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Tropical Saturdays at Ostras Lounge
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Salsa & Bachata at Ostras Lounge & Oyster Bar, Des Plaines
Salsa in Des Plaines ·Bachata in Des Plaines · Des Plaines, United States 🇺🇸
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About Ostras Lounge & Oyster Bar
Ostras Lounge and Oyster Bar at 3003 Mannheim Road in Des Plaines hosts Tropical Saturdays, a weekly Latin night produced by Latin Street Music and Dancing that pulls dancers from across Chicagoland. The night opens at 9:00 PM with a beginner-friendly salsa lesson, then runs as an open social until 2:00 AM. DJ Frankie J holds down the main room with salsa, bachata, cumbia and tropical rhythms, while a separate Bachata Speakeasy room with DJ Carlitos gives bachata lovers their own corner from 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM.
This is a 21-and-over night with a ten dollar entertainment fee at the door and a polished, lounge-style setting rather than a rough club feel. The two-room format means salsa and bachata dancers both get a proper floor, and the suburban location with nearby parking makes it an easy choice for dancers in the northwest suburbs. Expect a fun, social crowd that mixes lesson-takers with regulars.
Vibe
Stylish suburban lounge night with a fun, social Latin crowd
Music
Salsa and bachata, plus cumbia and tropical, across two rooms
When it fills
From around 10:30 PM through the night
Live music
DJ sets from DJ Frankie J and DJ Carlitos
Beginners
Yes. A beginner-friendly salsa lesson opens the night at 9:00 PM
Neighbourhood
Des Plaines on Mannheim Road, in Chicago's northwest suburbs
Getting there
Suburban setting on Mannheim Road with nearby parking; 21 and over
Going solo
Yes. The opening lesson welcomes singles and all levels
Floor
Two rooms: a main floor and a dedicated Bachata Speakeasy room
Crowd
Busy weekend crowd drawing dancers from across Chicagoland
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Frequently Asked Questions
What dance styles does Ostras Lounge & Oyster Bar host?
Ostras Lounge & Oyster Bar hosts salsa, bachata events. The music split is: Salsa (1 event), Bachata (1 event). Salsa and bachata, plus cumbia and tropical, across two rooms. Check the weekly schedule above for exact times.
When are dance events at Ostras Lounge & Oyster Bar?
Ostras Lounge & Oyster Bar has 1 weekly event on Saturday. The busiest night is Saturday. From around 10:30 PM through the night. See the full schedule above for start times and styles.
How much does it cost to dance at Ostras Lounge & Oyster Bar?
Entry at Ostras Lounge & Oyster Bar is 10 cover. Prices may vary by event. Check each event above for details.
Where is Ostras Lounge & Oyster Bar located?
Ostras Lounge & Oyster Bar is located at 3003 Mannheim Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, Des Plaines, United States. It's in Des Plaines on Mannheim Road, in Chicago's northwest suburbs. Suburban setting on Mannheim Road with nearby parking; 21 and over. Use the map above for directions.
Do I need a dance partner to attend events at Ostras Lounge & Oyster Bar?
No, you don't need a dance partner. Yes. The opening lesson welcomes singles and all levels.
Is Ostras Lounge & Oyster Bar beginner-friendly?
Yes. A beginner-friendly salsa lesson opens the night at 9:00 PM.
Is there live music at Ostras Lounge & Oyster Bar?
DJ sets from DJ Frankie J and DJ Carlitos.
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3003 Mannheim Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
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