A favorite of many a critic & Downbeat, violinist, James Sanders & his Afro-Cuban & Puerto Rican Latin Dance ensemble, Conjunto. From Latin romance to dancing the night away, Conjunto is a classic groove for a fun Saturday night! When: Friday, Dec 16, 2011 Time: 10:00pm Where: Katerina, 1920 W. Irving Park Rd, Chicago, Il 60613 Cost: $10 Cover For more info click here.

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For the first time, Chicago’s Latin Alternative music authorities will have a one day winter social atDarkroom! Rock en Español, Electro, Digital Cumbia, Indie Pop, and everything Latin Alternative will be played at this event. DJs SONORAMA Resistol 5000 Angelfuk DJ Nando When: Friday, December 16, 2011 Time: 9:00pm to 2:00am Where: Darkroom 2210 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 Admission: Free before 11pm, $7 after Age: 21+ For more info click here.

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve early at The Bottom Lounge. 8pm: Free Caribbean Style Buffet 9pm: Bachata & Salsa lesson by Jorge Alvarez from Latin Street Dance Academy! 11pm: performing Joe’s Rendon’s Salsa con Soul DJ El Papichulo & Guests spin Salsa, Bachata & Tropical beats! Free champagne toast at midnight, compliments of Latin Street! Limited space available. When: Friday, December 30, 2011 Time: 8:00pm to 2:00am Where: Bottom Lounge 1375 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607 Cost: $10 adv./$15 door Buy Tickets For more info click here.

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Get funky with the Victor Garcia Latin Combo featuring singer Lina-Marie performing Salsa and Soul to Funk and Disco. In between sets Katerina’s will be spinning music from throughout the years. Dinner service begins at 6pm from Katerina’s original menu. The dance party begins at 10pm. There are three packages available. Reservations are required with credit card information to guarantee seating. When: Saturday, December 31, 2011 Time: 6:00pm to 2:00am Where: 1920 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL Admission: $20-$75 AGE: 21+ For more info click here.  

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Mannix Martinex & His Orchestra are back at Near North Side’s Rumba for a New Year’s dinner and dance show. Martínez is one of Puerto Rico’s legendary sonorous and former singer of La Sonora Ponceña. Dinner and dance show are only available through reservations by calling the restaurant at 312-222-1226. When: Saturday, December 31, 2011 Time: 7:00pm to 5:00am Where: Rumba 351 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60610 For more info click here.

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Let’s spin in the Viennese Ball music to welcome New Year in support of our Rotary Charity End Polio Now. Spectacular Evening of Live Music and Performances Selection of Professional Dancers High Fashion Designers Show Delicious French Cuisine by Awarded Chef Dave Esau Open Bar Five Star Valet Join us December 31st 8pm – 1:30am at the Bridgeport Art Center at 1200 West 35st Street with Chicago skyline views to celebrate the joy of giving and sharing!!! When: December 31, 2011 Time: 8pm – 1:30am Where: Bridgeport Art Center, 1200 West 35st Street, Chicago, IL Contact: 312.952.0669 Admission: $225 Buy Tickets!!!!!! For more info click here.  

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GUNG HAY FAT CHOI TO ALL! The 2012 Lunar New Year Parade celebrating the Year of the DRAGON 4710 will include marching bands, floats, lions teams, a mystical dragon, and Miss Friendship Ambassador. Please join us to welcome the New Year as we convey GUNG HEI FAT CHOI to all in attendance! This year’s parade also kicks off celebrations of the Chinatown Centennial 1912-2012! Parade step-off time is 1:00PM though there are other activities starting as early as 11:30AM. When: Sunday, January 29, 2012 Time: 11:30AM Where: W Cermak Rd & S Wentworth Ave Chicago, IL 60616 For more info click here.

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GlytchEntertainment.com & Rockstar Entertainment Presents Hangover 2k12 – The Week After Memorial Day Party with Jay Dabhi – USA’s #1 SouthAsian DJ/Artist/Producer Tantrik offers a beautiful bar featuring an extensive wine list, handcrafted Mixologist cocktails and an assortment of local microbrew beers. Special Set by world renown Jay Dabhi of New York. He will be mixing the hottest tracks : house: hip hop : electro : mashups : bollywood & bhangra Opening and closing set by Chicago’s Dholi/DJ Summit Where: Fri || June 1st || 10p – 3a Where: Tantrik Nightclub Downtown Chicago 800 W Superior St (corner of Halsted/Superior) Chicago, IL Age: 21+ Event Email: events@glytchentertainment.com Drink Special All Night Long  For Bottle, Table Or Event In ...

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Welcome to the festival of Merengue – Salsa – Cumbia – Tango ! This colorful and exciting festival celebrates music that includes Latin Pop, Rock, Salsa, Reggaeton, Merngue, as well as the music of the Americas, the Caribbean and Espana.  The Festival also features an Art Fair and delicious food from some of Chicago finest restaurants. When: Thursday, August 4th to Sunday, September 18th Where: 337 East Randolph Street Grant Park Museums Chicago IL, 60601 For moe information click here.

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The festival represents the great diversity of themes and genres of Latino film making from around the world. What began in 1985 with 14 films projected onto a concrete wall for 500 viewers, gave birth to the Chicago Latino Film Festival and has developed into a premiere Latino cultural organization with year round, multi-arts programming. The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago (ILCC) is a Pan-Latino, nonprofit multidisciplinary arts organization dedicated to developing, promoting and increasing awareness of Latino cultures among Latinos and other communities by presenting a wide variety of art forms and education. When: August 13 – 26, 2012 Where: Chicago, IL For more info click here.

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