Extend the weekend with one of the Twin Cities best music and dance events! Summer sizzles with 10-piece salsa orchestra Charanga Tropical, DJONE of Salsa Police, and special guests.
Enjoy the wide open dance floor, booth and balcony seating, and Icehouse’s exceptional menu of food and DJONE of Salsa Police Entertainment will spin Latin favs for an extra hour of fun. 5-7pm live music with Charanga Tropical 7-8pm DJONE
$15 Cover at door. Advance purchase includes ticket fees.
Charanga Tropical brings its salsa and strings sound to the Minnesota State Fair at the International Bazaar Stage. Enjoy three sets of music between 3:15pm and 6:30pm. Shows are FREE with entrance to the fair and nearby foods and artisan crafts are among the best at American's greatest State Fair.
Charanga Tropical brings its salsa and strings sound to the Minnesota State Fair at the International Bazaar Stage. Enjoy three sets of music between 3:15pm and 6:30pm. Shows are FREE with entrance to the fair and nearby foods and artisan crafts are among the best at American's greatest State Fair.
Doors open at 6:15 PM for Dinner and Drink service. Salsa with Strings! Take a musical journey with Charanga Tropical and its repertoire of romantic boleros, modern salsa, and Cuban classics. The ten band members perform as a ‘charanga,’ one of the few in the United States, with an instrumentation that dates back to the roots of Cuban music. The sound combines violins, flute, vocals, and full Latin rhythm section. The beautiful blend of smooth strings and Caribbean beats inspires visions of Old Havana at sunset. Damian Rodriquez : Vocals Frank Rivery : Vocals Doug Little : Flute Aja Majkrzak : Violin Ana Frómeta : Violin Kristi Petraborg : Viola Mariano Flores : Timbales Andrew Gillespie : Congas Joe Strachan : Piano Graydon Peterson : Bass Founded in 2006 by flutist and bandleader Doug Little, Charanga Tropical brings together Cuban and American musicians whose collective accomplishments include international tours, multiple CDs, major grant awards, Latin Grammy nominations, and more. Charanga Tropical has appeared at major festivals and venues throughout the Midwest. In 2019 the band backed up Grammy-winning Cuban singer Mayito Rivera. In 2015 Charanga Tropical became the only American group ever to perform at Havana’s International Danzón Festival. While on tour they played on national Cuban radio and at venues in and around Havana. Charanga also recorded in the same historic Havana studio that produced Buena Vista Social Club. The resulting CD ‘In Cuba’ captures the magic of that legendary studio space and landmark tour. “On a hot summer day no one else can make downtown Minneapolis feel so much like South Beach, Miami.” –Star Tribune
It's salsa on a stick with Charanga Tropical at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair! Come find the band at the great Minnesota get together. 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 two blocks from Snelling Avenue Entrance at Corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Cooper Street (across the street from DFL booth). It's a street party with one of the best salsa orchestra's in the Twin Cities. ¡Vayamos todos!
Enjoy a rare Thursday Salsa Night at Icehouse with salsa orchestra Charanga Tropical. The stellar band will play a repertoire of sizzling salsa with classic boleros and romantic danzones. Live music 8 to 10:30pm, then its DJONE of Salsa Police Entertainment spinning bachata, merengue, and more. Venue Icehouse offers a wide open dance floor with booth and balcony seating. Enjoy an exceptional menu of top quality food and drink. $20 Cover at door. Advance purchase may include ticket fees.
Sunday Salsa Matinee, one of the best live music and dance events in the Twin Cities. 10-piece salsa orchestra Charanga Tropical kicks off the matinee mambo with live music from 5-7pm 10. From 7-8pm DJONE of Salsa Police Entertainment spins Latin Favs. ¡Qué Rico! Venue Icehouse offers a wide open dance floor with booth and balcony seating. Enjoy an exceptional menu of top quality food and drink. $15 Cover at door.
Extend your weekend with Sunday Salsa Matinee, one of the best live music and dance events in the Twin Cities. This Sunday from 5-7pm 10-piece salsa orchestra Charanga Tropical mixes its spicy salsa with smooth strings. This is Cuba flavored salsa straight from Havana. Then from 7-8pm DJONE of Salsa Police Entertainment spins bouncy bachata, tremendous timba, and more. Venue Icehouse offers a wide open dance floor with booth and balcony seating. Enjoy an exceptional menu of top quality food and drink. $15 Cover at door. Advance purchase includes ticket fees.
It's a holiday mash-up of Santa songs with salsa. Come out for a special holiday edition of Sunday Salsa Matinee, one of the best live music and dance events in the Twin Cities. This Sunday from 5-7pm 10-piece salsa orchestra Charanga Tropical mixes its spicy salsa with smooth strings. This is Cuba flavored salsa straight from Havana. Then from 7-8pm DJONE of Salsa Police Entertainment spins bouncy bachata, tremendous timba, and more. Venue Icehouse offers a wide open dance floor with booth and balcony seating. Enjoy an exceptional menu of top quality food and drink. $15 Cover at door. Advance purchase includes ticket fees.
