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|address= [https://g.page/thesurfjack?share 412 Lewers St]
 
|address= [https://g.page/thesurfjack?share 412 Lewers St]
 
|suburb=Honolulu, (Wakiki)
 
|suburb=Honolulu, (Wakiki)
|description=''Lovely restaurant by a pool, with a tucked away area to dance. They set up little X's for 6 couples to dance inside (with masks), and you can overflow into the pool area (for maybe 6 more couples), but it's harder to hear the DJ outside. Still a really fun vibe. Entry is I think <b>$15</b> or <b>"free"</b> if you buy food and drinks. They have decent happy hours, and they also police the social distancing pretty nicely - if you don't dance on your designated spot the bouncer will say something. Fair warning, they seem to play more bachata than salsa.''
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|description=Lovely restaurant by a pool, with a tucked away area to dance. They set up little X's for 6 couples to dance inside (with masks), and you can overflow into the pool area (for maybe 6 more couples), but it's harder to hear the DJ outside. Still a really fun vibe. Entry is I think <b>$15</b> or <b>"free"</b> if you buy food and drinks. They have decent happy hours, and they also police the social distancing pretty nicely - if you don't dance on your designated spot the bouncer will say something. Fair warning, they seem to play more bachata than salsa.
|open=''Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month (call 808-923-8882 to check) 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Arrive before 6 to get a good table near the action.''
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|open=Every '''1st and 3rd Monday''' of the month (call 808-923-8882 to check) 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Arrive before 6 to get a good table near the action.
 
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|address= [https://g.page/shorefyre?share International Marketplace, 2330 Kalakaua Ave Suite 396 (level 3)]
 
|address= [https://g.page/shorefyre?share International Marketplace, 2330 Kalakaua Ave Suite 396 (level 3)]
 
|suburb=Honolulu, (Wakiki)
 
|suburb=Honolulu, (Wakiki)
|description=''Just above a Telsa store in touristy Wakiki (take the elevator to level 3) is this wonderful outdoor restaurant that has an amazing live salsa band every Wednesday. You'll need to call up (808-672-2097) to reserve a table outside (I think minimum 5 people, max 8), else you simply won't get in (it's a popular restaurant for tourists). The outside area isn't huge, you're kind of dancing between tables with your masks on. The music is great! Be sure to arrive 6 sharp, and you might even consider eating a little first or arrive early to enjoy the happy hour food ($30 gets you 4 nice tapas plates) and drinks without cutting into dance time.''
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|description=Just above the Telsa store in touristy Wakiki (take the elevator to level 3) is this wonderful outdoor restaurant that has an amazing live salsa band every Wednesday. You'll need to call up (808-672-2097) to reserve a table outside (I think minimum 5 people, max 8), else you simply won't get in (it's a popular restaurant for tourists). The outside area isn't huge, you're kind of dancing between tables with your masks on. The music is great! Be sure to arrive 6 sharp, and you might even consider eating a little first or arrive early to enjoy the happy hour food ($30 gets you 4 nice tapas plates) and drinks without cutting into dance time.
|open=''Every Wednesday from 6-8 (so only 2 hours).''
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|open=Every Wednesday from 6-8 (so only 2 hours).
 
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|address= [https://goo.gl/maps/uziREKXn4ox Kapiʻolani Park Bandstand, 2686-2882 Kalakaua Ave]
 
|address= [https://goo.gl/maps/uziREKXn4ox Kapiʻolani Park Bandstand, 2686-2882 Kalakaua Ave]
 
|suburb=Honolulu, (Wakiki)
 
|suburb=Honolulu, (Wakiki)
|description=''Gordon Walker is pretty old school, so text me for his number, but if you like free lessons and building community, he's the one that told me about the salsa events, and his lessons are pretty darn good!''
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|description=Gordon Walker is pretty old school, so text me for his number, but if you like '''free lessons''' and building community, he's the one that told me about the salsa events, and his lessons are pretty darn good!
|open=''Tuesdays 5:30-sunset''
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|open=Tuesdays 5:30-sunset
 
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Revision as of 16:42, 9 April 2021

About

NOTE: This page is a daughter page of: Dance


Covid Warning: This info could change at any time due to covid (call the venue first). This info was last updated Apr 9, 2021


Oahu is an island of about 1 million, so there is a salsa scene, but it's quite modest. Due to covid, most places closed, but there's a few places opening up if you want to learn, or want to dance (with masks). Also be warned that unlike other places.... Hawaii just doesn't stay open late, so if you show up at 11pm (as people do in other cities), the place may have closed 2 hours ago.


Websites

... couldn't find anything up to date.


Oahu Dance Timetable

It's pretty sparse!

  • Mondays: .......... SurfJack every 1st & 3rd Monday @ 6:00-9:00pm.
  • Tuesday: ........... Gordon teaches small free lessons near Queens Beach (the bandstand in the park). * message me for his number, he is oldschool.
  • Wednesday: ..... Shorefyre - International Marketplace live salsa band @ 6:00-8:00pm.
  • Thursday: ........ I don't know anywhere
  • Friday: .............. I don't know anywhere
  • Saturday: .......... I don't know anywhere
  • Sunday: ............ I don't know anywhere


Salsa Events/Venues in Honolulu

Name Location Evaluation / Times

SAN FRANCISCO

My home from 2018-2020


SurfJack

412 Lewers St


Honolulu, (Wakiki)

Evaluation:
Lovely restaurant by a pool, with a tucked away area to dance. They set up little X's for 6 couples to dance inside (with masks), and you can overflow into the pool area (for maybe 6 more couples), but it's harder to hear the DJ outside. Still a really fun vibe. Entry is I think $15 or "free" if you buy food and drinks. They have decent happy hours, and they also police the social distancing pretty nicely - if you don't dance on your designated spot the bouncer will say something. Fair warning, they seem to play more bachata than salsa.
Open:
Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month (call 808-923-8882 to check) 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Arrive before 6 to get a good table near the action.



Shorefyre - International Marketplace

International Marketplace, 2330 Kalakaua Ave Suite 396 (level 3)


Honolulu, (Wakiki)

Evaluation:
Just above the Telsa store in touristy Wakiki (take the elevator to level 3) is this wonderful outdoor restaurant that has an amazing live salsa band every Wednesday. You'll need to call up (808-672-2097) to reserve a table outside (I think minimum 5 people, max 8), else you simply won't get in (it's a popular restaurant for tourists). The outside area isn't huge, you're kind of dancing between tables with your masks on. The music is great! Be sure to arrive 6 sharp, and you might even consider eating a little first or arrive early to enjoy the happy hour food ($30 gets you 4 nice tapas plates) and drinks without cutting into dance time.
Open:
Every Wednesday from 6-8 (so only 2 hours).



Gordon's free classes @ the Bandstand!

Kapiʻolani Park Bandstand, 2686-2882 Kalakaua Ave


Honolulu, (Wakiki)

Evaluation:
Gordon Walker is pretty old school, so text me for his number, but if you like free lessons and building community, he's the one that told me about the salsa events, and his lessons are pretty darn good!
Open:
Tuesdays 5:30-sunset



Links

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