NO DANCE PARTY at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday February 26, 2026

 

 Hello Dancers,  
  Well, there will be NO THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY this coming Thursday February 26th at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, because we reduced the schedule to have dances only for special events, usually every other week.  So, come to the March Birthdays Party on March 5th, especially if you have a birthday in March. 

  DIRECTIONS:  Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, is almost a mile east of the 805-Plaza Blvd exit, at the signal-lighted intersection of Plaza Blvd and Manchester Street. We will be in the restaurant with some regular customers.

 (Note:   If the following photos do not appear when you look at this email, click the words at the top of this email that say something like "Show images which are still blocked to protect your privacy" - I already know who you are.  If that doesn't work, you can either click on the place where the image should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email.   You can see many great photos and videos from previous dances on Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565637576717 ), on Ric & Connie's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/connie.b.bautista ), and on the Thursday Night Dancers Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join the Thursday Night Dancers Facebook and post your Thursday night photos and videos there.)
 

A MARDI GRAS DANCE PARTY was at Lola Happy Bistro on this past Thursday night, February 19, 2026, with DJ Nickie Bascos.  On a cool night with light rain early in the evening.  There were 45 in attendance , thanks in part to 14 first-timers.  Here are 6 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party, all were copied from Facebooks.

 

  GROUP PHOTO.  Dancers posed for the photo above early in the evening, most in MARDI GRAS attire. 

 

 

  BALLROOM DANCING was abundant. In the photo above, Mark and Rei danced a boogie (East Coast Swing) in their Mardi Gras attire. 

 

 

  UPCOMING THURSDAY NIGHTS signs for Thursday nights at Lola Happy Bistro were held by "Ring Girls" Luz, Eliza (a first-timer), Emi (a first-timer), and Liz, all in Mardi Gras attire, in the photo above.

 

 

  LINE DANCING was a favorite.  In the photo above, Roland led line dancers, most in Mardi Gras attire, in a new line dance called "DING DONG" line dance ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws7bq3uuR-I ).  In the front line, more or less, were Aurea, first-timers Christine and Alicia (I think), and Karina (who is wearing a maroon colored top).

 

 

  WINNING COUPLES in Mardi Gras attire posed for the photo above.  They were Geraldine & Romi, Eliza & Rolly (first-timers), Connie & Ric, Ver & Ditas, Mark & Rei, Irish & Roland, and DJ Nickie & Aurea.    With Edith as Chief Judge, Josie donated and handed out prizes.  Dwayne & Eva were also winners, but were not in this photo.

 

 

 WINNING SINGLES in Mardi Gras attire posed for the photo above.  In this photo we see Karina, Leo, Irish, Evelyn (a first-timer), Emma, Luz, Virgie, Beth, Liz, Nedy and Lolit.  Estrelle, Sheila, Amor, Lala, and first-timers Emi and Debbie were also winners, but not in this photo.  

 

 UPCOMING EVENTS for Thursday night dancing at Lola Happy Bistro, per the above schedule. 


Here's the dance party plan for the next few Thursdays: 


Thursday, February 26, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, March 5, 2026:  MARCH BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all March celebrants, PLUS the 1st Anniversary at Lola Happy Bistro celebration, at 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons.  6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Bing Villafuerte


Thursday, March 12, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday,  March 19, 2026:  St. Patrick’s Night Dance Party, especially if you have green attire,  at Lola Happy Bistro,  3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  St. Patrick's Night-attired dancers vie for prizes. 6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Nickie Bascos. 



 It's a fun dance party most Thursday nights with line dances and ballroom dances like swing, cha cha, night club 2-step, cumbia, rumba and much much more.   

Hoping to see you on the dance floor,
Bert & Edith
619-224-3095 (house phone)

P.S. Other Notes: (1) This is where Filipino dance clubs go on a Thursday night in San Diego -- a Filipino dance at Lola Happy Bistro in National City, with ballroom and line dances, Filipino dances, cha cha cha dancing and swing dancing on a Thursday night in San Diego.  While the dancing and music will be non-stop, there are dancers who are happy to give free one-on-one ballroom and line dance lessons during the dances, in case you don't know the steps of a particular dance.  

(2)  If you do NOT want these weekly emails anymore, you can "unsubscribe" by e-mailing me, or calling me (619-224-3095), or just "Reply" and type "unsubscribe".

(3)  Some other FilAm dancing choices in San Diego are on https://www.sandiegofilamdancing.com/ 

MARDI GRAS DANCE PARTY at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday February 19, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
   You are invited to a MARDI GRAS DANCE PARTY at Lola Happy Bistro this coming Thursday February 19th, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, with the adorable DJ Nickie Bascos, especially if you have some Mardi Gras attire.  There'll be lots of dancing, fun, and food and beverages off the menu (don't bring any food or beverages - you are urged to buy a dinner, even if you just take it home). DJ Nickie will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 9:30pm. Mardi Gras-attired dancers vie for prizes. A cool and rainy night is currently forecast. 

