LA NITELIFE SALSA CLUB LISTINGS

L.A. Nitelife with James Bartholet
Salsa and Latin Nightclub Listings

Updated 05/23/07

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Here is a list of the HOTEST SALSA CLUBS

All venues are alphabetically listed
Andino Peruvian Restaurant Night Club 13945 Van Ness Ave. Gardena (N. of Rosecrans Ave.) (310) 329-9955 Fri/Sat Arroyo 57 Wheeler, Arcadia - (818) 821-2021 Fridays 7:00 p.m. beg, 8:00 p.m. int live music and two dance floors Friday/Saturday Atlas Supper Club 3760 Wilshire Boulevard, LA - (213) 380-8400 or (323) 733-7889 Salsa/Latin Jazz on Saturdays 8:30 - 11:30, also Thursdays. Azuca! 417 1/2 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale - (818) 500-SHOW Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Rock en Espanol, Disco, 21 & Over, Valet Parking, Free Buffet, Thur: 1000 sq ft Dance Floor, Upscale Attire. Baby Rock 333 Boylston Ave. (corner of Boylston & 3rd St.), downtown Los Angeles - For directions call 213-353-9800

Bolero 2nd Floor LA MART Sat Classes 8:30 - 9:30PM By Francisco "El Rumbero" Vazquez DJ Danny Diaz Salsa and Merengue, also featuring LIVE bands Boathouse located on the Santa Monica Pier 2:30PM lesson with Laura Cannelius or Albert Torres. Dancing starts at 3:30 till 10:00. on Sunday nights. Bugambilia's 12526 Central Avenue, Chino - (909)591-1946 or 243-8744 Salsa, Merengue,Cumbia. Campestre (formerly Tocororo) 7857 E. Florence Ave., Downey - (310)806-8030 For Guest List call (562) 928-2704 Salsa Lessons: 8:00 - 9:00 PM and 9-10 PM, $5 (Mondays). Under 21 Welcome ( 18 & Over W/ID) Caña y Ron 3687 San Fernando Rd., Glendale - (818) 507-8518/ (213) 287-2148 Carlos O'Brien's 440 W. Court St, San Bernardino, CA (909) 715-3120 (909) 384-9690 Salsa Fridays and Saturdays, ladies FREE before 9:30

CASA ESCOBAR SUNDAY NIGHT SALSA

Free Salsa Dancing 9:00pm-Midnight Sundays.

Salsa lessons available at 7:30 p.m. $15 per person.

14160 Palawan Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 392-3943.

www.IsabelleSalsa.com

Cava Restaurant 8384 W. Third St., Beverly Hills - (213) 658-8898 Dining, Bar Thurs Live Band, Class Under 21 Welcome Century Supper Club 10131 Constellation Blvd, Century City - (213) 807-2480 Salsa on Friday nights. This famous large nightspot has it all, restaurant, nightclub, three dance floors, stage area, large comfortable outdoor patio area. 21 and over with convient valet parking. Club Bahia 1130 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles - (213) 250-4313 Brazilian-themed, colorful nightclub, house band "Clave Tropical" play Salsa, Merengue and Punta every Fri.-Sun Live bands, DJs, full bar, valet parking. Club Havana 5310 Holt Ave., Montclair - (909) 625-6044 OR 243-8744. Club M 680 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach. Hotline: (949) 882-3154 Wednesdays - Live bands, dance lessons, cover charge. Club Quantum Corner of Foothill Blvd. & Juniper, Fontana - (909) 427-9757 or 427-9210 Dining, Big Dance Floor, Parking, 21 and Over w/ID DJ Luis "PACHANGA" from Cali, Columbia, Salsa, Cumbia y Merengue Thurs: 9PM-2AM, NO COVER Club Tapas 4253 Martingale Way, Newport Beach (near the John Wayne airport) (949) 756-8194 Conga Room Wilshire Blvd, West of La Brea Live Salsa and Latin Jazz "name" bands Open on Thurs, Fri, Sat. Owned by famous Latin celebrities. 21 and over with valet parking. The Derby 4500 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles (323) 663-8979. All tho' they're opular for Jump, Swing bands, and the Lindy scene, they have a Salsa night. Call ahead to see which night. Domenico's Grill and Sports Bar 82 N. Fair Oaks, Pasadena (Old Town) - (626) 449-1948 Salsa Thursdays with live bands, including longtime local legend Johnny Martinez, and Charangoa (flautist Fay Roberts' band).

