Valentine Vibes Edition - Friday, February 13
Live Music Milonga with Contra Las Cuerdas
Celebrate the night before Valentine’s Day in the best possible way - with live tango music, dancing, and connection. This special Valentine Vibes milonga features live musicians Contra Las Cuerdas, bringing a deeply milonguero repertoire that is powerful, intimate, and made for the dance floor.
Two guitarists. Two voices.
Music that breathes with the dancers.
Whether you come with a partner, a friend, or simply your love for tango, this evening sets the tone for celebrating connection - with others and with yourself.
❤️ Why Valentine Vibes?
Because tango is about connection.
Because live music changes everything.
Because celebrating love doesn’t have to wait until Feb 14.
Come dance, listen, and start Valentine’s Day in the right mood.
OPTION 1: Meet & Greet with the Artists
Begin the evening in a quiet, intimate setting with the musicians. Share conversation, hear the stories behind the music, and experience the warmth of live guitars and voices up close - before the milonga begins. Guests enjoy early entry and the freedom to settle in and choose their place for the night.
Early Bird: $70 | $80 after Feb 6
OPTION 2: Reserved Seating
Arrive at your own pace knowing your place is held for the evening. Settle in comfortably at any time, without needing to arrive early or search for space.
Early Bird: $60 | $70 after Feb 6
OPTION 3: General Entry
The heart of the night - dancing to live music, shared floor, shared rhythm. Open seating, with reserved places held for those who selected reserved seating.
Early Bird: $50 | $60 after Feb 6
Evening Flow
7:00 – 7:30 pm - Doors Open
Arrive, settle in, change your shoes, and ease into the atmosphere as the space comes alive.
7:30 – 8:30 pm - Meet & Greet with the Artists
An intimate, unhurried hour with the musicians - conversation, stories, and close-up listening before the milonga begins.
8:30 pm - Milonga Begins
The dance floor opens and the night takes its rhythm.
9:00 pm - Live Music · Set 1
The first live set fills the room - guitars, voices, and milonguero energy crafted for dancing.
Between Sets - Music by Tango DJ Andi
Carefully curated tandas keep the floor alive, bridging the live sets and carrying the evening forward.
10:30 pm - Live Music · Set 2
A deeper return to the floor - the night unfolds with renewed intensity and intimacy.
After the Live Sets - Milonga Continues until 1:00 am
Tango DJ Andi carries the night forward, inviting you to keep dancing, listening, and settling into the late-night flow.
Alejo de los Reyes (Guitar)
Born in Argentina, Alejo de los Reyes is a guitar player that excels both in classical guitar and argentinean popular music. He recorded over ten albums including solo works, his own quintet and collaborations with artists such as Juan Carlos "Tata" Cedrón or Ciro Pérez. He regularly plays in concerts and festivals around Argentina, the US and Europe, being featured on seasons like Lincoln Center's Summer for the city, Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society, Festival Buenos Aires Tango, Les Jeudis de la Guitare and many others. He is the conductor of the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society guitar ensemble.
Federico Díaz (Guitar)
Born in Mendoza, Argentina, Federico Díaz is a NYC-based musician with a multifaceted career as a performing artist, arranger, and composer. With a special focus on tango, Argentine folklore, and chamber music, Federico has collaborated with renowned artists such as Philippe Quint, Lionel Cottet, Juan Falú, Daniel Binelli, Pedro Rossi, Silvia Iriondo, Bruno Cavallaro, as he moves with versatility through the universes of classical and popular music. Federico's performances take him regularly to renowned festivals and concert halls across North America, Latin America, and Europe, such as Lincoln Center (New York), Kennedy Center (Washington DC), Teatro Solis (Montevideo), Festival Guitarras del Mundo (Argentina), Laeiszhalle (Hamburg), and Solitâr (Salzburg). In addition to his live performances, Federico is also a sought-after studio musician, recording in a wide variety of projects for labels such as Sony Classical, Epsa Music and collaborating with artists such as Nora Buschmann, Sol Liebeskind, Pablo Lanouguere, Juana Luna, Emilio Teubal, Rodrigo Aranjuelo, Emiliano Messiez, and Pablo Woiz, among others.
Paula Serrano (Vocals)
Paula Serrano is a Tango singer born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and based in New York. She released her first album in 2017, called Tus besos fueron míos. She plays regularly in Europe since 2014, and in the US since 2017, being featured recently in Lincoln Center's Summer for the city and Taller Latinoamericano. Her style is deeply rooted on the traditional tango, which she learned in her early childhood.
Stratos Achlatis (Vocals)
Stratos Achlatis studied Vocal Performance at the Institute of Vocal Arts and Research under renowned baritone Spyros Sakkas. In 2008 he moved to Munich to continue his training in Art Song and Oratorio with Hartmut Elbert and later with Peter Ludwig. He has performed with the Contemporary Opera of Athens, in theater productions, and in concerts across Europe and the United States. Based in New York, Stratos founded the tango ensemble Los Peores del Tango, releasing the album Empeorando (2021). His most recent solo album, Esas Noches Tangueras, was released in 2025. He has collaborated with numerous acclaimed artists, including Emilio Solla, Octavio Brunetti, Costas Baltazanis, Petros Klampanis, Katerina Foteinaki, Duo Villarreal–Crom, and Ramiro Boero.