Welcome to LARemezcla’s 3rd annual New Year’s Eve Guide!
The only place to get informed on all the Latin parties, concerts, and dinners happening en La Ciudad de Angeles on December 31st, 2009.
NOTE: PLEASE CHECK BACK DAILY, as we will constantly be updating our list of events for the big night!!
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NAVIGATE THIS GUIDE: PARTIES | CONCERTS| ARTICLES
Parties
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KINKY’S PRE 2010 CONCERT EVENT |
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| at CONGA ROOM |
8pm | $25-$55 | |
| OK, we know this isn’t really taking place on the 31st, but we couldn’t help throwing in a Kinky teaser. Our favorite Mexican papacitos get us warmed up for the new year with a pre-2010 concert. Plus, DJ Paw in the mix. | |||
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CUMBIA COUNTDOWN 2010 |
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| at BOB BAKER MARIONETTE THEATRE |
8pm-2am | $20 | |
| Very Be Careful and Mucho Music are joining forces to present a very unique New Year’s Eve experience this year in the heart of Echo Park. NOT the same old party in a night club, but a special party in a historic Los Angeles landmark! | |||
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CONGA ROOM CELEBRATION |
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| at CONGA ROOM |
8pm | $65.50-$115 | |
| Acclaimed percussionist and 80s sex symbol Sheila E. performs with The E Family, featuring her father Pete, plus other Escovedo family members Peter Michael, and Juan Escovedo. The former Prince drummer will have everyone dancing. In between sets, Conga Room DJs Eddie and Miguel will be scratching top 40 hits, reggaeton, salsa and more. | |||
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MAS EXITOS BASH |
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| at VERDUGO BAR |
8pm | $10 | |
| Mas Exitos party on New Year’s! The famed bi-weekly event traces the connections between the Americas (think funky cumbias and janky beats), and now they bring you an end of the year blowout with Mexican producer and DJ Chico Sonido. | |||
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TOGETHER AS ONE |
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| at LA SPORTS ARENA | 7pm | $60-$150 | |
| The 12th annual Together As One returns for its largest incarnation yet. After last year’s record-setting electronic music festival, more international DJs will be performing. Guatemala-born Angeleno DJ Bamaca (pictured) joins DJs Reza, Kid Krazzy (Saturday Night Sessions), and David Guetta. I got a feeling that tonight’s gonna be a good, good night. | |||
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NYE OC |
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| at HILTON OC | 10pm | $60-$250 | |
| Looking for options on New Year’s night? You’ll have a lot to choose from at the OC Hilton celebration. Four main rooms of dancing (including a Latin lounge with salsa, reggaeton, timba, merenge, tango, and samba), three VIP rooms (casino games), and your own private room (should you opt to stay at the hotel). | |||
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OVER THE TOP |
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| at ARENA | 9pm | $20 | |
| Arena is pulling out all the stops in conjunction with Circus Disco for their Over the Top extravaganza. Crystal y sus Estrellas put on a wild burlesque type show, Mexican country band Caballo Dorado perform and DJs Ozzie, Ernie, Jorge, Alex, Kennie, Mike, Ray and Willie spin throughout. There’ll be a buffet for those who like to wolf down as well as get down. | |||
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VERTIGOS 2010 |
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| at VERTIGOS | 10pm-4am | $50 | |
| If you’re looking for a constant mix and complimentary drinks, Vertigos is your NYE destination. Last year’s sold out party brought two dance rooms of house music, top 40s, hip-hop, mash ups, flashback 80s, indie, electro and rock en español. Drinks on them with entrance fee – pace yourself, this one goes ’til 4 in the morn! | |||
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EAT DRINK SIN |
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| at FORBIDDEN CITY | 8pm | TBA | |
| Hollywood nightclub staple Forbidden City presents their tantalizing party, Eat Drink Sin. Feast on Chinese-American appetizers and catch some spectacular views on the spacious outdoor patio. More details to come. | |||
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CARNAVAL! |
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| at LITTLE TEMPLE |
9pm | $20 | |
| Top notch selectors rev up the night at Little Temple, where good times come on a recession budget. KCRW’s DJ Anthony Valadez and KG Superstar spin a fusion of soul train classics with samba and club anthems, while DJ Sloepoke will make you sweat with his mix of salsa and cumbia classics. | |||
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SOUNDS OF SOUTH AMERICA |
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| at RHYTHM LOUNGE |
