Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Comedian Paul Rodriguez entertains at the Conga Room during a farewell show after 25 years in business. For the record: 8:49 a.m.

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O 1997! Year of the Ox, the summer of fen-phen, McLibel, and a little techno-salsa ditty called “I Like It Like That.” The song was repeatedly blasted across the capacity crowds at what was then Pro ...

For one more night, the papaya bar still beckons at the Conga Room in downtown L.A. The yellow sculptural design from Cuban American artist Jorge Pardo — meant to resemble the tropical fruit split ...

The iconic L.A. nightclub the Conga Room closed its doors for a final time Wednesday night, but not before filling its walls with one last celebration of Latin music. Drink glasses clinked. Hands ...

8:49 a.m. March 29, 2024: A previous version of this story said that singer-songwriter Blessd performed at the event. He did not. The article also said that the Conga Kids program has served 50,000 ...