Entertainment in Buenos Aires
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Tiempo de Gitanos
This Palermo Hollywood venue offers good flamenco shows in an intimate restaurant setting, but – unlike the dancing – the tapas and seafood paella might be less than authentic. Reserve in advance.
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Los Cardones
A cheap and cheerful peña (folk-music venue) alive with regional music and free-flowing wine, Los Cardones is a welcome change of pace from the barrio’s posturing cocktail bars and clubs.
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Cocoliche
This artistic underground club mixes a hipster crowd, and international DJs like Matthew Dear, with a first-class sound system. Show up in the middle of the night to see it at its most happening.
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La Marshall
Held in Plaza Bohemia on Wednesday and everyone’s welcome, but La Marshall is best known for being a gay milonga. Come at 10pm for a class, then at 11:30pm the milonga starts.
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White Bar
Lobby bars at five-star hotels often lack character, but the fashionable Hotel Madero, with a long white bar with funky white plastic stools, is an ideal drop-in spot for a pre-dinner cocktail.
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Teatro Paseo la Plaza
Located in a small and pleasant outdoor shopping mall, this complex features several theater halls that run both classic and contemporary productions, including tango, theater and comedy.
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Esquina Homero Manzi
An impressively refurbished old cafe, Homero Manzi was named after one of Argentina’s most famous tango lyricists. Today you can take tango lessons here, then sit back and watch the show.
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Malas Artes
This bohemian corner bar on Plaza Serrano has high ceilings, big picture windows and happy hour specials on beer and cocktails. The sidewalk tables are highly sought after on sunny days.
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Celcit
Standing for Centro Latinoamericano de Creación e Investigación Teatral, this venue features independent Latin American productions and offers plenty of workshops and classes.
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Buller Pub & Brewery
Beer connoisseurs will welcome the sight of the stainless-steel tanks above the bar. Be merry with tasty microbrews like the delicious Honey Beer or the refreshing India Pale Ale.
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L’Orangerie
Take your tea in style at the lavish L’Orangerie, where white-gloved service and impossibly elegant little cakes await guests fond of old-fashioned pleasantries.
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Kandi
This retro cocktail bar, with its caramel leather seating, round mirrors and wooden floors, is cool, design-wise, and a hit with the local hipsters who pile in after midnight.
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El Balcón
Located above Plaza Dorrego, this restaurant puts on free shows – but you have to order some food to see them. Shows run at 10pm Saturday and from 1pm to midnight on Sunday.
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Teatro Gran Rex
Everyone from Björk to Caetano Veloso has taken the stage at this classic theater and musical venue. Book a comfortable seat on the mezzanine level for the choicest view.
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Teatro Presidente Alvear
Inaugurated in 1942 and named after an Argentine president whose wife sang opera, this theater holds over 700 and shows many musical productions, including tango.
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Café Richmond
Another favorite of Jorge Luis Borges, the elegant old Café Richmond has been serving afternoon teas (and the great writer’s favorite, hot chocolate) since 1917.
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Club Gricel
This old classic (far from the center, take a taxi) attracts an older, well-dressed crowd. Wonderful aging wood dance floor and occasional live orchestras.
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Taconeando
One of the smaller and more reasonably priced upscale shows. There’s tango dancing after the professionals are done. Shows Thursday to Sunday only
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Maluco Beleza
This energetic Brazilian club is the place to go when you’re experiencing tango overload. If samba’s not your thing, there’s house music upstairs.
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Lelé de Troya
One of the barrio’s most laid-back bars, Lelé de Troya boasts a summer terrace that’s ideal for kicking back with a glass of white on a warm day.
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Teatro la Carbonera
Holds about a hundred people and presents mostly experimental theater, but also dabbles in musicals along with contemporary and theatrical dance.
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La Scala de San Telmo
This small San Telmo venue puts on classical and contemporary concerts featuring piano, tango, musical comedy and musical-related workshops.
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Actors Studio Teatro
Offers new interpretations of old classics, along with cutting-edge productions in its 120-seat theater. Also has occasional acting classes.
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Teatro Nacional Cervantes
This architectural gem, featuring an ornate lobby and sumptuous velvet seats, is a classic venue to catch musicals and dance performances.
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Escuela Brasileña de Danzas
The best place to check out some Brazilian beats is Escuela Brasileña de Danzas, which also has capoeira classes.
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