Upcoming events.
Swingin' On A Star at Coventry Chapel
We light up this beautiful chapel wth the music of the Great American Songbook.
This concert is open to the public.
Swingin' On Star at the Caves
There is a free swing dance lesson at 6:15 with paid admission ($15, seniors and students $10). Cash bar.
Multigenerational audience of dancers and listeners. Visit Minnesota’s most famous speakeasy - in a real cave!
Swingin' On A Star at Market Square Park, Mendota Hts.
Join us for a free outdoor concert at Market Square Park, 720 Main St., Mendota Hts.
There are a few benches and picnic tables, but it is good to bring your own chairs or blankets.
Four restaurants (including Cold Stone Creamery) are part of the businesses that surround this quaint family park.
Swingin' On A Star at the Caves
There is a free swing dance lesson at 6:15 with paid admission ($15, seniors and students $10). Cash bar.
Multigenerational audience of dancers and listeners. Visit Minnesota’s most famous speakeasy - in a real cave!
Swingin' On A Star at 301 Main, Mpls.
Be part of the biggest regular swing dance in Minnesota: First Saturday by TC Swing.
Terry and Cindy Gardner teach an introductory swing dance lesson at 7:30.
Live music starts at 8:30. and swings until midnight. Cash bar available.
Admission is $15 ($12 for student sand active military.)
Swingin' On A Star free concert outdoors
Join us near the corner of Como Ave. and Luther Place in St Paul for an event organized by Paul and Kim Durkee. Feel free to bring chairs, blankets, snacks and drinks. Please also bring cash for the tip jar. We will be outdoors near St Anthony Park Lutheran Church. There will be dancing in the street. Outdoor concerts like this are why we live in Minnesota.
Swingin' On A Star in South St. Paul
Join us for our first ever gig at the new Jefferson Park in the City of So. St Paul.
Feel free to bring snacks, picnics, chairs or blankets.
Expect some family-friendly music that will get you tapping your toes or maybe even dancing.
This will be on Peter’s birthday: no presents needed!
Swingin' On a Star at the New Hope Amphitheater
Swing music outdoors at the new amphitheater in New Hope, MN.
This is why we live in Minnesota!
Feel free to bring your own chairs, blankets, snacks, or picnics.
Swingin' On A Star at the Wabasha St. Caves 1/22/25
There is a free swing dance lesson at 6:15 with admission ($15, seniors and students $10). Cash bar.
Multigenerational audience of dancers and listeners. Visit Minnesota’s most famous speakeasy - in a real cave!
Swingin' On A Star at the Caves 11/28
Swingin' On A Star swings the speakeasy tunes of the Prohibition Era at the Wabasha Street Caves, a dance hall formerly frequented by Ma Barker, Babyface Nelson, Cab Callaway, and Jimmy Dorsey.
Admission is $15, just $10 for students and seniors.
There will be a free swing dance lesson from 6:15 - 7:00,
and live music from 7:00 - 10:00. Cash bar.
215 Wabasha Street So., St Paul, MN
Let yourself go!
Swingin' On A Star at the Eagles
The swing music is hot, the drinks are cold, and the food is delicious at this friendly hang-out with the big wooden dance floor.
Swingin' On A Star at Coventry Chapel, Episcopal Homes, St Paul
Beautiful stained glass windows make this venue one of our favorites for a beautiful one hour concert. The address is 1860 W. University Ave., St Paul. Admission is free.
Swingin' On A Star at the Caves 9/25
Swingin' On A Star swings the speakeasy tunes of the Prohibition Era at the Wabasha Street Caves, a dance hall formerly frequented by Ma Barker, Babyface Nelson, Cab Callaway, and Jimmy Dorsey.
Admission is $15, just $10 for students and seniors.
There will be a free swing dance lesson from 6:15 - 7:00,
and live music from 7:00 - 10:00. Cash bar.
215 Wabasha Street So., St Paul, MN
Let yourself go!
Swingin' On A Star at the Eagles
The swing music is hot, the drinks are cold, and the food is delicious at this friendly hang-out with the big wooden dance floor.
Swingin' On A Star at Lauderdale Park
Bring a lawn chair or a blanket for this fun outdoor concert. You are welcome to bring something to eat or drink, too. There is no admission, but tips are appreciated. You may hear owls hooting in the treetops.
Swingin' On A Star outdoors in Mendota Hts
Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to Market Square Park, 720 Main St, Mendota Hts for a beautiful evening of very live music. Four eateries surround Market Square, including Cold Stone Creamery.
Swingin' On A Star at the Como Lakeside Pavilion 9/7
Swingin' On A Star and guest saxophone player Dave Strong (of the Riverside Swing Band), bring you swing and variety music on
Sunday, Sept. 7th, 7:00 - 8:30, at the
Como Lakeside Pavilion 1360 Lexington Ave. Pkwy, St Paul.