8pm | $15 | |
| For a dose South American rhythms this NYE, check out Buyepongo and La Santa Cecilia. You’ll be grooving all night to the sounds of cumbia,vallenato, bolero and bossa nova. DJ JON-E and DJ Mando keep the party going in the second room. | |||
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AFRO FUNKE BASH |
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| at ZANZIBAR |
8pm | $30 | |
| Celebrate with Zanzibar as they host their Afro-Funke New Year’s Bash. The night will feature DJ Garth Trinidad (KCRW, KissNGrind) and Najite Agindotan (Fela Kuti- West African drum & dance) along with Capoeira Batuque (Samba dancing & drumming) and DJs Jeremy Sole & Glen Red. | |||
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Concerts
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KINKY (PRE 2010) |
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| at CONGA ROOM |
8pm | $25-$55 | |
| OK, we know this isn’t really taking place on the 31st, but we couldn’t help throwing in a Kinky teaser. Our favorite Mexican papacitos get us warmed up for the new year with a pre-2010 concert. Plus, DJ Paw in the mix. | |||
| MORE INFO | |||
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THE ZEROS |
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| at REDWOOD BAR |
10pm | TBA | |
| Set aside your combat boots and mohawk for this one because 1970s punk band The Zeros want to rock you into the new year. The Chula Vista Latinos stick it to the man by offering a low key, music heavy New Year’s. Sorry stilettos, hello chucks. | |||
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CUMBIA COUNTDOWN 2010 |
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| at BOB BAKER MARIONETTE THEATRE |
8pm-2am | $20 | |
| Very Be Careful and Mucho Music are joining forces to present a very unique New Year’s Eve experience this year in the heart of Echo Park. NOT the same old party in a night club, but a special party in a historic Los Angeles landmark! | |||
| MORE INFO | |||
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SHEILA E. AND THE E FAMILY |
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| at CONGA ROOM |
8pm | $65.50-$115 | |
| Acclaimed percussionist and 80s sex symbol Sheila E. performs with The E Family, featuring her father Pete, plus other Escovedo family members Peter Michael and Juan Escovedo. The former Prince drummer will have everyone dancing. In between sets, Conga Room DJs Eddie and Miguel will be scratching top 40 hits, reggaeton, salsa and more. | |||
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CABALLO DORADO |
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| at ARENA |
9pm | $20 | |
| Arena is pulling out all the stops in conjunction with Circus Disco for their Over the Top extravaganza. Crystal y sus Estrellas put on a wild burlesque type show, Mexican country band Caballo Dorado perform and DJs Ozzie, Ernie, Jorge, Alex, Kennie, Mike, Ray and Willie spin throughout. There’ll be a buffet for those who like to wolf down as well as get down. | |||
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BUYEPONGO & LA SANTA CECILIA |
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| at RHYTHM LOUNGE |
8pm | $15 | |
| For a dose South American rhythms this NYE, check out Buyepongo and La Santa Cecilia. You’ll be grooving all night to the sounds of cumbia,vallenato, bolero and bossa nova. DJ JON-E and DJ Mando keep the party going in the second room. | |||
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Articles
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HANGOVER HELPER |
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| What do olive oil, ceviche, ice on your crotch, and charcoal have in common? We reached out to several heavy drinkers to present you with our very own collection of hangover remedies to help you deal with the morning(s) after and ring in the New Year unscathed. |
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OUR FAVE (FREE) SONGS OF 2009 |
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| As we wrap up 2009, we’re cherry picking the best of the best in our Free Downloads series . Click on for free downloads from Rita Indiana y Sus Misterios (left), Rupa & The April Fishes, y mas. | |||
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BEST FILMS OF THE YEAR |
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| A highly subjective (and by no means definite) list of Latino films that impacted us the most this year. Check out what we thought was the best, worst, so-so and overrated in cinema in 2009. Besides, there is always the comment button if you feel your picks should be on there. | |||
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NYE TRADITIONS |
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| Red underwear? Check. Suitcase around the block? Ready. Twelve grapes at midnight? Why not? These and a few more ways you can make sure you ring in 2010 with luck on your side… It’s New Year’s Eve traditions, a lo Latino. Año Nuevo, Vida Nueva. | |||
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