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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
Hustler Casino -
Starting February 13 -1000Redondo Beach Blvd.Gardena, CA 90247 / (310) 719-9800 / http:/www.hustlercasinola.com
/ Free lessons from 7:30pm to 8:30 pm by Maribel Purizaca – Live DJ all
evening – Dance Floor – Special food and drink specials – All located in
the luxurious Blackjack Lounge on the second floor
Hacienda Hotel - BACHATA MONDAYS -
525 N. Sepulveda Blvd. El Segundo, California 90245P. 714-778-6800 /
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
Happy's Grill -
12570 Central Avenue, Chino, CA - 909.627.8080 / with DJ Ivan "The
Salsa Doctor" / Salsa lesson 8 pm to 9 pm / $7 cover / $3 with student
I.D.
Farallon Cantina
Grill - 3742 Park Drive, Riverside, CA - 951.689.1229 / Salsa
lessons 8 to 9 pm / Salsa dancing with DJ Tony / No cover charge
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
Cock N' Bull-
2947 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica - Many On-2 dancers here.
Tuesday
El Floridita, in Hollywood -
http://www.elfloridita.com -
Bachata night on Tuesdays. 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...
WEDNESDAY CLUBS
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 charge.
5074 Holt Blvd, Montclair CA 91763. FREE Salsa Lesson from
7:30PM to 9PM with "Mario Gonzalez." Live Salsa/Cumbia Band
Every Week. DJ JorgeH plays Salsa Bachata Cumbia Merengue til
2AM. FREE Buffet / Drink Specials. $10 Cover Charge or FREE
before 9PM if names are texted to 909-730-9100 before 7PM.
Cafe Sevilla, in Riverside
- Music By Dj Farley -
Lessons start at
8:30pm with Lily Marina, Jo Quinones &
Gary Zambrano
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 st. Promenade, Santa
Monica.
(310)576-9996 Live Salsa Band every
Wednesday and Saturday Night / Beginner
Salsa Lesson From 7:30-8:30pm,
Intermediate Lesson From: 8:30-9:30pm.
Cover Charge $10. _For
more information visit FACE BOOK
Monsoon Salsa Night
THURSDAY CLUBS
Center Stage
Theatre - in Fontana - 8463 Sierra Avenue, Fontana CA - $3 before 9
pm / $5 after - 909.429.7469
Bogie's Lounge - 32001 Agoura Road,
Westlake Village, CA 91361 / Upscale venue playing salsa and bachata,
NO COVER ALL NIGHT LONG / Free parking, drink specials, food. Salsa and
Bachata classes by Jose Hernandez and Eva Baseova (Classes from
6:00-9:00 PM, three classes for ONLY $10) Social dancing until 12:30AM /
www,Salseros-LA.com / Jos3 Hernandez (818) 681
8806
-
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.
Thursdays at 3rd
St Promenade in Santa Monica - 6 pm / no cover / same as Salsa
Sundays on 3rd St Promenade
The Rock It Cafe, in
Hawthorne / Every THURSDAY from 8pm To 9Pm Salsa lessons @ address 14239
Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne Ca 90250 /$10 Class Included and $6 dls
After 9pm../ Live Salsa Band "LA Unica" on Stage And DJ Playing The
Best.
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. Dancing until midnight.
Mama Juana's, in Studio City -
http://www.mamajuanas.com -
Restaurant/Club. If I must be honest, I hardly ever go. It's a
little too far for me, a little too crowded. But in all fairness,
it is one of the most popular place these days for
Thursday nights, and if you check their website you'll see
that they're open for live Salsa basically every day of the week.
One of the few places out there dedicated full time to 'tropical' music
with its variations.
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
La Pollera Colora
- inside La Fonda - downtown Los Angeles. Organized by Charlie
De Cali. 2501 wilshire blvd, Los angeles, CA
213-380-5053
Tortilla Jo's -
in downtown Disney. Yari More with his small band every Friday
from 9 pm to midnight. 1510 S. Disneyland Dr, Anaheim CA. No cover
charge. Free parking.
