Milonga Qilombo

Celebrating Andres’s birthday & with DJ Karen Johnson

It’s a five-Saturday March, and we’re so happy to be able to offer two great editions of Milonga Qilombo. On March 22, we’ll be celebrating Andres Amarilla’s birthday and dancing all night to impeccable tandas by DJ Karen Johnson. The night starts out with an all-levels tango class taught by Andres & Karen.

8:30-9:30 pm: All-levels pre-milonga class - Andres & Karen
9:30 pm-2 am: Milonga Qilombo with DJ Karen Johnson

Pricing with Pre-Registration:
Milonga + Class: $25
Milonga Only: $18

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Pricing at the door:
Milonga + Class: $30
Milonga Only: $20

Special Offer: Students who register for both days of the Two-Day Beginner Intensive on March 22 & 23 get free entrance to Milonga Qilombo AND the pre-milonga class!

Cecilia Gonzalez & Jake Spatz

Workshops | Performance | Milonga Qilombo

We’re very happy to be able to welcome back Cecilia Gonzalez, one of the most respected dancers of her generation, for the first time since 2019. She’ll be partnered by Jake Spatz for a great weekend of workshops and a special Milonga Qilombo with DJ Jorge Fernandez and a performance by Cecilia & Jake. Don’t miss it!

Saturday, March 29

8:30-9:30 pm: Pre-milonga workshop - Revisiting the Cross - Cecilia & Jake
9:30 pm-1 am: Milonga Qilombo with DJ Jorge Fernandez with a performance by Cecilia & Jake

Sunday, March 30

1-2:15 pm: Retro Tango - Cecilia & Jake
2:30-3:45 pm: Boleos & Sacadas - Cecilia & Jake
Stay afterwards to practice at our weekly practica, Bailongo de los domingos.

The pre-milonga class requires at least beginner tango experience. The Sunday workshops will be taught at a solid intermediate/advanced level.

Pricing in advance (through 3/28 at midnight):
Full Weekend (Milonga Qilombo, pre-milonga class, 2 Sunday workshops + practica): $95
Workshop & Milonga Qilombo: $40
Milonga Qilombo only: $25
Two Sunday workshops: $55
Single Sunday workshop: $30

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Pricing at the door:
Full Weekend (Milonga Qilombo, pre-milonga class, 2 Sunday workshops + practica): $105
Workshop & Milonga Qilombo: $50
Milonga Qilombo only: $30
Two Sunday workshops: $65
Single Sunday workshop: $35

Please note: We will also hold Milonga Qilombo on Saturday, March 22!

💜💫🎈 You are invited! 🎈💫💜

The 2025 Philadelphia Tango Festival will take place over Memorial Day Weekend,
Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26, 2025.

This year’s festival will celebrate one of the giants of tango history, “The Best Bandoneon of Buenos Aires,” Aníbal Troilo, on the occasion of 50 years since his passing.

🎊 Festival Maestros
Corina Herrera & Ines Muzzopappa
Martin Maldonado & Maurizio Ghella
Ignacio Ondartz & Meredith Klein
Andres Amarilla

🎹 Live Music
Tango Bardo
Tipica Messiez
Romo Agri Messiez Trio
Furno Minondi Duo
and more!

🎙️ Lectures
Tango Bardo (live music lecture!)
Emiliano Messiez (live music lecture!)
Matias Maurizio (by zoom!)
La Luli

🎛️ Milonga DJs
Rainier Pereira
Gustavo Rember
Karen Johnson
Gabriel Gaumond

🌟 Venue

Lithuanian Music Hall
2715 E. Allegheny Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19134

Please head to the festival website to learn much more…

We are happy to announce a NEW EVENT.

Bailongo de los Domingos
A weekly practica
Every Sunday 4-6 pm
$10 entrance (free for monthly pass holders)
Started January 5 and continues every Sunday!

Join us every Wednesday for:

7-8 pm: Intermediate Tango
8-9 pm: Beginner Tango - Start any week!
9 pm-midnight: Palermo Fishtown Milonga with in-house and guest DJs, refreshments, a super-friendly crowd where many people dance both roles, and sometimes live music

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