Milongas & Practicas

A listing of Milongas and Practicas in the Los Angeles Area.

It is a good idea to call venues to confirm dates and times as they may change without notice.

Mondays

 

Divo Milonga

Hosts: Vladimir Estrin and Dmitry Lubinsky
Located at the Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club, Vladimir’s and Dmitry’s milonga is a beautiful, spacious place with a magnificent wooden floor and a very classic and authentic atmosphere. Always lots of fruit and snacks.

Where: Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club, 1210 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

When: Every Monday Night

Cost: $12.00 – regular $10.00 – student

Time: Beg. Class: 8 p.m. Milonga: 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

 

Makelas Practica

Where: Makelas Practica, 1416 Electric Avenue. Venice. CA. 90291
Cost: $10
Time: 8 p.m.- 10 p.m.
More information: Tel: (310) 740-2007

La Viruta–Closed during summer 2011

Where: Aqua Lounge: 424 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA, United States, 90210
Cost: $12
Time: 9 p.m.
More information: 310-948-4685

Tuesdays

Third Street Practica

Where: Third Street Practica, 8558 West 3rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90048
Cost: $10
Time: 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
More information: Tel: 310-275-4683

Practica Portena

Hosts: Emmet O’Conlon + Silvia Askenazi
Where: Practica Portena,  Gallery 381, 381 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731
Cost: $7
Time: 8:00 p.m.
More information: Tel: 323-620-3109; info@practicaportena.com; www.practicaportena.com

Tango Mio at Leonardo’s on LaBrea

The best classic tango music in town! ¨Very large dance floor and super sound-system ¨

Where: 831 S. LaBrea Avenue, Los Angeles

When: Every Tuesday, 7 p.m.-12 a.m.

Cost: $12; $8 after 10 p.m.

Contact(323) 653-5883


Wednesdays

El Floridita

Where:El Floridita Restaurant 1253 North Vine Street Hollywood, CA 90038


Cost: $10

Time: 8:00 p.m. – 1 a.m.

More information: Tel: 323.528.2554; milongaelfloridita@yahoo.com



Thursdays

Monica’s Milonga

Hostess Monica Orozco

Monica’s Thursday night tango night in Burbank is one of Los Angeles’ longest running milongas. She’s an always entertaining and friendly hostess, welcoming to all. The space has a great floor. Snacks are free, and there is a no host bar serving wine and beer.

When: Every Thursday night

Where: Argentina Association of Los Angeles, 2100 North Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA 91504
Tel: (818) 766-5225

Cost: $15

Time: 8:00 p.m. – Midnight

More information: 213-880-2552 or 310-273-6650
Email: tangopower@sbcglobal.net


Extreme Axis Practica

Where: 12958 Washington Blvd., Mar Vista 90066

Cost: Suggested donation: $7

Time: 9 p.m.- midnight

More information: 310-430-5909



Fridays

El Rincon

Where: Elks Club Downey, 11233 Woodruff Ave.  Downey

Cost: $12

Time: 9:00 p.m. – 1 a.m.

More information: 714.206.2220 or 949.510.8919



Milonga Querida

Where: The Granada, 17 S. First Street, Alhambra, CA 91801

Cost: $12

Time: Every first Friday of the month; All-levels class 8:30-9:30, Milonga 9:30-2am

More information: 714.206.2220 or 949.510.8919


Westwood Milonga

Where: , 1941 Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles 90025

Cost: Class $10; Dance $10; Both $15

Time: Classes: 8:00 p.m. – Dance: 9:30  p.m.-1 a.m.

More information: Tel: (818) 244-2136; (818) 996-1228

Milonga Los Amigos

Where: The Granada, 17 South 1st St, Alhambra, Ca 91801

Cost: $10 milonga; $7 full-time students w/ID

Time: every fourth Friday of the month, Dance 9 p.m.- 2 a.m.

More information: (323) 653-5883



Saturdays

Con Sabor A Tango

 

Teachers: Rotating guest instructors each month

When: Third Saturday each month

Where: 1368 N. Lake, Pasadena, CA 91104

Cost: $15 Class & Milonga / $10 Milonga

Time: Class: 8 p.m. / Milonga 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

More information:www.consabor-atango.com



Milonga Los Amigos

Where: 1368 N. Lake Ave, Pasadena,
Cost: $10 milonga; $7 full-time students w/ID

Time: every second Saturday, 8:30 p.m. class; Dance 9:30 p.m.- 2 a.m.

More information: (323) 653-5883



Oxygen Milonga

Where: Every Third Saturday, 12958 Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90066

Cost: $12/ $8 for out-of-towners / $1+donation for teachers and organizers

Time: Class 8:00 p.m.; Dance 9:30 p.m.- 3 a.m.

More information: mitra@tangomarvista.org; stefan@tangomarvista.org



La Milonga Que Faltaba

Where:Every first Saturday Night, 1941 Westwood Blvd.

Cost: Price depends on out of town guest teachers. Usually $10 for milonga

Time: 9:30pm-1:30am

More information: 818-244-2136 or e-mail at tangosplash@earthlink.net



El Encuentro

Where: The Tango Room, 4346 Woodman Avenue, Sherman Oaks 91423

Cost: $15 ($10 before 10 p.m.)

Time: 9:30 p.m.- 4 a.m.

More information:





Sundays

Noches de Tango

Where: , 2100 N. Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank

Cost: $10; $7 students w/ID

Time: 8:00 p.m. – Midnight

More information: 818.567.0901 or 818.567.4108



San Tel Mo Nica

Where: Outdoor milonga at the 3rd Street Promenade, northern end near Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica
This is a fun and friendly outdoor venue, organized by Moti Butchboot. Anyone can just start dancing, while passerby watch and admire.

Cost: Free

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10 p.m. Call to make sure event is happening.

More information: (310) 625-6501