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ONGOING

Every Tuesday

Illinois. The Major Pensionaires at Major Hall, 5660 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, Ill., 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Every Wednesday

Illinois. Tony Paliga’s Morning Stars at the Stardust, 5688 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, Ill., 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., $4.

Illinois. The Midway Cavaliers at Mabenka’s Restaurant, 7840 S. Cicero Ave., Chicago, Ill.. 7:00-10:00 p.m., free admission.

Every Friday

Illinois. Joe Walega & the Happy Hearts at the New Warsaw Restaurant and Banquets, 6250 W. 63rd St., Chicago, Ill., 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., $5.

FEBRUARY 15-28

Thursday, February 18

Florida. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the Lake Sumter Landing, The Villages, Fla., 5:00-9:00, free admission.

New York. John Gora & Gorale at the Buffalo Polka Boosters Social, Polish Falcons Hall, 445 Columbia Ave., Depew, N.Y., 8:00-11:00 p.m.

Friday, February 19

Florida. Polka Palls at the Slovene National Benefit Society Lodge #603, 421 N Samsula Dr., New Smyrna Beach, Fla., dinner 4:00 p.m., music 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Florida. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the Polish American Club, 4616 Darlington Rd., Holiday, Fla., dinner 3:00-5:00 p.m., music 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Florida. Stas Golonka & the Chicago Masters at the St. Petersburg Polish Society, 1343 Beach Dr. S.E., St. Petersburg, Fla., 7:30-11:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 20

Florida. Mark Bouchard Orchestra and Joe Novak & Friends at the Slovene National Benefit Society Lodge #603, 421 N Samsula Dr., New Smyrna Beach, Fla., food 11:00 a.m., music 12:00-10:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 21

Florida. Mark Bouchard Orchestra, Bob Turcola Orchestra and Tony Klepic Band at the Slovene National Benefit Society Lodge #603, 421 N Samsula Dr., New Smyrna Beach, Fla., food 11:00 a.m., music 12:00-6:00 p.m.

Florida. Stas Golonka & the Chicago Masters at the Polish American Social Club, 7500 U.S. Highway 1, Vero Beach, Fla., dinner 1:00 p.m., music 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Florida. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the Polish American Social Club, 7500 U.S. Highway 1, Vero Beach, Fla., dinner 1:00 p.m., music 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Florida. Florida Honky Polka Band at the St. Petersburg Polish Society, 1343 Beach Dr. S.E., St. Petersburg, Fla., dinner 3:00-4:30 p.m., music 4:00-7:00 p.m., dinner $8, music $5 members, $7 non-members.

Michigan. Squeeze Box at the Polka Boosters of America, Msgr. Hunt K of C, 7080 Garling, Dearborn Heights, Mich., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Michigan. Duane Malinowski at the American Legion Hall, 11601 Lewis Ave., Ida, Mich., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Wisconsin. Ampol Aires at Bullshooters Saloon, 7802 Meadow Rock Dr., Weston (near Schofield), Wis., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Friday, February 26

Arizona. Jerry Darlak & Buffalo Touch at the Pulaski Club of Arizona, 4331 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, Ariz., 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 27

Arizona. Jerry Darlak & Buffalo Touch at the Pulaski Club of Arizona, 4331 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, Ariz., 6:00-10:00 p.m.

California. Roger & the Villagers at Polish Night, Saddleback Valley elks Hall, 25092 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, Calif., 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Florida. Polka Family at the Polish American Pulaski Club, 3621 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona, Fla., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Florida. Northern Sounds at Colony Clove, Ellenton, Fla., 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Wisconsin. Polish Connection, Chad Przybylski & the Polka Rhythms and Gary’s Ridgeland Dutchmen at Dale’s Weston Lanes, 5902 Schofield Ave., Weston, Wis., 3:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Sunday, February 28

Arizona. Jerry Darlak & Buffalo Touch at the Pulaski Club of Arizona, 4331 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, Ariz., 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Connecticut. Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men at the Polish American Citizens Club, 541 N. Main St., Bristol, Conn., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Florida. Joe Novak & Friends at the Polish American Pulaski Club, 3621 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona, Fla., dinner 12:00 p.m., music 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Florida. Northern Sounds at the Polish American Club, 4616 Darlington Rd., Holiday, Fla., dinner 1:00 p.m., music 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Florida. Polka Family at the Polish American Social Club, 7500 U.S. Highway 1, Vero Beach, Fla., dinner 1:00 p.m., music 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Florida. Frank Moravcik at the Elk’s Lodge, 4631 SE 10th Place, Cape Coral, Fla., 2:30-6:00 p.m.

