Ongoing Latin social dance opportunities in the Humboldt Bay area (2024)

1st Saturday of the month (May through October) - Rueda by the Bay, on the circle at the F Street Boardwalk  - 6:00-7:00pm - outdoors and free.  Cuban music (timba, son, cubaton) with Rueda de Casino and salsa cubana (casino).  Also may occur in April and November.  Call 707-496-6189 (Jack) to confirm dates or check Arcata Rueda on Facebook.

2nd Saturday of the month - Eagle House Ballroom 2nd and C St, Eureka, 7:00-9:30pm - no cover.   Groove to a mix of salsa, timba, bachata, cha cha cha, and son, with rotating DJs: local dance instructors  Jack Lewis, Julie Hayes, Brian Draeger.   Please patronize Phatsy Kline's and the Tavern to show appreciation for this beautiful venue and to help keep this event free.  Please enter through Phatsy Kline's on 2nd St.

3rd Friday of the month - Redwood Raks, 824 L St, Arcata, 8:00pm - sliding scale ($5-10) .  Immediately following Julie's classes: Salsa at 6 and Bachata at 7.   Hosted by local dance instructors Brian Draeger and Julie Hayes.

Every Thursday - Veteran's Memorial Building, 1018 H St, Eureka 7:00-9:00 - sliding scale ($5-15).  Half hour lesson followed by Latin music hosted by local dance instructors Debbie Weist and Justin Golnik.