Upcoming Performances

On Sunday, January 20, we will play at Fisherman's Village in Marina del Rey, from 1pm to 4pm (winter hours). The address is 13755 Fiji Way, 90292. Enjoy Salsa dancing with us in the sun and the sea air. Plenty of good food and drink available from the many vendors at Fisherman's Village. Two hours of free parking with validation. Totally free parking all day long at Dock 52, 13552 Fiji Way, just down the street. Always lots of great dancers at Fisherman's. Free.

On Sunday, February 10, we will play at Fisherman's Village in Marina del Rey, from 1pm to 4pm (winter hours). The address is 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey CA 90292. Enjoy Salsa dancing with us in the sun and the sea air. Plenty of good food and drink available from the many vendors at Fisherman's Village. Two hours of free parking with validation. Totally free parking all day long at Dock 52, 13552 Fiji Way, just down the street. Always lots of great dancers at Fisherman's. Free.

Our concert today, Sunday, February 10, at Fisherman's Village in Marina del Rey, 1pm to 4pm, has been cancelled.  This is due to the prediction of rain during our show, the low temperatures expected (52 degrees) and high winds, too -- 19 mph.  So sorry.  Please pass the word!

On Monday, March 4, we will return to play for the Ballroom Dance Club at UCLA for their Annual Winter Quarter Salsa Party, in Westwood, from 9pm to 11:30pm. The location is UCLA's Ackerman Union Grand Ballroom, 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles CA 90095. Free Salsa dance class with James and Cynthia from 7:30pm to 9pm. Sponsored by the Ballroom Dance Club and International Folk Dance Club at UCLA, all ages are welcome. Affordable metered parking is just off campus at the corner of Westwood Blvd/Le Conte Ave. There is free parking in Westwood Village at city meters after 8pm. This event is free and open to the public, but donations of any amount are welcome. Join us for Salsa dancing with our full band with horns! Free.

On Saturday, March 16, our trio will play at the El Segundo Public Library from 2pm to 3:30pm. The address is 111 W Mariposa Ave, El Segundo CA 90245. We'll play Latin jazz, Salsa, Charanga, Bolero, Cha Cha Cha and Cumbia. This will be an indoor sit-down concert, but plan to get up and dance with us! This show is part of their 2019 Concerts in the Library. Free.

On Saturday, March 23, we will play at the Back Bay Bistro in Newport Beach for a Fundraiser for the Newport Heights Elementary School from 6pm to 10pm. The address is Newport Dunes Resort, 1131 Back Bay Dr, Newport Beach CA 92660. Join us for a fun-filled night of dressing up for Havana Heights! Get ready to dance, bid, and mingle at Back Bay Bistro, a beautiful waterfront venue bringing Havana to life. Enjoy handrolled cigars, handcrafted cocktails, an extensive selection of bottled craft microbrews, delicious Cuban cuisine and great Latin dancing. The Salsa Diva Laura Canellias and her partner will join us for a dance performance and Salsa dance classes. Tickets $100.

On Sunday, March 31, we will play at Fisherman's Village in Marina del Rey, from 1pm to 4pm. The address is 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey CA 90292. Enjoy Salsa dancing with us in the sun and the sea air. Plenty of good food and drink available from the many vendors at Fisherman's Village. Two hours of free parking with validation. Totally free parking all day long at Dock 52, 13552 Fiji Way, just down the street. Always lots of great dancers at Fisherman's. Free.

On Sunday, April 7, we will play at Fisherman's Village in Marina del Rey, from 2pm to 5pm -- back to summer hours! The address is 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey CA 90292. Enjoy Salsa dancing with us in the sun and the sea air. Plenty of good food and drink available from the many vendors at Fisherman's Village. Two hours of free parking with validation. You'll find totally free parking all day long at Dock 52, 13552 Fiji Way, just down the street. Always lots of great dancers at Fisherman's. Free.