El Calor Orange County 2916 W. Lincoln Ave. at Beach Bl., Anaheim - (714) 527-8873. Friday: Live band DJ. Dance lessons w/Antonio Madrigal, 8-9p.m. $5 with lessons $8 without lessons El Floridita Restaurant 1253 N. Vine St., Hollywood (corner of Vine & Fountain) - (323) 871-8612 Cuban Cuisine, Live Music, Dancing This is the top authentic dancers' hangout in Los Angeles, especially on Wednesdays and some weekends, when many longtime Mambo dancers, industry folk and celebs drop in to dance and visit with friends. There's live music by some of the best bands in Southern California, including long-standing local dance band Johnny Martinez and his Hollywood Salsa Machine on Saturdays, and Charangoa (flutist Fay Roberts' band) on the first Friday of every month, along with rotating Wednesdays. Charanga Cubana and Johnny Polanco's Conjunto Amistad alternate on Wednesday nights, along with Charangoa . Polanco also plays every Monday, when the room often gets packed with flailing salsa newbies/dangerous dance-star-wannabes. Live bands on Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat. Under 21 Welcome. $10 without dinner. Advance reservations are almost always necessary - this cozy little place fills up fast! El Pollo Inka Peruvian Restaurant Night Club 1425 W. Artesia Blvd. Gardena - (310) 516-7378 Salsa Lessons 7:00 - 9:00p.m. with Juan & Maribel Cumbia Music After the Classes DJ Mario "Sabor y Sentimiento" Salsa - Merengue Fri: No Cover Charge, Dress code enforced; Sat: $5.00 Free Parking Freight House Saloon 26701 Verdugo St., San Juan Capistrano - (949) 487-3297 1000 sq ft. newly laid wood dance floor, No cover Dance Lessons by Antonio Madrigal: 7-8pm Salsa Dancing 8pm 'til closing, with DJ on Thursday nights. Giggles Nightclub 215 Brand Ave. Glendale, (818) 500-7800 Open on Friday and Saturday nights. 21 and over. Gitana Night Club 260 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank - (818) 846-4400 Thursdays and/or Fridays: 9PM - 2AM Salsa (with occasional live bands), Merengue, Rock en Español, Disco and House, 21 & over. Guest list Thursdays before 10 PM, call. The best place in Burbank for salsa. Half-price guest list for live bands, Fridays before 10:30 PM, call. Grand Avenue 1024 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles - (213) 747-0999 Live bands on weekends, often well-known. This nightspot has been a staple in Los Angeles' nightclub scene for many years. Very Large Upstairs Rooms, Full Bar, Over 21. Saturdays are $12 - $15 Currently (2/01): Fridays - Spanish Rock by DJs; Every Saturday - The Costeños Band. Hollywood Park Casino 3883 West Century Boulevard, Inglewood, in S.W. corner of racetrack "block" (banquet rental rooms are upstairs). Hollywood Star Grille The Hop 17647 Gale Ave., City of Industry, (626) 810-8467.

ISABELLE SALSA'S DANCE ACADEMY FRIDAYS

1334 Lincoln Blvd. Sta Monica 90401 (310)392-3493 www.IsabelleSalsa.com.

Free Parking! Wine, Beer, Soft Drinks, Chips, Salsa & Water included! $20 per person.

Or come for just the Social and get all the perks for $15.

Lesson from 7:30-9:00pm Dancing from 9:00pm-10:00am.

Register 7:15pm or pre-register at www.isabellesalsa.com.