  DIRECTIONS:  Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, is almost a mile east of the 805-Plaza Blvd exit, at the signal-lighted intersection of Plaza Blvd and Manchester Street. We will be in the restaurant with a few regular customers.

 (Note:   If the following photos do not appear when you look at this email, click the words at the top of this email that say something like "Show images which are still blocked to protect your privacy" - I already know who you are.  If that doesn't work, you can either click on the place where the images should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email.   You can see many great photos and videos from previous dances on Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565637576717 ), on Ric & Connie's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/connie.b.bautista ), and on the Thursday Night Dancers Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join the Thursday Night Dancers Facebook and post your Thursday night photos and videos there.
 

There was NO DANCE PARTY was at Lola Happy Bistro on this past Thursday night, February 12, 2026. 

 

 

  UPCOMING EVENTS for Thursday night dancing at Lola Happy Bistro, per the above schedule. 
  

FLASHBACK TO 2025 (for the previous Mardi Gras Dance Party, February 27, 2025):

  

  FLASHBACK TO 2025 for the Winning Couples at our previous Mardi Gras Dance Party, February 27, 2025, in the photo above.

 

 

 FLASHBACK TO 2025 for the Winning Singles at our previous Mardi Gras Dance Party, February 27, 2025, in the photo above.




Here's the dance party plan for the next few Thursdays: 



Thursday, February 19, 2026:  MARDI GRAS DANCE PARTY, especially if you have some Mardi Gras attire, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  Mardi Gras-attired dancers vie for prizes.  6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Nickie Bascos. 


Thursday, February 26, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, March 5, 2026:  MARCH BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all March celebrants, PLUS the 1st Anniversary at Lola Happy Bistro celebration, at 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons.  6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Bing Villafuerte


Thursday, March 12, 2026: NO DANCE


 It's a fun dance party most Thursday nights with line dances and ballroom dances like swing, cha cha, night club 2-step, cumbia, rumba and much much more.   

Hoping to see you on the dance floor,
Bert & Edith
619-224-3095 (house phone)

P.S. Other Notes: (1) This is where Filipino-American dance clubs go on a Thursday night in San Diego -- a dance at Lola Happy Bistro in National City, with ballroom and line dances, Filipino dances, cha cha cha dancing and swing dancing on a Thursday night in San Diego.  While the dancing and music will be non-stop, there are dancers who are happy to give free one-on-one ballroom and line dance lessons during the dances, in case you don't know the steps of a particular dance.  

(2)  If you do NOT want these weekly emails anymore, you can "unsubscribe" by e-mailing me, or calling me (619-224-3095), or just "Reply" and type "unsubscribe".

(3)  Some other FilAm dancing choices in San Diego are on https://www.sandiegofilamdancing.com/ 

NO THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday February 12, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
    Well, there will be NO THURSDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY this coming Thursday February 12th, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, because we reduced the schedule to have dances only for special events, usually every other week.  BUT, be sure to come to the MARDI GRAS DANCE PARTY on February 19, 2026, especially if you have some Mardi Gras attire.

  DIRECTIONS:  Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, is almost a mile east of the 805-Plaza Blvd exit, at the signal-lighted intersection of Plaza Blvd and Manchester Street. We will be in the restaurant with a few regular customers.

 (Note:   If the following photos do not appear when you look at this email, click the words at the top of this email that say something like "Show images which are still blocked to protect your privacy" - I already know who you are.  If that doesn't work, you can either click on the place where the image should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email.   You can see many great photos and videos from previous dances on Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565637576717 ), on Ric & Connie's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/connie.b.bautista ), and on the Thursday Night Dancers Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join the Thursday Night Dancers Facebook and post your Thursday night photos and videos there.)
 

A FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY was at Lola Happy Bistro on this past Thursday night, February 5, 2026, with Roland and I substituting for DJs who went to the Philippines.  The party was in Lola Happy Bistro, on a cool and dry night.  There were 40 in attendance thanks in part to 2 first-timers.  Here are 5 photos from last Thursday's Dance Party, most were copied from Facebooks:

  

 GROUP PHOTO.  Dancers posed for the photo above early in the evening. 

 

 

  BALLROOM DANCING was abundant. In the photo above, John and Fe were dancing what I think was the rumba "Esta Noche" ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwtDJ5Lu6dw ).

 

 

 

 UPCOMING THURSDAY NIGHTS signs for Thursday nights at Lola Happy Bistro were held by "Ring Girls" Mary Jane, Rose, Emma (a 1st-timer) and Zenaida in the photo above.

 

 

 LINE DANCING was a favorite.  In the photo above, Roland's Inspiring Dancers performed the line dance "Take Me Home" ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un1gRQy5J8M ).   In front were Roland and Eva.  Behind them were Lolit, Remy and Irish.  Mary Jane was dancing too, just off to the left. 

 

 

 BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS -- me and Remy, with birthdays in February, posed for the photo above. The cake was a delicious chocolate cake.  

 

 UPCOMING EVENTS for the Thursday Night Dancers club at Lola Happy Bistro, per the above schedule. 

