The dance party starts early at Lula every Friday with live music from Havana, Rio de Janeiro, New Orleans and more. Stop by for drinks or book for dinner. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7:30 pm. There’s no admission charge when you arrive before 8:00 pm AND you can stay and enjoy the 9:00 pm salsa dance lesson and live salsa concert at 10:15pm!

Friday is Cuban night at Lula Lounge with Toronto's top Cuban salsa bands taking the stage at 10:30 pm. Admission is $15 at the door or $59 three-course dinner & show prix fixe. The night starts with a fun beginners dance lesson at 9:00 pm (no partner required and perfect party starter ). Next, you get to try your new steps with the live band and DJ spinning reggaeton, salsa, bachata, TOP 40 & more. Fuel with tropical cocktails & snacks and dance the night away!

On Saturdays, Lula Lounge features big salsa bands playing a mix of original material and your salsa/bachata favourites! Admission is $20 at the door or $59 three-course dinner & show prix fixe. The night starts with a fun beginners dance lesson at 9:00 pm (perfect icebreaker for a party). Next, you get to try your new steps with the live band and DJ spinning reggaeton, salsa, bachata, merengue, TOP 40 & more. Fuel with tropical cocktails & snacks and dance the night away! 

You don't need a partner to enjoy our beginner salsa lessons! Featuring Toronto's top instructors, the classes lead beginners through the salsa basics and a perfect party starter! Lessons are at 9:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

Saturday mornings at 10:00am-11:00am Audrey Vanderstoop leads a Zumba workout - great way to get fit while having fun to great music from around the world. Then at 2:30pm Dailyn Martinez leads an intermediate Cuban-style salsa lesson followed by a beginner class at 3:30pm. More info at shumdesalsa.com.

Presenting Latin, Brazilian and world music that reflects Canada’s culturally diverse live music scene, Lulaworld Records has released recordings by The Heavyweights Brass Band, Juno award-winning Quique Escamilla, The Lula All Stars and Yoser Rodriguez.

Lula Music and Arts Centre offers enriching and challenging workshops and performances for Ontario elementary, intermediate and secondary school students studying French, Spanish and Music. Visit lulaworld.ca for details.

Is a non-profit organization with the mandate to support Canadian world music through presentations, festivals, education, artist support and audience development. For more information, please visit lulaworld.ca.