La Taza de Cafe in Oakland closes it doors
No more salsa nights at La Taza, they have shut down. Plans to open new restuarants in the works for late 2009 and into 2010.
Add comment July 9, 2009
New Venue: Acapulco in Hayward
Live Salsa every Saturday in Hayward at Acapulco. Lessons at 830pm. $10, ladies free before 10pm. 19950 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward.
Add comment July 3, 2009
DJ WaltDigz B-Day party at Jelly’s 7/11
DJ WaltDigz B-Day Bash, Saturday July 11th 10pm @ Jelly’s Cafe
295 Terry Francois Blvd. San Francisco, CA
Add comment June 26, 2009
San Jose Jazz Fest 8/7 – 8/9
http://jazzfest.sanjosejazz.org/
Several salsa bands take over the salsa stage all for one low price.
Whether you are looking to kick up your feet and catch some live music outdoors or dance your butt off in the streets of downtown San Jose, this is the place to be this weekend.
Each year, the San Jose Jazz Festival brings the best of jazz to San Jose, the capital of Silicon Valley: during one weekend, more than 100 performances are featured on 10 different stages, offering all flavors of jazz, Blues, Latin, Salsa, R&B, electronica and more. The Festival brings to the capital of Silicon Valley international and homegrown favorites, jazz legends and rising stars.
Saturday (salsa stage unless otherwise noted)
12pm-Rumbache
2pm-Tito y su son de Cuba
2pm-John Calloway Diaspora (Latin Jazz Stage)
4pm-Latido
4pm-Pete Escovedo (Latin Jazz Stage)
6pm-Karabali
6pm-Wayne Wallace (Latin Jazz Stage)
6pm-George Clinton (Main Stage)
8pm-Pellejo Seco
Sunday (salsa stage unless otherwise noted)
12pm-Fito Reinoso
2pm-Vission Latina
2pm-John Santos (Latin Jazz Stage)
4pm-Candela
6pm-SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA (MAIN STAGE)
6pm-Orquesta la Moderna Tradicion
1 day: $15 ($10 on Friday)
2 days: $20
All 3 days: $30
Children 12 and under: free
Add comment June 23, 2009
Cubamemucho in Canada 9/25 – 9/27
HOTTER THAN HAVANA…EDMONTON WELCOMES
CUBAMEMUCHO, A WORLD RENOWNED CUBAN
DANCE FESTIVAL, FOR IT’S FIRST EVER
APPEARANCE IN NORTH AMERICA!
A Team of 11 Professional Cuban Dancers Bring the Beauty of
Cuban Dance and Music to our Country – “¡Tremendo despelote!”
For the FIRST time in North America, Cubamemucho, an internationally renowned
Cuban Dance Festival, will grace Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on September 25-27,
2009 and will transform the Mayfield Inn and Conference Centre into a colorful and
lively celebration of Cuban music, dance and culture.
Three thrilling nights of heart pounding live entertainment and gala performances are
guaranteed to captivate audiences and have them dancing in their seats.
Known for their expertise in Afro-Cuban body movement and showman skills, these
artists can show anyone how to move his or her body like a Cuban dancer. During the
day, over 20 professional dance workshops will be available to choose from. Local and
international dancers will not want to miss this opportunity to learn from the BEST!
In addition to the shows and workshops, Edmontonians are also invited to join in
welcoming dancers from all over the world who will come together at Cubamemucho
to compete for a chance to qualify for the 2010 World Rueda Championship (Cuban
Salsa Wheel) finals – a prestigious competition to be held in Munich, Germany.
What city could be more perfect for cultural exchange than Edmonton?
Considered Canada’s Culture Capital, Edmonton takes pride in supporting and
sustaining cultural diversity in arts, music and heritage. The goal of SalsAddiction
Dance Company, the host of Cubamemucho Edmonton 2009, is to foster this sense of
unity in our Community.
Founded in 1998 by Dr. Usukuma Ekuere, SalsAddiction Dance Company continues
to introduce Edmontonians to the high energy and fun that Cuban Salsa Dancing can
bring to a wide variety of individuals. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in
a great cultural event, which will introduce and evoke the sounds and movement of
Cuba.
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For more information about this exciting event,
visit www.cubamemucho.salsaddiction.com,
e-mail info@cubamemucho.salsaddiction.com,
or call Daiana at 780-701-7777.
Add comment June 18, 2009
Salsa in Union Square for the Summer!
Live salsa in Union square SF on specific wednesdays until October. Click link for schedule!
www.salsainthesquare.com
Add comment June 18, 2009
SF Ethnic Dance Festival 7/6 – 7/28
Las Que Son Son
WORLD PREMIERE
Women’s skirts billow recounting the rich story of Cuba’s past and present through a yambú; a highly ritualized dance of sexual conquest seen in the fast-pacedguaguancó, with a highly competitive columbia serving as the peak of three cycles of rumba dances- with live musical accompaniment.
http://www.worldartswest.org/main/edf_index.asp
Add comment June 9, 2009