Florida. Bee Sharps at the St. Petersburg Polish Society, 1343 Beach Dr. S.E., St. Petersburg, Fla., dinner 3:00-4:30 p.m., music 4:00-7:00 p.m., dinner $8, music $5 members, $7 non-members.

New Jersey. Matty Rock and Johnny Jay at Bayway Polish Home, 625 Pulaski St., Elizabeth, N.J., 2:00-6:00 p.m., $10.

Ohio. Duane Malinowski at the Toledo Area Polka Society, Conn-Weissenberger American Legion Hall, 2020 Alexis, Toledo, Ohio, 2:00-7:00 p.m.

Ohio. Squeeze Box at Bavarian Haus, Rte. 18 west of Deshler, Ohio, 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Rhode Island. John Stevens & Doubleshot at the Lefoyer Club, 151 Fountain St., Pawtucket, R.I/. 2:00-6:00 p.m.

MARCH 1-31

Wednesday, March 3

New York. Concertina All Stars at the Polka Variety Social Club St. Patrick Party, Lily of the Valley Hall, 2379 Union rd., Cheektowaga, N.Y., 6:30 p.m., $7 member, $8 guest.

Thursday, March 4

Florida. Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra at the Strawberry Festival, 303 N. Lemon St., Plant City, Fla., 10:00 a.m.

Friday, March 5

Florida. Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra at Fleamasters Hall, 4135 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers, Fla., 7:00 p.m., $25.

Illinois. "Polkaholics," a film by Wes Hranchak, featuring Li'l Wally and the Polkaholics. Chicago Cultural Center, Cassidy Theater, 78 E. Washington St., Chicago, Ill. 8:00 p.m. Free admission. For details visit http://www.polkaholics.com.

New York. Tony’s Polka Band at Vernon Downs, 4229 Stuhlman Rd., Vernon, N.Y., 9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

Saturday, March 6

Connecticut. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the Polish National Home, 9 1st St., Windsor Locks, Conn., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Florida. Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra at the Polish American Social Club, 7500 U.S. Highway 1, Vero Beach, Fla., dinner 1:00 p.m., music 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Florida. Just 4 Fun Band at the Elks Club, 4755 Howell Branch Rd., Winter Park, Fla., music 4:00-8:00 p.m., snacks 6:00 p.m.

Florida. Bee Sharps at the Elks Club, 2675 66th St., St. Petersburg, Fla., dinner 6:00 p.m., music 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Florida. Polka Quads at the Slovene National Benefit Society Lodge #778, 13383 County Line Rd., Spring Hill, Fla., 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Florida. Bette’s Polka Band at the Manattee RV Park, 6301 US Hwy 415, Palmetto, Fla., 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Michigan. Polka Family and Big Daddy Lackowski at the Ubly Heights Golf and Country Club, 2409 E. Atwater Rd., Ubly, Mich. Check locally for details.

Sunday, March 7

Florida. Just 4 Fun Band at the Polish American Pulaski Club, 3621 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona, Fla., dinner 1:00 p.m., music 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Florida. Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra at the Airport Hangar, 1533 Youngs Rd., Leesburg, Fla., 1:00 p.m.

Florida. Bobby Kravos & the Boys In The Band at the Polish American Social Club, 7500 U.S. Highway 1, Vero Beach, Fla., dinner 1:00 p.m., music 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Florida. Bee Sharps at the Polish American Club, 4616 Darlington Rd., Holiday, Fla., dinner 1:00, music 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Florida. Polka Quads at the Slovene National Benefit Society Lodge #778, 13383 County Line Rd., Spring Hill, Fla., food 12:00 p.m., music 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Florida. Florida Honky Band at the St. Petersburg Polish Society, 1343 Beach Dr. S.E., St. Petersburg, Fla., dinner 3:00 p.m., music 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Illinois. Versatones 37th Anniversary Dance sponsored by the Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones Fan Club of Chicago. Music by Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones and Danny Mateja & the Downtown Sound. Glendora House, 10225 S. Harlem Ave., Chicago Ridge, Ill. 1:00 p.m. Tickets $10 advance; $12 at door.

Massachusetts. International Polka Association Benefit Dance. Bands include Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men, Eddie Forman Orchestra and Lenny Gomulka & the Chicago Push. Polish American Citizens Club, 355 East St., Ludlow, Mass. 2:00-7:00 p.m.

