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🌐 **FULL DETAILS:** https://www.elcaobo.net/pier31.html
**NO COVER CHARGE!**
**ECI TUESDAY MAMBO, SALSA, BACHATA & MORE
“UNDER THE STARS 2026!” AT PIER 31 — YEAR 12**
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**31st Street Beachside Bar & Grill — Pier 31**
3101 S. Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
**EVERY TUESDAY DURING THE SEASON!**
A Chicago summer tradition since 2014.
All dates are weather permitting.
**NEXT UP: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026**
**6:00 PM–10:00 PM**
**6:00 PM–7:00 PM**
**SALSA ON1 LESSON WITH DESHAWN “BOOGIE DOWN” BROWN**
Deshawn makes his **Pier 31 dance-instructor debut** with an hour of Salsa On1.
Many of you already know him from the DJ booth. This time, he steps onto the dance floor to teach.
No partner or previous dance experience is required.
**7:00 PM–8:00 PM**
**SPECIAL MYSTERY GUEST DJ JMC**
The mystery is revealed!
JMC takes over the Pier 31 DJ booth for a special one-hour set featuring the Mambo, Salsa, Bachata & More format our dancers know and love.
**How will he do?**
Come find out!
**8:00 PM–10:00 PM**
**EL CAOBO**
El Caobo takes over at 8:00 PM and keeps the dance floor moving until 10:00 PM.
Come early for the lesson and stay for a full evening of music, dancing and lakefront fun.
**MEN AND LEADS ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO JOIN US!**
Experienced dancers, beginners and those simply looking for an enjoyable evening by the lake are all welcome.
**50/50 RAFFLE**
Tickets are **$5 each** for a chance to win half the pot.
The winner must be present when the winning ticket is drawn.
**YOU PLAY. YOU WIN. WE ALL WIN.**
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**UPCOMING 2026 DANCE INSTRUCTOR SCHEDULE**
**SEPTEMBER 15**
Salsa On1 with Deshawn “Boogie Down” Brown
**SEPTEMBER 22**
Bachata with Amina May
**SEPTEMBER 29**
Mambo with Denita Inez
**OCTOBER 6**
To Be Determined
**OCTOBER 13**
Bachata with Amina May
Dance instructors and scheduled programming are subject to change.
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Presented by **El Caobo Internacional**, ECI Tuesdays at Pier 31 bring dancers and music lovers together for weekly lessons, social dancing and community along Chicago’s lakefront.
**NO COVER CHARGE**
**DANCE LESSON: 6:00 PM–7:00 PM**
**OPEN DANCING: 7:00 PM–10:00 PM**
**FOOD AND DRINKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE**
Please support Pier 31 by purchasing food and beverages during the event.
For complete details and weekly updates:
**https://www.elcaobo.net/pier31.html**
Invite your friends, share the event and meet us on the dance floor!
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Pier 31, next, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
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