JC Fandangos 1086 N. State College, Anahiem - (714) 758-1057 Classes $10; Thurs - Sun Beginners 6:30 - 7:45, Int-Adv 8-9 Thurs - Sun 6:30 - 2:00 Dress code Kama Kama 3100 Wilshire Blvd. LA, (818) 262-8226 La Isla del Mambo 7174 Melrose Ave., Hollywood (323) 937-7346 Hybrid Cuban-Mayan restaurant with live Latin shows Thurs. - Sun. Free with dinner. Lovely Cubana singer/bandleader Candy Sosa and friends every Thurs., 7 p.m.; Guarare every Fri.-Sun., 8 p.m. THE LOUNGE 9077 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood This gorgeously designed nightspot is one of Los Angeles' premiere destinations for live music, dining, and DJ spinning Latina nd Salsa dance tunes. VIP room upstairs. Full Bar. The decor is a mixture of 50's lounge meets 21st century ecletic. Tuesday nights are special surprise celebrity musical guests. Thursday nights are Brazilian nights with live music and DJ. Weekends are salsa dancing. Menu is a Latin influenced blend. Call 1 310 888 8811 for reservations and more information. La Strada Restaurant 3000, Los Feliz Blvd., Hollywood/Glendale/LA - (213) 664-2955 Live bands on Fridays and Saturdays, $10, Dress Code La Ve Lee 12514 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, (818) 980-8158. Restaurant, Jazz club. A famous live music venue that feautures both named recording industry headliners and talented up and coming new talents. 21 and over with convient valet parking. Los Ponchos Night Club 162 N. La Brea Ave., Inglewood - (310) 677-0303 DJ, Wed $3; Fri/Sat $10 Mercury Lounge Club Mambino 2941 Main St., Santa Monica, Info: 310 450 8770, Directions: 310 396 6658. $10 Cover, band is Johnny Polanco; starts at 10 PM. Super DJ Robby starts at 9:30, dance lesson at 8:15 Memories 1074 N. Tustin Ave. (near the 91 frwy), Anaheim Salsa class at 7:30pm - $10 (includes cover charge) Cover charge is $5 without the class. Mexican Village 3668 W. Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles - (213) 385-0479 Free Monday - Thursday, Fri/Sat $3 Under 21 Welcome. Monte Carlo 333 Boylston Ave. (corner of Boylston & 3rd St.), downtown Los Angeles - (818) 318-9556 Fridays, 8PM dance class Montecristo 3100 Wilshire Blvd. (2 blocks east of Vermont, corner of Westmoreland) Los Angeles - (213) 252-9343 Sat: Live Bands Monsoon Cafe 1212 3rd Street (Promenade) corner of 3rd & Wilshire next to Banana Republic. Telephone: (310) 576-9996. Live Salsa on Wednesdays. Exotic food. Music City Nightclub and Restaurant 18774 Brookhurst, Fountain Valley (Orange County) Telephone Direct (714) 963-2366 or Hotline: (714) 478-5261 Salsa Wednesdays, Saturdays, often with live bands; Happy Hour 5 - 8 PM, dance lessons 7 PM. Also Tuesdays and some Sundays. Mostly Colombian flavor. Over 21 Orchids 6360 Canoga Ave, Woodland Hills. (818) 596-4590 Live salsa from 7:30PM - 2AM DJs spinning merengue, cumbia, and more, every Fri.-Sat. Free Fri. and $10 Sat. Call for current info! Pa Paz Nightclub located at 1716 N. Cahuenga, Hollywood, CA 90028 - (323) 461-8190 Dance Classes 7:30-8:45 Thur: DJs spin Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha, Cumbia & Disco Sat: DJ - Salsa, Merengue & Cumbia & Disco Free before 10PM, $10 after (doors open at 9 PM) Pedro's Grill 1739 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles - (213) 660-9472 Fri/Sat Free, Class, DJ
Point 705 Club Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach Salsa dancing and instruction every Tuesday/Thursday Live band on Thursday nites. Quiet Cannon 901 Via San Clemente (exit Garfield off #60), Montebello - (310) 406-8838 A legendary Latino nightclub that has been the standard for Salsa and rock 'En Espanol for years here in Los Angeles. Live music and DJ. 21 and over. Riviera 1030 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock - (213) 256-1078 Fri, Sat, Sun $10; ladies free before 10:30 PM Live band and DJ Bad Boy Freddy, Salsa/Merengue contest Rudolpho's 2500 Riverside Dr, Silverlake - (213) 669-1226 Mon 8:15 dance class. Mondays, Wednesdays, DJs, Cover charge The Rumba Room 1000 Universal CityWalk, Suite 208, Universal City, (818) 622-1222 Live bands on Fridays and Saturdays. Call for schedule, prices. Rumberos Acapulco Restaurant; 9405 Monte Vista Ave., Montclair Plaza (909) 621-3955 or 427-9210 Fri $5.00, 9PM-2AM Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue; DJs; Dress to Impress. 21 and over w/ID Salsa Club 2000 at Rusty's Hacienda 6439 Lankershim Blvd. (near Victory Blvd.) North Hollywood - (818) 761-8438 DJ plays Salsa/Merengue/Cumbia only! 9:30 - 3:00 Wed/Thurs $2.00 w/lesson, and $3 entry; Fri/Sat $10; Sun $5 Scruffy O'Shea's Presents Cecilia Noel & the Wild Clams, 822 Washington Blvd. at Abbot Kinney, Venice Beach - (310) 821-0833 Every Thursday Night Salsa Dance Lessons 9:00pm Dancing begins at 10:00pm (Call first--may not have dancing anymore) Serra's 859 Laguna Canyon Frontage Rd. - (714) 497-2566 8 PM Class: Antonio Madrigal on Tuesdays.

