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BEFORE GOING! SALSA CLUBS CHANGE DAILY - THEY'RE L.A.'S (AND MY) WORST
NIGHTMARE!
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MONDAY CLUBS
Ixtapa Cantina -
119 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, California 91105 / Starting Monday March 4, 2013. Latin Nights, Salsa and Bachata.
8:00 - 8:45PM Bachata class and 8:45 - 9:00PM Salsa Class /
Cover charge on Dj Nights $10 including both classes or $5 after
9:00PM / Cover on live bands $10. Please check main calendar for
live bands' schedule / Social dancing until 1:00AM…For more
information please Jo3 Hernandez at (818) 681 8806
www.Salseros-LA.com
Hacienda Hotel - 525 North Sepulveda Blvd,
El Segundo, CA 90245 - Schedule of dance lessons changes monthly. Call
310.849.8604 or email
wcsdancedj@aol.com for details.
Studio - 1320 Hermosa Beach Ave, Hermosa
Beach, CA / First Monday of the
month / $5 cover charge /
call promoter at 760.617.1718
Tres Vinos - 201 N. Citrus Avenue, Covina,
CA / Bachata lesson at 8.45 with Jo Quinones / Super DJRobby / Free
parking / $5 cover
PCH Club, in Long Beach -
6285 East Pacific Coast
Highway Long Beach, CA 90803 / (562) 596-2332
El Floridita, in Hollywood -
http://www.elfloridita.com -
I'm listing it first because 'Floriditas' is most famous on
Monday nights, when you better show up
early or you'll have to stand outside in line. This
restaurant/club is also great on 'Cuban' Fridays [my favorite],
as well as Saturdays. The place is small, not exactly cheap
if you go for dinner, but the food is good, and the 'mojitos' are great.
If you skip dinner and go for entertainment only, the cover charge is
$10. Parking is tricky unless you
valet... [but not impossible... heh]
"Tumbao" inside Zanzibar, in Santa Monica -http://www.2umbao.com - Salsa dura on
Monday nights. Dance class by Christian
Oviedo. $5 DJ nights / $10 band nights
TUESDAY CLUBS
Ember Nightclub -
401 N Anaheim
Blvd, Anaheim Ca - LIVE BANDS EVERY WEEK! (FREE ON VIP) www.emberofanaheim.com
Granada, in Alhambra -
http://www.thegranadala.com
17 S. First Street, Alhambra, CA /
FREE dances after
9:30 pm. Full bar.
ALPINE
VILLAGE -- 833 W. Torrance Blvd. in Torrance. Live Salsa every
Tuesday starting at 8PM with dance lessons at 7PM. 2 large
dance floors and ample parking. Cover charge is $5, with Salsa lesson $8. 310-323-6520
Ixtapa Cantina, in Pasadena
/ 119 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena CA / Salsa lesson at 8 pm for $10 / No
cover for social dancing /
http://www.latindancepro.com
Borderline, 99 Rolling Oaks
Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 / Lessons at 8 pm for beginners and 8.45
pm for intermediate / 805.446.4435
Wokcano / 1413 5th Street, Santa Monica,
CA 90401 / 310-458-3080 / $5 cover including salsa classes with Szilvi
Kovacs. Beg. 8-9PM and inter. 9-10PM. Open dancing starts at 10PM.
Steven's Steakhouse, in City of
Commerce -
http://sshpresents.com/- Salsa every day of the
week.
Tuesday
WEDNESDAY CLUBS
Bar Rouge - Hotel Huntington Beach - 7667
Center Ave, Huntington Beach, CA (near 405/Beach Blvd). Free cover.
Salsa and bachata lessons by David Nieto and Zuly Dextre from 7 to 9
p.m. / DJ Sazon playing Salsa/Bachata/Tropical Latin party until 1 a.m.
