Friday, October 17, 2025 at the CAC in Peoria
DJ Ed Caballero plays recorded music for Salsa Night on the second floor of the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria,  305 SW Water Street on the riverfront in Peoria. Mostly Salsa, but also some Bachata, Merengue, Cha-Cha and Tango will be played.  3rd Friday of every month. Admission $5 CAC members, $8 non-members. Dancing is from 9:30 to 12:00. No partner required. Come early for dance lesson at 8:30 included in admission. BYOB.   For more information: www.peoriacac.org

Friday, October 17, 2025 at “Dance for Hope” in Springfield
A DJ is playing music for Hope at 3111 Normandy Road in Springfield. Dancing from 7:30 to 10:00 with an $8 admission fee. This is a venue in Springfield with wood floors; first Friday is Latin Night, second Friday is Ballroom, third is West Coast Swing, forth is all styles and fifth is West Coast Swing. Dancers can make requests. For more information, email danceforhope3111@yahoo.com.

Friday, October 17, 2025 at the Regent in Savoy
The Regent has recorded ballroom music from 7:30 to 9:30. Cost is $12 per person. The Regent is located at 1406 Regency Dr. West, Savoy, Illinois--about 0.6 miles south of the Champaign city limits. For more information call 217-359-5333

Friday, October 17, 2025 at the Country Line Bar and Grill in Canton
A DJ will play requests from line dancers and couple dancers. The Country Line Bar and Grill is at 725 West Locust (Route 9) on the west side of Canton. They have a large dance floor. Dancing is from 6:30 until 10:00; sometimes playing as late as 11:00. There is no charge for dancing but you may want to come early to eat.  If you need more information, contact the restaurant at 309-647-3404.

Friday, October 17, 2025 at Backroads Saloon in Bartonville
DJ Mike plays country music at Backroads Saloon (formally Stone Country) located at 4208 W Pfeiffer Road, Bartonville.. Cost is $5. The DJ plays music 7:30 until dancers are done dancing for the night…usually until after midnight. This is a concert venue so check if tonight is a concert or DJ music before going.  For more information, call (309) 966-9974 or check out facebook or their website www.thebackroadssaloon.com

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Grant Conservatory in Springfield
DJ Sam will be providing music for an event (Tango with the Spirits) at the Grant Conservatory at 501W. Elliott Avenue Springfield. A social dance will be from 7 pm to 10 pm. The cost is $10 per person. Attendees are encouraged to “dress to impress or distress”. Come early for a beginner tango lesson from 6 pm to 7 pm. For more information go to www.youngdanceinc.com

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Country Line Bar and Grill in Canton
A DJ will play requests from line dancers and couple dancers. The Country Line Bar and Grill is at 725 West Locust (Route 9) on the west side of Canton. They have a large dance floor. Dancing is from 6:30 until 10:00; sometimes playing as late as 11:00. There is no charge for dancing but you may want to come early to eat.  If you need more information, contact the restaurant at 309-647-3404.

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Backroads Saloon in Bartonville
There is “open dancing” to country music at Backroads Saloon (formally Stone Country) located at 4208 W Pfeiffer Road, Bartonville.. No cover. The bar is open from 6:00 pm until 2:00 am. This is a concert venue so check if tonight is a concert before going.  For more information, call (309) 966-9974 or check out facebook or their website www.thebackroadssaloon.com

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the American Legion in East Peoria
A Country Band will be playing at the American Legion at 101 Legion Street in East Peoria.  First Saturday is Southern Comfort. Second Saturday is NITE LIFE. Third Saturday is Sideline. Fourth Saturday is Charlie Horse. Band will be playing from 7 until 10:15.  $10 donation.

Sunday, October 19, 2025 Eureka Dance Club at Lindenhof of Peoria (aka German American Society) NEW LOCATION
Billy Washburn will play ballroom music for the Eureka Dance Club.  Dances are held at the German American Society Hall at 7403 Radnor Road in Peoria. If you are interested in being a guest, please email us at jschmudde@yahoo.com.

Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Lindenhof of Peoria (aka German American Society) NEW LOCATION
Young Dance Inc has recorded music at the “Sunday Social” dance happens from 6 until 9. The dance is at the Lindenhof of Peoria at 7403 Radnor Road in Peoria. The cost is $10 per person. For more information and to buy tickets go to www.youngdanceinc.com