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Clubs List

This Club listing is for Tropical nights or Salsa nights. Latin nights where a splash of Salsa is played along with Hip Hop, Dance & Reggaeton are not listed. Los clubs alistados abajo tienen noches tropicales o de salsa. Aquellos lugares donde un poquito de música latina se toca entremezclado con Hip Hop, Dance y Reggaeton no están incluídos aquí.
Excalibur
632 N. Dearborn (Ontario & Dearborn)
upstairs in Club "X".
Thursdays
7 p.m. - 3:30 a.m.
Latin Dance lesson by Lisa "La Boriqua" & Latin Street Dancing
Instructors at 8:30 p.m. DJ El Papichulo Spins Salsa & Cha Cha Cha on the main dome room & DJ Alex Perez Spins Merengue, Bachata & Cumbia on the other side. Live music events & special promotions every Thursday. For info and to get on the guest list go to:www.Laboriqua.com/dancingevents
For info call 312-42-SALSA.
Café Bolero
2252 N. Western
773-227-9000
Tuesdays live music from 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Cuban restaurant with live music at night.
The Buzz 
308 W. Erie.
Every Wednesday and Sunday
6:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m. 
DJs Alberto "Escándalo" Gómez & Jorge Rodas.
For info call 312-475-9800.  
Nice place. 
Commercial Salsa, Merengue & Bachata played all night. 
Proper attire required.
Carnivale
702 W. Fulton Market
Live Latin Music Wednesdays. Live bands play Salsa, Merengue, Mambo & Latin Jazz from 7:30 - 11 p.m. Great Latin fusion cuisine upscale restaurant at reasonable prices. Very elegant and uplifting decoration. The live bands play in the bar area and there is room to dance.
For more info and reservations call 312-850-5005 or www.CarnivaleChicago.com
Club 720
720 N. Wells
Salsa Tuesdays . 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. Dj spins Salsa, Mambo, Bachata & Cha-Cha-Chá. Latin Dance lessons to start the night.
For info go www.4fantasticos.com

Coco Restaurant & Lounge
Chicago's Paseo Boricua
2723 W. Division St., Chicago. Agúzate Live Salsa Dura Saturday Nights. DJ Crew Spinning 70's salsa, latin jazz, and nuyorican funk. Cocco's also features live bands often.
For info 773-384-4811 or www.cocochicago.com

Frankie's Blue Room
16 W. Chicago Ave., in Naperville
Every Thursday is "Salsa Under The Stars"
DJs mix Salsa, Bachata & Merengue. Nice dance floor. Live bands are presented often. For info go to www.FrankiesBlueRoom.com
Green Dolphin Street
2200 N Ashland Ave.
773-395-0066
Salsa Tuesdays: 8 p.m.- 2 a.m. DJs Luis "Rollin" Rivera & Carlos Latalladi spin Salsa, Mambo & Cha Cha Cha
.
Images Lounge & Restaurant
3908 N. Lincoln Ave., 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.
HSK "On 2" Fridays. DJ Dwight Burr spins Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha & Bachata. Mambo lessons by all of Chicago mambo instructors at 9 p.m. every Friday. No cover charge.
For info go to www.myspace.com/hotsalsakitchen

Latin Bliss
5515 N. Lincoln
9 p.m. - 4 a.m., ages 21 & over
Fridays & Saturdays Djs spin Salsa, Merengue & Bachata
For Info: 773-275-8888

Pete Miller's Steakhouse
Both locations in Evanston & Wheeling
Fridays and/or Saturdays. Live music venue. They like to feature Latin Jazz & Salsa bands very often. For their entertainment schedule and addresses go to: www.petemillers.com/evanston/jazz/index.htm and www.petemillers.com/wheeling/jazz/
Sonotheque
1444 W. Chicago Ave.
312-226-7600
"Explosion of Latin Rhythms" Every 3rd Tuesday of the month. DJ Carlos Flores explores vintage and contemporary Afro-Cuban / Afro-Latin music recorded over the last five decades, i.e. Rumbas, Son, Cha Cha Chá, Bomba y Plena, etc.
Doors Open at 9:00 p.m.
$5.00 Cover.
For info: www.sonotheque.net.
La Tasca Restaurant
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Latin parties and live music. 
25 W. Davis in Arlington Heights. Types of Latin music vary according to the weekend. 
Latin events include Salsa with dance shows and lessons, Flamenco, Spanish Rumba, Live bands, DJs, etc.
Info: 847-398-2400
Magnum's Crystal Lounge
1701 Golf Rd. Rolling Meadows. IL
For info 847-571-1859
Tropical Fridays. 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. DJ music by Latin Beat Chicago. $ 10.00 cover. Proper Attire required

Mambo
3336 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Every Friday & Saturday
Fridays live Cuban Jazz on the restaurant side.
On Saturdays Djs spin Salsa & Merengue. Live bands are booked regularly. Very nice and big dance floor. Covers vary from event to event. Info: 773-486-1495.

