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Vida Salsera, which translates as Salsa Life, has kept the Southern California / Los Angeles Salsa community up to date with its Salsa dancing scene, including special events, concerts, and live music performances, since November, 2005.  Thanks for visiting and enjoy!Salsa dancing in Los Angeles

 
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Randy's - "The home of the brave" each 4th of July - [click for pictures]

 


A Rumba for the soul - Click here for pictures

   
 
 
Event Calendar:

July 5th

Rumbankete @ LACMA, 5 pm to 7 pm

Dorothy Collins Brown Amphitheater at LACMA, in Hancock Park north of the Hammer Building .

FREE
No tickets or reservations required.

   

July 5th

Louie Cruz Beltran @ the Indio Performing Arts Center, 7 pm to 10 pm

45-175 Fargo Street, Indio, California  92201

$20 - seniors, $15

No host bar.

 Enjoy your local fireworks on Friday, and on Saturday

Dance to the fireworks of the Louie Cruz Beltran Latin Jazz Ensemble

   

July 8th

Susie Hansen Latin Band @ the L.A. Zoo, 6 pm to 9 pm

for "Music at the Zoo." The address 5333 Zoo Dr. Call 323-644-4200 for more info.

   

 

July 8th

La Esencia Salsa Band at Universal Citywalk, 7

July 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5, 12, 19, 26

Tuesdays, beginning July 1st through August 26th, Rumba Room presents Summer Night Salsa featuring dance instructor Marco Antonio and salsa band La Esencia. Come out and learn how to salsa from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, then stay for dancing with live music until 10:00pm.
   

July 9th

Louis Cruz Beltran @ Hollywood and Highland, 7 to 9 pm

   

July 9th

Orquesta Charangoa at the Sherman Oaks Galleria, 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm

Located at the corner of Ventura and Sepulveda boulevards in Sherman Oaks, California

FREE

   

July 10th

Susie Hansen Latin Band @ the Autry National Center, 6.30 pm to 9 pm

Griffith Park campus:
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA, 90027-1462

$7 cover charge

   

 

Movie at the Museum of Latin American Art, in Long Beach

628 Alamitos Ave.

 

Includes the performance of Jose "Perico" Hernandez and his band
Son de Tierra

   

July 11th

Yari More @ the Levitt Pavilion, in Pasadena, 7.30 pm

The Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park is located in the northwest corner of the park near the intersection of  West 6th Street and S. Park View Street just west of downtown Los Angeles.

For additional information(213)384-5701  or www.levittla.org

   


PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

   

   

 

July 12th

Sonora Carruseles de Colombia @ the Orange County Salsa Festival

The Phoenix Club

1340 S. Sanderson Ave, Anaheim CA 92806

   

   

July 13th

Francisco Aguabella and his Latin Jazz Ensemble @ MoLAA, 3 pm to 4 pm

FREE

An afternoon of workshops, dancing, music and fun for the entire family!

1-3 p.m.        Carnival hat and costume workshop

1:30-3 p.m.     Book Signing by the Author of Tropicana Nights, Rosa Lowinger

2-3 p.m.        Dance Workshop:  Carnival dances of Santiago de Cuba

3-4  p.m.       Francisco Aguabella and his Latin Jazz Sextet.

628 Alamitos Avenue

Long Beach, CA 90802

   

 

   

July 17th

Francisco Aguabella and his Latin Jazz Ensemble @ the Autry National Center, 6.30 pm to 9 pm

Griffith Park campus:
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA, 90027-1462

$7 cover charge

   

July 17th

Domingo Siete @ Zona Rosa Caffe, in Pasadena, 8.30 to 11 pm

Zona Rosa Caffe 15 South El Molino Avenue Pasadena,California 91101 626-793-2334

No charge

   


[I read on Dimelolife.com that there is a way to get into this party for free!  Sign up to Dimelolife.com, check the message board, and follow Chino's instructions (on his post) on how to get into the complimentary list!  Happy birthday Chino Espinoza!

   

 

July 19th

Bobby Matos @ the Levitt Pavilion, in Pasadena, 8 pm

Memorial Park, Old Pasadena

Free

   

July 19th

Orquesta Charangoa @ LACMA, 5 pm to 7 pm

Dorothy Collins Brown Amphitheater at LACMA, in Hancock Park north of the Hammer Building .

FREE
No tickets or reservations required.