On Thursday, April 11, we will play for Noches Con Ritmo in Fontana, from 8pm to 12 midnight, at Center Stage Theater.  The address is 8463 Sierra Ave, Fontana CA 92335. Call 909-429-7469. Ticket price includes a Salsa dance class from 7pm to 8pm with Evie Quiñones. Appetizers are available along with a full bar. Join us for great Salsa dancing in this gorgeously restored old theater. Ages 18 and over. Cover charge is $5 before 9pm, and $7 after 9pm.

On Saturday, April 20, we will play at the Inglewood Earth Day Celebration. Our performance time is 2:15pm to 3:15pm. The location is Inglewood City Hall South Lawn, 1 Manchester Blvd, Inglewood CA 90301. This festival is huge, so come early!  Event runs from 10am to 6pm, with lots of other great entertainment including Con Funk Shun, Eric Benét and Shaunice. Bring your dancing shoes. Free.

On Saturday, April 27, we will be the closing act for the San Fernando Valley Food & Wine Fest in Sylmar, from 5:30pm to 7pm. The location is the Los Angeles Mission College, 13356 Eldridge Ave, Sylmar CA 91342. The Los Angeles Mission College Foundation invites you to their annual fundraiser which raises money for student scholarships and awards. The event features fabulous food prepared by the College’s Culinary Arts Programs students, under the direction of Chef Jesus Sanchez and their amazing Culinary Arts faculty. Entire event runs from 4pm to 8pm. Come dance with us, and enjoy great gourmet food and fine wine. Tickets are $65 at the door.

On Sunday, May 5, come celebrate Cinco de Mayo at a Sunday Tardeada with the Susie Hansen Latin Quartet at the Hotel Maya in Long Beach, from 4pm to 8pm (please note change). The address is 700 Queensway Dr, Long Beach CA 90802. Festivities are in the award-winning Fuego Restaurant. Call 562-481-3910 for more info and reservations. In addition to their full restaurant menu, there will be a variety of drink and food specials including traditional street-style tacos. We’ll perform great Salsa dance music with our quartet. No cover! Come celebrate, eat and dance with us. Their food is terrific! Reservations are recommended. Free.

On Sunday, May 12, we will play at Fisherman's Village in Marina del Rey, from 2pm to 5pm. Come celebrate Mother's Day with us -- bring your mom or your kids! The address is 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey CA 90292. Enjoy Salsa dancing with us in the sun and the sea air. Plenty of good food and drink available from the many vendors at Fisherman's Village. Two hours of free parking with validation. You'll find totally free parking all day long at Dock 52, 13552 Fiji Way, just down the street. Always lots of great dancers at Fisherman's. Free.

NEW!! JUST ADDED! On Saturday, May 25, we will perform at the Paramount Swap Meet, from 11am to 3pm. The address is 7900 All America City Way, Paramount CA 90723. Call 562-634-7927 for more info. Admission $2. Lots of great food. Dance with us, and come to shop, too!!

On Sunday, May 26, we will be the closing act for the Festival of the Foothills in Monrovia, from 8pm to 11pm. The location is Immaculate Conception Church and School, 740 S Shamrock Ave, Monrovia CA 91016. Entire festival runs all weekend, with Sunday hours from 1pm to 11pm. Enjoy Salsa dancing with us at this fun festival. There will be international food booths and carnival games. Free and open to the public.

On Friday, May 31, we will play a concert at Olvera St from 10am to 12 noon sponsored by On the Move Riders Program and Metro Art. Please RSVP at this link -- it's not required that you RSVP, but Metro Art would love to know that you are coming! The location is Promenade Park at El Pueblo de Los Angeles, 815 N Alameda, LA 90012, directly across Alameda Street from Union Station. Free Salsa dance class on our break. Free giveaways and transit-oriented resources. Take the Metro Gold, Red or Purple Line to Union Station and walk towards Alameda St. Plan your trip at Metro.net. Enjoy visiting the historic birthplace of Los Angeles, and come dance with us! Free.

