Salsa & Salsa: An Immersive Dining Experience

Fri Mar 27 2026 at 06:30 pm to 10:30 pm UTC-07:00

Urban Palms | Gardena

Urban Palms\/Critic's Choice Catering
Publisher/HostUrban Palms/Critic's Choice Catering
Salsa & Salsa: An Immersive Dining Experience
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Get ready to spice up your night with fiery dance moves and even hotter flavors all rolled into one unforgettable experience.
About this Event

Spice up your night at Salsa & Salsa, an immersive evening where bold flavors, Latin rhythm, and curated shopping collide.

This is not just a class.
It’s a full cultural experience.

Begin the night with a handcrafted welcome cocktail as you explore our Vendor Village, featuring hand-selected Latin-inspired brands, makers, and artisans. From jewelry and fashion to specialty goods and handcrafted pieces, shopping will be open all night so you can sip, mingle, and discover at your own pace.

Then, step into our interactive culinary experience. Guided by our Executive Culinary Chef you’ll learn how to craft vibrant, fresh salsas from scratch — tasting, mixing, and building bold flavor profiles in a lively, social atmosphere.

As the energy builds, we transition to the dance floor. Dasha Reut will guide you through a fun and beginner-friendly salsa lesson designed to make everyone feel confident and connected. No experience required. Singles and couples welcome.

Once you’ve learned the basics, the lights dim, the music turns up, and the space transforms into an open Latin dance party filled with movement, flavor, and celebration by Cielo Entertainment.

✨ Your Ticket Includes:
• Interactive salsa-making experience
• Welcome beverage
• Beginner salsa dance lesson
• Open dance party
• Access to our curated Latin-inspired Vendor Village (open all night)
• Chef-curated bites & dining stations throughout the evening

Perfect for date nights, girls’ nights, group outings, or anyone craving something vibrant and different, Salsa & Salsa brings together food, culture, music, and community in one unforgettable experience.

Come hungry.
Come ready to move.
Come ready to feel the heat .


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Agenda

🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Arrival – “Sip, Savor & Shop”

Info: Begin the evening with a handcrafted welcome cocktail in hand as you explore our curated Latin-inspired Vendor Village. We’ve hand-selected artisans, makers, and small brands that celebrate culture, craftsmanship, and bold design.

From statement jewelry and fashion pieces to specialty goods and handcrafted finds, shopping will be open all night — so you can sip, mingle, discover, and come back for that piece you can’t stop thinking about.

It’s not just a pre-party.
It’s part of the experience.


🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:15 PM
Salsa Making Class
Host: Critic's Choice Catering

Info: Step into our interactive salsa-making experience, where fresh ingredients and bold flavors come to life. Guided by our chef, you’ll learn the foundations of crafting vibrant, authentic salsa — balancing heat, acidity, texture, and depth.

From fire-roasted tomatoes to bright citrus and seasonal herbs, you’ll chop, taste, mix, and build your own flavor profile while discovering what makes a truly unforgettable salsa. This is hands-on, social, and designed to spark conversation as much as it sparks flavor.

Come ready to taste. Adjust. Experiment. And create something uniquely yours.


🕑: 08:15 PM - 09:00 PM
Beginner Salsa Lesson
Host: Dasha Reut

Info: After we’ve turned up the heat in the kitchen, we take it to the dance floor.

Our 45-minute beginner-friendly salsa lesson is designed for all experience levels — whether you’ve never danced before or just want to sharpen your basics. A professional instructor will guide you step-by-step through foundational footwork, rhythm timing, and simple partner combinations in a fun, supportive atmosphere.

We begin with solo movement to help everyone feel confident with the beat, then transition into easy partner work (no partner required — we rotate unless you prefer to stay together). Expect spins, laughter, and lots of encouragement.

By the end of the session, you’ll know enough to confidently move into our open dance party — where the lights dim, the music builds, and the floor comes alive.

No pressure. Just rhythm, connection, and a little spice.


🕑: 09:00 PM - 10:30 PM
The Afterglow: Dine, Dance & Discover

Info: As the salsa lesson wraps, the evening flows seamlessly into its most vibrant chapter.

Enjoy a curated dining experience featuring bold Latin-inspired flavors while the dance floor opens for continued movement and connection. The music builds, the lights soften, and the energy shifts into celebration mode.

Our Vendor Village remains open all night, inviting you to shop, sip, and discover at your own pace between dances. Whether you’re savoring another bite, perfecting your new moves, or finding a handcrafted treasure to take home, this final chapter is designed for lingering.

Stay for the rhythm.
Stay for the flavor.
Stay for the magic.


🕑: 10:30 PM - 01:00 AM
Salsa After Dark – Open Dance Party
Host: Cielo Dance

Info: Salsa After Dark – Open Dance Party

At 10:30 PM, the night shifts. We open the doors to the public and transform the space into a full Latin dance party experience. The lights dim, the DJ turns up the energy, and the dance floor comes alive with seasoned salseros, social dancers, and anyone ready to move.

Whether you joined us for the full experience or are arriving just for the late-night vibe, this is where rhythm takes over.

Expect:
• High-energy Latin music
• An electric dance floor
• Late-night cocktails
• Community, connection, and pure movement

Stay for the flavor.
Stay for the rhythm.
Dance until late.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Urban Palms, 889 West 190th Street, Gardena, United States

Tickets

USD 20.00 to USD 161.90

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