{"id":375246,"date":"2026-08-19T03:35:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T03:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/375246\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T03:35:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T03:35:21","slug":"calle-ocho-bar-brings-salsa-classes-and-cuban-bites-to-miami-wsvn-7news-miami-news-weather-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/375246\/","title":{"rendered":"Calle Ocho bar brings salsa classes and Cuban bites to Miami &#8211; WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thursday just got a whole lot spicier in Little Havana. Deco\u2019s Alex Miranda has found a spot that is turning an ordinary week night into a night of salsa, sips and Cuban snacks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll have happy feet and a happy stomach! \u201cHoy Como Ayer\u201d is showing you why you don\u2019t need to be a pro to get in on the groove.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thursdays in Calle Ocho will have you feeling just like Ben Stiller in \u2018Along Came Polly.\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018Hoy Como Ayer\u2019 is serving up \u2018Salsa &amp; Sip\u2019 a night of dancing, drinks and Cuban bites.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The night starts with a beginner-friendly salsa lesson. No partner, no experience, just show up and move.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bruschenka Hernandez: \u201cHoy Como Ayer is a legendary, space located in Calle Ocho, it has seen the lights of artists like Celia Cruz, Miami Sound Machine, and Willy Chirino. Thursday nights at Hoy Como Ayer, we have salsa class. The salsa class is $25. It includes a one hour class hosted with Manny who is our amazing instructor.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then it\u2019s time to sip and snack, with a cocktail and Cuban-inspired bites like croquetas and marquitas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bruschenka Hernandez: \u201cManny does a really good job at making everyone feel together, and feel comfortable once the class is done. What we do, is start passing out the Cuban bites. And then people can mingle and stay around.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you have two left feet like me, no worries. The whole point is to have fun, meet people and maybe pick up a few new steps.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHoy Como Ayer\u201d has been a Little Havana staple since 1999 and now, it\u2019s giving Thursday nights a fresh beat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bruschenka Hernandez: \u201cPerhaps they\u2019re Hispanic, it\u2019s like your parents living room in the 90s, or your grandparents brunch on a Sunday, where the music is the vibe, if you\u2019re a tourist, or maybe someone who is not familiar with the Latin community or the Latin culture. It is a place where the energy tells the story.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hoy Como Ayer\u2019s\u2019 Salsa &amp; Sip happens at 6 p.m,. Thursday nights.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FOR MORE INFORMATION:<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salsa &amp; Sip at Hoy Como Ayer<br \/>Thursdays<br \/>2212 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/bucketlisters.com\/experience\/salsa-sip-at-hoy-como-ayer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 Sunbeam Television Corp. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.<\/p>\n<p>\tJoin our Newsletter for the latest news right to your inbox<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Thursday just got a whole lot spicier in Little Havana. 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