Michigan. Duane Malinowski at the Hickory Park American Legion Hall, 11601 Lewis Ave., Ida., Mich., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Michigan. Polka Family and Big Daddy Lackowski at the Utica K of C Hall, 44425 Utica Rd., Utica, Mich. Check locally for details.

Ohio. Fred Ziwich at Bavarian Haus, 1.75 miles west of Deshler on Rte. 18, Ohio, 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Matty Rock and the Johnny Jay Polka Band at the Dupont VFW, 403 Main St., Dupont, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Friday-Sunday, March 12-14

Florida. Christ Lutheran Church Oktoberfest in March. Bands include Walter Ostanek, Bob Kravos & the Boys In The Band and Tropical Squeeze. Fort Myers Shell Factory, 2787 N. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, Fla. Fri. 3:00-10:00 p.m.; Sat. 12:00-10:00 p.m.; Sun. 11:00-7:00 p.m.

Friday, March 12

Florida. The Natural Tones at the St. Petersburg Polish Society, 1343 Beach Dr. S.E., St. Petersburg, Fla., dinner 5:00 p.m. Check locally music times.

Maryland. The Continentals at Blob’s Park, 8024 Max Blobs Park Rd.., Jessup, Md., 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Saturday, March 13

Arizona. Varitones and two other band at the Polka Lovers Klub, Monte Vista Village Resort, 8865 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa, Ariz., 1:00-7:00 p.m.

Connecticut. Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men at a St. Joseph-St. Patrick Celebration, Polish Home, Enfield, Conn., dinner 6:00 p.m., music 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Indiana. Downtown Sound at a St. Joe/St. Pat Dance of the American Polka Association, American Legion Allied Post #369, 1401 W. Chicago Ave., East Chicago, Ind., 6:30-10:30 p.m., $10, children under 17 free.

Florida. The Natural Tones at the Polish American Club, 4616 Darlington Rd., Holiday, Fla., dinner 4:00 p.m., music 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Florida. Bee Sharps at the German Club, 8098 66th St., Pinellas Park, Fla., 7:30-11:30 p.m.

Minnesota. Doctor Kielbasa at the Bloomington K of C, 1114 W. American Blvd., Bloomington, Minn., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Wisconsin. John Gora & Gorale at Pat’s Oak Manor, 1804 15th Ave., South Milwaukee, Wis. Check locally for details.

Sunday, March 14

Connecticut. Joe Stanky & his Cadets at the Polish American Citizens Club, 541 N. Main St., Bristol, Conn., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Florida. Gen. Kazimierz Pulaski Band at the Polish Club, Belleview, Fla., dinner 12:00 p.m., music 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Florida. Polka Classics at the Polish American Pulaski Club, 3621 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona, Fla., dinner 1:00 p.m., 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Florida. Dyna Dukes at the Polish American Social Club, 7500 U.S. Highway 1, Vero Beach, Fla., dinner 1:00 p.m., music 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Florida. The Natural Tones at the Polish American Social Club, 7500 U.S. Highway 1, Vero Beach, Fla., dinner 1:00 p.m., music 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Florida. Northern Sounds at the St. Petersburg Polish Society, 1343 Beach Dr. S.E., St. Petersburg, Fla., dinner 3:00 p.m., music 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Illinois. John Gora & Gorale with Mollie Busta at a St. Patrick Dance, Glendora House 10225 S. Harlem Ave., Chicago Ridge, Ill., 2:00-6:00 p.m., tickets $15, children under 16 free.

Maryland. The Continentals at a Seniors Dance, Moose Lodge 1456, 1911 Crain Hwy. South, Glen Burnie, Md., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Michigan. Diddlestyx at the Polka Boosters of America, Msgr. Hunt K of C Hall, 7080 Garling Dr., Dearborn Heights, Mich., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

New Jersey. Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men at the Bayway Polish Home, 625 Pulaski St., Elizabeth, N.J., 4:00-8:00 p.m.

New York. Tony’s Polka Band at Roselawn Hall, 446 Main St., New York Mills, N.Y., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Ohio. Polka Tones at a St. Patrick’s Dance, American Czech-Slovak Club, 922 Valley St., Dayton, Ohio, 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. John Stevens & Doubleshot at the Dupont VFW, 403 Main St., Dupont, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Rhode Island. Eddie Forman Orchestra at the German Club, 78 Carter Ave., Pawtucket, R.I., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day

Maryland. The Continentals at a St. Patrick’s Dance, Bowie Senior Center, 14900 Health Center Dr., Bowie, Md., 11:30 a.m.

