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Cafe Cubano, Jan 27 at Lula Lounge

December 30th, 2011
Jan
27
10:00 pm

Join us our weekly tropical dance party with salsa lesson, live band and DJ spinning the hottest dance floor-friendly salsa, bachata, reggaeton and top 40 hits. Cover is just $15 at the door or book a table for our dinner special (starting at $49 plus tax and tip). The admission price includes our 9PM beginner dance lesson which is followed dancing all night long!

With their potent blend of dance floor friendly salsa and high-energy showmanship, Cafe Cubano evoke the spirit of the legendary dance clubs of Havana. Drawing on the skills of three of Toronto’s most accomplished frontmen (vocalists Yani Borrell, Alberto Alberto and Angel Luis Marquez) and lead by music director/pianist Jorge Betancourt, the band features some of Toronto’s finest musicians from such famous Cuban groups as Adalberto Alvarez y su Son and Cubanisimo.

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Son Ache at Lula – Fri Jan 13 10 pm, Dominic Mancuso at 8

December 30th, 2011
Jan
13
8:00 pm
DINNER & SHOW SPECIAL

Arrive early and enjoy Lula’s famous dinner and show package. The three course prix fixe special includes choice of appetizer, main, and dessert as well as the dance lesson and all entertainment. Starting at just $49 per person, the dinner special guarantees seating for the whole evening. We are happy to accommodate everything from small intimate dinners to large parties! Reserve@lula.ca or 416 588 0307.

SON ACHE – 10PM

One of Toronto’s most popular Cuban music groups, Son Ache performs their patented blend of high-energy son montuno that has been packing dance-floors for years.

DOMINIC MANCUSO – 8PM

with Tony Zorzi, Paco Luviano and Chendi Leon.

2010 JUNO AWARD for World Music Album of the year
2010 CANADIAN FOLK MUSIC AWARD for World Solo Artist of the Year
Mancuso is one of the most distinctive voices in music. He cries the blues from the depths of his soul. In this respect, he recalls the great Ray Charles at the height of his powers.” – (Raul da Gama, All That Jazz, Feb. 2010)

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Cafe Cubano at Lula – Sat Jan 7

December 30th, 2011
Jan
7
10:00 pm

Join us our weekly tropical dance party with salsa lesson, live band and DJ spinning the hottest dance floor-friendly salsa, bachata, reggaeton and top 40 hits. Cover is just $15 at the door or book a table for our dinner special (starting at $49 plus tax and tip). The admission price includes our 9PM beginner dance lesson which is followed dancing all night long!

With their potent blend of dance floor friendly salsa and high-energy showmanship, Cafe Cubano evoke the spirit of the legendary dance clubs of Havana. Drawing on the skills of three of Toronto’s most accomplished frontmen (vocalists Yani Borrell, Alberto Alberto and Angel Luis Marquez) and lead by music director/pianist Jorge Betancourt, the band features some of Toronto’s finest musicians from such famous Cuban groups as Adalberto Alvarez y su Son and Cubanisimo.

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Havana Lounge at Cayo Coco, Jan 12

December 29th, 2011
Jan
12
9:00 pm

Casineros Unidos present…

Havana Lounge at Cayo Coco 2012 Edition!

Join us Thursday Jan 12th from 9:00PM to 1:00AM at the beautiful CAYO COCO resto-lounge for a night of great music and dancing.

Inspired by the classic dance bars, cafés and lounges in Centro Havana, we invite you come sip mojitos, socialize and dance the night away to smooth Cuban salsa, timba, and son spun by Toronto’s premier latin DJ BERNAL.

Cover is $5 and domestic beer and Havana Club drink specials will be in effect all night!! Kitchen open until midnight with great tapas and remember, those who arrive <9PM will enjoy no cover and an extended version of Cayo Coco’s famous $4.50 Happy Hour Martini’s (4:30pm-9PM)!

A guarachar!

www.clubcayococo.com

havananights.TO@gmail.com
facebook.com/havananights.TO
havananights-toronto.blogspot.com

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New Years Day at Epic Lounge 8 pm – Casino and Timba with Sarita and Bernal

December 28th, 2011
Jan
1
8:00 pm

“WELCOME 2012 EPIC Lounge Havana Style Party” January 1st

$5 Salsa Lesson with Sarita Leyva (Casino Rueda Style) starting at 8:30pm

Tickets for the class available just from 8pm to 9pm.

$10 Cover charge in effect starts 9pm.DJ Bernal spinning the hottest TIMBA, SALSA & CUBATON.

Cuban food by Chef Julio C.   $5 plates.

Come and Shake what your mama gave you at this real Cuban-style dance party!

NO TE LO PIERDAS!!!!

