Whether it’s hot or not on the beach on Wednesday (August 21), it’s definitely going to get steamy and tropical in St. Mary’s Ukrainian Cultural Centre (3150 Ash Street) when Cuba’s Havana D’Primera performs. The 14-member monster band, founded five years ago, is one of the island’s top dance outfits and plays a fusion of salsa, jazz, timba, funk, and Afro-Cuban music. Fronted and directed by ace trumpeter Alexander Abreu, Havana D’Primera also features celebrated pianist Tony Rodríguez, conguero Guillermo del Toro, singer Enrique “El Gordo” Pérez, and trombonist Carlos Alvarez—with guest Leoni Torres. Mojitos optional.