 

 

 

 

 


July 22nd

Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Band, at Hollywood and Highland, 7 to 9 pm

in the central courtyard at Hollywood and Highland Center. The 
> event is free to the public and a wine tasting donation with wine 
> provided by Wente Vineyards benefits Project Angel Food.

   

July 24th

Lucky 7 @ the Autry National Center, 6.30 pm to 9 pm

Griffith Park campus:
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA, 90027-1462

$7 cover charge

   

July 24th

Opa Opa @ the City of West Covina, 7 pm to 9 pm

> Lakes Entertainment Center
> 1200 Lakes Drive
> West Covina, CA 91791

   
 

July 26th

Marc Anthony, Aventura and Alejandro Fernandez @ the Gibson Amphitheater, 8 pm

Gibson Amphitheatre

Doors: 7:15 pm | Show: 8:15 pm

 100 Universal City Plaza

Universal City, CA 91608

Phone 818.622.4440

http://www.livenation.com/event/getEvent/eventId/327944

   

 

July 26th

Ricardo Lemvo @ Levitt Pavilion, in Pasadena, 8 pm

Memorial Park, in Old Pasadena

FREE

 

   

July 26th

Angel Lebron y su Sabor Latino @ the SalsaMambo Festival in Palm Springs

All information at the http://www.salsamambofestival.com

   

July 26 and 27

Oxnard Salsa Festival, in Oxnard

Saturday, July 26
11:00 am to noon - Nuestro
12:00 to 12:30 pm - Salsa Dance Showcase
12:30 to 2:00 pm - Leslie Paula & the Latin Soul Band
2:45 to 4:30 pm - Orquesta Charangoa
5:15 to 7:00 pm - Opa Opa
Sunday, July 27
11:00 am to 12:45 pm - Chino Espinosa y Los Dueños Del Son
1:00 to 1:45 pm - Salsa with Our Local Stars Dance Contest & Charity Fundraiser
2:00 to 4:00 pm - Susie Hansen Latin Band
4:45 to 6:45 pm - Angel Lebron y Su Sabor Latino

http://oxnardsalsafestival.com/

   

July 31st

Perico Hernandez y Son de la Tierra @ the Autry National Center, 6.30 pm to 9 pm

Griffith Park campus:
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA, 90027-1462

$7 cover charge

   

August 1st

Rudy Regalado @ Farmers Market, Los Angeles, 7 to 9 pm

6333 West Third St., Los Angeles, CA

FREE

http://www.farmersmarketla.com

   

August 2nd

Bobby Matos Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble @ LACMA, 5 to 7 pm

Dorothy Collins Brown Amphitheater at LACMA, in Hancock Park north of the Hammer Building .

FREE
No tickets or reservations required. 
http://www.lacma.org

  CLICK HERE TO SEE AN AUGUST 2nd SAN JOSE (NO.CAL) EVENT





   

 

 

August 7th

Orquesta Son Mayor @ the Autry National Center, 6.30 pm to 9 pm

Griffith Park campus:
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA, 90027-1462

$7 cover charge

   


August 7th

Chino Espinoza y los Duenos del Son, in Burbank, 7 pm

AMC Walkway at the corner of San Fernando Rd and Palm Street. Concerts are free, and are presented by the Downtown Burbank Partnership. For information go to their website 2008 Events in Downtown Burbank

   

Summer Salsa Extravaganza©

  CLICK HERE TO SEE AN AUGUST 9th and 10th SAN JOSE (NO.CAL) EVENT


*JUST ADDED THE LEGENDARY YOMO TORO
*The BoricuaFest Torneo de Domino
*The All Stars Magazine Car Show
* The Boricua Lounge VIP (call for details)
*Free goodies bags from The Puerto Rico Tourism Company (while supplies last)
*The Boricua Educational Wall (bought to by DON JIBARO)
*Plenty of parking and a no shuttle hassle.
*Tram service from parking lot to gate.
*Plenty of grass and shade. ( bring your beach chairs, umbrellas and blankets)
*ATM on site.
*Two mini ponds to cool off.
*Miniature train city for the kids.
*Food and souvenirs vendors on site.
*KIDS FREE UNDER THE AGE OF 12!
 
ONLY AT THE FASTEST GROWING PUERTO RICAN FESTIVAL..  THE CALIFORNIA BORICUAFEST

contact us at (323) 769-5534

 

August 12th

Luis Conte Cuba LA, at Hollywood and Highland, 7 to 9 pm

in the central courtyard at Hollywood and Highland Center. The 
> event is free to the public and a wine tasting donation with wine 
> provided by Wente Vineyards benefits Project Angel Food.

