Where to Dance Salsa in Chicago?

I have a new friend who is also new to Chicago and who has the Salsa bug. During the month she has been here, she has been paying full price to get in anywhere. I promised her that I would give her the scoop on how to get in to most of these places for free or by paying half price. So this post is for you Anna, and for anyone who wants to experience the Chicago Salsa scene. Keep on reading and get your salsa shoes ready to dance and to get free Salsa lessons every night of the week. These listings are subject to change, so it is recommended to contact the club or the promoter to confirm. Also, click here to read about Proper Dance Floor Etiquette before you go dancing. Happy Salsa time y’all!

 

MONDAYS

Aquarius Club and Restaurant

2459 N. Pulaski Ave Chicago
773.342.3581

Salsa, Mambo, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia. Doors Open at 7:00 pm. Milly “La Salsera Sensual” of Chicago’s Latin Entertainment teaches at 7:30 pm. Open Dance Time: 9:00 pm. Street Parking. No cover charge and no guest list

Patron’s Hacienda

316 W Erie St. Chicago

312-642-2400

Doors open at 8:00pm – dancing until 1:00am. $5.00 cover. Music by DJ Double O. $5 Margaritas & Mojitos. Street parking and discounted valet parking available. More info at  info@hoton1salsa.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Output Lounge

1758 W Grand Ave. Chicago
312-929-2515

Door’s open at 6:30pm. Dancing until 12am. No cover charge. Music by DJ Edgar Marroquin & DJ Prieto. Dance Lessons starts at 6:30PM by ENRIQUE CALDERON. Enjoy Salsa, Mambo & ChaChaCha. Featured Specials:
35¢ Wings
$2 Miller Lite Pints
$4 Vodka Mixers
$5 Rumchata Shots

For more info, photos and more:
www.4fantasticevents.com
or call 773-562-2328

TUESDAYS

Alhambra Palace Restaurant

1240 W. Randolph St. Chicago

312.666.9555

Salsa, Mambo, Bachata and Cha Cha Cha with DJ El Prieto and DJ Luis “Rollin” Rivera. Doors Open: 7:30 pm. Juan Paredes or Nino DiGiuio teach Salsa from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm.Open Dance Time: 9:30 pm to 2:00 am. Street Parking. Cover Charge: $10. Reduced cover charge until 10:30 pm with RSVP. RSVP must be received before 3:00 pm. Email 4 Fantastic Events or click here to get on the guest list & pay half price

WEDNESDAYS

Lalo’s at Maxwell

733 W. Maxwell St.
Chicago IL 60607

312-455-9380

No cover charge.Free Salsa Lesson from 9:30pm-10:30pm by Dennis Pa Samba

 

THURSDAYS

Nacional 27

325 W. Huron Chicago

312-664-2727

Complimentary Salsa Lessons from 7:00 – 8:30 pm.

Excalibur
632 N. Dearborn. (corner of Dearborn & Ontario)

(312) 266-1944

8pm-4am. Learn to dance from 8:30pm – 9:30pm Two rooms of Latin dancing all night. On the Salsa/Mambo in the Club, DJ Luis Rollin Rivera & El Papichulo spin Salsa, Mambo & Cha Cha Cha. Bachata Thursdays on the Deck with Djs Alex Perez & Party Boy Pete. They spin Bachata , Merengue & Cumbia Sonidera. Cover: $7.00. Reduced Valet Parking ($7). First cocktail is free until 9pm courtesy of Latin Street Dancing. Guest list allows you to enter Free until 9p.To get on the guest list, click here

FRIDAYS

Alhambra Palace Restaurant

1240 W. Randolph St. Chicago

312.666.9555

Complimentary Salsa lesson from 9pm to 10pm by Dennis Pasamba.The Best In Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbias and Mambo by DJ Escandalo. Party from 9pm – 2am. Get on the guest list for reduced admission until 10:30pm at eeguestlist@yahoo.com

Nacional 27

325 W. Huron Chicago

Miami Nights: Dance floor opens at 11 pm; Salsa through 2 am. Cover charge: $10

Rumba

351 W. Hubbard St. Chicago, Illinois 60610

312.222.1226

Live band every Friday from 7:30 to 11:30pm followed by dancing till 2am. No cover before 9:00pm. $10.00 cover after 9:00pm. Get on the guest list here & save $5.00.

SATURDAYS

Nacional 27

325 W. Huron Chicago

Vida27! Saturdays: Dare to dance to sultry salsa sounds and Latin beats by DJ X and special guest DJ’s. Dance floor opens at 11 pm; salsa through 3 am. Cover charge is $10

Rumba

351 W. Hubbard St. Chicago, Illinois 60610
312.222.1226

Salsa, Mambo and Tropical rhythms.  Live Salsa bands from 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm. DJ Alberto “Escandalo” Gomez from 11:30 pm to 3:00 am. Doors Open: 5:00 pm for dinner. Open dance time: 10:00 pm to 3:00 am Parking: Metered Street and Valet available. Meters operate 24 hours per day. Cover Charge: $10

SUNDAYS

The Cubby Bear

1059 W. Addison Chicago, Illinois 60613

Live Salsa bands play at the legendary Chicago landmark. DJ Frankie J spins Salsa, Mambo & Tropical Rhythms all night. Doors open at 6pm. Salsa lesson by Latin Street Dancing at 7pm. Live music from 9pm to 2am.Free Parking next to the Cubby Bear on Addison St. Just tell attendant you are going to the Salsa Night.$7 cover charge. To get on the guest list for free admission click here. For more information call 312 427 2572