Titio Garcia LIVE at Cafe Cocomo, San Francisco

Tito Garcia Y Su Orquesta Internacional LIVE!!

Saturday January 31st, 2009

Cafe Cocomo
650 Indiana Street
San Francisco, CA

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Salsa Lesson by Jake at 8:00pm

DJ Randy Mendoza at 9:00pm

Band Starts at 10:00pm

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Admission 21 and over!
Cover: $10 before 10:00pm  $15 after 10:00pm

About Tito Garcia:

Ernesto "Tito" Garcia has been playing music professionally since 1971. During these last 20 or so years he has experienced the incredible and thoroughly inspiring evolution of the West Coast Salsa scene in the Bay Area. "Tito Garcia y su Orquesta Internacional" has taken full advantage of the multi-cultural or "international" array of musicians in this area and thus the name of "Internacional". "Tito Garcia y su Orquesta Internacional" plays Salsa in the traditional format of the pioneers of this music and adds their own West Coast "tinge".

Burn the Floor LIVE at the Post Theatre, San Francisco

Come and See the Spectacular Dance Performance

Burn the Floor

Starting January 30th, 2009

Post Street Theatre
450 Post Street
San Francisco, CA

Burn the Floor will make its San Francisco premiere in a limited six week engagement beginning January 30, 2009 at The Post Street Theatre.  Tickets are now on sale at the Post Street Theatre Box Office , by phone at (415) 771 6900 and on line at www.ticketmaster.com.  The performance schedule is  Tuesday – Friday 8pm, Saturday 2pm & 8pm and Sunday 2pm & 7pm.  Tickets range from $49 to $69 for regular performances.  Premium seats are also available.

Orquesta Bakan LIVE at Roccapulco!!

Friday January 23rd, 2009

Roccapulco Supper Club
3140 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Roccapulco is an internationally renowned Salsa Club and restaurant in San Francisco.  Information – Age for admission: 21 and over; Dress code enforced; Doors Open: 8:00 pm.  Cover Charge: $10.00 Friday and Saturday before 9:30 pm, $15 after 9:30 pm, except for special events.

About Orquesta Bakan:

This high-energy Orquesta consists of some of the finest musicians in Northern California.

A nice blend of experienced, and up and coming young talent is reflected in their showmanship.

On vocals are, Victor "Cafe" August and Fernando “Nando” Wilkins. On Trumpets, Tom Bertetta and John Ruff. On Bari Sax, Peter Cornell, and on Trombones Doug Beavers, and Mike Rinta. Christian Tumalan on Piano, and Carlos Ramirez on Electric Bass.

Eric Mendez on Timbales, Sean Zuniga on Congas, and Director Jose Guaman on Bongos/Vocals. Each member brings the flavor of his country ranging from Puerto Rico, Panama, Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico, Chile, and the USA.

Cora Jean's Old Skool Cafe 2nd Annual Gala Event, San Francisco

Cora Jean's Old Skool Cafe

2nd Annual Gala Event, " Swingin at the Apollo"

February 11th, 2009 – 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Cafe Cocomo
650 Indiana St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 824-6910

Attention Hepcats and Doll Babies!

Bump off your bunko plans and get your tickets for Wednesday, February 11th, it'll be a real swell soire.
Cora Jean's Old Skool Cafe and Teresa Goines are proud to present Old Skool Cafe's 2nd annual GALA fundraiser, featuring award-winning Chef Eddie Blyden and entertainment by Old Skool Cafe Youth Interns.
For a signature event that promises fine dining and inspirational community impact like you've never seen before, join Old Skool Cafe for a one-of-a-kind evening.

Youth Interns will be your hosts, waiters and entertainers for the night, giving you a special opportunity to see this innovative social enterprise at work.
A hotsy-totsy crowd always puts a smile on a mug, but Old Skool Cafe does you one better with a dining experience powerful enough to change the lives of local, at-risk youth one meal at a time!

Come hungry. Leave inspired.
1940's Cocktail Attire: Grab your glad rags and get spiffy!
(Prize for the best vintage threads)
*Get your tickets now or get the bum's rush — we sold out early last year to a bunch of wise guys!

Tickets are $75.00 for the 5 course meal, and Old Skool entertainment.

Get Your Tickets HERE!!

Rumba Cafe LIVE at Alberto's Nightclub, San Francisco

Orquesta Rumba Cafe LIVE!!

