Travel Reference
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The English-language magazine
Revue
(
www.revuemag.com
)
has events details, although
it focuses more on Antigua. Your hotel should have a copy, or know where to get one.
Free events mags in Spanish come and go. At the time of writing,
El Azar
(
www.elazarcultural.blogspot.com
)
had the best info. Pick up a copy at the cultural cen-
ters listed below.
Centro Cultural de España
PERFORMING ARTS
( 4752-7226; www.centroculturalespana .com.gt; 6a Av 11-02, Zona 1; 9:30am-1pm & 2-5pm Mon-Fri,
10am-2pm Sat)
The Spanish Cultural Center hosts an excellent range of events, including live
music, film nights and art exhibitions, mostly with free admission.
Centro Cultural Miguel Ángel Asturias
PERFORMING ARTS
2332-4041;
www.teatronacional.com.gt
; 24a Calle 3-81, Zona 1)
Cultural events are held here.
(
Live Music & Clubs
La Bodeguita del Centro
LIVE MUSIC
(12a Calle 3-55, Zona 1; 9pm-1am Tue-Sat)
There's a hopping, creative local scene in Guatemala
City, and this large, bohemian hangout is one of the best places to connect with it. Posters
featuring the likes of Che, Marley, Lennon, Victor Jara, Van Gogh and Pablo Neruda cov-
er the walls from floor to ceiling.
There's live music of some kind almost every night from Tuesday to Saturday, usually
starting at 9pm, plus occasional poetry readings, films or forums. Entry is usually free
Tuesday to Thursday, with a charge of Q25 to Q60 on Friday and Saturday nights. Food
and drinks are served. Pick up a monthly schedule of events.
Rattle & Hum
LIVE MUSIC
(cnr 4a Av & 16 Calle, Zona 10; 12pm-1am)
One of the last places in Zona 10 to still be hosting
live music (Tuesdays), this Australian-owned place has a warm and friendly atmosphere
and nightly drink specials.
TrovaJazz
LIVE MUSIC
