Live music, dance lesson, drink and food specials. Dining is available with a tapas menu served until 10pm. Free salsa dance lesson at 7pm with special guests, Latin DJs from 5pm until closing, two weekly live music sets at 9pm and 11pm, and dance shows. Tickets are $15 at the door before 7:30pm and $20 after.
Mamajuana Cafe in the Bronx heats up with live salsa music led by Steven Oquendo. The weekly celebration features classic salsa rhythms and an inviting restaurant atmosphere for casual diners and dance enthusiasts. The first live set begins at 4pm, with cocktails, entrees, and dancing. No cover charge.
Come dance salsa and bachata at a hidden bar in the heart of Manhattan. Peruvian food and drinks are served all night. Join every Tuesday for salsa and bachata dancing in this NYC gem.
Live Salsa Wednesdays at Willie's Steakhouse happens every Wednesday at 8pm with rotating bands. Check the Willies Salsa House Facebook page for the weekly band lineup.
Baila Wednesdays is a weekly salsa social at Solas in the East Village. The night starts with a lesson, then opens into salsa and cha-cha social dancing with DJ Babaloo and occasional guest DJs. Expect classic salsa, vintage mambo, charanga, and global grooves in a welcoming dance-bar setting.
Roofchata Wednesdays brings bachata and some salsa to 230 Fifth. The evening includes a bachata class at 9pm, then dancing from 10pm to 1am in a rooftop setting with city views. Admission is usually $15, except special events.
Passion Thursdays is a weekly bachata party at Solas. The night is beginner-friendly with a bachata lesson at 8pm, followed by a Latin party from 9pm to 1am or later. Solas offers happy hour drink specials, and cover is listed at $15 for ages 21 and up.
Free Salsa Thursdays takes over the fifth floor of Time Out Market New York. Marlene Veras leads a beginner-friendly salsa lesson around 7:30pm, with music by DJ Ray Suave and live percussion by Jessica La Timbalera before the floor opens for social dancing until 10pm.
Gonzalez y Gonzalez turns into a Latin nightlife spot Thursday through Sunday with live salsa bands and DJs. Thursdays include live music around 9pm and 11pm, Fridays and Saturdays feature late live band sets, and Sundays start earlier. Free salsa lessons are offered on select nights.
Latin Fridays and Saturdays at Willie's Steakhouse start at 8pm with rotating DJs and bands. Visit the Willies Salsa House Facebook page for current band details.
Salsa on the Rooftop brings Latin dancing to Elsie Rooftop with hosts Talia Castro-Pozo and Valerie Levine. Expect a rooftop party atmosphere, DJ music all night, and live Latin music by Grupo Tahona from about 10pm to 1am. VIP tickets include a salsa class and open bar hour.
Come dance salsa and bachata at a hidden bar in the heart of Manhattan. Peruvian food and drinks are served all night. Join every Sunday for salsa and bachata dancing in this NYC gem.
A free open-air summer salsa social at Cobble Fish on Pier 16, with music by DJ John John Acevedo. The event is weather permitting and welcomes dancers of all levels to dance by the Seaport waterfront.
Mi Salsa Dura's free outdoor Washington Square Park social runs Wednesdays from May through October at Garibaldi Plaza. The evening starts with a beginner class, followed by open social dancing and rotating DJs.
A free outdoor salsa and bachata party in Bella Abzug Park, hosted by Somos Latin Dance. The 2026 season runs Wednesdays from June 17 through September 9 with a 6pm class followed by music and social dancing.
Music Speaks Wednesdays returns to White Playground Park for June, July, and August 2026. The East Harlem summer series features local music, vendors, and rotating live acts, with the season kickoff announced for June 3.
Frank Ottomanelli's by the Water · Long Island City
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A free outdoor summer salsa social by the East River, hosted by DJ John John Acevedo and DJ Jay Boogie at Frank Ottomanelli's by the Water. Food and drinks are available for purchase while dancers enjoy the waterfront views.
Hudson River Park's Sunset Salsa returns to Pier 76 with Talía Castro-Pozo. The weekly outdoor series starts with beginner lessons at 6:30pm, followed by open dancing at 7:15pm.
Sahadi's Industry City hosts a summer Friday salsa night in Courtyard 3/4 with live music, dancing, drinks, and food. Salsa Vida lists the seasonal series from May through September, with free admission.
Next dates: May 16, Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 15, Sep 19
Vanderbilt Ave & Pacific St · Prospect Heights
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Salsa Salsa Dance Studio's free Outdoor Salsa Series returns to Vanderbilt Avenue Open Streets on May 16, 2026. The monthly event includes a free salsa class at 5pm and open dancing from 5:30pm to 9pm.