Nacional 27 
Every Friday & Saturday
11:00 - 2:00 a.m. 
325 W. Huron 
For info call 312-664-2727. Primarily a restaurant with dancing afterwards. Very elegant atmosphere.
Rumba Restaurant
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays
351 W. Hubbard St.
Throwback up-scale Latin-Infusion restaurant where Cuba meets Casablanca. Primarily a restaurant with background live tropical music & DJs every weekend. For info on specific entertainment on weekends call 312-222-1226.
Willowbrook Ballroom
Every Wednesday
8900 South Archer Avenue, 
Willow Springs
Phone: 708-839-1000
7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
DJ plays salsa and merengue all night. Dance lessons by Nino D'Giulio.
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Instructors and Schools

Latin Street Dancing, Inc. 
540 N. La Salle Ste. 500
312-42-SALSA
Lisa “La Boriqua”
Andrés Meneses
Christopher Manning (Rueda!)
Jeanette Ortiz (Rueda!)
Claire Wang (Rueda!)
Nestor Pecson (Rueda!)
Traci Smith
Steve Day
Grisell Roche
Alexander Colón
Fernando Marin
Terron Clay
Margo & Romulo (Tango)
Alexandria (Belly Dancing)
Tito Belpre (Reggaeton & Hip Hop)
Johnny La Salle (Reggaeton & Hip Hop)

Website: www.laboriqua.com
e-mail: Lisa@laboriqua.com

Dance Academy of Salsa 
Inside the Lakeshore Athletic Club. 441 N. Wabash 
312-789-0556 
Miguel Mendez, Leroy P. Tyree, Adrienne Kostreva, Andy Cruz, Mambo Mike & Michael Angelo.
For info: www.ChicagoSalsa.com
Chicago Dance
773-267-3411
3660 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60618
Gregory Day (Salsa)
This studio is mostly ballroom but Salsa is offered by the owner.
www.chicagodance.com
Dance Connection (Rueda!)
773-404-0006 
3117 N. Clybourn 
Alex Adalpe
Regular Salsa classes offered as well.
Latin Rhythms, Ltd.
773-890-1900
2501 S. Western
Chicago, IL  60608
Maricza, Victor, Sol, & Jorge
May I Have This Dance Studio
6137 N. Northwest Highway
Latin/Swing/Ballroom
Classes taught by
Nino D'Giulio & Anna
www.mayihavethisdance.com
Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Dance Companies
Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Chicago Latin Street Dance Company
Artistic Director, Lisa "La Boriqua"
Ph: 312-42-SALSA, 312-427-2572
www.laboriqua.com/talentbooking/lsdc.htm
Descarga Caribe Dance Company
Artistic Director: Sekou McMiller
773-230-3061. www.descargacaribedance.com
Latin Rhythm
Artistic Director, Maricza Collazo
Ph: 773-890-1900
Los Soneros del Swing
Los Soneros Del Swing Dance Co.
Artistic Director, Andy Cruz
773-395-8693 / 773-814-8693
info@losjovenesdelswing.com
www.losjovenesdelswing.com
Mambofodadaz
Artixtic Director: Micah Boon
www.Mambofodadaz.com
Taino Dance Group
Director: Paulina Rodríguez
grupotaino@hotmail.com

Ph:
773-292-0292
Urban Vibe
Artistic Director: Jorge Alvarez
www.UrbanVibeChicago.com

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Events

Be sure to see the On-Going Events section, below for weekly events.

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

June 18,2008
Chicago SummerDance @ Navy Pier

Navy Pier Beer Garden
600 E. Grand Ave.
Hector Silveira & Su Orquesta 8:30 - 11 p.m.
Dance lesson: MayIHaveThisDance (Salsa) 7 p.m.
www.ChicagosBestBeerGarden.com

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

June 19,2008
Noche Latina @ Navy Pier Beer Garden

Music by Rica Obsesion 7 - 11 p.m.
600 E. Grand Ave.
www.LatinStreetDancing.com

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

June 21,2008
12th Annual Chicago SummerDance
Orquesta La Crema 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Dance lesson: Latin Rhythms (Salsa) 6 p.m.
Grant Park. SE corner of Michigan & Harrison

www.ChicagoSummerDance.org

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

June 26, 2008
Noche Latina @ Navy Pier Beer Garden
600 E. Grand Ave.

