Salsa Thursdays @ Cafe Cocomo

CAFE COCOMO - 650 Indiana St, San Francisco, 415-824-6910  www.cafecocomo.com

Lessons free with paid admission 21+ with ID.  www.salsabyjake.com

 THURSDAYS: lesson 8 pm with Jake, dancing with live band and DJ Fab Fred 9-2 am $10

 SATURDAYS:  lesson 8 pm with Jake, dancing with live band and rotating DJs 9-2 am $15

Hours

Thursday: 7:30 PM - 2:00 AM ; Lesson starts at 8:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 PM - 2:00 AM ; Lesson starts at 8:00 PM

OVERVIEW

Thursdays tend to be more of a "dancers night" when you can watch advanced salseros strut their stuff, while Saturday appeals to a "party" crowd as well as many regulars.  However, if you dont get enough, or youre a beginner who wants more space to practice, other nights would be more suitable.  Cocomo has a lovely courtyard reminiscent of a tropical paradise with covered patios and heat lamps for those crisp winter (and summer) nights.  If youre hungry, you can get a complete dinner served as well.

Recessed "Tropical Aqua Bar" opens up the entire club for dancing.  A balcony with a bar, a lounge area, tables, a small dance floor and an outside deck with bathrooms is a great observation area where you can see all the action on the main dance floor below.  Check the clubs website for a panoramic view of the premises.

The managements attention to patrons concerns and constant improvements are keys to Cafe Cocomos top marks from dancers and partygoers alike that return week after week.  In spite of this enduring success, Cocomo still holds its famous Customer Appreciation Nights with free food and no cover charge.  Organizers of the prestigious San Francisco International Salsa Congress held each year in November chose Cafe Cocomo as its opening night venue and the club is now well known among salseros everywhere..

Cafe Cocomo is in a centrally located industrial area with ample free parking regularly patrolled by security guards, easily accessible by car or public transit.  Occasional crime and vandalism.  Visitors, taxi it to the door.

MUSIC:  live band Thurs. and Sat., DJs other nights except where noted; mostly salsa, some mambo and occasional cha-cha, merengue and bachata;

CROWD: mixed ages, mostly singles 20s-40s

DANCERS: mixed on1 and on2, with occasional Cuban style (especially when a Cuban music band is scheduled to play)

DANCE FLOOR: spacious hardwood main floor, 2 smaller floors upstairs and in the adjoining room, also hardwood;

PARKING: abundant and free

AREA: safe and patrolled by staff

FREE WATER: yes

STAFF: friendly and helpful

DRESS CODE:  no baseball hats, tennis shoes, only fashionable jeans