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Sunday Salsa Matinee - Charanga Tropical at Icehouse

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Icehouse, 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Santa meets salsa at this very special edition of Sunday Salsa Matinee. Charanga Tropical will mix and mash up holiday classics with a Latin beat. The days are getting shorter but you can make your weekend longer with a few hours at Sunday Salsa Matinee. $10 cover.

Icehouse is a stellar venue with world-class sound system, and wide-open dance floor. With exceptional food on the menu ascend balcony to take in the band, the dancers, and the whole live fiesta. This is a unique event not just in Twin Cities but anywhere. ¡Ven todos! Facebook Event Page: https://fb.me/e/1E851QAgU

Sunday Salsa Matinee - Charanga Tropical at Icehouse

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Icehouse, 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Extend you weekend and skip the sieta for Sunday Salsa Matinee. It's live music with Charanga Tropical with all the best dancers in town. Plenty of space to step to a repertoire direct from Cuba- smoking salsa, classic cha cha cha, Cuban timba, and rich danzones. $10 Cover.

Icehouse is a stellar venue with world-class sound system, and wide-open dance floor. With exceptional food on the menu ascend balcony to take in the band, the dancers, and the whole live fiesta. This is a unique event not just in Twin Cities but anywhere. ¡Ven todos! Facebook Event Page: https://fb.me/e/2lJqyV1yS

Sunday Salsa Matinee - Charanga Tropical at Icehouse

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Icehouse, 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota

ake your Sunday like a Saturday with this salsa matinee! Charanga puts a 10-piece band onstage for this this monthly happening. Plenty of space to dance with a repertoire direct from Cuba- smoking salsa, classic cha cha cha, Cuban timba, and rich danzones. $10 Cover.

Icehouse is a stellar venue with world-class sound system, and wide-open dance floor. With exceptional food on the menu ascend balcony to take in the band, the dancers, and the whole live fiesta. This is a unique event not just in Twin Cities but anywhere. ¡Ven todos! Facebook Event Page: https://fb.me/e/2GL4cB2xQ

Salsa & Sangria - Charanga Tropical at Alexis Bailly Vineyards

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Alexis Bailly Vineyards, 18200 Kirby Ave S, Hastings, Minnesota

A very rare opportunity to hear Charanga Tropical at an incredible setting, Alexis Bailly Vineyards. Located in Hastings just 30-40 minutes from the Twin Cities, the Vineyards draws music fans every Sunday for its jazz series.

This special Sunday Charanga Tropical will put a very latin twist on the afternoon with its mix of modern sounds and classic Cuban repertoire. Alexis Bailly offers great white and red wines as well as a tremendous sangria blend.

NO COVER charge and picnics encouraged. There is seating but guests are welcome and encouraged to bring their own chairs. Facebook Event Page: https://fb.me/e/285lV6wVa

Sunday Salsa Matinee - Charanga Tropical at Icehouse

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Icehouse, 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Skip the Sunday siesta and instead extend your weekend with Cuban beats and sultry strings! 10-piece Charanga Tropical plays this monthly matinee with repertoire direct from Cuba- smoking Cuban timba, classic cha cha cha, and rich danzones. Music 5-7pm, $10 cover Icehouse is a stellar venue with world class sound system, and wide-open dance floor. With exceptional food on the menu ascend balcony to take in the band, the dancers, and the whole live fiesta. This is a unique event not just in Twin Cities but anywhere. ¡Ven todos! Facebook Event Page: https://fb.me/e/2GRMBj5C1

Charanga Tropical at Minnesota State Fair

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AFL CIO Labor Pavilion , 1657 Dan Patch Ave, Falcon Heights, MN 55108

Enjoy your salsa on a stick at the Minnesota State Fair! Included with fair admission, this show is sponsored by the Twin Cities Musicians Union (¡Gracias TCMU!). Catch two sets of music at the very accessible AFL CIO Labor Pavilion, located at Corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Cooper Street, across the street from DFL Booth. Two blocks from Snelling Avenue Entrance. Facebook Event Page: https://fb.me/e/2HJxguUFt

$14 to $17 for State Fair Admission.

