New Latin Club Openings -- Toronto, Canada

December 3, 2004

We are pleased to announce that these clubs have recently opened up a new latino night.
This will be a running diary of all the club openings in Toronto.



2004

Wed Dec 1- Grand Opening of Salsa Wednesdays at Posh Lounge, formerly Bar One Nightclub, 173 Eglinton Ave. E.
Thu Nov 4 - Grand Opening of Salsa Thursdays at Mana Lounge, 722 College St. W., 9 pm Dance Class with Bong Gonzales, DJ Billy Bryans, $5 Cover
Wed Jul 14 - Grand Opening of Latin Wednesdays at Alleycatz, 2409 Yonge St., Hors D'Oeuvres and live performances , $5 Cover
Fri Jun 4 - New Latin Fridays at Sage Restaurant with Frank Bishun, 1033 Bay St., Free dance lesson at 9:30 pm, large outdoor patio, No Cover
Tue May 18 - Grand Opening of Inferno Nights at Havana Bar Lounge, DJ Fab and DJ Alvaro, 8 pm Dance Class w/Peter Djakovic, 236 Adelaide St. W., $5 Cover
Sat May 1 - Grand Opening of New Salsa Night by Frank Bishun, VIP Jazz, Martini Lounge, 1120 Eglinton Ave. W., Ladies Free, $5 Cover
Wed Apr 28 - Grand Opening of New Salsa Night by Frank Bishun, VIP Jazz, Martini Lounge, 1120 Eglinton Ave. W., No Cover Charge

2003
Sat May 1 - Grand Opening of New Salsa Night by Frank Bishun, VIP Jazz, Martini Lounge, 1120 Eglinton Ave. W., Ladies Free, $5 Cover
Wed Apr 28 - Grand Opening of New Salsa Night by Frank Bishun, VIP Jazz, Martini Lounge, 1120 Eglinton Ave. W., No Cover Charge
Dec 16 - Grand Opening of Latin Tuesdays at Zemra Bar Lounge. 778 St. Clair Ave. W. Free appetizers, free salsa lesson at 8:30 p.m. and lots of door prizes from sponsor Molson/Bavaria. No cover. 416.651.3123
Nov 19 - Grand Opening of Posh - New Latin Night (formerly Bar One Nightclub), 173 Eglinton Ave. E., Host: Frank Bishun 
Nov 12 - Grand Opening of Sugar Daddy's, 100% Pure Salsa with Jeff and DJ Gamboa, 5165 Dixie Road (south of 401), Ladies free before 10 pm, Salsa Lesson at 8:30 pm, Info: 905-51-Salsa
Nov 4 - Grand Opening of Salsa Tuesdays at Seven Lounge (replacement for Manhattan Fuel), Live Salsa Bands, DJ Efren and Victor Explosivo, $12 Cover includes Salsa Lessons at 7:30 and 8:30 pm. $10 w/o lesson. 224 Richmond St. W., Info: 416-599-9797
Monday November 03 + 10 +17 +24
Monday Nights @ Lula Lounge
DANCETERIA
Tango + Salsa Lessons+ DJ’s+ No Smoking
Doors Open @6pm Tango Practica @6-7 Tango Lesson @7-8 Salsa Lesson @ 9-10 Latin Dance Party Following $5-$7
Bar Menu Available 416.588.0307

Lula Lounge presents "TANGO APERITIF" the authentic argentine tango of the close embrace as danced in the salons of Buenos Aires TANGO APERITIF HOTLINE 416-968-2782
Tango Practica all levels@ 6-7pm ~ Argentine Tango Beginners @ 7-8:30pm

