Hi Rose,
I hope all is well (even though you are so busy!)
I met a
guy on the weekend who just moved here from Toronto and had used my
contribution to your TOsalsa site (re: salsa clubs in Van) as his guide
here. So I took the initiative to update the list. Most of it is the
same, but a few of the places listed are no longer running. The turnover
of places to salsa here is very high. Some nights only last 2-3 weeks
and then they close down. Our longest lasting places are Mesa Luna and
the Drink on Wed nights. I have also included my e-mail address at the
end if anyone has inquiries.
Regards,
Valerie
Salsa contact for Vancouver:
Valerie e-mail: salsera1973@hotmail.com
MONDAYS
The Conga Room at The Plaza Club
881 Granville, 646-0064
Cover: $7
With DJ Jorgito B and The Vancouver Latin All Stars Orchestra
TUESDAYS
Voda in the Westin Grand Hotel
783 Homer, 684-3003
Cover: $7
Music by Orquesta BC Salsa
Free basic salsa and merengue lessons at 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS
The Drink Cabaret
398 Richards (the old Club Madisons), 687-1307.
Cover: $7
"Noche Havana" hosted by DJ Jorgito B
Free dance lesson at 8 p.m.
Au Bar
674 Seymour St.(near Georgia), 648-2227
Cover $5
Music by DJ Enrico and live band
THURSDAYS
Chivana Restaurant/ Lounge
2340 West 4th Avenue (at Vine), 733-0330
Cover: $5
Dine and dance, Salsa-theque featuring Rumba Calzada
Havana
Bar in the Executive Inn (Richmond)
7211 Westminster Highway (East of Gilbert in Richmond), 278-5555
Email: havanabar@hotmail.com.
Cover: Club is also a restaurant and minimum order charge is $7
With Rio Crazy DJ Service
Free dance lesson with Traci starting at 9pm until 10 or 10:30pm, salsa
one week, merengue the next.
The Auditorium
at the Royal Canadian Legion
2205 Commercial Drive (at 6th Avenue)
Cover: $5, $10 with lesson
Beginner and intermediate lessons by Nestor and Danny
(2 classes) from 8-9pm
Note: Last Thursday of the month features a live band
Cover: $10 or $12 with lesson
FRIDAYS
Mesa Luna
http://www.mesaluna.com/
1926 West Broadway, 733-5862
Cover: $10
With DJ Javier and a different band every week
Havana
Bar in the Executive Inn (Richmond)
7211 Westminster Highway (East of Gilbert in Richmond), 278-5555
Email: havanabar@hotmail.com.
Cover: Club is also a restaurant and minimum order charge is $10
Music by a live latin band
Polish
Community Centre
4015 Fraser St (corner of Fraser & 24th)
Cover: $7
Music by DJ Jose T
Free salsa lesson from 8:30-9:30pm
SATURDAYS
Pachanga Club
315 East Broadway (at Scotia), 876-6383 or 230-3321.
With DJ Charlie and Orquesta BC Salsa
Cover: $10 Ladies 2 for 1 before 9:30 p.m.
Note: Dress code in effect and free parking.
Mesa Luna
http://www.mesaluna.com/
1926 West Broadway, 733-5862
Cover: $10
With DJ Jorgito B and Orquesta La Clave and DJ Jorgito.
Salsa/merengue lessons with Susi from 8-9 p.m. (included with $10 cover)
Havana
Bar in the Executive Inn (Richmond)
7211 Westminster Highway (East of Gilbert in Richmond), 278-5555
Email: havanabar@hotmail.com.
Cover: Club is also a restaurant and minimum order charge is $10
Music by a live latin band
SUNDAYS
Mesa Luna
http://www.mesaluna.com/
1926 West Broadway, 733-5862
Cover: $5 or $8 with lesson
Music by DJ Jose T
Lessons by Vancouver's top instructors (alternating every week)
Beginners lessons from 7-8pm
Advanced lessons from 8-9pm