ECI Tuesdays Mambo Salsa Bachata & More at Pier 31

NO COVER CHARGE! ECI TUESDAY MAMBO, SALSA, BACHATA & MORE “UNDER THE STARS 2026!” AT PIER 31 — YEAR 12 (https://www.facebook.com/share/18JpqeP1ib/) 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, AUGUST 11, 2026 6:00 PM–10:00 PM 6:00 PM–7:00 PM: BACHATA LESSON WITH EMILY VÉLEZ Emily Vélez makes her Pier 31 debut! Join her for a fun and welcoming Bachata lesson designed to get everyone moving and ready for the dance floor. No partner or previous dance experience is required. 7:00 PM–10:00 PM: OPEN DANCING WITH MUSIC BY EL CAOBO AND GUEST DJS ALVIN BLACK III (AB3) AND WINSTON GLASS Three DJs. One dance floor. An evening filled with Mambo, Salsa, Bachata and more along Chicago’s beautiful lakefront! Come early for the 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, AUGUST 11 Bachata with Emily Vélez Pier 31 debut! TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 Mambo / Salsa On2 with Kat Armour Chávez TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 Salsa On1 with Joe Spencer TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Bachata with Amina May TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Mambo / Salsa On2 with Kat Armour Chávez TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Salsa On1 with Joe Spencer 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. Invite your friends, share the event and meet us on the dance floor!