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8:30 PM - 2:00 AM, 9 PM lesson Bachata
Tropical Thursdays + New Bachata Room
at Moe's Cantina - River North
Bachata ·$10 ·Weekly
Bachata at Moe's Cantina - River North, Chicago
Bachata in Chicago · Chicago, Usa 🌍
Weekly Schedule
Thursday
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About Moe's Cantina - River North
Moe's Cantina River North at 155 W Kinzie Street runs Tropical Thursdays, produced by Latin Street Music and Dancing and widely regarded as one of Chicago's favorite weeknight Latin parties. Doors open at 8:30 PM and at 9:00 PM two simultaneous lessons get underway: bachata in the main room and salsa in the upstairs salsa room. From 10:00 PM until 2:00 AM the two rooms run different music so dancers can move between a heavy bachata floor and a salsa-and-cumbia room.
The main room leans about sixty percent bachata, blending sensual, moderna and urban styles with salsa and cumbia, while the dedicated bachata room with DJ Jesus Castro keeps it all bachata from 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Cover is ten dollars, and arriving early often means free entry before 9:00 PM. Set in the lively River North district, it draws a large, energetic mid-week crowd from across the Chicago scene.
Vibe
High-energy River North weeknight party with a big, sociable crowd
Music
Bachata-led main room plus a salsa and cumbia upstairs room
When it fills
From around 10:30 PM until late
Live music
DJ sets, including DJ Jesus Castro in the bachata room
Beginners
Yes. Two lessons at 9:00 PM, bachata in the main room and salsa upstairs
Neighbourhood
River North, central Chicago on West Kinzie Street
Getting there
Central River North, well served by CTA and area garages
Going solo
Yes. The opening lessons welcome singles and all levels
Floor
Two rooms: a bachata main room and an upstairs salsa room
Crowd
Large, energetic mid-week crowd from across the Chicago scene
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Frequently Asked Questions
What dance styles does Moe's Cantina - River North host?
Moe's Cantina - River North hosts bachata events. The music split is: Bachata (1 event). Bachata-led main room plus a salsa and cumbia upstairs room. Check the weekly schedule above for exact times.
When are dance events at Moe's Cantina - River North?
Moe's Cantina - River North has 1 weekly event on Thursday. The busiest night is Thursday. From around 10:30 PM until late. See the full schedule above for start times and styles.
How much does it cost to dance at Moe's Cantina - River North?
Entry at Moe's Cantina - River North is $10. Prices may vary by event. Check each event above for details.
Where is Moe's Cantina - River North located?
Moe's Cantina - River North is located at 155 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654, Vereinigte Staaten, Chicago, Usa. It's in River North, central Chicago on West Kinzie Street. Central River North, well served by CTA and area garages. Use the map above for directions.
Do I need a dance partner to attend events at Moe's Cantina - River North?
No, you don't need a dance partner. Yes. The opening lessons welcome singles and all levels.
Is Moe's Cantina - River North beginner-friendly?
Yes. Two lessons at 9:00 PM, bachata in the main room and salsa upstairs.
Is there live music at Moe's Cantina - River North?
DJ sets, including DJ Jesus Castro in the bachata room.
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155 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654, Vereinigte Staaten
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