Rain or shine, we are in a covered outdoor pavilion.
The event is free, but bring some cash to tip the band.
Grab a meal and a drink at the Dock and Paddle restaurant.
Experience the joys of a Minnesota summer....while you still can.
Swingin' On A Star at the Caves 7/24
Party like its 1929 at this former gangster nightclub, the Wabasha Street Caves, 215 Wabasha St. S., St Paul, MN. Admission $10 - $15. Free dance lesson at 6:15. Let yourself go!
Charmin Michelle with Swingin' On A Star at the Eagles 7/12
Swingin’ On A Star with guest vocalist Charmin Michelle will be at the
Mpls. Eagles Club, 2507 E. 25th St., in the Mattson Ballroom. Admission: $10.
Haralds Bondaris, Latvian jazz drummer extraordinaire, will be on percussion.
The Star Tribune writes that Charmin “is a savvy songstress.., putting her own imprint on a melody.” On Charmin’s most recent European tour, she recorded with saxophonist Scott Hamilton.
The drinks will be cold, the food will be hot, and the scene will be cool. Come and get swung! Or just come and listen to the Nightingale of the North.
Swingin' On A Star at Market Square Park, Mendota Hts.
Join us for this free outdoor concert at 720 Main St., Mendota Hts., MN
Swingin' On A Star at the Como Lakeside Pavilion
We will perform at the Dock and Paddle at the beautiful Como Lakeside Pavilion., St Paul, MN.
No Admission charged: tips apprciated. Food and beverages available for purchase
Swingin' On A Star at the Wabasha St. Caves, May 22
Admission is $15, seniors and students pay $10. There is a free swing dance lesson at 6:15.
The location is 215 Wabasha St. S., St Paul, MN
Swingin' On A Star at the Wabasha St. Caves, March 27
Admission is $15, seniors and students pay $10. There is a free swing dance lesson at 6:15.
The location is 215 Wabasha St. S., St Paul, MN
Swingin' On A Star at the Episcopal Homes
We will be performing at the beautiful Coventry Chapel. 1860 Universtiy Ave., St Paul, MN
Swingin' On A Star at the Wabasha St. Caves 1/23/25
Admission is $15, seniors and students pay $10. There is a free swing dance lesson at 6:15.
The location is 215 Wabasha St. S., St Paul, MN
New Year's Eve at Murray's Steakhouse.
What are you doing New Year's Eve? Here is an elegant and swinging way to see in the new year with Swingin' On A Star. Make a reservation at Murray's Steakhouse, home of the famous butter knife steak (612.339.0909), 26 S. 6th Street, Mpls, for the 9:30 seating. Valet parking is $15. No cover charge. Delicious seafood and vegan ravioli, too. Space for dancing. For Auld Lang Syne.
Minneapolis Eagles Club
Dance lesson at 7:00. Live swing music at 8:00. Ten dollar admission covers both. Location: 2507 E. 25th St., Minneapolis.
Wabasha Street Caves
Burn off some of those calories the day after Thanksgiving at the Wabasha Street Caves, 215 Wabasha Street So., St Paul, MN. Admission is $10. Free dance lesson, 6:15. Live swing music 7:00 - 10:00. Cash bar.
Minneapolis Eagles Club
Dance lesson at 7:00. Live swing music at 8:00. Ten dollar admission covers both. Location: 2507 E. 25th St., Minneapolis.
301 Main, First Saturday Swing Dance
Join us for a huge swing dance event event on one of the largest dance floors in the state. Admission is $15 ($12 for students or military with ID.) Dance lesson 7:30 - 8:30 is included with admission. Live music starts at 8:30. Cash bar. Location: 301 Main St. NE, Minneapolis (The Ukrainian Center.)
Minneapolis Eagles Club
Dance lesson at 7:00. Live swing music at 8:00. Ten dollar admission covers both. Location: 2507 E. 25th St., Minneapolis.
Wabasha Street Caves
Free dance lesson at 6:15. Live swing music starts at 7:00. Location: 215 Wabasha Street So., St Paul, MN
Minneapolis Eagles Club
Dance lesson at 7:00. Live swing music at 8:00. Ten dollar admission covers both. Location: 2507 E. 25th St., Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Eagles Club
Dance lesson at 7:00. Live swing music at 8:00. Ten dollar admission covers both. Location: 2507 E. 25th St., Minneapolis.
Wabasha Street Caves
Free dance lesson at 6:15. Live swing music starts at 7:00. Location: 215 So. Wabasha Street, St Paul
Minneapolis Eagles Club
2507 E. 25th St., Minneapolis. Dance lesson at 7:00. Live swing music at 8:00. Ten dollar admission covers both.
Twin Cities Jazz Fest
Join us at the largest Jazz Fest in the region! We will be at 5th Street and Sibley, by Mears Park in St Paul. There will be a free dance lesson before the set begins.