Live Music by Son De La Habana
7 - 11 p.m.

www.LatinStreetDancing.com

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

June 26, 2008
2nd Annual Chicago Salsa Festival
"Opening Night"
Excalibur 630 N. Dearborn
Angel Melendez Tribute to Hector Lavoe 10:30 p.m.
Dance Performance Showcase 9 p.m.
www.ChicagoSalsaFestival.com

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

June 27, 2008
2nd Annual Chicago Salsa Festival
Park West.
322 W. Armitage.
Ismael Miranda 10:30 p.m.
Dance Performance Showcase 9 p.m.
www.ChicagoSalsaFestival.com

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

June 28, 2008
2nd Annual Chicago Salsa Festival

Park West
322 W. Armitage.
Willy's NYC Salsa Project 10:30 p.m.
Dance Performance Showcase 9 p.m.

www.ChicagoSalsaFestival.com

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

June 29, 2008
12th Annual Chicago SummerDance
Grant Park. SE corner of Michigan & Harrison
New Swing Sextet 5 - 7 p.m.
Dance lesson: Lisa "La Boriqua" (Salsa) 4 p.m.
www.ChicagoSummerDance.org
www.ChicagoSalsaFestival.com

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

June 29, 2008
2nd Annual Chicago Salsa Festival "Closing Night"
Excalibur
630 N. Dearborn.
Dance Performance Showcase 10 p.m.
www.ChicagoSalsaFestival.com

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

July 2, 2008
Chicago SummerDance in the Parks
Humbolt Park Boathouse
1359 N. Sacramento
Carpacho & Super Combo 7 - 9 p.m.
Dance lesson: Lisa "La Boriqua" (Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia) 6 p.m.
www.ChicagoSummerDance.org

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

July 9, 2008
Chicago SummerDance in the Parks
Jackson Park 63rd St Beach
6300 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Willie Gomez Con Cache 7 - 9 p.m.
Dance lesson: Miguel Mendez & Michael Angelo
(Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha) 6 p.m.
www.ChicagoSummerDance.org

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

July 10, 2008
Noche Latina @ Navy Pier Beer Garden
600 E. Grand Ave.
Live Music by Orquesta Ardiente 7 - 11 p.m.
www.LatinStreetDancing.com

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

July 17, 2008
Noche Latina @ Navy Pier Beer Garden
600 E. Grand Ave.
Music by Grupo Cha Cha 7 - 11 p.m.
www.LatinStreetDancing.com

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

July 24, 2008
Noche Latina @ Navy Pier Beer Garden
600 E. Grand Ave.
Music by James Sanders & Conjunto 7 - 11 p.m.
www.LatinStreetDancing.com

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

July 25, 2008
12th Annual Chicago SummerDance
Grant Park. SE corner of Michigan & Harrison
Angel in the Solar System 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Dance lesson: Latin Rhythms (Cha Cha, Mambo) 6 p.m.
www.ChicagoSummerDance.org

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

July 30, 2008
Chicago Summer Dance
Navy Pier Beer Garden
600 E. Grand Ave.
Salsa Chicago Mambo All Stars 8:30 - 11 p.m.
Dance lesson: Miguel Mendez & Michael Angelo
(Mambo & Cha Cha) 7 p.m.
www.ChicagosBestBeerGarden.com

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

July 31, 2008
Noche Latina @ Navy Pier Beer Garden
600 E. Grand Ave.
Music by Mannix Martinez
(former singer of Sonora Poncena) 7 - 11 p.m.
www.LatinStreetDancing.com

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

August 2, 2008
12th Annual Chicago SummerDance
Grant Park. SE corner of Michigan & Harrison
Grupo Kaña 7:30-9:30
Dance lesson: Tommye Giacchino & Gregory Day (Salsa) 6 p.m.
www.ChicagoSummerDance.org

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

August 6, 2008
Chicago SummerDance in the Park
Athletic Field Park
3546 W. Addison
Samuel Del Real & Su Orquesta 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Dance lesson: Tina Mangos (Salsa, Cha Cha) 6 p.m.
www.ChicagoSummerDance.org

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

August 7, 2008
Noche Latina @ Navy Pier Beer Garden
600 E. Grand Ave
Live Music by Samuel Del Real & Su Orquesta 7 - 11 p.m.
www.LatinStreetDancing.com

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

August 9, 2008
12th Annual Chicago SummerDance
Grant Park. SE corner of Michigan & Harrison
Live Music: Nabori 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Manny López Márquez (Salsa, Merengue) 6 p.m.
www.ChicagoSummerDance.org

