Friday, January 16, 2026 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, January 16, 2026 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, January 16, 2026 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, January 16, 2026 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, January 16, 2026 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, January 17, 2026 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, January 17, 2026 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, January 17, 2026 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.
Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the Normal Community Activity Center
DJ Brad will be playing music for dancing for a “Let’s Bring Back Dance” event. Music goes from 7:00 pm until 9:30 pm at the Community Activity Center located at 1110 Douglas St., Normal. $10 per person. For more information go to www.bringbackdance.com.