Friday, March 19, St. Joseph’s Day

Arizona. Donna Siebert & Polka Power at the Pulaski Club of Arizona, 4331 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, Ariz., 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 20

Michigan. New Brass Express at a Polka Dinner-Dance, Fr. Kelly’s K of C Hall, 23663 Park, Dearborn, Mich., 7:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m., $25 advance.

Ohio. Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push at the Say Hello to Spring Dance of the United States Polka Association (USPA), Doubletree Hotel, 6200 Quarry Lane, Independence, Ohio, 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. For details visit http://www.uspapolkas.com .

Wisconsin. Polka Family and DynaBrass at the Rothschild Pavilion, 1104 Park St., Rothschild, Wis., 5:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Sunday, March 21

Connecticut. Ted Lange & Squeezebox at the Polish American Citizens Club, 541 N. Main St., Bristol, Conn., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Florida. Just 4 Fun Band at the Slovene National Benefit Society Lodge #778, 13383 County Line Rd., Spring Hill, Fla., food 12:00 p.m., music 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Florida. DynaBrass at the Polish American Social Club, 7500 U.S. Highway 1, Vero Beach, Fla., dinner 1:00 p.m., music 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Florida. Polka Pals at the Polish American Pulaski Club, 3621 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona, Fla., Dinner 1:00 p.m., music 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Florida. Tropical Squeeze at the St. Petersburg Polish Society, 1343 Beach Dr. S.E., St. Petersburg, Fla., dinner 3:00 p.m., 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Michigan. The Natural Tones at the Warren Polka Boosters, Utica K of C Hall, 44425 Utica Rd., Utica, Mich., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Michigan. Touch of Brass at the Toledo Area Polka Society, Conn-Weissenberger American Legion Hall, 2020 Alexis, Toledo, Ohio, 2:00-7:00 p.m.

Ohio. Jerry Robotka at Bavarian Haus, Rte. 18 west of Deshler, Ohio, 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Minnesota. Doctor Kielbasa at the Midwest Polka association Snow Dance, North Air Event Center, 6831 Hwy. 65 NE, Fridley, Minn., 7:00-11:00 p.m.

New Jersey. Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra at Bayway Polish Home, 625 Pulaski St., Elizabeth, N.J., 2:00-6:00 p.m., $10.

Pennsylvania. Stanky & the Coalminers at a St. Joseph Dance, Dupont VFW, 403 Main St., Dupont, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push at the Yukon Slovenian Hall, 137 Yukon Ave., Yukon, Pa., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 27

Florida. Frank Moravcik at the Polish American Club, 4616 Darlington Rd., Holiday, Fla., dinner 4:00 p.m., music 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Florida. Northern Lites at the K of C, 12226 SE US Hwy 301, Belleview, Fla., dinner 6:30 p.m., music 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Illinois. Music Company at Polonia Banquets, 4604 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, Ill., 5:00-9:00 p.m., $5, children under 17 free.

New York. Polka Country Musicians at the Spring Fling of the United States Polka Association (USPA), Pott’s Banquet Hall, 694 S. Ogden St., Buffalo, N.Y., 8:00 p.m., $13.

Sunday, March 28

Arizona. Varitones and another band at the Polka Lovers Klub, Golden Sun Resort, 999 W. Broadway Ave., Apache Junction, Ariz., 1:00-6:00 p.m.

Connecticut. Tony’s Polka Band at the Bristol Polish American Club, 541 N. Main St., Bristol, Conn., 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Florida. Northern Sounds at the Polish American Club, 4616 Darlington Rd., Holiday, Fla., dinner 1:00 p.m., music 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Florida. Frank Moravcik at the Polish American Social Club, 7500 U.S. Highway 1, Vero Beach, Fla., dinner 1:00 p.m., music 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Florida. Just 4 Fun Band at the Polish American Pulaski Club, 3621 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona, Fla., Dinner 1:00 p.m., music 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Florida. Florida Honky Polka Band at the St. Petersburg Polish Society, 1343 Beach Dr. S.E., St. Petersburg, Fla., dinner 3:00-4:30 p.m., music 4:00-7:00 p.m., dinner $8, music $5 members, $7 non-members.

Michigan. Squeeze Box at the International Music Association, Conn-Weissenberger American Legion Hall, 2020 Alexis, Toledo, Ohio, 2:00-7:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. Joe Lastovica & Polka Punch at the Dupont VFW, 403 Main St., Dupont, Pa., 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania. John Stevens & Doubleshot at Timmer’s Grove, 942 Liberty St., Point Phillips, Pa., 4:00-8:00 p.m.
 

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