On Sunday, June 9, we will play for the Alma Del Barrio 5th Annual Salsa Festival in Westchester on the LMU campus with our full 9-piece band. The full event runs from 11am to 7pm, and we play from 1:50pm to 3pm. The location is Loyola Marymount University, 1 LMU Dr, LA 90045. Enjoy great live Salsa dance music all day with four bands! Free.

On Thursday, June 20, we will play for a Concert Under the Stars at Heritage Park in Cerritos, from 7pm to 8:30pm. The address is 16800 Bloomfield Ave, Cerritos CA 90703. Enjoy Salsa dancing with us in their lovely park. Bring the whole family, along with your lawn chairs and a picnic. Free.

On Thursday, June 27, we will play a concert at City Terrace Park in East Los Angeles, from 7pm to 9pm, for their "Parks After Dark." The address is 1126 N Hazard Ave, Los Angeles CA 90063. Call 323-260-2371. Bring a picnic and your dancing shoes! Free.

On Friday, June 28, we will return to South Gate Park, from 6pm to 8pm, to play a concert in the park in South Gate. This huge and gorgeous park is located at 9520 Hildreth Ave, South Gate CA 90280. You'll find our concert stage in front of the gazebo, near the center of the park.  For more info, call 323-563-5447. Free.

On Friday, July 5, we will return to play for the fabulous Valencia Jazz and Blues Concert Series in Valencia, from 7pm to 9:30pm. The new location outdoors in Downtown Valencia is outside of the Westfield Valencia Town Center, 24250 Town Center Dr, Valencia CA 91355. Food available onsite. Lots of dancers! Come Salsa dance with us. Free.

NEW!! On Saturday, July 6, we will play once again at the Long Beach Uptown Jazz Festival, from 1pm to 1:45pm. The location is Houghton Park, 6301 Myrtle Ave, Long Beach CA 90805. Come Salsa dance with us! Festival runs from 11am to 7pm. Come early for free street parking. There'll be food trucks and more, with lots of other great acts all day. Free.

NEW!! On Thursday, July 11, we will play a concert at beautiful Pamela Park in Duarte, from 7pm to 9pm, as part of their "Parks After Dark" summer series. The address is 2236 Goodall Ave, Duarte CA 91010. Call 626-357-1619. Free food -- taco bar with beef and chicken tacos, quesadillas, rice, beans and beverage. Come eat and dance with us! Free.

On Friday, July 12, we will play a concert in the park in the City of Rosemead, from 7pm to 9pm. The location is Garvey Park, 7933 Emerson Place, Rosemead CA 91770. The community is invited come!  Please feel free to bring a picnic dinner and a blanket or lounge chairs, and make it a family celebration. Don't forget your dancing shoes. Free.

On Thursday, July 18, we will play a concert in Salazar Park in East LA from 7pm to 9pm. This is part of their "Parks After Dark" series. The address is 3864 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90023. Call 323-260-2360. Don't forget your dancing shoes! Bring the family for a variety of activities. Free.

On Friday, July 26, we will return to play an outdoor concert at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, from 7pm to 9pm. The address is 1500 N College Ave, Claremont CA 91711. Enjoy a concert of Latin jazz and Salsa for dancing in this huge beautiful native garden. Gates open at 6pm.  Bring a picnic and your dancing shoes! There will be food and drink for purchase. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $5 for members of Rancho Santa Ana. Children 12 and under are free.

On Thursday, August 1, we will play a concert at Montebello City Park from 7pm to 9pm.  The address is 1301 W Whittier Blvd, Montebello CA 90640.  We play in their spacious bandshell.  Call 323-887-4540. We'll be performing with our big band, including horns.  Bring your dancing shoes. Free.

