SF Bay Area Salsa Blog

Spring / Summer Salsa Events 2011!!!

sfsalsa — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:04:31 +0000

Holy smokes! Spring is here and that means there are many salsa events on the way!

Be sure to join the group to get all the details on all the great events in San Francisco, Redwood City etc.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21232781783

Here is a quick rundown of all the events-

-Salsa in the Square | Avance | Union Square | Wednesday April 20th (FREE!!!)

-Bay Area National Dance Week – over 400 free lessons, performances etc. ranging from salsa, tango, swing etc.

-Cinco de Mayo Festival @ Delores Park w/ Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble + Futuro Picante + Julio Bravo | May 7th (FREE!!!)

-Julio Bravo | San Mateo Summer Concert Series | Thursday July 14th

-Music on the Square | Redwood City | La Moderna Tradicion | Friday May 27th

-Marc Anthony Concert | Oracle Arena – Oakland | September 2011

Spring / Summer Salsa Event Calendar

sfsalsa — Fri, 14 May 2010 05:15:42 +0000

Mark Your Calendars!

Here is a list of upcoming events all around the Bay Area… lots of FREE outdoor events : )

List is updated all the time so check back often here for new events and announcements-
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21232781783

Enjoy!

In the Heights
Curran Theatre SF
Today, May 12 at 12:00am – Sunday, June 13 at 11:00 pm

Tito Garcia y su Orquesta Internacional
Golden Gate Fields Berkeley
Sunday, May 16 at 1:00pm

Salsa in the Square – Dos Four y Los Mios
Union Square
Wednesday, May 19 at 6:00pm

Eddie Palmieri & La Perfecta II
Yoshi’s SF
Wednesday, May 19 at 8:00pm – Sunday, May 23 at 8:00 pm

2nd Annual Battle of the Salsa Bands
Veterans Memorial Building – Oakland
Saturday, May 22 at 6:30pm

Edgardo y Candela & Tiempo Libre @ Black & White Ball
SF Civic Center
Saturday, May 22 at 9:00pm

Avance @ Salsa in the Square
Union Square
Wednesday, June 16 at 6:00pm

SFJazz SummerFest: Orquesta La Moderna Tradicion
Stanford Shopping Center
Thursday, June 17 at 6:00pm

Jesus Diaz @ Marin Art Festival
San Rafael Civic Center
Saturday, June 19 at 2:30pm

San Mateo Central Park Music Series w/ Julio Bravo
Central Park
Thursday, June 24 at 6:00pm

Orquesta Borinquen @ Burlingame’s Music in the Park
Washington Park
Sunday, July 11 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Pete Escovedo 75th Birthday Celebration @ Yoshi’s
Yoshi’s Oakland
Thursday, July 15 at 8:00 pm until Sunday, July 18 at 8:20 pm

San Jose’s Music in the Park w/ Pete Escovedo
Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Thursday, July 29 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm

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* NYE Party w/ Sonora Carruseles @ Burlingame Hyatt *

sfsalsa — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:46:40 +0000

That’s right, salsa giants Sonora Carruseles (from Colombia) are in town for New Year’s Eve in the Bay Area, and guess what? You can win 1 of 3 pairs of tickets to this great event at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport.

To enter:

1) Join the Salsa Aficionados group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21232781783

2) RSVP “Attending” to the Sonora Carruseles NYE event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=204926492652

That’s it!

Winners will be drawn Monday 12/14, Monday 12/21, and Monday 12/28. The earlier you RSVP, the more chances you have to win.

Good luck and Happy Holidays!

December Happenings…

sfsalsa — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:07:44 +0000

Dance socials, concerts, New Year’s Eve parties, club openings etc.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21232781783

Montuno Swing @ La Costanera Restaurant
Type:   Party – Dinner Party
Where:   La Costanera Restaurant
When:   Today from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am

Jesus Diaz y su QBA at Sweet’s Ballroom
Type:   Party – Club Party
Where:   Historic Sweet’s Ballroom
When:   Tomorrow from 8:30 pm to 1:00 am

Fresquecito 2nd Saturdays
Type:   Party – Club Party
Where:   Club Anton
When:   Saturday, December 12 from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am

Salsa Sundays @ Azucar
Type:   Party – Club Party
Where:   Azucar Latin Bistro
When:   Sunday, December 13 from 4:00 pm to 12:00 am

Salsa Lessons w/ Cheryl Burke
Dancing for a Cause
Type:   Causes – Fundraiser
Where:   Cheryl Burke Dance Studio
When:   Friday, December 18 from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Flor De Caña presented by Rhythm Nexus
Type:   Party – Club Party
Where:   Cypress Dine and Lounge
When:   Saturday, December 19 from 7:15 pm to 12:00 am