Friday January 23rd, 2009

Alberto's NightClub
736 W. Dana Street
Mountain View, CA 94041

NightClub Salsa Dance Class with Pantea

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Beginning Lesson at 8:00pm
Intermediate Lesson at 9:00pm
Rumba Cafe LIVE at 10:00pm

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31st Annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival AUDITIONS, San Francisco

31st Annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival

AUDITIONS

Auditions Start: Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 11:00am

and go till Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 7:00pm

Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
3301 Lyon (at Bay)
San Francisco, CA

Los Que Son Son will present an original yambú, guaguancó and columbia piece featuring special guests Yismari Ramos Tellez, Erick Barberia, Alain Soto, and Sandy Pérez. ¡La rumba te está llamando!

Join us for the last weekend of auditions- more than 100 Northern California dance companies representing dance traditions from around the world perform hoping for a coveted spot in the 2009 San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival. Artists present their very best work, in full costume and many with live musical accompaniment, as the auditions offer the public a rare opportunity to see twenty-five or more performances each day that span the globe.

Anyone can watch for only $7 a day! So, grab a friend and make it a marathon, or bring the little ones for just one hour. Just don't miss the liveliest and most diverse days of dance in town this January – and for an unbelievably low ticket price! The Chronicle selected the Auditions as a top pick in 'This Week', both for the great variety of dance offered and a great value!

"More than 100 Northern California companies representing dance traditions from around the world… It's one of the best dance bargains in the Bay Area." – SF Chronicle

Los Boleros LIVE at La Pena Cultural Center, Berkeley

LOS BOLEROS LIVE!!

Saturday, January 17th

La Pena Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 849-2568

Next Saturday, January 17th, Los Boleros is doing another Havana Dance Party at La Pena Cultural Center.

Doors open at 9pm and the show starts at 9:30.

Admission $10 general and $8 students with ID.

www.losboleros.net

"Macusa", Los Boleros Latin Wedding Band Ala Buena Vista Social – Funny video clips are a click away

Salsa Dance for Charity this Saturday at Bollyhood Cafe, San Francisco

Latin Hipnosis Presents:

Salsa For Charity

Saturday January 17th, 2009

Bollyhood Cafe
3372 19th Street.
San Francisco, CA

Let's come together on Saturday, January 17, 2009, and dance to support the fight to provide emergency shelter, medicine, food, and meet the ciritical needs of poor and needy people in Marin County.

DONATION: $5

DJ ELDELACLAVE w/ LATIN MUSIC

Door opens at 10:00 PM til 1:30 AM

Orqesta Elefante LIVE at The Cigar Bar, San Francisco

Come Check out Orquesta Elefante!!

Thursday, January 15th 2009

The Cigar Bar
850 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94133

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The Live Music starts at 9:30pm.  Come early and enjoy the beautiful SF weather and cigar bars latin style cuisine.

About Orquesta Elefante:

Orquesta Elefante taps into the roots afro-cuban rhythmic tradition and brings it charging straight to the dancefloor!  With a repertoire encompassing classic NYC salsa; the street sound of minimalist rumba; and raw, cutting-edge latin jazz, Orquesta Elefante is sure to keep dancers moving and listeners riveted.

Come and Celebrate "Mr. Maracas" 82nd Birthday at the Glas Kat, San Francisco

Come and Celebrate "Mr. Maracas" 82nd Birthday!!

Tuesday,  January 13th 2009

Glas Kat Supper Club

520 Fourth Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

Mr. Maracas "Guillermo" 82nd Birthday Party Jan 13

Tonight ! Be here for Guillermo's special birthday party. How often does anyone turn 82? Once in a lifetime celebration for the man we named the Tuesday night salsa — Mr. Maracas. Be ready to give a big hug to the Birthday Boy.

Celebrating with Mr. Maracas is Orquesta Bakan and DJ El de la Clave. Let's all be there for him. Beginner and intermediate salsa lessons by Alison & Jesus and Ricardo & Tiane of RicaSalsa.

Lessons start at 7:45pm. DJ at 10pm, Band at 10:30pm.

Pellejo Seco LIVE at Rasselas Jazz Club this Friday, San Francisco

Pellejo Seco LIVE at Rasselas!!

Friday, January 16th 2009

Rasselas Jazz Club

1534 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA

About Pellejo Seco:

Without a doubt, Pellejo Seco marks a new plateau in Latin music in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in the East Bay in 2004 by Ivan Camblor, this eclectic group has its roots in Traditional Cuban music and performs only original compositions. The group produces a creative sound which combines the exquisite, popular and fantastic.