SALSA LESSONS WITH ANA MACHADO Perfect for beginners and experienced dancers Ana will show you the steps from Cuban to Ballroom. Salsa @ 9-10pm ~ Dance lesson for beginners
DANCETERIA every Monday with PARADISO TANGO, ANA MACHADO and DJ CARLITO ....come for the class and stay for the fun $7 FOR BOTH DANCE CLASSES $5 JUST SALSA LESSON AND AFTER-CLASS DANCE PARTY
Sep 23 - Grand Opening of Salsa Tuesdays at Acrobat Lounge, DJ Rey Trujillo, Salsa Lesson with Jennifer & Giovanni, 2464 Yonge St., Cover Charge, Ladies free before 10:30 pm
Aug 8 - Salsa Latina Fridays at Acrobat Lounge, 2464 Yonge St., a 5min. walk north of Eglinton subway station, just next to The Source (Sporting Life) store, DJ Mas, Dance Lesson included with Cover Charge, Info: 416-489-1105
Jun 13 - Movida Superstitions @ Havana Lounge, 2 floors with DJ Alonso (salsa merengue) and DJ Elvis (house, R&B), 236 Adelaide St. W., $10 Cover, Info: 647-436-6078
May 21 - Grand Opening of Latin Roots Wednesdays at Ice Lounge, Rooftop Patio incl., 222 Richmond St. W., by DJ Alvaro C
May 5 - Grand Opening of Mojito Mondays
Bambu by the Lake, 245 Queens Quay West
416-214-6000
Mojito Mondays $10 cover
Live Bands & DJ's each week. Free dance lesson 9-10pm.
No cover before 9pm. Club is also a restaurant. Capacity :700 people
May 3 - Grand Opening of Bongo Salsa Saturday Nights @ Phantom Lounge, 3166 Lakeshore Blvd. W. Etobicoke, 9 pm, Free Cover, $10 starting May 10th, Door proceeds to Canadian Track & Field Olympic Hopefuls for Athens 2004. Info: 416-253-4174 / 416-760-2022
Feb 17 - Grand Opening of a new Salsa Mondays Club
AlleyCatz, 2409 Yonge St., $5 Dance Lesson with Frank Bishun at 8-9 pm, No Cover before 11 pm, $5 after incl. coatcheck, Info: 416-315-5284 or email salsaicon@hotmail.com
January 31 -- New All Ages Party -- Viva Dance Studio for those who are "underage":
- salsa, bachata, cha-cha, rumba, and more!
- no ID required - no minimum age!
Repeating every other Friday. lesson 9-10 pm
55 Doncaster, Thornhill (905) 763-9051

2002

Dec 12 - Grand Opening of Latin Nights at El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Ave, just south of College on the west side, 8pm to 1 am, Info: 416-923-2623, click here to read about the newly renovated El Mocambo
Nov 25 - Grand Opening of New Salsa Mondays at Sweetwater, 150 Eglinton Ave. E., 7-9 Salsa Team Canada Auditions, 9-10 pm: Lesson with United Salseros, $3 Cover, 416-487-9281 or 416-618-3984
Nov 21 - Grand Opening of Vintage Series Salsa Night hosted by Mark-Anthony & Stephanie @ Kascata, Every Thursday, starting Nov.21st
938 College St. W -lower level-W of Ossington-below Cataplana restaurant
With DJ MAS spinning vintage salsa, mambo & cha cha
Beautiful lounge with wooden floors, warm atmosphere
Free Cover Nov 21st Info: 416-485-6412 (No jeans or runners)
Jun 24 - Grand Opening of Latin/Salsa Thursdays debut at the Ontario Place Island Club adding an exciting new dimension to summer evening entertainment in Toronto. These sizzling evenings begin with a FREE Latin dance lesson courtesy of salsa sensation Carmelina Brown. The nine-piece Ritno Azula Orchestra, one of Toronto's most popular Latin acts, will provide the backdrop for an evening of dancing under the stars at the city's most scenic summer entertainment venue. Latin/Salsa Thursdays will run until August 29 and is FREE with Ontario Place admission.
May 30 - Grand Opening of Mexican Thursdays at Mana Lounge, 722 College St. W., $4 Drinks with DJ XXX and DJ Oscar, No Cover for Ladies, Info: 416-884-8418
May 25 - Grand Opening of Latin Saturdays at Toronto Dinner & Dance Theatre, DJ Victor Explosivo, 247 Spadina Ave., 416-638-9111 / 416-884-8418 / 416-608-3331, 10 pm, $10 Cover
May 7 - Grand Opening of Latin Tuesdays "La Bomba" at Revival Bar with DJ Pavla, 783 College St., $10 Adv, $12 Door with Dinner Buffet from 7:30-10 pm, Info: 416-841-6610, 416-535-7888
April 18 - NEW Latin Night! Las Brisas presents "Afro-Cuban Rhythms Night" with Sonido Cubano, 24 Rivalda Road, (Sheppard & Weston Rd.), 416-740-6630, No Cover
Mar. 30 - Grand Opening of RITMOS Latin Nightclub with Grupo Selecto, 1305 Dundas St. W. at Dovercourt, Free until 11pm, $5.00 cover on the opening weekend. 416-803-0826
Mar. 28 - New Latin Thursdays at Aura Lounge with DJ Frank Bishun, 4973 Yonge St, (north of Sheppard Ave), (416) 512-6649
Mar. 25 - Salsa Mondays with Frank Bishun has been moved from Smokey Joe's to Aura Lounge (on Thursdays), 4973 Yonge St, (north of Sheppard Ave), (416) 512-6649
Mar. 19 - Grand Opening Night for "Tumbao" with DJ Billy Bryans (Timba and Salsa Dura), Maná Bar and Lounge, 722 College at Crawford, 9pm, $5 Cover (sponsored by Cristal Beer), Info: 416-537-9292
Feb. 11 - Grand Opening of Panorama, Manulife Centre, 55 Bloor St. W., 51st Floor, 416-967-0000, DJ Alex, 9pm, Dance Lesson at 9:15 pm with Stephanie Gurnon and Show with United Salseros, Ladies free before 10 pm, $5 Cover
Feb. 9 - Bomba Latin Dance Party with DJ Billy Bryans,
La Cerverjeria, 842 College St. Info: 416-593-5771
Feb. 8 - Grand Opening of Paparazzi Latin Night, 270 West Beaver Creek Rd., Richmond Hill, with live Latin Band "Ache", DJ Dinamita, 905-886-6239
Feb. 6 - Grand Opening of Bar One (Latin Night by former owners of Park Avenue), DJ Carlitos, 173 Eglinton Ave. E.
Jan. 29 - Puerta Latina Grand Opening at Temple Bar, 469 King St. W. (west of Spadina in the alleyway), Ladies free before 10:30 pm, $5 cover, 416-370-1514 (guestlist)