Orquesta Borinquen @ Acapulco Bar & Grill
Type:   Party – Club Party
Where:   Acapulco Bar & Grill
When:   Saturday, December 19 from 8:30 pm to 1:30 am

Julio Bravo @ Seafood Peddler
Type:   Party – Club Party
Where:   Seafood Peddler
When:   Saturday, December 19 from 9:30 pm to 1:45 am

Orquesta Saboricua @ Elbo Room
ASALTO NAVIDENO TRIBUTE TO HECTOR LAVOE and WILLIE COLON
Type:   Party – Club Party
Where:   Elbo Room
When:   Tuesday, December 22 from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am

La Charanga Habanera @ Cafe Cocomo
w/ DJ WaltDigz
Type:   Party – Club Party
Where:   Cafe Cocomo
When:   Tuesday, December 22 from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am

Julio Bravo @ Caribbean Gardens
Type:   Party – Club Party
Where:   Caribbean Gardens
When:   Wednesday, December 23 from 9:00 pm to 1:30 am

Johnny Polanco CD Release Party
w/ DJ Luis Medina
Type:   Party – Club Party
Where:   Cafe Cocomo
When:   Saturday, December 26 from 8:00 pm to 2:00 am

Arturo Sandoval All-Star Band
Type:   Music/Arts – Performance
Where:   Yoshi’s
When:   Saturday, December 26 at 8:00 pm until
Monday, December 28 at 11:20 pm

NYE Salsa Party @ Crowne Plaza
Type:   Party – Holiday Party
Where:   Crowne Plaza Hotel
When:   Thursday, December 31 from 7:00 pm to 4:00 am

Fito Reinoso @ Club 101
Type:   Party – Club Party
Where:   Club 101
When:   Thursday, December 31 from 8:00 pm to 1:30 am

NYE Salsa Party w/Avance
Avance + DJ Luis Medina from KPFA
Type:   Party – Holiday Party
Where:   Cafe Cocomo
When:   Thursday, December 31 from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am

Caribe Salsa Night w/ Orquesta Bakan
Type:   Party – Club Party
Where:   Karibbean City
When:   Thursday, January 7, 2010 from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am

Rumbache & Fito Reinoso
Jelly’s DoubleHeader w/ DJ Luis Medina
Type:   Party – Club Party
Where:   Jelly’s
When:   Sunday, January 17, 2010 from 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm

2010 SF Bay Area Salsa Rueda Festival
Live Music with Rumbache, Jesus Diaz, and Fito Reinoso
Type:   Education – Workshop
Where:   Hotel Whitcomb
When:   Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 6:00 pm until
Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 11:00 pm

Issac Delgado @ Bimbo’s
Timba Dance Party w/ the King of Cuban Cool
Type:   Music/Arts – Performance
Where:   Bimbo’s
When:   Friday, February 19, 2010 from 8:00 pm to 12:30 am

Orquesta La Moderna Tradicion @ Pt. Reyes Dance Palace
Type:   Music/Arts – Performance
Where:   Pt. Reyes Dance Palace
When:   Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm

2nd Annual San Francisco Salsa Festival
Type:   Other – Festival
Where:   Westin
When:   Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 8:00 pm until
Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 2:00 am

Bay Area National Dance Week
Free Lessons, Workshops, Performances and more!!!
Type:   Education – Workshop
Where:   SF Bay Area
When:   Friday, April 23, 2010 at 10:00 am until
Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 10:00 pm

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21232781783

San Francisco Bay Area Summer Salsa Festival

sfsalsa — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:31:50 +0000

Springtime Salsa…

sfsalsa — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:35:01 +0000

With the weather starting to warm up, that only means one thing – outdoor salsa dancing is around the corner. While Jelly’s has been offering it year-round, it’s neighbor the Ramp and other venues will soon be opening themselves up to outdoor salsa dancing. Here is a list of upcoming events just around the corner-

Edgardo & Candela @ Yoshi’s SF
Yoshi’s
Saturday, April 18 at 8:00pm
National Dance Week
Various Locations
Friday, April 24 at 12:00pm
Spanish Harlem Orchestra @ Roc…
Roccapulco
Friday, April 24 at 8:00pm
Julio Bravo @ Seafood Peddler
Seafood Peddler
Saturday, April 25 at 8:30pm
Festival De La Familia
Cal Expo
Sunday, April 26 at 10:30am
1st Annual Sacramento Unity & …
Southside Park
Saturday, May 2 at 10:00am
Stanford & SJSU Latin Jazz Ens…
Campbell Recital Hall, Stanford Uni…
Tuesday, May 5 at 7:30pm
Pete Escovedo @ Theatre 39
Theatre 39
Saturday, May 9 at 8:00pm
Jelly’s Doubleheader
Jelly’s
Sunday, May 24 at 5:00pm
Salsa Sundays @ Flamingo Hotel…
Flamingo Hotel
Sunday, May 24 at 7:00pm
Orquesta Borinquen @ Yoshi’s
Yoshi’s
Wednesday, May 27 at 8:00pm
Edgardo y Candela @ Senzala Re…
Senzala Restaurant and Club
Saturday, May 30 at 7:00pm
Salsa Dance Party! Friday Nigh…
de Young Museum
Friday, June 5 at 6:30pm