Ivan is a new composer from Havana, Cuba. In Cuba, Ivan played his Tres (a Cuban guitar) with many traditional Cuban bands, many of which performed his songs. Other accomplishments for Ivan include a collaboration with Edesio Alejandro, the most prominent Cuban Soundtrack artist today, on two scores for the film, Hacerse el Sueco. Ivan moved to the United States in November 2004 to be with his wife, Deborah Simon-Weisberg, who is also featured on the CD singing "Calma."

For the Love of Dance, Don't Miss This Show!!!!

Gala Electronics!

An Electronic music dance odyssey

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January 23rd, 24th, & 25th 2009

Dance Mission Theatre
3316 24th Street
San Francisco, CA

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Show starts at 8:00pm

Pre-sale tickets: $25 / At the Door $30

www.galaelectronica.com

Performers include:

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Tytus Bergstrom & LiWen

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Michael Eric Koptke & Chelsea Farrah

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Max Berlyant

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Chris Young (FLUIDGIRL)

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Omar Shabazz

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Val Cunningham

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Josh Hoover

Plus Many More!!!

For more information, and for ticket purchase visit: www.galaelectronica.com

Orquesta Borinquen LIVE at Club Sazon, Concord

Bay Area's Finest Orquesta Borinquen LIVE!!

Thursday, January 8th 2009

Club Sazon
2765 Clayton Road
Concord, CA

Salsa Lessons at 8:30pm

Thursday Night is Also Ladies Night at Club Sazon!!

About Orquesta Borinquen:

The powerful latin sounds of Orquesta Borinquen have become one of the top choices for salsa in the San Francisco Bay Area. As one of the busiest salsa bands in the Bay Area, Borinquen consists of carefully picked musicians to make the perfect band for people who love to dance to powerful, energetic salsa. Orquesta Borinquen keeps you on your feet! The incredible sound and highly energetic personality of Borinquen is matched only by our stage presence. We love to have a great time on stage, and enjoy making music together. Come out and take a ride with Orquesta Borinquen.

Latin Hipnosis, Salsa for Charity at Bollyhood Cafe, San Francisco

Come and Dance Salsa For a Cause!!

Saturday, January 17th 2009

Bollyhood Cafe
3372 19th st (Mission)
San Francisco, CA

Let's come together on Saturday, January 17, 2009, and dance to support the fight to provide emergency shelter, medicine, food, and meet the ciritical needs of poor and needy people in Marin County.

DONATION: $5

The party starts @ 10:00 PM

MAZACOTE IN DA HOUSE!

W/ DJ ELDELACLAVE

DJ ELDELACLAVE w/ LATIN MUSIC

Door opens at 10:00 PM til 1:30 AM

The 5th Annual "Voice of Latin Rock" Is Here!!, San Francisco

5th Annual "Voice of Latin Rock" Autism Benefit

Saturday, January 24th, 2009 at 7:00pm

The Warfield
982 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94102

This show will feature some of the new and "best of" talent from previous years.  The lineup includes WAR; Azteca featuring PeteEscovedo, Sheila E., along with founding members Wendy Haas, Errol Knowles, Victor Pantoja; Los Cenzontles; members of Malo; Santana; El Chicano; Cold Blood; Sly and the Family Stone and more surprise artists as in past year.

The show benefits schools in the Bay Area dealing with autism on a daily basis.  This disorder has increased recently to 1 in 150 births, up from 1 in 166 just a few years ago.  When questioned about special needs children in the most recent presidential debates, both candidates mentioned the need for increased funding for research for autism, specifically as it approaches epidemic numbers. With your help we can continue our support of both schools and research for autism.  This year our goal is to do both.

For More information about Alex Speaks visit www.alexspeaks.org

Purchase your Tickets HERE!!

Unique Opportunity to Learn to Dance from Griselle Ponce, Sacramento

Yemaya Salsa Dance Presents,

Dance Workshop with Griselle Ponce!!!

January 31st, 2009

Eastern Star Ballroom
2719 K Street
Downtown Sacramento
Phone: (916) 524-0211

Visit www.yemayasalsa.com for registration.

About Griselle Ponce:

Griselle Ponce, an award winning Instructor, and A role model to the Latin Community, is one of the top New York/New Jersey area dancers and choreographers.  Former Model of Television show Sabado 47.