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DJ Bernal and Vladimir Aranda, NY Eve at the airport

December 21st, 2011
Dec ’11
31
9:00 pm

SHEER ELEGANCE

A Distinctively Fresh and Chic New Year’s Eve Experience

Saturday December 31st, 2011

Inside the beautiful  Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel

801 Dixon Road, Toronto

Live Show Featuring Canada’s Funniest Comedians

Jay Martin and Keesha Brownie

Spoken Word Artist Extraordinaire – Mr. Al St Louis

Backed by the All Hype Live … Soul Mates Band

After Party Music By

D’Enforcas – Canada’s #1 Sound Crew

The Mailman George Fynn – The Jam, 1st Fridays

DJ Finesse – CHRY 105.5FM

DJ Finn, DJ Bernal (Latin Vibes)

4 Distinct  Ballrooms Playing strictly what you desire:

Party Central, Heveanly Ol Skool, Salsa & Latin Vibes, Lovers Cove (Lovers Rock ,Slow Jams and Neo Soul)

Musically Hosted by:

BASS LINE – Nostalgia | Originals | Slow Wine

PLAYING THE PERFECT BLEND OF:

R&B | OLD SCHOOL | SOCA | DANCEHALL | HIP HOP | NEO SOUL | CLASSIC HOUSE | CLUB ANTHEMS | SALSA AND LATIN VIBES | SLOW JAMS

Guest Host: Warren Salmon – Mr Lee – Andre Blenman – Vladimir from Rhythm and Roots

Tickets:

$30 Advance till December 15th, 2011, $40 Thereafter

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Toronto Salsa Ball – Ysidro (DJ YumaNiche) will be in the house… Dec 31

December 18th, 2011
Dec ’11
31
9:00 pm

Ysidro … a.k.a. DJ YumaNiche.. advises us that he WILL BE IN THE HOUSE at the TO Salsa Ball.  Timba Cubana and Cuban reggaeton will be represented for your listening and dancing pleasure… at…

Toronto Salsa Ball – One Night. Dance in the New Year Right.
Join us New Year’s Eve 2011 for an evening of mystery, elegance, and dancing!

Date: December 31, 2011; Doors open at 8pm, Showcase starts at 9pm
Location: 918 Bathurst Culture, Arts, Media and Education Centre – 918 Bathurst Street (north of Bloor Street). Just steps from Bathurst Subway Station; street   parking and enforced parking lots all around.
Dress Code: Masquerade attire – Dress to impress.

There were 4 DJs and now there are 5.  Timba Cubana has been added to the roster…

  • 5 DJs and 3 rooms to keep your feet dancing the best of Salsa, Timba, Bachata, Zouk, and Reggaeton in the main room.
  • FREE swag bags for the first 60 guests to arrive
  • Dance Showcase with some of Toronto’s hottest talent at 9 pm
  • Complimentary hors d’oeurvres and sweets through the night to keep you energized!
  • Dress in your best threads, masquerade style and win big in the “Best Dressed Competition”
  • Complimentary champagne to toast in the new year
  • Door prizes including 2 trips!
  • Complimentary coat check
  • Cash Bar
  • Photo opportunities with professional photographer, Don Niemi
  • A great and memorable night!

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Alex Cuba at TIFF Lightbox Bell Blue Room Dec 8

December 7th, 2011
Dec ’11
8
7:00 pm

The Red Zone Series

The Red Zone is a hip, intimate arts series where arts, culture, enterprise and ideas connect.  Anything can happen in the Red Zone.

With a special solo appearance by Latin Grammy winner Alex Cuba… plus a dance excerpt by New York City-based Javier Dzul.

TIFF Lightbox – Bell Blue Room, 350 King Street West (King & John)

PRICE $25.

December 8, 2011 from 6pm – 9pm

First come, first serve … Mix & mingle at 6pm, light refreshments

Showtime: 7pm

RED SKY: Internationally renowned for its artistry and innovation, Red Sky is Canada’s leading company of world Indigenous performance in dance, theatre and music.

ALEX CUBA: With a heart as big as his retro ‘fro’, Alex Cuba’s trademark sugarcane-sweet melodies, pop-soul hooks and rock chords cut through cultural barriers like a machete through sugarcane. He won a Latin Grammy Award in 2010 for Best New Artist and was nominated for Best Latin Pop album at the 2011 Grammy Awards.

JAVIER DZUL: New York City-based Javier Dzul fuses Indigenous pre-Hispanic ritual and mythology in dance with the undulant muscularity of a jaguar.

Listen to the music of Alex Cuba (Youtube link)

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Havana Nights at Loki Lounge, Dec 15

December 6th, 2011
Dec ’11
15
8:00 pm

HAVANA NIGHTS SALSA PARTY HITS KING STREET!!

King Street Thursday night won’t know what hit them with the HOTTEST salsa in the city at LOKI LOUNGE! 577 King Street West.    Doors open at 8PM and dancing until 1:30AM!

- Toronto’s best, DJ BERNAL will be spinning all your favourite tracks including the best in salsa, timba, reggaeton and more.

- Corona, Havana Club mojito and Cuba Libre drink specials!

- Salsa lesson from 8-9pm.

$5 before 9PM. $10 cover after 9PM (includes coat check).

Info:
havananights.TO@gmail.com
facebook.com/havananights.TO
havananights-toronto.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/l/LAQGFKcyuAQHV5aGvj6NY_xvvvd6LeJTHH1zGskmN4EekUg/www.lokilounge.ca/

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Cubaton 2 – Black Flamingos at Bunda Lounge, Dec 10

November 30th, 2011
Dec ’11
10
10:00 pm

Black Flamingos present Cubaton 2!

Don’t miss the best Cuban reggaeton night in Toronto. Cubaton 2 on December 10th at Bunda Lounge.

DJ Bernal will be heating up the night and the dance floor with the best and most popular in Cuban reggaeton.

$5 before midnight and $10 after.

Bottles start at $100.

Don’t miss it!

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