South AmericaEntertainment

Art, Film entertainment in South America

  1. A

    Bienal de São Paulo

    Modeled on the Venice Biennale, the Bienal de São Paulo , founded in 1951, has grown into one of the world's most important arts events. Many of the participants are working artists who have been nominated by their home country. In addition, a guest curator chooses a theme and invites his or her own favorites. At its best, the Bienal offers the world a chance to view mind-bending contemporary art. Certainly it cannot fail to impressive for its sheer size and diversity.

    The event is held during even-numbered years, generally from October to December, in a sprawling pavilion designed by modernist master Oscar Niemeyer in the leafy Parque do Ibirapuera. In recent years, adm…

    reviewed

  2. B

    Ekeko’s

    Travelers and locals alike gravitate to this tiny, ultraviolet dance floor splashed with psychedelic murals. It moves to a thumping mixture of modern beats and old favorites, from salsa to techno trance, which can be heard several blocks away.

    reviewed

  3. Bar El Paraíso

    This cozy bar is where locals congregate to dine cheaply and watch football or martial arts films. There is a pleasant terrace overlooking the street.

    reviewed

  4. Cineplanet Arequipa 7

    Showing blockbuster movies in a shopping mall just a short taxi ride from the center.

    reviewed

  5. C

    Centro de Extensión Pedro Olmos (Universidad de Talca)

    This hosts various exhibitions and occasionally shows movies.

    reviewed

  6. D

    BJ Bar

    Features an eclectic mix of DJs, live acts and films.

    reviewed