For information email
sazonyrumba@gmail.com
Bogie's Lounge -
32001 Agoura Rd, Westlake Village CA 91361 / Upscale Salsa Bachata
venue, Free parking, Great food, Drink Specials / dance lessons by Jose
Hernandez and Eva Baseova / 7:15 to 9pm, only $10 or $5 after 9pm / $10
cover on live band nights / social dancing until 1am /
www.Salseros-LA.com
/ Jose Hernandez (818) 681 8806
La Descarga - Live Quartet "Conganas" plays
every Wednesday from 10 pm to 12.45 am. No cover. Button shirt for men
is required. 1159 N. Western Ave, Los Angeles
Pechanga Casino -
in Temecula - Noches Tropicales at the Cabaret with DJ Rumbero / no
cover / 8 pm to 1 am
Tres Vinos - 201 North Citrus
Ave, Covina, CA / Salsa lessons from 8 pm to 9.30 pm with Bob Elias.
Dancing thereafter with Super DJ Robby. No cover
Cafe Sevilla, in Long Beach -
http://www.cafesevilla.com/LongBeach/ - A branch of the Sevillas from San Diego
and Riverside, this club is hip, spacious, with a great dance floor. $10
cover
Steven's Steakhouse, in City of
Commerce -http://sshpresents.com/- Salsa every day of the
week. Wednesday
Monsoon Café
-
1212 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401 / For information call
Andy Lorenzo at 323.841.7721 /
Live music Wednesday and Saturday / 2 different levels of Salsa
& Bachata classes / 2 Couples Instructors / COVER CHARGE $10
(includes 2 dance lessons) / 8:00 - 9:30pm SALSA & BACHATA
classes (beginner, intermediate) No partner necessary / Band
starts playing at 10:00 / Social dancing until 1:30AM /
https://www.facebook.com/monsoonsalsanight /
https://www.facebook.com/djandy.presents
THURSDAY CLUBS
8 ABOVE STUDIO locate in downtown LA in
a cool LOFT - 560 S. Main St. 8th FL Los Angeles, CA 90014
www.8abovestudio.com
- 45 Min Salsa Lesson Featuring Live Percussion starts 8:15PM -
9:30PM Followed with a Networking / Dance Social 9:00PM - 11:59PM -
818.835.2336
Noypitz – 933 N.
Brand Blvd. Glendale CA. 91202 / 2 dance classes (Salsa and Bachata)
7:15-9:00PM Cover charge on Dj Nights $10 including both classes or
$5 after 9:00PM / Cover on live bands $12. / Please check main page
for live bands' schedule / 2 different dance rooms, (Salsa & Bachata)
Social dancing until 1:00AM…For more information please call Jo3
Hernandez at (818) 681 8806
www.Salseros-LA.com
Costa Rica
Restaurant - 2500 West Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92801 - Classes
by Elena La Candela from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm followed by music with DJ
Mamboleo playing Salsa, Cha Cha, Bachata, Merengue and Cumbia.
PCH Club, in Long Beach -
6285 East Pacific Coast
Highway Long Beach, CA 90803 / (562) 596-2332
Center Stage
Theatre - in Fontana - 8463 Sierra Avenue, Fontana CA - $3 before 9
pm / $5 after - 909.429.7469
-
1445 Spruce St, Riverside CA 92507 - 951.248.0599
/ 8 - 9 salsa class.
Dancing until 1 am with DJ Romeo / $5 cover / 21 and over /
The dance center is the last building on
the left. Turn into the entrance of the brown lattice
office building complex between Atlanta Ave & UPS depot
Granada, in Alhambra -
http://www.thegranadala.com
17 S. First Street,
Alhambra, CA - Bachata nights on Thursdays with Salsa on the 3rd floor. Long sleeve shirt with collar, no
ripped jeans or cargo pants. Full bar.
Olivia's in Burbank (used
to be Silhouettes) - 245 e. olive in burbank / fully remodeled place
/ 2 classes = 8pm-8.45 beg. and 8.45-9.30
inter. Selected dates have live music and dance shows.
http://www.mikechristina.com
Steven's Steakhouse, in City of
Commerce - http://sshpresents.com/- Salsa every day of the
week.
