One of the best dance bands in Cuban music, on tonight at Lula Lounge…

FRIDAY SALSA DANCE PARTY
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!

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 can accommodate a small intimate dinner or large parties! Check out Lula’s distinctive tropical fusion menu here.

DANCE LESSON  - 9:30PM

You don’t need a partner to enjoy our beginner salsa lesson! Featuring Toronto’s top instructors, the class will lead beginners  through the salsa basics while more experienced dancers warm up for the best salsa party in town.Vladimir is back by popular demand.

SON ACHE – 10:30PM
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.

DJ – ALL NIGHT with DJ Suave

Door time: 7PM
Salsa Lesson: 9:30 PM
Live Band: Son Aché@10:30PM
Admission: $15 admission includes dance lesson
Dinner, dance lesson, and show special starting at $49

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“Orishas” : Workshops on Afro-Cuban Culture and Santeria (Part II)

Friday at 7:00pm until Saturday at 10:00pm

Accents on Eglinton Bookstore, 1790 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, phone: 647-352-8558.

Áccents Bookstore is pleased to present

“Orishas”
Workshops on Afro-Cuban Culture and Santeria (Part II)
with Babalawos, Santeros, Musicians, Dancers and Writers

May 4, 11, 17, 25 and 26, 2012

First Session (May 4, 2012 @ 7:00pm): “Africa and the Orishas in Cuba” (Facilitator: Abubacar Fofana, Researcher, York University)

Second Session (May 11, 2012 @ 7:00pm): “Oshun” (Facilitators: Carlos Gardo (Babalawo), Julio Rigores (Practioner of Elegua), Consuelo Herrera (Afro-Cuban Dance Instructor and Practioner of Oshun) and Reimundo Sosa (Afro-Cuban Percussion Instructor and Practioner of Oshun). Special Event for Mother’s Day.

Third Session (May17, 2012 @ 7:00pm): Book Club: “The Accidental Santera by Irete Lazo” (Facilitator: Tricia Thomas, Teacher). (Books and discussion questions available at Áccents on Eglinton Bookstore)

Fourth Session (May 25, 2012 @ 7:00pm): Book-Brindis (Wine & Cheese Event): El Lirio del Prado by Reynaldo Fernández Pavón (This session will be held at Gélico Gallery located at 264A Christie St (Christie and Dupont), phone: 647-774-6262)

Fifth Session (May 26, 2012 @ 6:30pm): Book Launch: “El Lirio del Prado” by Reynaldo Fernández Pavón at Áccents on Eglinton Bookstore (647-352-8558) (this session is free)

Áccents on Eglinton Bookstore
1790 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, phone: 674-352-8558
Cost for each session: $12 dollars
Register for all 4 sessions in advance for $45 dollars!

Please join us for this interesting journey through one of the most relevant aspects of Cuban culture!

Abubacar Fofana Leon is the Cuban proprietor, check out afro-latino literature in the store.

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