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

August 14, 2008
Noche Latina @ Navy Pier Beer Garden
600 E. Grand Ave.
Live Music by Jesus Enriquez & Su Orquesta 7 - 11 p.m.
www.LatinStreetDancing.com

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

August 15, 2008
12th Annual Chicago SummerDance
Grant Park. SE corner of Michigan & Harrison
Live Music: Papo Santiago & Orquesta Infraverde 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Dance lesson: Miguel Mendez & Michael Angelo
(Salsa, Merengue, Bachata) 6 p.m.
www.ChicagoSummerDance.org

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

August 21, 2008
Noche Latina @ Navy Pier Beer Garden
600 E. Grand Ave.
Live Music by Lina Marie & The Afro Latin Ensemble 7 - 11 p.m.
www.LatinStreetDancing.com

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

August 23, 2008
12th Annual Chicago SummerDance
Grant Park. SE corner of Michigan & Harrison
Live Music: Angel Meléndez Tribute to Héctor Lavoe 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Dance lesson: Lisa "La Boriqua"
(Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha Chá) 6 p.m.
www.ChicagoSummerDance.org

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

August 28, 2008
Noche Latina @ Navy Pier Beer Garden
600 E. Grand Ave.
Live Music by Nabori 7 - 11 p.m.
www.LatinStreetDancing.com

 

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

Ongoing Events

Every Thursday
Latin Street Dancing Salsa
@ Excalibur Nightclub
upstairs in Club X.
632 N. Dearborn (Ontario & Dearborn)
Doors open @ 7:00 p.m.,
Latin dance lesson by Lisa “La Boriqua” @ 8:30 p.m.
2 rooms of dancing. DJ El Papichulo spins Salsa, Mambo &
Cha Cha Cha. DJs Alex Perez & Steven Merengue,
Bachata & Cumbia Sonidera.Cover: $ 7.00
For info: www.LatinStreetDancing.com
or 312 42 SALSA

Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA

Radio Stations

Dimension Latina WLUW 88.7 FM Independent Community Radio. Tropical music radio station only on Sundays from 2 - 6 p.m. sponsored by Loyola University. www.wluw.org/schedule/index.cfm#43
El Tornado Tropical WIIT 88.9 FM. Salsa, Mambo & Cha Cha Cha on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Sponsored by Illinois Institute of Technology. www.radio.iit.edu
Jazz Tropicale WDCB 90.9 FM. Sundays at 10 p.m. Latin, Brazilian and Caribbean music since 1993. Streamed
worldwide via the Internet. www.wdcb.org and www.marshallvente.com/radiohost.html
La Clave Radio. Tropical music format 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. www.laclaveradio.com
Victor Parra's Mambo Express WDCB 90.9 FM. Explores the roots of today's of salsa music, including all forms of Afro-Cuban music from mambo to Afro-Cuban jazz. Mondays from 10 p.m. - Midnight. Sponsored by The College of Du Page. www.cod.edu/wdcb

Periodicals

HOY: Only Spanish speaking daily newspaper in Chicago. It may be found in boxes all over the city. On Fridays their entertainment publication Vida HOY comes out with all the entertainment programmed for the weekend. Vida HOY also gets re-printed for free on Saturdays. www.holahoy.com
Chicago Tribune: (In English) One of the major newspapers in the city. Friday's edition is the most helpful for events. For events also try www.metromix.com
Chicago Sun-Times: (In English) One of the major newspapers in the city. Friday's edition is the most helpful for events.  www.suntimes.com/index
The Reader: (In English) It comes out every Thursday free of charge.  It lists all the concerts, nightclubs, and music events in section 3. You can get it at all White Hen's, grocery stores, and most bars and clubs.
www.chireader.com
Extra Newspaper (Bilingual Spanish/English): It comes out every Thursday free of charge. The largest bilingual publication in Chicago. Look for the "Extra" metal drop boxes in the city and Hispanic neighborhoods.  
La Raza Newpaper (In Spanish): It comes out every Thursday for $.25. Look for the "La Raza" metal drop boxes in teh city and Hispanic neighborhoods.
www.laraza.com
Contigo Magazine (In English): It comes out once a month free of charge.  Soley dedicated Hispanic entertainment news. Look for the "Contigo" metal drop boxes in mostly Hispanic neighborhoods.
Latin Street Dancing Newsletter (In English): It comes out once a month free of charge. Dedicated solely to Latin dancing and Latin music events. Delivered to businesses in Chicago and directly mailed to homes free of charge. To subscribe click on
www.laboriqua.com/contact/index.html
Interested in Chicago Based Latin Bands?
Check out these representatives:
Latin Street Dancing
SalsaChicago
Salsa in Chicago, Illinois, USA
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