Thursday
Vasilios Night Club / SALSA &
BACHATA NIGHTS WITH DJ RONALD SALSA & BACHATA LESSONS ALL
LEVELS WELCOME FROM 8:PM AND SOCIAL DANCING UNTIL 1:30 AM NO COVER
BEFORE 10:00 PM FOR MORE INFO PLEASE CALL OR TEXT 562.396.6501
FRIDAY CLUBS
Torch - 7850 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA
90620 / For guest list email
vivalasalsadj@aol.com / 21 and over /
DANCE SOCIAL - Mambo Madness:
Every 2nd and 4th Fridays of
the month. Dancetime Studio 860
East Carson Street Carson, CA 90745. Smooth dance floor. Salsa on 2. $8
Cover. Class included with instructor, Brent Jennings from 9pm – 10pm.
Open Dance thereafter to DJ Jojo’s Salsa, Mambo, Guaguanco,
Cha Cha Cha, & a little Bachata.
TACOS $1.25. Water $1 Gatorade $2. Free Parking in well-lit lot right
outside. For More Info contact Aisha Philips at (813)
857-3748.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MamboMadness/
Luminarias Restaurant / 8:00 PM
Salsa Class and Dancing - Live Band / Event
Information: (213)
290-3382 /
3500 Ramona Boulevard Monterey Park CA 91754 / Dinner
Reservation: (323)
268-4177 /
Live Band and DJ playing Cumbia, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and
Cha Cha Cha
Hacienda Hotel - 525 North Sepulveda Blvd,
El Segundo, CA 90245 - Schedule of dance lessons changes monthly. Call
310.849.8604 or email
wcsdancedj@aol.com for details.
Club Zaga -
6030 Santa Fe Avenue, Huntington Park CA 90255 -
bachata lessons 8 to 9 pm - $5 cover - 562.572.3003
The Long Beach Dance Center: Get
LAI'd Salsa Social / Every
1st Friday of the month / $8 Cover or $5 w/student ID /
Complimentary Class at 8pm / $1 water & $1.25 Tacos by Las Islitas
Restaurant / Free lit parking at the beach lot across from the studio /
Doors open 7:45pm & close at 1am / 5107 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach CA
90803 / More info check out www.theLAinfluence.com
or call 1.888.877.4305 or email Peter@theLAinfluence.com
La Pollera Colora
- inside La Fonda - downtown Los Angeles. Organized by Charlie
De Cali. 2501 wilshire blvd, Los angeles, CA
213-380-5053
Salsa Club 2000 -
818.761.5176 - 6439 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91606 -
El Pollo Inka: 1425 W Artesia Blvd, Gardena
310.516.7378
Cocopalm, in Pomona -
http://www.cocopalmrestaurant.com -
Restaurant/Club. This place is a fancy place with a nice view up
on the hill off the 10 freeway. It is a restaurant all week long
and a club with
live music on Friday
nights.
It is $10 women and $15 men cover charge. Alfredo Figueroa teaches
a Salsa class from 8.30 pm to 10.00 pm.
Granada, in Alhambra -
http://www.thegranadala.com - 17 S. First Street,
Alhambra, CA - A popular Salsa place for
Friday and Saturday. Cover charge
is usually $15, and the music goes on 'til 3 am. No flips, dips or
aerials or management will kick you out! Also, they require
at least a long sleeve shirt with collar, no
ripped jeans or cargo pants. Full bar.
Steven's Steakhouse, in City of
Commerce - http://sshpresents.com/- Salsa every day of the
week. Friday
El Floridita, in Hollywood -
http://www.elfloridita.com - This
restaurant/club is also great on 'Cuban'
Fridays [my favorite],
as well as Saturdays. The place is small, not exactly cheap
if you go for dinner, but the food is good, and the 'mojitos' are great.