On Friday, August 2, we will play an outdoor concert at the lovely new Hacienda Heights Community Center from 7pm to 9pm.  The address is 1234 Valencia Ave, Hacienda Heights CA 91745. They have a nice outdoor stage where we will be performing with our 9-piece band, including horns.  Come salsa dance with us. Free.

On Saturday, August 3, we will play a concert sponsored by the Long Beach Dept of Parks, Recreation and Marine in Promenade Square Park, from 4pm to 6pm. The address is 215 E First St, Long Beach CA 90802. Enjoy Salsa dancing with us in this sweet pocket park on the Long Beach Promenade in DTLB. Bring a picnic and come Salsa dance with us! Free.

On Sunday, August 4, the Susie Hansen Latin Quartet will play at a Latin American Music Fiesta at the Hotel Maya in Long Beach, from 5pm to 8pm. The address is 700 Queensway Dr, Long Beach CA 90802. Join us for terrific food and Salsa dancing in the award-winning Fuego Restaurant.  We'll play outdoors on their huge and beautiful deck, with additional dining space indoors in the restaurant and bar. Call 562-481-3910 for more info and for reservations. Come Salsa dance to our quartet. Their food is terrific! Reservations are recommended. Free.

On Thursday, August 15, we will play for the Santa Clarita "SENSES" Block Party in the Newhall neighborhood of Santa Clarita, 7pm to 10pm. The location of the event is on the street, Main St between Market St and 6th St, in Old Town Newhall, Santa Clarita CA 91321. Join us for "Hot Havana Nights," an evening of authentic Cuban cuisine, dancing, and live music. Free.

On Saturday, August 17, we will once again play for LACMA Latin Sounds, from 5pm to 7pm. LACMA is the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the concert will be on their lovely, spacious outdoor grounds. The address is 5905 Wilshire Blvd, LA CA 90036. Call 323-857-6000. Bring your family for this concert and dance, along with your chairs, a picnic and your dancing shoes. Always lots of terrific dancers at this show! Free.

On Monday, August 19, we will perform at the Pasadena Senior Center, from 6pm to 7pm. The location is Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, 91103, in OldTown Pasadena. For info, call (626) 795-4331. We'll be playing indoors in the Scott Pavilion. This concert is especially for seniors, but everyone is welcome. Take the Gold Line from DTLA to Memorial Park Station, and you're right there! The Senior Center is adjacent to the Levitt Pavilion. Come and dance with us, then head out for a nice dinner in OldTown Pasadena. Free.

On Thursday, August 22, we will play a concert at Schabarum Regional County Park in Rowland Heights, from 7pm to 9pm.  The address is 17250 Colima Rd, Rowland Heights CA 91748. We will be performing at this huge, lovely, verdant park with our full 10-piece band including horns. Salsa Diva Laura Canellias will teach the Salsa dance steps starting at 6:15pm and on our break. Please bring your picnics and your comfortable folding chairs, and don't for get your dancing shoes! Come dance with us. Free.

NEW!! Just added! On Friday, August 23, we will play for the Inglewood Food Truck Friday, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, in downtown Inglewood.  The location is Market St, between Regent St and Manchester Blvd, Inglewood 90301. Our stage is on Market St at Queen St. Entire event runs from 4pm to 9pm. Join us for good food and great music! Free.

On Friday, August 30, Labor Day weekend, we will return to the San Gabriel Mission Fiesta to play from 9pm to 11pm. The address is 428 S Mission Dr, San Gabriel CA 91776. There will be a fabulous international food court with a huge variety of sumptuous ethnic food. Enjoy games, carnival rides, bingo and entertainment all weekend long, with lots of activities for the whole family. Experience this historic California mission and come dance with us! Free.

