# Event Details - **Event Name**: ECI Tuesdays Mambo Salsa Bachata & More at Pier 31 - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: 🌐 **FULL DETAILS:** https://www.elcaobo.net/pier31.html **NO COVER CHARGE!** **ECI TUESDAY MAMBO, SALSA, BACHATA & MORE “UNDER THE STARS 2026!” AT PIER 31 — YEAR 12** **Facebook Event:** https://www.facebook.com/share/19CjWTzNNH/ **31st Street Beachside Bar & Grill — Pier 31** 3101 S. Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60616 **EVERY TUESDAY DURING THE SEASON!** A Chicago summer tradition since 2014. All dates are weather permitting. **NEXT UP:** **TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026** **6:00 PM–10:00 PM** **6:00 PM–7:00 PM:** **BACHATA LESSON WITH AMINA MAY** Join Amina May for an hour of Bachata and get ready for an evening of dancing along Chicago’s beautiful lakefront. No partner or previous dance experience is required. **7:00 PM–10:00 PM:** **OPEN DANCING WITH EL CAOBO** El Caobo takes over the music for the evening with a dance-floor-ready mix of Mambo, Salsa, Bachata and more! Come early for Amina’s Bachata lesson, stay for the music and dancing, and invite your friends to experience one of Chicago’s favorite summer dance traditions. **MEN AND LEADS ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO JOIN US!** Whether you are an experienced dancer, just getting started or simply looking for an enjoyable evening by the lake, you are welcome at Pier 31. **50/50 RAFFLE** Purchase your tickets during the evening for a chance to win half the pot! Tickets are **$5 each**, and the winner must be present when the winning ticket is drawn. The more tickets purchased, the larger the prize! **YOU PLAY. YOU WIN. WE ALL WIN.** --- **COMPLETE UPCOMING 2026 DANCE INSTRUCTOR SCHEDULE** **TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1** Bachata with Amina May **TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8** Mambo / Salsa On2 with Kat Armour Chávez **TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15** Salsa On1 with Rick "Rico No Suave" Mangrum **TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22** Bachata with Amina May **TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29** Mambo with Denita Inez **TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6** Salsa with Lisa “La Boriqua” **TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13** Bachata with Amina May Dance instructors and scheduled programming are subject to change. --- **ABOUT ECI TUESDAYS AT PIER 31** Presented by **El Caobo Internacional**, ECI Tuesdays at Pier 31 bring dancers and music lovers together for weekly lessons, social dancing and community along Chicago’s lakefront. Enjoy great music, food and drinks in a relaxed and welcoming outdoor atmosphere. Come dance under the stars with us! **NO COVER CHARGE** **DANCE LESSON: 6:00 PM–7:00 PM** **OPEN DANCING: 7:00 PM–10:00 PM** **FOOD AND DRINKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE** **ALL DATES ARE WEATHER PERMITTING** Please support Pier 31 by purchasing food and beverages during the event. For complete Pier 31 event information, weekly updates and more, visit: **https://www.elcaobo.net/pier31.html** Invite your friends, share the event and meet us on the dance floor! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/eci-tuesdays-mambo-salsa-bachata-and-more-at-pier-31/200030640341017 - **Event Categories**: dance, entertainment, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Pier 31 - **lat**: 41.8386196 - **long**: -87.6067464 - **full address**: Pier 31, 31st Street Beach, 3100 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60616, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ECI Tuesdays Mambo Salsa Bachata & More at Pier 31 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/a8221383fe1bc0e66d3b487d4af77e58dd78afc4a3b0595acac1881ff8c76836-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir?v=1788225077 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ECI Tuesdays Mambo Salsa Bachata & More at Pier 31 being held? - **A:** ECI Tuesdays Mambo Salsa Bachata & More at Pier 31 takes place on Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Pier 31, 31st Street Beach, 3100 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60616, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing ECI Tuesdays Mambo Salsa Bachata & More at Pier 31? - **A:** ECI Tuesdays Mambo Salsa Bachata & More at Pier 31 is organized by El Caobo Internacional. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ECI Tuesdays Mambo Salsa Bachata & More at Pier 31 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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