Charanga Tropical at Crooners

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Crooners Supper Club, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, Minnesota

Charanga Tropical plays Crooners’ lakeside utterly unique Belvedere stage. Outdoors but shaded with tented table seating and cool breezes off the lake, amazing! This is a superb listening space and a totally unique Minnesotan venue. Crooners offers full dinner service along with an array of drinks and specials. Charanga Tropical will play a 90 minute set from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Click ink to purchase tickets (recommend to buy in advance, for Saturday in the summer this show will sell out!). Facebook Event Page: https://fb.me/e/3khlGbDOE

$25 - $35

Charanga Tropical at Dakota Jazz Club

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Dakota Jazz Club, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Charanga Tropical heats up August with a Latin music party in downtown's premiere music venue. Enjoy a repertoire of classic Cuban hits, lush danzón, and pulsating rhythms. Charanga Tropical presents a 10-piece instrumentation featuring 3-piece violin section, flute, vocals, and sizzling Latin rhythm section. It's going to be a fiesta! Tickets $12/$15.

Facebook Event Page: https://fb.me/e/1KH5iqOCb

$12 Advance, $15 Door

Sunday Salsa Matinee

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Icehouse Restaurant, 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Skip the Sunday siesta and instead extend your weekend with Cuban beats and sultry strings! 10-piece Charanga Tropical plays this monthly matinee with repertoire direct from Cuba- classic cha cha cha, steamy salsa, Cuban timba, and rich danzones.

Icehouse is a stellar venue with world class sound system, and wide-open dance floor. With exceptional food on the menu ascend balcony to take in the band, the dancers, and the whole live fiesta. This is a unique event not just in Twin Cities but anywhere. ¡Ven todos! Facebook Event Page: https://fb.me/e/3gbD4zBCf

$10 general admission

Sunday Salsa Matinee

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Icehouse Restaurant, 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Skip the Sunday siesta and instead extend your weekend with Cuban beats and sultry strings! 10-piece Charanga Tropical plays this monthly matinee with repertoire direct from Cuba- classic cha cha cha, steamy salsa, Cuban timba, and rich danzones.

Icehouse is a stellar venue with world class sound system, and wide-open dance floor. With exceptional food on the menu ascend balcony to take in the band, the dancers, and the whole live fiesta. This is a unique event not just in Twin Cities but anywhere. ¡Ven todos! Facebook Event Page: https://fb.me/e/2YAuqmX6A

$10 general admission

Charanga Tropical at Levitt Amp Springfield Music Series

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Y Block, South 4th Street & East Jackson Street, Springfield, Illinois

Charanga Tropical travels to southern Illinois to perform on the wide open green space known as 'Y Block' located in front of the governor's mansion in historic Springfield. In its first season in 2019 the Levitt AMP concert series attracted more than 7,500 attendees and was voted “Best Free Entertainment” by Illinois Times readers. Charanga Tropical is just one of several artists from around the country who will appear weekly in this amazing setting. Free (bring a picnic!) with complete information at: https://www.heritagefoundationspi.org/levitt-amp-springfield

Charanga Tropical and La Gran Charanga at Minnesota Salsa Fiesta

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Mill City Museum, 704 South Second Street , Minneapolis

Minnesota Salsa Fiesta is back with a huge all-star band, pro dancers, late night DJ, visual art, food vendors and more! Past shows at the Cedar Cultural centers attracted crowds of 500+. This June 25th event at Mill City Museum WILL SELL OUT!

Doors at 6 p.m. with live music in the Ruin Courtyard at 6:30 p.m. with Charanga Tropical. At 8 p.m. The band expands into La Gran Charanga with special guest and master conga player, Yolanda Rodriguez from Havana, Cuba. La Gran Charanga is a 20-piece band with full horn section, string section, coro singers, and overflowing percussion

MN Salsa Fiesta will include Dance showcases with the salsa ensemble Salsa de La Calle and McKnight Dance Fellowship winner Yeniel ‘Chini’ Perez. Free dance lesson with Cuban maestro Rene Thompson.