If you skip dinner and go for entertainment only, the cover charge is
$15. Parking is tricky unless you
valet... [but not impossible... heh]
Club Mayan-
http://www.clubmayan.com/
- 1038 S. Hill St, Los Angeles 213-746-4287
Friday with
DJPedro El Sabroso - Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton, Cumbia, and Punta -
no Salsa this night
SATURDAY CLUBS
Mango Biche -
Grand opening May 18 -3100
Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90005 / Salsa, Merengue, Bachata,
Cumbia / 21 and over / Ladies free until 10 pm / Call Miriam at
818.679.3776 for information / facebook.com/mangobiche
Pinocchio's Pizza - 1449 N. Lake
Avenue, Pasadena /
Cuban son,
Cha-Cha, Latin Jazz on the third Saturday of every month / by
the Tujunga Social Club with Ralphael Field, Robert Sax, Tony
Suarez, Joel Shryack, Kenny Phillips, Bret Hembd and Mike Alvidrez
Club Timbalero at La Villa Basque -
2801 Leonis Blvd, Vernon CA 90058 / 562.533.2534 Mario Purizaca
promoter / for guest list email
vivalasalsadj@aol.com
El Pollo Inka: 1425 W Artesia Blvd, Gardena
310.516.7378
The Salsa Room @ Rhythm Room with
A FUSION ROOM upstairs, 14261 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA
91423. Every Sat from 9 to 2:00 PM. General Admission: $8.
Guest List: Free until 9:30 PM &
$5
until 10:30 PM
or for (KIZOMBA/SALSA
Lesson).
Text Rome at 626-376-5367 or email at nohosalsa@yahoo.com before 6PM
on Saturdays for Guest List.
www.nohosalsa.com
DANCE SOCIAL - Salsatopia - Every 1st
Saturday of the Month. Dancetime Studio
860
East Carson Street Carson, CA 90745. Smooth dance floor. Brett
Jennings and Danny Montenegro /
Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced class! Beginner is included with
$8 admission and Advanced is $10. Open Dance thereafter to DJ Gus’s Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha, and Bachata. TACOS $1.25. Water $1 Gatorade $2. Free Parking in well-lit
lot right outside. For More Info contact Aisha Philips at (813)
857-3748. Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Salsatopia
El Criollo Cuban Bar and Grill - $10
class at 7.30 pm included - 916 W.Burbank Blvd,Burbank Ca 91506 / Music Starts at 9Pm
with DJ Ricubana / Playing Timba, Cubaton/ RESERVATIONS 818-260-0211 /
www.burbank.cubanfoodla.com
The Long Beach
Dance Center: Latin Motion Social /
Every 3rd Saturday of the month / $8 Cover or $5
w/student ID / Complimentary Class at 8pm / $1 water & $1.25
Tacos by Las Islitas Restaurant / Free lit parking at the beach
lot across from the studio / Doors open 7:45pm & close at 1am /
5107 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach CA 90803 / More info check out
www.theLAinfluence.com
or call 1.888.877.4305 or email Peter@theLAinfluence.com
By Your Side
Dance Studio: Bachata y Mas Social /
Every 4th Saturday of
the month / Two Rooms (Bachata, Salsa, Merengue,
Kizomba & Zouk) / $8 Cover or $5 w/student ID / Complimentary
Class at 9pm / Street Parking / Doors open 8:50pm & close at 2am
/ 12613 Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, CA (West Culver City)
90066/ More info check out
www.RawBachata.com
or email RawBachata@gmail.com
Pips - Latin Jazz with Bob De Sena at 1356
S. La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA / Shows at 7.30 pm and 10.30 pm / Pizza
and pasta menu / No cover charge / Patio seating / Reservations
recommended at 323.954.7477 /
http://www.bobdesena.com
Salsa Club 2000 - 818.761.5176 - 6439
Lakershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91606 -
Cancun Ole, in Los Angeles -
http://www.cancunole.net - 5219 E
Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022 - Very nice newly remodeled
location, with DJ Moreno and DJ Henry alternating. $10 cover
charge. Good on Saturday.