   

August 14th

Orquesta Charangoa @ the Autry National Center, 6.30 pm to 9 pm

Griffith Park campus:
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA, 90027-1462

$7 cover charge

   

August 14th

Johnny Polanco y su Conjunto Amistad, in Burbank, 7 pm

AMC Walkway at the corner of San Fernando Rd and Palm Street. Concerts are free, and are presented by the Downtown Burbank Partnership. For information go to their website 2008 Events in Downtown Burbank

   

August 16th

Chuchito Valdez Trio @ LACMA, 5 to 7 pm

Dorothy Collins Brown Amphitheater at LACMA, in Hancock Park north of the Hammer Building .

FREE
No tickets or reservations required. 
http://www.lacma.org

  CLICK HERE TO SEE AN AUGUST 16TH VACAVILLE (NO.CAL) EVENT


August 17th

Opa Opa @ Pershing Square, downtown LA, 4 to 6 pm

532 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
<http://www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/images/venuemap.gif>Directions
Venue Map<http://www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/images/venuemap.gif>

DASH: From City Hall ride DASH "B" toward the Financial District and
exit Olive at 6th Street. From the Garland Building ride DASH "E,"
exit Olive at 7th Street, and walk north one block. For alternate
routes, visit <http://www.ladottransit.com/>LADOT.

METRO/Subway: Ride the Red Line toward downtown Los Angeles and exit
Pershing Square (5th Street). For alternate routes, visit
<http://www.mta.net/default.asp>mta.net.

Vehicles: Drive the 110 Freeway toward Downtown Los Angeles and exit
6th Street. For parking information, call (213) 473-5557.

 

   
 

August 21st

Son Mayor, in Burbank, 7 pm

AMC Walkway at the corner of San Fernando Rd and Palm Street. Concerts are free, and are presented by the Downtown Burbank Partnership. For information go to their website 2008 Events in Downtown Burbank

   

August 22nd

Dance Downtown featuring ChaCha and Salsa @ the Music Center, downtown L.A., 6.30 pm to 10 pm

Music Center Plaza

135 N. Grand Avenue

Downtown Los Angeles

 

COST:

FREE, open to the public and no reservations are required.

 

PARKING:

Drivers can park underneath the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion for $8 a day. Additional parking is available at the Department of Water and Power and the Cathedral.

 

MORE INFORMATION:

213-972-3660 or www.musiccenter.org

   

   

August 23rd

3 de la Habana @ the Wiltern Theater, 9 pm

3790 Wilshire Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90010

Phone 213.388.1400

Buy tickets at http://www.livenation.com/event/getEvent/eventId/327398/

   

August 26th

Jose Rizo's Jazz on the Latin Side All Stars, at Hollywood and Highland, 7 to 9 pm

in the central courtyard at Hollywood and Highland Center. The 
> event is free to the public and a wine tasting donation with wine 
> provided by Wente Vineyards benefits Project Angel Food.

   

August 28th

Johnny Polanco y su Conjunto Amistad @ the Autry National Center, 6.30 pm to 9 pm

Griffith Park campus:
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA, 90027-1462

$7 cover charge

   

August 28th

Orquesta Charangoa, in Burbank, 7 pm

AMC Walkway at the corner of San Fernando Rd and Palm Street. Concerts are free, and are presented by the Downtown Burbank Partnership. For information go to their website 2008 Events in Downtown Burbank

   

August 29th

Orquesta Charangoa @ Farmers Market, Los Angeles, 7 to 9 pm

6333 West Third St., Los Angeles, CA

FREE

http://www.farmersmarketla.com

   

August 30th

Angel Lebron y su Sabor Latino @ LACMA, 5 to 7 pm

Dorothy Collins Brown Amphitheater at LACMA, in Hancock Park north of the Hammer Building .

FREE
No tickets or reservations required.

   

August 31st

Yari More y su Orquesta and Sol de Alegria, in El Sereno, 1-3 pm

South Park Recreation Center, City of El Sereno

   

September 11th

Scott Martin Latin Soul @ Farmers Market, Los Angeles, 7 to 9 pm

6333 West Third St., Los Angeles, CA

FREE

http://www.farmersmarketla.com

  CLICK HERE TO SEE A SEPT 13th SANTA ROSA EVENT AND SEPT19-21 SAN DIEGO EVENT

 

 

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