Sportsmen's Lodge Coldwater Canyon and Ventura Blvd, Studio City (banquet hall) Free lesson with admission, 8PM, $12- $15, more for special bands Fri: Strictly Salsa, Under 21 Food Steven's Steakhouse 5332 Steven's Place, City of Commerce - (213) 723-9856 Live Band & Food buffet $5 on Sun, Wed, Thur, Fri; $10 on Sat Tuesdays and Sundays Free, DJs. Under 21 welcome. StevensSteakhouse.com St. Moritz 6711 Forest Lawn Dr, Hollywood - (213) 851-8844 Fri $10, Band: Freddie Garcia and Cubanakan, Under 21 Welcome

Suave Nightclub 313 E Carson Street (cross-street Dolores) Carson, CA 8 PM - 2 AM 323-566-3155 for table reservations and any birthday or anniversary party reservations. 310-518-0177 (nightclub machine for events) www.suavenightclub.com Sugar Rum Club 3687 San Fernando Road, Glendale (818) 504-2786 Fri: DJ, Class at 8PM Sun Theater 2200 East Katella Avenue in Anaheim, CA, 714-712-2700 The Mayan located 1038 South Hill Street downtown L.A. This huge nightspot that was once a movie palace, is the weekend home of live salsa and DJ spinning Salsa dance tunes. 21 and over. Tia Juana's Restaurant 14988 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine - Hotline (714) 478-5261 Directions (949) 551-2998 Cover: $10 General - Free w/VIP pass or before 10PM (Call first). Free buffet 4-8 PM; Free parking; Over 21. $5 or Free on Tuesdays, with DJs playing Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia. Tocororo Restaurant (Now called Campestre) 7857 E. Florence Ave., Downey - (310)806-8030 For Guest List call (562) 928-2704 Salsa Lessons: 8:00 - 9:00 PM and 9-10 PM, $5 (Mondays). Under 21 Welcome! (18 & Over W/ID) Twin Palms 630 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach (949) 721-8288 located at Fashion Island next to the Four Seasons Hotel, very elegant venue, large dancing area Thursdays: Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha from 8 pm - 12:30 am FREE!!! No cover charge ever! Drink specials all night and excellentfood! Vasilio's 7391 E. Firestone Blvd., Downey - (310) 869-5733 $5, Class: 7-9pm Rogelio, DJ S, W, Th $10, Fri $7 Vesuvius Night Club 650 N. La Cienega Boulevard - (310) 967- 0000 Dinner, upscale, just N. of Melrose Villa de Locos 8751 Van Nuys Blvd - (818) 894-2876 Fri - DJ, Whittier Hilton Hotel 7320 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, 562-945-8511. Winston's Lounge Sheraton Resort, 1 Industry Hills Pkwy, City of Industry. Zabumba 10717 Venice Blvd., West L.A. (310) 841-6525 - Brazilian Restaurant. Brazilian bands every Fri.; Lula & Afro Brazil every Sat. (percussion); Live Samba and Pagode every Sun.; and Duo Axé every Wed.; DJs play Cuban salsa every Thurs. Call for Cover price, schedule. James Bartholet and L.A. Nitelife also recommend that you pick up a copy of SABOR The #1 Salsa Dance Magazine to get all the latest on the world of Salsa dancing scene and lifestyle.

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