Freelonga
Free + Milonga + Special Theme
Just another excuse to get dancers together and have some fun, with an unbeatable recession price ;o). We try to come up with a new theme every couple of months. Feel free to suggest possible themes for future Freelongas. The music follows the theme, and there is free admission to everyone to wearing something to support the theme. We're not strict, and can usually find something that you're wearing to let you in for free ;o).
Tuesday 10/31/23 Milonga- Bal des Vampires
You know that if Dracula danced it would be tango. Close embrace brings you so much closer to the neck ... ;o)
Celebrate the ultimate union of seduction and drama: vampires and tango. Live the fantasy for one evening- dark, mesmerizing and dangerous. Not be mention all the killer vampire themed music that we will be mixing in among the classical tango.
Wear black, red, fangs, a cape or anything vampire related (zombie, monster or other Hallowe'en related good too) ... to help get into the spirit.
Tuesday 10/29/19 Freelonga- Bal des Vampires
You know that if Dracula danced it would be tango. Close embrace brings you so much closer to the neck ... ;o)
Celebrate the ultimate union of seduction and drama: vampires and tango. Live the fantasy for one evening- dark, mesmerizing and dangerous. Not be mention all the killer vampire themed music that we will be mixing in among the classical tango.
Wear black, red, fangs, a cape or anything vampire related (zombie, monster or other Hallowe'en related good too) ... for free admission to the milonga.
Tuesday 10/30/18 Freelonga- Bal des Vampires
You know that if Dracula danced it would be tango. Close embrace brings you so much closer to the neck ... ;o)
Celebrate the ultimate union of seduction and drama: vampires and tango. Live the fantasy for one evening- dark, mesmerizing and dangerous. Not be mention all the killer vampire themed music that we will be mixing in among the classical tango.
Wear black, red, fangs, a cape or anything vampire related (zombie, monster or other Hallowe'en related good too) ... for free admission to the milonga.
Tuesday 2/14/17 Valentine's Day Freelonga
Come celebrate the passion, the excitement, and the despair (after all it is tango ;o))
We'll play themed music of love and loss.. Wear anything red or in the spirit for free admission after 9.
Tuesday 11/1/16 Freelonga De Los Muertos
Use your Halloween costumes one more time!!
It's Dia de los Muertos or All Saints Day. Come and celebrate and dance to some scary music.
Wear something related to the theme for free admission to the milonga: skeleton, black, Mexican, or anything scary or Halloweenish..
Tuesday 7/14/15 Freelonga- Bastille Day
Vive La Revolution - Come to celebrate the storming of the Bastille and the French National Holiday. Wear something French for free admission, ie. colours of the flag (red, white and blue), fleur de lis, beret, french jeans, bagette ... ;o)
Tuesday 3/17/15 Freelonga- St Patraick's Day
Visit the Emerald Isle for an evening and dance among the leprechauns and the fair folk. We'll spin the music with some Irish flair. Wear something green for free admission to the milonga (9-11).
Tuesday 10/28/14 Freelonga- Bal des Vampires
You know that if Dracula danced it would be tango. Close embrace brings you so much closer to the neck ... ;o)
Celebrate the ultimate union of seduction and drama: vampires and tango. Live the fantasy for one evening- dark, mesmerizing and dangerous. Not be mention all the killer vampire themed music that we will be mixing in among the classical tango.
Wear black, red, fangs, a cape or anything vampire related (zombie, monster or other Hallowe'en related good too) ... for free admission to the milonga.
Tuesday 7/1/14 Freelonga- Canada Day
Help me celebrate my home country's birthday, and er ... strong tango tradition ;o). I'll be playing music from Canadian artists mixed in with classical tango. You'll probably be surprised how much you recognize.
Wear white, red or anything vaguely connected to Canada for free admission to the milonga: maple leaves, hockey jersey, toque ...
Tuesday 4/15/14 Freelonga- Tax Relief Night
Taxes are due today; so, anyone can use a little economic assistance right now. Dance away your woes and we'll be mixing in some music with a monetary theme.
Wear black to mourn what you owe, green to celebrate your refund, or anything to do with taxes, money or government for free admission to the milonga.
Tuesday 3/18/14 Freelonga- Post St Paddy's Day
Celebrate St Patrick's Day one day later with tango. We'll spin the music with some Irish flair.
Wear green for free admission to the milonga (9-11).
Tuesday 10/29 Freelonga- Le Bal des Vampires
You know that if Dracula danced it would be tango. Close embrace brings you so much closer to the neck ... ;o)
Celebrate the ultimate union of seduction and drama: vampires and tango. Live the fantasy for one evening- dark, mesmerizing and dangerous. Not be mention all the killer vampire themed music that we will be mixing in among the classical tango.
Wear black, red, fangs, a cape or anything vampire related (zombie, monster or other Hallowe'en related good too) ... for free admission to the milonga.
