Philadelphia Argentine Tango School

In-Person Events

Milongas, practicas & more...

We hold a weekly milonga on Wednesday nights, and our big monthly milonga on the 4th Saturday of each month. We also offer a real PRACTICING practica each Sunday.

Wednesdays
9 pm-midnight: Palermo Fishtown Milonga, preceded by two classes. Milonga costs $10, but is free for students who take one of the previous classes, except on live music nights.

Sundays
4-6 pm: Bailongo de los domingos Practica, a real PRACTICING practica. $10

4th Saturdays of the month:
8:30-9:30 pm: Pre-milonga Class
9:30 pm-2 am: Milonga Qilombo with excellent DJs, often with live music

Except where otherwise noted, all activities takes place at

Philadelphia Argentine Tango School
2030 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Live Music Milonga Qilombo + Community Dinner to Celebrate Ignacio's Birthday

Saturday, August 23

As they say in Spanish, we’re throwing the house out the window! Tiramos la casa por la ventana! Don’t miss a huge birthday celebration for Ignacio Ondartz on Saturday, August 23, including:

A potluck community dinner: each attendee brings a side dish, appetizer or dessert, we provide a main dish. (Eric Cho will be providing a delectable main for omnivores, and we’re looking for someone to commit to make a main for vegetarians or vegans.)
Milonga Qilombo with DJ Karen Johnson
Live Music for dancing by the MESSIEZ QUARTET, featuring
- Sami Merdinian, violin
- Loic Cordeone, bandoneon
- Pedro Giraudo, bass
- Emiliano Messiez, piano

Here’s the plan:
7:30-9 pm: Community Potluck Dinner
9 pm-2 am: Milonga Qilombo with DJ Karen Johnson and LIVE MUSIC by the Messiez Quartet

PRICING IN ADVANCE (By 8/22 at midnight)
Dinner + Milonga: $35
Dinner + Milonga (non-dancing family or friend): $15
Milonga only: $35 (same cost as with dinner)

PRICING AT THE DOOR:
Dinner + Milonga: $45
Dinner + Milonga (non-dancing family or friend): $20
Milonga only: $45 (same cost as with dinner)

If you plan to attend the dinner, please reach out to let me know what you’re bringing so I can coordinate a good range of offerings.