Saturday Night Salsa

A listing of Saturday Night Salsa Events, Dance Lessons, and Socials in the Bay Area.

Note: Event times are subject to change. Always double check with the event organizer before making plans.

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Allegro 3rd Saturdays

Event Type: Beginner Lesson, Salsa Dancing, Live Music, Performances
Cost: $15
Location: Emeryville
Description: Salsa class and dance party at Emeryville's popular Allegro dance studio, hosted every third Saturday of the month. Featuring live music and dance performances, as well as complementary food and drinks.
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Allegro Beg. Lessons

Event Type: Beginner Lesson, Intermediate Lesson, Social Dancing
Cost: $8 Members, $12 Non-Members
Location: Emeryville
Description: Saturday morning salsa lessons with Gary & Viola with a focus on beginning salsa movement, rhythm, and footwork.
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Angel Lebron – L.A. Invasion

Event Type: Salsa & Bachata Lessons, Live Music, Social Dancing
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Location: San Francisco
Description: L.A. Invasion is a special event that will be held at Cafe Cocomo on Saturday, April 14th featuring 2 live bands straight from Los Angeles-- Angel Lebron y su Sabor Latino and Pily & Bachata Real. The event will also have salsa lessons by Tomaj Trenda as well as bachata lessons by Ryan the Bachata Rockstar. Special performance by the Couture Dance Alliance, and dancing until 2am to the music of DJ ELDJX.
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Cafe Cocomo

Event Type: Lessons, Live Music, Social Dancing
Cost: $12 Thursdays, $15 Saturdays
Location: San Francisco
Description: Cafe Cocomo is a popular spot in San Francisco featuring a huge dance floor, live bands, full bar, and salsa lessons taught by Jake Jacobs.
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Campbell Salsa Festival 2012

Event Type: Salsa Festival
Cost: $25 Friday night, $35 Saturday night, $75 Full Weekend + Workshops (see event website for tickets)
Location: Campbell
Description: The Campbell Salsa Festival is one of the largest salsa festivals in the Bay Area, featuring two-days of workshops, live music, performances, and dancing, taking place over Memorial Day Weekend. This year's event features live music by Grammy Award nominated band New Swing Sextet, directly from New York, as well as a full day of workshops on Saturday by US Salsa Open and World Salsa Champions, plus a dinner gala and special performances in the evening.
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Cha-Cha-Chá Playground

Event Type: Cha cha lessons and social
Cost: $8 - $15 sliding scale
Location: San Francisco
Description: If the clubs don't play enough of your favorite cha cha music, then you'll want to check out the only Cha-Cha-Chá focused social in the Bay Area! Held at The Grotto in San Francisco, the event features a cha cha class for intermediate/advanced salsa dancers who want to reinforce their cha cha fundamentals. Social dancing begins at 2pm. Beer, sodas, and snacks provided courtesy Sports Basement.
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Cigar Bar

Event Type: Music & Dancing
Cost: $7
Location: San Francisco
Description: Salsa night at The Cigar Bar & Grill, a unique San Francisco restaurant & bar located in historic Jackson Square.
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Cinco de Mayo Salsa Party

Event Type: Bachata & Salsa Lessons, Salsa Party
Cost: $15
Location: Emeryville
Description: An all ages dance party at the Allegro Ballroom in Emeryville to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Complimentary bachata lesson with Juan Gil at 7:30pm, salsa lesson with Tomaj Trenda at 8:15pm, and dancing to live salsa music by Pa'l Bailador until 1am in the morning. Mexican food and free refreshments available.
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Club Montero’s

Event Type: Beginning Salsa Lesson, Salsa Dancing, Live Band
Cost: $15
Location: Albany
Description: Beginner salsa lessons taught by Joel & Solcy followed by dancing to live salsa music at the Timbao Restaurant in Albany.
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Havana Dance Night

Event Type: Salsa Lessons, Concert
Cost: $10
Location: Berkeley
Description: KALX will be broadcasting Live-On-The-Air a special concert with Los Boleros featuring vocalist Felix Samuel (feature artist in the new film Hemingway and Gellford). Enjoy traditional salsa, Cuban son, cumbia, merengue and more.
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Los Pinguos Concert

Event Type: Dance Lessons, Concert
Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door
Location:
Description: Latin dance lessons followed by a night of dancing to the music of Los Pinguos, a Latin music band from Buenos Aires, Argentina known for their mixture of Latin rhythms and Spanish guitars.
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Noche Romantica

Event Type: Salsa Lessons, Salsa & Bachata Dancing, Wine Tasting
Cost: $15 pre-sale, $20 at the door ($25 for couples, $35 at the door)
Location: Oakland
Description: Noche Romantica is a sensual salsa celebration by Jack London Square hosted by Salsa With Juan, featuring salsa lessons, appetizers & desserts, wine and sensual dancing until 1 in the morning. Free parking is available by Cerruti Cellars.
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