2001

Dec. 12 - Grand Opening of "Shine Nighclub" (previously Park Avenue),
2800 Hwy #7, Concord (inside the Hollywood Princess). Performances by On Beat and Salsation (Ana & Orville), winners of Ottawa Salsa Congress, DJ music by Luis "Salsabor" along with Champagne and Corona beer. 905-738-4309
Nov. 28 - Grand Opening of Aura Martini Lounge - Wednesdays

4973 Yonge St, (north of Sheppard Avenue) (416) 605-4366 (guest list)
Guest DJ's, Free Salsa Lesson at 9:30 pm

Nov. 28 - Grand Opening of Sassafrazz (La Rumba Wednesdays), 100 Cumberland Ave., Upper Level, 416-964-2222/416-707-3433
Nov. 25 - Grand Opening of the Cherry Room (Salsa Sundays), 333 King St. W. (416) 646-0111
Nov. 23 - New Latin Dance Night at Mohawk College, Hamilton. "The Arnie", Fennel Campus, Fennell Av W & W 5th St, Mohawk College in Hamilton. DJ will play 6-6-4 ratio of Salsa, Merengue and Bachata as well as a couple of sets of Popular Music through out the night. $4 cover.
We would love to have your support so that we may make the new Latin Night at Mohawk College a success! For more info, email us
Nov 16 - Every Friday night: La Rumba, Thorncliffe Banquet Center in the East York Mall, 45 Overlea Blvd. The Hottest in Latin Grooves, Salsa Lessons , Incredible Dance Floor, Free parking, (416) 422-2722.
Oct. 25 - New Grand Opening: Latin Nights in Scarborough at the Pavillion Lounge, 9:30 pm, 885 Progress Ave., Scarborough, Ont.
Info: 416-431-3314 by 2H2H Promotions - Merengue & Salsa
Nov. 23 - New Latin Dance Night at Mohawk College, Hamilton.
"The Arnie", Fennel Campus, Fennell Av W & W 5th St, Mohawk College in Hamilton. DJ will play 6-6-4 ratio of Salsa, Merengue and Bachata as well as a couple of sets of Popular Music through out the night. $4 cover.
We would love to have your support so that we may make the new Latin Night at Mohawk College a success! For more info, email us
Nov 16 - Every Friday night: La Rumba, Thorncliffe Banquet Center in the East York Mall, 45 Overlea Blvd. The Hottest in Latin Grooves, Salsa Lessons , Incredible Dance Floor, Free parking, (416) 422-2722.
Oct. 25 - New Grand Opening: Latin Nights in Scarborough at the Pavillion Lounge, 9:30 pm, 885 Progress Ave., Scarborough, Ont.
Info: 416-431-3314 by 2H2H Promotions - Merengue & Salsa
Hartnett's Bar - Opening September 6, 2001
68 Six Point Road, Etobicoke 416-236-5159
Thu (8-12pm) - $Free Cover
Latin Night with Flamenco Guitar (Anthony and Roy Buna)
 
Important Notes:

We try to keep these pages as current as possible, but clubs change regularly so please confirm before you head out.

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