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Live Performance entertainment in South America

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  1. A

    Peña Parnaso

    Also open for lunch (B$35) with no show.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Teatro Municipal

    For performing arts, check Teatro Municipal.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Valparaíso Sporting Club

    Horse-racing takes place here on Wednesday and alternate Mondays.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Teatro Pedro de la Barra

    For performing arts, check Teatro Pedro de la Barra.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Teatro Municipal

    This grand building stages plays, chamber music concerts and arthouse movies.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Arte-Bar

    Hosts live music (bossa nova, classic rock) and literary readings in intimate, mellow surroundings.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Teatro de la Universidad de Medellín

    The Teatro de la Universidad de Medellín present concerts of classical and contemporary music.

    reviewed

  8. Teatro al Aire Libre

    Southeast of the center, the Teatro al Aire Libre is a wonderful outdoor venue for musical and other performances.

    reviewed

  9. H

    Tom Brazil

    This medium-sized hall attracts big-name Brazilian and international acts with its state-of-the-art sound system.

    reviewed

  10. I

    Teatro San Martín

    Along with art exhibitions, ballet, photography, cinema and theater, this large complex also hosts classical ensembles.

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  12. J

    Café Arcángel

    A favorite of the alternative crowd, this place serves up beer, espresso, and even pierced poets reading their own works.

    reviewed

  13. K

    Jockey Club of Peru

    Located at the junction of the Panamericana Sur and Av Javier Prado, the horse track has races three to four days a week.

    reviewed

  14. L

    Palacio de Bellas Artes

    The 300-seat Sala Beethoven in the Palacio de Bellas Artes is a regular stage for concerts and recitals.

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  15. M

    Ñucanchi Peña

    Popular with students and families, this peña is one of the best places to catch a folklórica show.

    reviewed

  16. N

    Copa’s Dancing Bar

    A classic spot for men and women, with a well-stocked bar, an eclectic musical mix, a tight dance floor and irritating door security.

    reviewed

  17. O

    Peña Boliche Balderrama

    With cheap but unremarkable food, this is Salta’s most touristy peña. It can be a lot of fun, but feels contrived these days.

    reviewed

  18. Cockfight

    There’s a weekly cockfight, which one local argues is not about the aggressive gamecocks but the passionate audience.

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  19. P

    Humanizarte

    This excellent theater and dance group presents Andean dance performances. You can either call or check the website for other performances.

    reviewed

  20. Centro Cultural

    Zapala’s Centro Cultural, in front of the plaza, hosts concerts and shows work by local artists and recently released Hollywood blockbusters.

    reviewed

  21. Q

    Centro Cultural Municipal

    Chillán has a fine classical music pedigree – internationally renowned pianist Claudio Arrau came from here. Concerts, ballets and plays keep the tradition alive.

    reviewed

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  23. R

    Centro Cultural los Masis

    The Centro Cultural los Masis hosts concerts and other cultural events. It also has a small museum of local musical instruments and offers Quechua classes.

    reviewed

  24. S

    Casa de Cultura

    This cultural center near the plaza has regular live events. It runs the whole gamut here: you’re as likely to catch a Houdini-style magician as a classical ballet performance.

    reviewed

  25. T

    Gran Circo Teatro

    Based on a dilapidated stretch of concrete, Gran Circo Teatro - the troupe behind La Negra Ester, one of Chile's most famous plays - offers some interesting avant-garde theater.

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  26. U

    Estadio Nacional

    Fútbol is the national obsession, and Peru’s Estadio Nacional, off cuadras 7 to 9 of Paseo de la República, is the venue for the most important matches and other events.

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  27. V

    La Casa del Corregidor

    Housed in a beautiful colonial building, this upmarket peña (folk music) is called Rincon Colonial de La Paz, and offers a regular, but enjoyable peña experience.

    reviewed