Tuesday 10/30 Freelonga- Le Bal des Vampires
You know that if Dracula danced it would be tango. Close embrace brings you so much closer to the neck ... ;o)
Celebrate the ultimate union of seduction and drama: vampires and tango. Live the fantasy for one evening- dark, mesmerizing and dangerous. Not be mention all the killer vampire themed music that we will be mixing in among the classical tango.
Wear black, red, fangs, a cape or anything vampire related (zombie, monster or other Hallowe'en related good too) ... for free admission to the milonga.
Tuesday 2/14 Valentine's Freelonga
What better way to celebrate the heights and depths of passion than with tango? We'll be playing some theme music to get you in the spirit.
Wear or bring something red for free entrance after 9 to the milonga
Tuesday 11/1 Freelonga De Los Muertos
Use your Halloween costumes one more time!!
It's Dia de los Muertos or All Saints Day. Come and celebrate and dance to some scary music.
Wear something related to the theme for free admission to the milonga: skeleton, black, Mexican, or anything scary or Halloweenish..
Tuesday 10/26 Freelonga- Le Bal des Vampires
You know that if Dracula danced it would be tango. Close embrace brings you so much closer to the neck ... ;o)
Celebrate the ultimate union of seduction and drama: vampires and tango. Live the fantasy for one evening- dark, mesmerizing and dangerous. Not be mention all the great vampire themed music that we will be mixing in among the classical tango.
Wear black, red, fangs, a cape or anything vampire related (zombie, monster or other Hallowe'en related good too) ... for free admission to the milonga.
Tuesday 6/22 Freelonga- Summer Solstice
Celebrate the longest day of the year, and let's encourage the warm weather to finally get here. We'll be mixing in some music with a summer or warm weather theme.
Wear yellow or anything sun or summer related: hawaiian shirt, shorts, bathing suit, surf board ... for free admission to the milonga.
Tuesday 4/13 Freelonga- Tax Relief Night
Taxes are due this week; so, anyone can use a little economic assistance right now. Dance away your woes and we'll be mixing in some music with a monetary theme. Thanks to Dave for suggesting the theme.
Wear black to mourn what you owe, green to celebrate your refund, or anything to do with taxes, money or government for free admission to the milonga.
Tuesday 2/16 Freelonga- Mardi Gras
Yes, Mardi Gras just happened to fall on our night; so, what a great excuse for a party! We'll be playing our normal classical and alternative mix, and of course adding in some music with a Mardi Gras and Carnival theme.
Wear something Mardi Gras-esque ie. masks or beads, or wear anything in the Mardi Gras colours: purple, green, and gold (justice, faith and power), for free admission to the milonga.
Tuesday 11/24 Freelonga- Pirate Night
On Nov 24, 1818, Hippolyte Bouchard, an Argentinean pirate, occupied Monterey, claiming it for Argentina. Monterey use to have a "pirate" milonga in November, but haven't in a couple of years. So we'll continue the tradition. Thanks to Andrea for suggesting the theme.
"Hippolyte de Bouchard, or Hipólito de Bouchard (January 15, 1780[citation needed], or 1783[1]– January 4, 1843), was a French and Argentine sailor and corsair who fought for Argentina, Chile, and Peru. During his first campaign as an Argentine corsair he attacked the Spanish colonies of Chile and Peru, under the command of the Argentine-Irish Admiral William Brown. He was the first Argentine to circumnavigate the world. During his voyage around the world he blockaded the port of Manila, recovered, in Hawaii, an Argentine privateer which had been seized by mutineers, occupied Monterey, California, raising the Argentine flag there and claiming for that country, for a short time, a small portion of the future State of California."
We'll be mixing in some music with a nautical theme. Wear something pirate related to get in to the milonga for free: eye patch, bandana, parrot ;o).
Tuesday 9/22 Freelonga- Secret Agent Night
You've seen tango in films like "True Lies" and "Mr and Mrs Smith": the glamour, the danger, the dramatic music.
Come celebrate the connection between tango and international espionage with a mix of classical tango and music from all your favourite spy films. You know that you've always envied that combination of charm and ruthlessness: Bond, the Avengers, Maxwell Smart, the Saint, Austin Powers .... Wear something spy related to join in the fun: tuxedo, evening gown, trench coat, gadget watch, shoe phone, water pistol ;o).
Tuesday 7/14/09 Freelonga- Bastille Day
Vive La Revolution - Come to celebrate the storming of the Bastille and the French National Holiday. Wear something French for free admission, ie. colours of the flag (red, white and blue), fleur de lis, beret, french jeans, bagette ... ;o)
Tuesday 3/17/09 Freelonga- St Paddy's Day
Celebrate St Patrick's Day with tango.
Free admission to the milonga (9-11) if you're wearing green.