Born, July 7th 1979, and raised absorbing the sounds that emanated in and around the Beautiful Island of Puerto Rico.  From an early age Griselle started conquering many talen shows and beauty pageants; needless to say Mrs. Ponce was born for the stage.  Today at the age of 29, Griselle has traveled extensively around the world, from National to International tours.  Performing around the world, from cities and countries such as Italy, Germany, Korea, Israel, the United Kingdom, Argentina, Mexico just to name a few.

In 2002, Ponce Founded her very own Runway on 2 Dance Modeling and Studios.  After having trained many talented students Griselle put together an ensemble of Runway on 2's finest students and created her dance company Taima' "Las Hijas del Trueno" an Afro-Puerto Rican Ballet.  Together they deliver some of the most exciting and energetic dance routines around the world.

In December 2005, Griselle released her first Instructional DVD titled Lady's Styling by Griselle Ponce (Beautiful style with a touch of class).  The DVD became a hit and has sold all over the world.  Today, Griselle has been spending more time at home after Opening up her very own dance school "The House of Dance", withtwo important missions, to share her passion of the art of dance with the new generation and to serve as an outlet for youths to channel their energies into a positive skill that would enrich their cultural identity.

CASH PRIZES, Salsa Dance Competition at Agenda Lounge, San Jose

Every Wednesday in January….

SALSA DANCE COMPETITION

A four-week couples dance

competition

Agenda Lounge
399 S. First Street
San Jose, CA 94113

A Finalist Chosen Every Wednesday!!!

Prizes awarded to every finalist

Finalists compete for grand
prize on January 28

Open to everyone, amateurs and pros

Competitors will dance to the DJs choice
of Salsa Songs

Come to watch, compete or cheer and help your favorites win

FREE ADMISSION WITH DINNER AT

THE AGENDA RESTAURNT

DanceSF Salsa Classes Are Back!!

Register NOW with Dance SF

for your New Years Salsa Dance Classes!!

Starts Monday January 5th, 12th, 19th (3 Week Series!)

Rockit Room
406 Clement Street
between 5th and 6th Ave
San Francisco, CA

To Register Click HERE

About Evan Margolin:

Evan Margolin (aka "SalsaCrazy") has been teaching salsa for over ten years, known across the world for having fun, social, and step by step "club style" salsa dance classes.

As producer and instructor of the bestselling salsa dance videos in the world, having taught over 100,000* people how to salsa, he's created a true, step by step methodology for teaching people how to salsa dance that is both fun, and accessible.

About the Rockit Room:

Rockit Rooom is dedicated to bringing San Francisco the best in emerging music from the Bay Area and around the world.

Upstairs you will find one of the greatest sounding and most intimate music venues in the nation. Recently renovated, Rockit Room provides a top-notch sound system, giant stage, hardwood floors, full bar and comfortable seating throughout the venue.

Downstairs, find a warm neighborhood bar with all the amenities, including two pool tables, a foosball machine, multiple lounge areas, three flat screen TVs and an iTunes jukebox.

To Register Click HERE

Orquesta Bakan LIVE at Roccapulco Supper Club, San Francisco

Orquesta Bakan LIVE

Saturday, January 3rd 2009

Roccapulco Supper Club
3140 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Tel. 415.648.6611

—-Salsa Lessons at 8:30pm —-

—Band Plays at 10:00pm—

Roccapulco is an internationally renowned Salsa Club and restaurant in San Francisco.  Information – Age for admission: 21 and over; Dress code enforced; Dorrs Open: 8:00pm.  Cover Charge: $10.00 Friday and Saturday before 9:30pm, $15 after 9:30pm, except for special events.

About Orquesta Bakan:

The very meaning of Bakan is Festival, Carnival…. and Fiesta, which is shown in their style of music and presentation.

Basically if you’re hot, you are Bakan! Bakan is a full powerful Orchestra which features the Tropical and Latin Spirit that the Bay Area and beyond has come to know and love.

This high-energy Orquesta consists of some of the finest musicians in Northern California.

A nice blend of experienced, and up and coming young talent is reflected in their showmanship.

On vocals are, Victor “Cafe” August and Fernando “Nando” Wilkins. On Trumpets, Tom Bertetta and John Ruff. On Bari Sax, Peter Cornell, and on Trombones Doug Beavers, and Mike Rinta. Christian Tumalan on Piano, and Carlos Ramirez on Electric Bass.

Eric Mendez on Timbales, Sean Zuniga on Congas, and Director Jose Guaman on Bongos/Vocals. Each member brings the flavor of his country ranging from Puerto Rico, Panama, Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico, Chile, and the USA.