On Wednesday and Thursday, September 4 and 5, we will play at the LA County Fair, from 6:30pm to 10:30pm. The location is LA Fairplex, 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona CA 91768.Times are slightly different on the two days -- 6:30pm to 10:10pm (Wednesday), and 6:30pm to 10:40pm (Thursday). We play on the Plaza De Las Americas stage in the Mexican Village (and recommend that you park at Gate 9 on White Ave, which is close to our stage). Come dance with us. Weekday Fair tickets are $10 to $14, parking is $15.

On Friday, September 13, we will play a concert in Palms Park in Lakewood from 6:30pm to 8pm. This is part of their "Play at Palms Park" series. The address is 12305 207th St, Lakewood CA 90715. Don't forget your dancing shoes and please bring the family. Free.

On Saturday, September 14, we will be the closing act for the City of Carson Hispanic Heritage Celebration, from 3pm to 4pm. The festival will be in the parking lot of the Carson Community Center, 801 E Carson St, Carson 90745. For info, call 310-952-1782. Festival runs from 12 noon to 4pm. There will be food and vendor booths, arts and crafts, and games for the family. Dance to our full band with horns. Plenty of free parking, and a wood dance floor, too. Free.

On Saturday, September 21, join us for Saturday Salsa Night at the Pez Cantina in Downtown Los Angeles, from 7pm to 10pm. We'll be playing with our quartet. The restaurant is located in DTLA on Bunker Hill. The address is 401 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles CA 90071. Join us for great Mexican seafood at this lovely modern restaurant, and dance outdoors on their patio under the stars. Call 213-258-2280 for more info and to make reservations -- be sure to request a table on the patio. Park in the underground lot just south of the hotel -- only $7 with validation. No cover charge and no minimum. Come dine and dance with us. Reservations are highly recommended. Don't miss it! Free.

NEW!! On Sunday, October 6, we will perform at LA Councilmember Gil Cedillo's 6th Annual Latin Jazz & Music Festival in Highland Park, from 11:45am to 12:30pm. The location is Sycamore Grove Park, 4702 N Figueroa, LA 90042. There will be great Latin jazz, Salsa and more on both Saturday and Sunday, from 11am to 9pm.  Also food booths and trucks, arts and crafts booths, activities for the kids. We'll have our full band with horns and guest vocalist Valerie Peterson. Come early for convenient parking.  PLEASE NOTE THAT WE PLAY VERY EARLY ON SUNDAY!!  Free.

On Thursday, October 24, our Latin trio will play outdoors in the courtyard of the cafeteria at Corporate Pointe at West Hills from 11:30am to 1:30pm, for a lunchtime concert and dance. The address is 8411 Fallbrook Ave, West Hills CA 91304. Enter the grounds for this corporate office park at their main driveway, and drive straight to the Cafeteria on your right. Free admission and free parking. Join us for lunch and Salsa dancing. Free.

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE from Friday to Saturday!

On our NEW date of Saturday, November 2, come celebrate Dia De Los Muertos with the Susie Hansen Latin Quartet at the Hotel Maya in Long Beach, from 5pm to 9pm. The address is 700 Queensway Dr, Long Beach CA 90802. Festivities are in the award-winning Fuego Restaurant, outdoors on their huge and beautiful deck, plus indoors all the way to the bar. Call 562-481-3910 for more info and reservations. We’ll perform great Salsa dance music. No cover. Their food is terrific! Come celebrate, eat and dance with us. Reservations are recommended. Free.

On Friday, December 20, 7pm to 9pm, we will once again play for the holiday celebration at the Original LA Farmers Market, on the west side of Los Angeles. The address is 6333 West 3rd St, LA 90036. Call 323-933-9211. The historic Farmers Market is located at Fairfax and 3rd St, adjacent to the Grove for great Christmas shopping. Celebrate the holiday with us! There will be a wide variety of food and drinks available for sale.  We'll play some holiday music with a Latin beat, and lots of great Salsa music for dancing! There are always fine dancers who come out to dance when we play at the Farmers Market, so please join us! 90 minutes free parking in the Farmers Market lot with merchant purchase validation. Free.