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Weekend Lineup
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Friday, February 7
HOUSTON: Ed Karisch at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: The Merles at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
SCHAUMBURG, IL: Illinois Polkafest at The Hyatt Regency (1800 E. Golf Rd.), music by multiple bands throughout the evening including Alex Meixner performing with Klancnik & Friends 5:45-6:30 p.m. and 9-9:45 p.m.
CARMINE: Dan Whitaker at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, February 8
WALLIS: “Let’s Dance” Dance Club (formerly Happy Cousins Dance Club) presents Texas Sound Check at the Wallis American Legion Hall (330 Legion Rd.), 7:30-11 p.m. For more information please call Donna Cooley (832) 221-2678.
LIBERTY: Houston Metro Go Texan Committee Dance at the Elks Lodge (650 Wallisville Rd.), music by Liberty Hill.
HOUSTON: Ed Karisch at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Monte Good at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Alli Mattice Band 6-9 p.m.
SCHAUMBURG, IL: Illinois Polkafest at The Hyatt Regency (1800 E. Golf Rd.), music by multiple bands throughout the day including Alex Meixner 2:15-3 p.m. and 8:15-9 p.m.
CARMINE: Ella B at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 3-6 p.m.
Sunday, February 9
SEGUIN: Jesse Lege at Geronimo VFW Hall (6808 Hwy. 123 N), doors open at 1:30 p.m., dance 3-6:30 p.m. Admission $10. For more info call or text Lea Phelps (830) 305-8829.
SWEET HOME: Nathan Colt Young at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Colton’s Kin at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
CARMINE: Mitch Marcoulier at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 2-5 p.m.
Wednesday, February 12
HOUSTON: Ross Witte of Das Ist Lustig at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Lederhosen Junkies at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
Friday, February 14
CONROE: Liberty Hill at Conroe Senior Dance (1204 Candy Cane Ln.), 6:30-9:15 p.m.
HOUSTON: Das Ist Lustig at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Classic Rewind at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
SHINER: Valentine’s Day Party at Spoetzel Brewery (603 E Brewery St.), with music by Kenneth Kristynik, noon-3 p.m.
CARMINE: Valentine’s Dance at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), music by Bill Pekar 6-9 p.m.
BURTON: Robert Herridge and Allison Crowson at The White Horse Tavern (400 N. Main St.), includes lasagna meal, $35 per person. 6 p.m. Text (979) 277-5768 for reservations.
Saturday, February 15
LIVINGSTON: Liberty Hill at Livingston VFW Hall (4951 US Hwy 190 W), 7-11 p.m.
HOUSTON: Ross Witte of Das Ist Lustig at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
ENNIS: 18th Annual Ennis Czech Music Festival at the Sokol Hall (2622 TX-34), music by Jodie Mikula Orchestra, Czech & Then Some, The Moravians and Ennis Czech Boys. Admission $10. Doors open at noon. Visit ennisczechmusicfestival.com for more information.
SPRING BRANCH: Jody Nix at Anhalt Hall (2390 Anhalt Rd.), 7-11 p.m.
CHINA SPRING: Jerry Haisler and Melody 5 at St. Phillip Catholic Church Fundraiser (13095 Old China Spring Rd.), 6-10 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Michelle Kay at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Yesenia & The Groove Doctors 6-9 p.m.
CARMINE: Fifth Anniversary Party at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), live music with Jay.
Sunday, February 16
SEGUIN: Nathan Colt Young at Geronimo VFW Hall (6808 Hwy. 123 N), doors open at 1:30 p.m., dance 3-6:30 p.m. Admission $10. For more info call or text Lea Phelps (830) 305-8829.
SWEET HOME: Blue Denim at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.
TEMPLE: Jerry Haisler & Melody 5 at Seaton’s Sefcik Hall (800 Seaton Rd.), 6-9 p.m.
MOULTON: Moulton Polka Fest benefiting the Moulton Volunteer Fire Department at the St. Joseph Catholic Church Social Center (611 N Pecan St.), music 11 a.m.-7p.m. by The Shiner Hobo Band, Czechaholics and Lavaca County Line.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Bill Caisse at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Kade Isakson 6-9 p.m.
