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 10, 5:30 PM: Don Wojtila Band at Dyngus Day, Gordon Green Stage, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 13, 7:00 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Old German Beer Hall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
APRIL 13, 7:00 PM: Squeezebox Band at Hiller Firemen's Hall, Hiller, Pennsylvania
APRIL 14, 15, VARIOUS TIMES: Squeezebox Band at Jimmy Sturr 's Polka Weekend at Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, New York
APRIL 14, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Founders Hall at Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
APRIL 14, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
APRIL 14, 6:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 14, 7:00 PM: Steve Meisner at Old German Beer Hall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
APRIL 14, 7:00 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
APRIL 15, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
APRIL 15, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 15, 7:00 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
APRIL 15, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
APRIL 15, 8:00 PM; Brian Papesh Party Band at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 15, 8:30 PM: Steve Meisner at Old German Beer Hall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
APRIL 16, 1:00 PM: Button Box Bash at American Croatian Lodge, Eastlake, Ohio. Featuredy performers include: Patty C & The Guys, Kathy Hlad, Ron Likovic, Fairport Jammers, Frank and Darryl Valencic and more! Food and drink will be available for purchase
APRIL 16, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
APRIL 16, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 16, 2:00 PM: Squeezebox Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Johnsonburg Fire Hall, Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania
APRIL 16, 2:00 PM: Frank Moravcik at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 16, 3:00 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Bavarian Haus, Deshler, Ohio
APRIL 16, 5:00 PM: Steve Meisner at Croatian Cultural Club, Joliet, Illinois
APRIL 19, 1:00 PM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at Moose Lodge, Menomonie, Wisconsin
APRIL 21, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Founders Hall at Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
APRIL 21, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
APRIL 21, 6:30 PM: Steve Meisner at La Crosse Bierhaus, La Crosse, Wisconsin
APRIL 21, 6:30 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 21, 7:00 PM: Squeezebox Band at DANK Hall, Benton Harbor, Michigan
APRIL 21, 7:00 PM: Gary Beal Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
APRIL 22 & 23, NOON: Squeezebox Band at Wisconsin Dells Polka Festival at Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
APRIL 22, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
APRIL 22, 4:30 PM: Frank Moravcik at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 22, 6:30 PM: Steve Meisner at La Crosse Bierhaus, La Crosse, Wisconsin
APRIL 22, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
APRIL 22, 7:00 PM: Gary Beal Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
APRIL 22, 8:00 PM: Schnickelfritz at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 23, 1:00 PM: Steve Meisner at Concordia Ballroom, La Crosse, Wisconsin
APRIL 23, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
APRIL 23, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 23, 3:00 PM: Frank Moravcik at Ohio Polka Boosters Dance at Knights of Columbus Hall, Kalida, Ohio
APRIL 28, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Renovated Founders Hall at Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
APRIL 28, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
APRIL 28, 6:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 28, 7:00 PM: David Austin Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
APRIL 29, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
APRIL 29, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 29, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
APRIL 29, 7:00 PM: David Austin Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
APRIL 29, 8:00 PM: Brian Papesh Party Band at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 29, 8:30 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Old German Bier Hall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
APRIL 30, 12:30 PM: Frank Moravcik at DTJ Taborville, Chagrin Falls, Ohio
APRIL 30, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
APRIL 30, 2:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wilwoods Inn, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
APRIL 30, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
MAY
MAY 5, 7:00 PM: The Zolkas at Penguin City Beer/Brewery Friday Polka Night, Youngstown, Ohio
MAY 6, 5:30 PM: Mikey Dee Band at Polish Constitution Day Dance at All Saints Polish National Catholic Church, Carnegie, Pennsylvania
MAY 7, NOON: Polka Parade 40th Anniversary Celebration Dance at the Polish Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Music provided by Klancnik and Friends, Steve Meisner Band, and David Austin Band. Food and beverages available, plenty of free parking, admission is $15.00 at the door
MAY 7, 1:00 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio. Admission is $12.00, full cash bar available.
MAY 7, 2:00 PM: Dick Tady and the DTO at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
MAY 14, 3:00 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at Bavarian Haus, Deshler, Ohio
MAY 20, ALL DAY: SNPJ Craft and Music Festival at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. Music will be provided by 5:00 PM: The Zolkas; TBA: Patty C & The Guys, TBA: Frank Moravcik
MAY 21, 2:00 PM: The Zolkas at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar and Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
MAY 21, 2:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band at Yukon Slovenian Home, Yukon, Pennsylvania
MAY 21, 3:00 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at American Czech Club, Dayton, Ohio
MAY 29, 1:00 PM: Val Pawlowski Memorial Day Polka Picnic at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. Music provided by Frank Stanger Band and Don Wojtila Band. More details coming soon!!