Bay Area National Dance Week: April 24th-May 3rd

sfsalsa — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:34:27 +0000

If you’ve been itching to take that dance class but never got around to doing so, this is your shot. There are a variety of FREE classes and workshops going on so find one that works for you and dance away.

From salsa, to Middle Eastern belly dance, swing, samba, rumba, tango, hustle, cha-cha, waltz, lindy, country, polka, merengue etc. you can find something that will pique your interest-

http://www.bayareandw.org/free_events_display_geo.php?loc=all

Discover what classes, rehearsals, performances and more are planned for the annual 10-day celebration. Events populate through registration from presenters. Please come back to see where free events takes place for up-to-date news.

Valentine’s Day + Presidents Day Weekend Salsa Events

sfsalsa — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:03:36 +0000

Friday the 13th
Latido @ Rassela’s (SF)
Pura Noche Latina @ Butterly (SF)
El Pikete @ Club Anton (Oakland)
Pete Escovedo @ Yoshi’s (Oakland)
Orquesta America @ Club Sazon (Concord)
Slammin’ Salsa Fridays – A Red Hot Affair @ El Palomar Restaurant (Monterey)

Saturday the 14th
Los Pobres @ Susan’s Dance Studio (SJ)
Victor Manuelle & Gilberto Santa Rosa (Burlingame)
Montuno Swing @ Tres Hombres (Petaluma)
Pete Escovedo @ Yoshi’s (Oakland)
Avance @ Roccapulco (SF)
Julio Bravo @ Cafe Cocomo (SF)

Sunday the 15th
Salson @ Salsa Fling (CPAA – SJ)
Orquesta Borinquen @ Hotel Flamingo (Santa Rosa)
Pete Escovedo @ Yoshi’s (Oakland)
Orquesta America & Candela @ Jelly’s (SF)

Salsa Dancing on a Budget

sfsalsa — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:54:21 +0000

Given the economic times, it’s quite possible to continue to go out dancing while limiting or even eliminating the dent to your wallets. Here are some of the places that offer low cost and even free dancing-

The Ramp
San Francisco, CA
Saturdays (Late Spring-Early Fall)
No cover before 4pm for live music (otherwise $10 cover); no lessons

Shattuck Down Low
Berkeley, CA
Wednesdays
Bring a student ID and you can get 2 lessons & live music for just $5 ($10 regular price)

Salsa by the Sea
Santa Cruz, CA
Summer (Sunday afternoons ~5pm-8pm)
Always free; DJ music; no lesson

Cigar Bar
San Francisco, CA
Fridays/Saturdays
Cover is $7 after 9:30pm (free before then); live music; no lesson

Green Lantern
Mountain View, CA
Thursdays
$5; DJ Music + lesson (on 2)

Shboom
San Ramon, CA
Wednesdays
$5 after 9pm (goes on until midnight) no lesson; $12 w/ lesson before then.

Agenda Lounge
San Francisco, CA
Wednesdays
$5 cover (free with guestlist online). DJ music + lesson.

Little Baobab
San Francisco, CA
Wednesdays
$3 cover. DJ music. No lessons

Cafe Cocomo
San Francisco, CA
Mondays/Wednesdays ($3 after 9pm); otherwise $7/$8 respectively earlier with 2 lessons each night (starts at 7:30 Mondays; 7pm Wednesdays)

Club Monteros
Albany, CA
Fridays & Saturdays
2-for-1 cover with email printout

Salsa Socials @ Stanford
Lesson at 8-9pm
Dancing from 9-12pm
No charge

Underground Pub
Redwood City
Fridays
Lessons 8-9pm, Dancing from 9pm on

Club Sazon
San Ramon
Thursdays (Ladies free before 11pm)
Lesson at 8:30pm, dancing afterward (live bands – check schedule)

La Taza de Cafe
Oakland
Fridays 10-closing
dj music only

Salsa Socials @ Stanford
Lesson 8-9
Dancing 9-12
free; open to the general public
for schedule and details, visit – http://salseros.stanford.edu