  
Here's the dance party plan for the next few Thursdays: 


Thursday, February 12, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, February 19, 2026:  MARDI GRAS DANCE PARTY, especially if you have some Mardi Gras attire, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  Mardi Gras-attired dancers vie for prizes.  6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Nickie Bascos. 


Thursday, February 26, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, March 5, 2026:  MARCH BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all March celebrants, PLUS the 1st Anniversary at Lola Happy Bistro celebration, at 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons.  6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Bing Villafuerte


 It's a fun dance party most Thursday nights with line dances and ballroom dances like swing, cha cha, night club 2-step, cumbia, rumba and much much more.   

Hoping to see you on the dance floor,
Bert & Edith
619-224-3095 (house phone)

P.S. Other Notes: (1) This is where Filipino-Americans dance groups go on a Thursday night in San Diego -- a dance at Lola Happy Bistro in National City, with ballroom and line dancing, Filipino dances, cha cha cha dancing and swing dancing on a Thursday night in San Diego.  While the dancing and music will be non-stop, there are dancers who are happy to give free one-on-one ballroom and line dance lessons during the dances, in case you don't know the steps of a particular dance.  

(2)  If you do NOT want these weekly emails anymore, you can "unsubscribe" by e-mailing me, or calling me (619-224-3095), or just "Reply" and type "unsubscribe".

(3)  Some other FilAm dancing choices in San Diego are on https://www.sandiegofilamdancing.com/

 

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at LOLA HAPPY BISTRO Thursday February 5, 2026

Hello Dancers,  
  You are invited to the FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS DANCE PARTY at Lola Happy Bistro this coming Thursday February 5th, 2026, especially if you have a birthday in February, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950.  There'll be lots of dancing, fun, and food and beverages off the menu (don't bring any food or beverages - you are urged to buy a dinner, even if you just take it home).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons. DJs  will play for line dancing 6pm-7pm, and mixed ballroom & line dances until 9:30pm.  A mild temperature and a slight possibility of light rain is currently forecast. 


  DIRECTIONS:  Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950, is almost a mile east of the 805-Plaza Blvd exit, at the signal-lighted intersection of Plaza Blvd and Manchester Street. We will be in the restaurant with a few regular customers.

 (Note:   If the following list of events and photo do not appear when you look at this email, click the words at the top of this email that say something like "Show images which are still blocked to protect your privacy" - I already know who you are.  If that doesn't work, you can either click on the place where the images should be, or go to http://bertdonaldson.blogspot.com to see the whole email.   You can see many great photos and videos from previous dances on Nedy's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565637576717 ), on Ric & Connie's Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/connie.b.bautista ), and on the Thursday Night Dancers Group Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891499784211962 ). You should join the Thursday Night Dancers Facebook and post your Thursday night photos and videos there.)
 

There was NO DANCE PARTY was at Lola Happy Bistro on this past Thursday night, January 29, 2026. 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS for Thursday night dancing at Lola Happy Bistro, per the above schedule. 

  
FLASHBACK TO 2025 (for a previous year's Group Photo): 

 

 FLASHBACK TO 2025 for the Group Photo at the last Dance Party at Eastlake, January 30, 2025, in the photo above.  



Here's the dance party plan for the next few Thursdays: 


Thursday, February 5, 2026:  FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all February celebrants at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons.  6pm - 9:30pm. 


Thursday, February 12, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, February 19, 2026:  MARDI GRAS DANCE PARTY, especially if you have some Mardi Gras attire, at Lola Happy Bistro, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  Mardi Gras-attired dancers vie for prizes.  6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Nickie Bascos. 


Thursday, February 26, 2026: NO DANCE


Thursday, March 5, 2026:  MARCH BIRTHDAYS NIGHT DANCE PARTY for all March celebrants, PLUS the 1st Anniversary at Lola Happy Bistro celebration, at 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City 91950 ( https://www.facebook.com/lolahappybistro  (619) 434-7371)).  Cake and ice cream.  Roses for birthday ladies. Balloons.  6pm - 9:30pm.  DJ Bing Villafuerte


 It's a fun dance party most Thursday nights with line dances and ballroom dances like swing, cha cha, night club 2-step, cumbia, rumba and much much more.   

Hoping to see you on the dance floor,
Bert & Edith
619-224-3095 (house phone)

P.S. Other Notes: (1) This is the best combination of Filipino-American ballroom dance groups and Filipino-American line dance groups in San Diego -- Thursday nights at Lola Happy Bistro in National City, with ballroom and line dances, Filipino dances, cha cha cha dancing and swing dancing -- Thursday night dance club in San Diego.  While the dancing and music will be non-stop, there are dancers who are happy to give free one-on-one ballroom and line dance lessons during the dances, in case you don't know the steps of a particular dance.  

(2)  If you do NOT want these weekly emails anymore, you can "unsubscribe" by e-mailing me, or calling me (619-224-3095), or just "Reply" and type "unsubscribe".

(3)  Some other FilAm dancing choices in San Diego are on https://www.sandiegofilamdancing.com/