JUNE
JUNE 6, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
JUNE 18, 3:00 PM: Garrett Tatano band at Lodge #158 Loyalites Picnic at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
JUNE 29, 6:30 PM: The Zolkas at Roosevelt Park, Canfield, Ohio
JULY
JULY 4, TBA: Val Pawlowski's Fourth of July Dance at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. Music provided by Klancnik and Friends and the Frank Stanger Band. More details coming soon!!
JULY 7, 8, 9, VARIOUS TIMES: Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 7, 4:00 PM: Day-long Button Box Jam at the Outside Tent at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 7, 4:00 PM & 8:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 7, 6:00 PM & 10:00 PM: Don Wojtila Band on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 7, 6:30 PM: Mikey Dee in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 7, 9:00 PM: KTB Band in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 8, NOON: The Zolkas on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 8, NOON & 3:00 PM: Veseli Godci in the Heritage Pavilion at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 8, 1:00 PM: Polka Playmates in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 8, 1:30 PM & 4:30 PM: Slovenian Folkore Group Sovodenj at the Heritage Pavilion at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 8, 2:00 PM: All-day button box jam in the outside food and jam tent at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 8, 3:00 PM: Western Pa. Button Box Club in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 8, 4:00 PM: Frank Stanger Band in the Alpine Room at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 8, 4:00 PM & 8:00 PM: Ron Likovic Band on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 8, 5:00 PM: Fairport Jammers in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 8, 6:00 PM & 10:00 PM: Klancnik and Friends on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 8, 7:00 PM: Vince Rigler & His Polka Pals in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 8, 9:00 PM: Patty C & The Guys in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 9, NOON & 4:30 PM: Joe Grkman and Grkmania Orchestra at Heritage Pavilion at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 9, 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM: Frank Moravcik at the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 9, 1:00 PM: Ron Pivovar in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 9, 1:30 PM: Sovodenj at the Heritage Pavilion at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 9, 2:00 PM: Day-long Button Box Jam at the outside food and jam tent at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 9, 2:30 PM: Veseli Fantje at the Heritage Pavilion at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 9, 3:00 PM: Matt Sepesy and Pravi Rojaki in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 9, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM: The Polka Classics at the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 9, 5:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 16, 1:00 PM: Eddie Rodick Band, along with the Jeff Pecon Band at Farm Board and Federation picnic at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
AUGUST
AUGUST 5, 7:00 PM: The Zolkas at Penguin City Beer/Brewery Polka Friday's, Youngstown, Ohio
AUGUST 20, NOON: Halupki Fest, Marblehead, Ohio. Music provided by Culkar/Golob Band and Frank Moravcik Band. For more information, call Wayne Golob at 419-625-1040
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 1, 2, 3, 4, VARIOUS TIMES: Opening weekend of the Cleveland Oktoberfest at Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 4, TBA: Val Pawlowski's Labor Day Dance at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. Music provided by Frank Stanger Band and Eddie Rodick Orchestra. More details coming soon!!
SEPTEMBER 13, NOON: Polka Hall of Fame Sausage Festival at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. More details coming soon!!
OCTOBER
OCTOBER 1, 1:00 PM: Bob Kravos and the Boys in the Band at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 4, 5:30 PM: Mikey Dee Band at Oktoberfest Dance at All Saints Polish National Catholic Church, Carnegie, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 24, 25, 26, VARIOUS TIMES: National Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame weekend. More information coming soon!
DECEMBER
DECEMBER 5, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
JANUARY
JANUARY 1, TBA: Original Trontel-Zaggar Jam Session at Sharon Slovenian Home, Sharon, Pennsylvania
FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY 2, 3, 4, VARIOUS TIMES: Illinois Polka Festival at Hyatt Regency Hotel, Schaumburg, Illinois. 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 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 or visit his website at www.brianpapeshband.com
***For any information on Scott Heatcoat, visit his website at www.scottheatcoat.com
***For any information on Mike Wojtila (Musician, bands or radio show), visit his website at www.PolkaGrand.com
***For any information on Squeezebox, call Ted at 419-966-3530
***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 Polka Maestre Band, call 905-277-8555 or visit their website at: http://thepolkamaestreband.com, they also have a YouTube page at: https:/www.youtube.com/user/polkamaestre
***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 Del Sinchak performances, call Del at 330-758-7938
***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: March 27, 2023