Salsa Club 2000 -
818.761.5176 - 6439 Lakershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91606 - DJ
Byron
7:00 - 7:45 - intermediate cha cha ($10) / 7:45 - 8:30 -
intermediate hustle ($10) / 8:30 - 9:00 - bachata ($5) / Dancing
after 9:00 p.m. at no charge /
Long Beach Dance Center - Salsa Friday with
The L.A. Influence / Every 1st
Friday of the month. / $8 Cover w/out a band / Complimentary
Beginning & Intermediate Salsa Classes. Classes start at 8pm. /
Complimentary Drinks / Plenty of FREE parking across the street in the
lot across from the studio. / Doors open at 7:45pm and close at
midnight. / 5107 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803. For more
information visit: www.theLAinfluence.com
or call Peter Araiza @ 562-481-9665
The Warehouse - 4499 Admiralty
Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 - with DJ Charlie - 18 and over - $6 cover
charge
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.
Vasilios, in Downey -
http://www.vasiliossalsaclub.com - This club has been at this
location for many years. According to its manager, Carmelo, the nights for Salsa are
Thursday, Friday
and Saturday. On Friday - ladies free before 11 pm - gentlemen
free before 10 pm - music goes on until 4 am
Mama Juana's, in Studio City -
http://www.mamajuanas.com -
Restaurant/Club. If I must be honest, I hardly ever go. It's a
little too far for me, a little too crowded. But in all fairness,
it is one of the most popular place these days. If you check their website you'll see
that they're open for live Salsa basically every day of the week.
One of the few places out there dedicated full time to 'tropical' music
with its variations. Friday
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
El Torito
Restaurant
- 3740 Park Sierra Drive,
Riverside, CA
(Next to Kaiser Hospital) / 8:00 pm to 1:30am /
NO COVER CHARGE / Salsa with DJ Tony Pachanga / 951-785-0361 or 714-317-9377
Viva Fresh, in Burbank -
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.
HACIENDA DEL REY Restaurant,
8347 Lincoln Blvd, Playa del Rey near
Manchester Ave. / (310) 670-8588 / Mixed tropical music
SAGE RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE / Bachata Saturdays
/ 21 and Over with ID / 6511 GREENLEAF AVE, Whittier, CA / Cover:
$5.00 for Men and Ladies Free b4 10:30 on Guestlist / Contact JC 562
415-7776 / Alejandro Rey 562-569-1020 / Melissa Mendez 714-262-0550 for
Guestlist!!
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
El Rinconcito del Mar - No Cover Charge.
FREE Parking. Salsa Lessons. Live Band and DJ. Only 5 Minutes from
Downtown Los Angeles. Great Seafood & Mexican Food Yemi Productions
213-590-9499
http://www.elrinconcitodelmar.com
Salsa Club 2000 - 818.761.5176 - 6439
Lakershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91606 - DJ Byron
Romeo Cucina, in Laguna Niguel -
http://www.romeocucina.com/frm_home.html - DJ Jimmy and DJ Jerry are
there on Saturday. Free cover,
but it's a restaurant remember!
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.
1212 3rd st. Promenade, Santa
Monica.
(310)576-9996 Live Salsa Band every
Wednesday and Saturday Night! Beginner
Salsa Lesson From 7:30-8:30pm,
Intermediate Lesson From: 8:30-9:30pm.
Cover Charge $10. _For
more information visit FACE BOOK
Monsoon Salsa Night
Mama Juana's, in Studio City -
http://www.mamajuanas.com -
Restaurant/Club. If I must be honest, I hardly ever go. It's a
little too far for me, a little too crowded. But in all fairness,
it is one of the most popular places these days. If you check their website you'll see
that they're open for live Salsa basically every day of the week.
One of the few places out there dedicated full time to 'tropical' music
with its variations.
Saturday
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]
Vasilios, in Downey -
http://www.vasiliossalsaclub.com - This club has been at this
location for many years. According to its manager, Carmelo, the
most popular nights for Salsa are Friday
and Saturday, but it is open other
nights of the week as well.
Salsa Club 2000 -
818.761.5176 - 6439 Lakershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91606 - DJ Byron
Capistranos Cabana Lounge,
in Oxnard - Inside the Embassy Suites at 2101 Mandalay Beach Rd, Oxnard,
CA - One drink minimum No cover / Questions: (805) 798-1206 www.salsa805.com
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!