CARMINE: Justin Cole at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 2-5 p.m.
Monday, February 17
LA GRANGE: Fayette County Country Music Opry presents a Special Tribute to George Strait with music by Derek Spence at the La Grange KC Hall (190 S Brown St.). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. Admission $8. For more information call Patsy Zbranek at (979) 966-3568.
Wednesday, February 19
HOUSTON: Randy Adams of Auf Geht’s at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: San Antonio Dutchmen at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
Thursday, February 20
BRENHAM: Bluebonnet Opry Presents The Bluebonnet Opry Band at Silver Wings Ballroom (4100 Hwy. 105). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. Grill open. Tickets $10. Cash prizes. Funds donated to Hospice Brazos Valley. For more information, visit FriendsofBluebonnetOpry.com.
Friday, February 21
HOUSTON: Randy Adams of Auf Geht’s at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: RAD Dance Band at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
NEEDVILLE: Rotary Club of Rosenberg presents The Gumbo Festival Celebration at the Needville KC Hall (13631 TX-36), $25 entry fee includes all you can eat gumbo. Live music by South Texas Finest, 6-10 p.m. Proceeds go toward charity projects by the Rosenberg Rotary Club, scholarships for Needville High School Seniors, and supporting the Food for Friends North Rosenberg Food Pantry
Saturday, February 22
CORPUS CHRISTI: Czech Heritage Society of South Texas presents the Winter Music Fest at Moravian Hall (5601 Kostoryz), dance from noon to 6 p.m. with music by The Majeks and The Red Ravens. Admission $15. Food, drinks and kolaches available. For more information call Sam Morris at (361) 215-9163.
HOUSTON: Randy Adams of Auf Geht’s at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Tony Taylor at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11:3- a.m.-2:30 p.m., The Lonely Hearts Club 6-9 p.m.
CARMINE: Mike Gallo at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 3-6 p.m.
Sunday, February 23
SCHULENBURG: Swiss Alp Dance Club presents The Red Ravens at Schulenburg KC Hall (405 South St.), 2-5:30 p.m. Guest admission $10.
SEGUIN: Brandon Rosage at Geronimo VFW Hall (6808 Hwy. 123 N), doors open at 1:30 p.m., dance 3-6:30 p.m. Admission $10. For more info call or text Lea Phelps (830) 305-8829.
SWEET HOME: Cactus Country with Fiddle Champion Regina Matthews at Sweet Home Hall (43 CR 391), 2-6 p.m. Call (254) 723-8853 for more information.
WEST: Spring Awakening Dance at the West KC Hall (2547 Jerry Mashek Dr.), music by The Dujka Brothers and Czech and Then Some 1-6 p.m.
BELTON: SPJST Car Show at Cadence Bank Center (301 W Loop 121) with music by Jerry Haisler Trio 12:30-3:15 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Nyles Robakiewic at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Living Heritage 3-6 p.m.
CARMINE: Erik Flores at Busted Oaks Cellars (6195 Round Top Rd., Carmine, TX 78932), 2-5 p.m.
Wednesday, February 26
HOUSTON: Randy Adams of Auf Geht’s at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Yodel Blitz at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
Friday, February 28
HOUSTON: Randy Adams of Auf Geht’s at Rudi Lechner’s German Restaurant (2503 S Gessner Rd), 6-9 p.m.
NEW BRAUNFELS: Soul Sessions at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6-9 p.m.Get the weekend lineup of dances, latest polka news, weekly laugh & links to photos, videos & more delivered to your inbox each week.
Concerts, Exhibits, Special Events
Videos
Watch the videos by Walt Harfmann of Praha Brothers and special performance by Alice Sulak, Alfred Vrazel, Jerry Haisler at Sefcik Hall...the Dujka Brothers in Sealy...Walburg Boys on New Year's Eve...Czechaholics in Elgin...Jodie Mikula in West
Watch the videos by George Weber of the El Campo Polka Fest featuring Red Ravens, Fritz Hodde & Fab 6, The Majeks...Enzian Buam in Sealy...Red Ravens & Texas Sound Czech in Rosenberg
Safeguarding the Dance Hall Days of Texas - a feature in Preservation magazine of the National Trust for Historic Preservation