Tropical Thursdays 📍 Moe's Cantina River North

Name: Tropical Thursdays 📍 Moe's Cantina River North
Start: 2026-05-28T20:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-29T02:00:00-05:00
Location: Moe's Cantina River North

Schedule

Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm to Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 02:00 am

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Location

Moe's Cantina River North | Chicago, IL

Chicago’s favorite Thursday Latin night at Moe’s Cantina River North!
Two dance lessons, two DJs, and the same high-energy Tropical Thursday experience you love.
Whether you’re here to learn, dance all night, or connect with Chicago’s vibrant Latin dance community — Thursdays just got even hotter.
Special Events:
5/21: $200 Bachata Social Dance Contest at 11:30p

Every Thursday • Doors 8:30 PM
📍 Moe’s Cantina River North – 155 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL
🎟 $10 Cover
📲 Text TropicalThursday to (833) 648-0906 to get in for free.
Send and show the text at the front door before 9:00 PM!

Schedule & Lineup
8:30 pm | Doors open – grab a drink, grab a Taco, and get ready to dance!
9:00 pm | Bachata lesson by Cesar Estrada
9:30 pm | Salsa Cuban style lesson by Edson De Cuba
10:00 pm – 2:00 am | Non-stop dancing in the Main Room.
DJ Carlitos + DJ A-Beatz playing:
60% Bachata Sensual, Moderna, Urban + 40% Salsa & Cumbia
10:00 pm – 1:00 am | Non-stop dancing in the 2nd Floor CAVA Room:.
DJ Jesus Castro playing: Salsa, Mambo & Cha Cha Cha
🌮 Drink & Food Specials
$ 4 Tacos & Elotes from the late-night Taco Cart (after 10 PM).
$ 8 Vegas Bombs & Lemon Drops
$ 8 Mocktails! Mangonada, Mojito & Piña Colada
$12 Cocktails! Mangonada, Mojito & Piña Colada
$30 Bachata-rita is back! A big Margarita drink for 4 people.
🚗 Parking Options
- iParkit Garages:
• 401 N Wells (entrance in front of Moe’s)
• 111 W Kinzie (less than a block away)
- Download the iParkit app for the best rates! use the QR code on the app to enter the garage.
- Use SpotHero for more options — but note: after 11 PM, the city tows cars on some streets
Why Moe’s Cantina?
Moe’s Cantina River North brings the perfect blend of space, sound, food, and energy. With world-class DJs and drink/food specials, it’s the new permanent home of Tropical Thursdays in Chicago.
Mark your calendar. Bring your friends. Experience why Tropical Thursdays are becoming Chicago’s #1 weekly Latin night.