At 10 p.m. the music moves indoors with for an after party with DJ Medicco. Salsa will be spinning with a monster mix of merengue, bachata, timba, and cumbia. Party ends at midnight.

Throughout the evening attendees will be able to sample Latino food vendors and beverages. Artist Victor Yepéz will energize the Museum space with vibrant colors and visuals inspired by salsa music and dance.

Complete event information and tickets at www.mnsalsafiesta.com Facebook Event Page: https://fb.me/e/1IhQTWMqg

$25 adv / $35 door

Charanga Tropical at Twin Cities Jazz Festival

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Jazz On 5th Street ( Mears Park), 231 East 5th Street, St. Paul, Minnesota

Charanga Tropical plays the 5th Street Stage, just off of Mears Park for the Twin Cities Jazz Festival. The event is one of the largest free jazz festivals in the country. Charanga's power hour set is sandwiched between performances by stellar big band and brass band. See full schedule here: https://www.twincitiesjazzfestival.com/schedule/ Facebook Event Page: https://fb.me/e/20Jx9JK48

Sunday Salsa Matinee

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Icehouse Restaurant, 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Skip the Sunday siesta and instead extend your weekend with Cuban beats and sultry strings! 10-piece Charanga Tropical plays this monthly matinee with repertoire direct from Cuba- classic cha cha cha, steamy salsa, Cuban timba, and rich danzones.

Icehouse is a stellar venue with world class sound system, and wide-open dance floor. With exceptional food on the menu ascend balcony to take in the band, the dancers, and the whole live fiesta. This is a unique event not just in Twin Cities but anywhere. ¡Ven todos! Facebook Event Page: https://fb.me/e/1vo2JZncY

$10 general admission

Sunday Salsa Matinee

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Icehouse Restaurant, 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Skip the Sunday siesta and instead close out the weekend with Cuban beats and sultry strings. 10-piece Charanga Tropical plays this monthly matinee with repertoire direct from Cuba- classic cha cha cha, steamy salsa, Cuban timba, and rich danzones.

Icehouse is a stellar venue with world class sound system, and wide-open dance floor. With exceptional food on the menu ascend balcony to take in the band, the dancers, and the whole live fiesta. This is a unique event not just in Twin Cities but anywhere. ¡Ven todos! Facebook Event Page: https://fb.me/e/4ZOBoNluB

$10 general admission

Tropicana Presents

Granada Theater, 3022 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota

It's a Friday fiesta with Charanga Tropical at the beautifully restored Granada Theater! Doors at 8:30 p.m. with DJ Sonido spinning salsa, cumbia, bachata, and timba. Live music at 9:30 p.m. with Charanga Tropical until late. Dance lesson with Cuban professional dancer Yeniel “Chini” Perez at intermission. $13 adv / $15 at door. Balcony reservations available via ticket link. Event brought to you by Tropicana Productions

$13 in advance and $15 at door

Sunday Salsa Matinee

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Icehouse Restaurant, 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Skip the Sunday siesta and instead close out the weekend with Cuban beats and sultry strings. 10-piece Charanga Tropical plays this monthly matinee with repertoire direct from Cuba- classic cha cha cha, steamy salsa, Cuban timba, and rich danzones.

Icehouse is a stellar venue with world class sound system, and wide-open dance floor. With exceptional food on the menu ascend balcony to take in the band, the dancers, and the whole live fiesta. This is a unique event not just in Twin Cities but anywhere. ¡Ven todos! Facebook Event Page: https://fb.me/e/1DpwVTVDB

$10 general admission

Sunday Salsa Matinee

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Icehouse Restaurant, 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Skip the Sunday siesta and instead close out the weekend with Cuban beats and sultry strings. 10-piece Charanga Tropical plays this monthly matinee with repertoire direct from Cuba- classic cha cha cha, steamy salsa, Cuban timba, and rich danzones.

Icehouse is a stellar venue with world class sound system, and wide-open dance floor. With exceptional food on the menu ascend balcony to take in the band, the dancers, and the whole live fiesta. This is a unique event not just in Twin Cities but anywhere. ¡Ven todos! Facebook Event Link: https://fb.me/e/edhWNZTkP

$10 general admission