Salsa in Paradise by Yess

From a simple but salsa-passionate idea in June 2023—Salsa Fridays by Yess at Taqueria—to what is now Salsa and the City at the Harbor… I just want to say mahalo.

This journey has always been about bringing people together after work, celebrating friendships, music, and building community through dance. And none of it would be what it is without the people who believed in it.

A special thank you to Gordon—your integrity, your heart, and your support helped turn Salsa Fridays into the fiesta it became. We took a little break, but I’m beyond excited to say… the OG house teacher team is BACK. And you already know what that means 🔥

Starting in May, Gordon returns with the monthly Circle Class at our beautiful outdoor home by the water—the same vibe that made us THE salsa Friday event then—and still now—, even being featured as “Honolulu’s Best Latin Friday Night” by KHON2 News.

And this season keeps getting better…
Every Friday: Hawaii’s finest, DJ Rod on the decks 🎶
Plus Fredo, bringing the culture with our conga classes 🪘

This is more than a dance night—it’s culture, it’s joy, it’s real, and it’s FREE.

Mark your calendars for May:
First Friday – Circle Class with Gordon
Second Friday – Cha Cha Challenge Showdown
Third Friday – Conga Class
Fourth Friday – Themed Night (TBA)

Salsa and the City—the series that keeps rolling, creating unforgettable memories through music by the water.

Truly grateful for every single one of you. 🫶🏼
So many to mention, but Kanya, Tex, Bryan, and Grace—mil gracias, especially to you four 🫶🏼

FRIDAY APRIL 3 🎉🌺

We’re celebrating a true pillar of our dance community…
DJ Rod’s Birthday Bash at the harbor! 🥳🎶

Over 25+ years DJing in Hawai‘i, showing up for EVERYONE on this island, holding it down for dancers, events, and building community through music… this night is for HIM.

From all of us at Salsa and the City and Yess —
MAHALO for the love and support through
✨ Aloha Summer Weekender
✨ Mexilulu
✨ and now our Fridays by the water

Let’s come together and celebrate the man who’s given us so many unforgettable nights 💃🏽🔥

🌺 Bring a lei for DJ Rod — let’s shower him with aloha!

🎆 Waikiki fireworks
🚗 Free parking
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly
🌴 The community’s pau hana
💃🏽 Featured as the best date night in Honolulu

Everyone is welcome.
Come dance, celebrate, and show love.

📍 Fridays | 6–10 PM
At the harbor
Let’s make this one special. 🎂🔥

Oh this Friday is gonna be one for the books!!! 🥳🎉 Salsa and the City ~CONGA Carnival time!~

DJ Rod’s Birthday Bash at Salsa & The City 🎉🔥

This Friday, April 3 we celebrate Hawaii’s finest—our very own house DJ Rod! 🎶

Bring a lei and help us show love for the years of music, memories, and unforgettable nights he’s given our community 💛

And it gets better…
Fredo is BACK with his signature conga class—this time with a special guest, his incredibly talented son Nilo 🪘✨
Together they’ll be bringing the heat with Cha Cha & Boogaloo ON CONGAS!

🕡 Conga Class: 6:30 PM ($10)
No congas? No problem—bring a bucket and jump in!

🥁 Calling all drummers on island—come jam with us and bring the rhythm to the harbor!

📍 1101 Ala Moana Blvd
🎟️ Free event
🚗 Free parking
🎆 Waikiki fireworks at 7:45 PM
🍹 BYOB
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly

The community’s pau hana with Latin soul 💃🏽
Come build community, make new friends, and add some flavor to your Friday night… only at the harbor 🌊✨