TiGeorge's Chicken, in Los Angeles -
http://www.tigeorgeschicken.com/index.php 309 N. Glendale Blvd, Los
Angeles CA 90026 - This is not a club. It is a restaurant with very good
Haitian food. The band plays for about an hour starting at 4 pm. You are
welcome to bring along your own wine! seriously :)
Saturday
Granada, in Alhambra -
http://www.thegranadala.com
17 S. First Street,
Alhambra, CA - A popular Salsa place for Friday and
Saturday. Cover charge
is usually $15, and the music goes on 'til 3 am. No flips, dips or
aerials or management will kick you out! Also, they require
at least a long sleeve shirt with collar, no
ripped jeans or cargo pants. Full bar.
Monsoon Café
-
1212 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401 / For information call
Andy Lorenzo at 323.841.7721 /
Live music Wednesday and Saturday / 2 different levels of Salsa
& Bachata classes / 2 Couples Instructors / COVER CHARGE $10
(includes 2 dance lessons) / 8:00 - 9:30pm SALSA & BACHATA
classes (beginner, intermediate) No partner necessary / Band
starts playing at 10:00 / Social dancing until 1:30AM /
https://www.facebook.com/monsoonsalsanight /
https://www.facebook.com/djandy.presents
El Floridita, in Hollywood -
http://www.elfloridita.com - This
restaurant/club is also great on 'Cuban' Fridays [my favorite],
as well as Saturdays. The place is small, not exactly cheap
if you go for dinner, but the food is good, and the 'mojitos' are great.
If you skip dinner and go for entertainment only, the cover charge is
$10. Parking is tricky unless you
valet... [but not impossible... heh]
Club Bahia -
http://www.bahianightclub.com/
This place is a mix of everything tropical - Cumbia, merengue,
Salsa, bachata, and so forth
SUNDAY CLUBS
El Pollo Inka: 1425 W Artesia Blvd, Gardena
310.516.7378
Chinaland - 543 S. Ventura Rd., Oxnard, CA
93030 - At the corner of Ventura Rd and 5th St, next to CVS - free
parking, no cover / 8.30 pm free Salsa lessons with Laura Canellias /
9.30 pm social dance until 1.30 a.m. with DJ Charlie
Granada, in Alhambra -
http://www.thegranadala.com
17 S. First Street,
Alhambra, CA / Cuban Salsa from 5 pm to 9 pm on the third floor. Full
Bar.
Viva Fresh, in Burbank -
LAST
SUNDAY OF MONTH ONLY - 900 W RIVERSIDE DR, BURBANK.
(818) 845-2425. www.vivacantina.com
/ In the Riverside Rancho Room: First-rate Latin jazz, Cha Cha and
salsa from the sensational SHADES OF BROWN, 8 p.m. No Cover.
Noypitz - 933 North Brand Blvd, Glendale CA
91202 / dance lessons 7.15 to 9 pm $10 or $5 after 9 pm / $12 on band
nights 1st and 3rd of the month / for information call Jose Hernandez at
818.681.8806 or visit
http://www.salseros-la.com
Hacienda Hotel - 525 North Sepulveda Blvd,
El Segundo, CA 90245 - Schedule of dance lessons changes monthly. Call
310.849.8604 or email
wcsdancedj@aol.com for details.
Club Afterdark and
Jazz Cafe - 1133 W. 6th St., Ontario, CA
Salsa Club 2000 -
818.761.5176 - 6439 Lakershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91606 -
Steven's Steakhouse, in City of
Commerce -
http://sshpresents.com/- For years, the place to be on
Sunday night. Two rooms, the
large one, where all the wild LA dancers gather, and a second one, with
DJ Luis Pachanga playing good stuff.
Will you be visiting L.A. soon?
I will be happy to recommend clubs and events for you to attend on the
dates of your stay.
My name is Dena Burroughs, I am the "webmistress" of this site.
Please email me to dena@vidasalsera.com
and I will get back to you promptly.
Thank you for visiting VidaSalsera.com!
