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( 3010-0100; 14a Av A-34)
This palace of culture is a showcase for elaborate theatrical pro-
ductions and, on occasion, some interesting movies.
Café Leyendas
(14a Av 4-41)
Definitely the mellow alternative to the Pasaje Enríquez scene, this coffee
house with loft seating attracts a more contemplative kind of drinker, with live rock and
jazz on weekends.
LIVE MUSIC
Bari
(1a Calle 14-31; 8pm-1am Wed-Sat)
One of several nightspots opposite the Teatro Municipal,
Bari regularly hosts live
trova (socially conscious Latin American folk)
, rock and pop.
LIVE MUSIC
DANCE
La Parranda
(14a Av 4-47, Zona 1; admission Fri & Sat Q30; 9pm-12:30am Wed-Sat)
This glitzy, strobe-lit disco of-
fers free salsa classes on Wednesday night (basic and intermediate); other evenings have
guest DJs and drinks giveaways.
Blue Angel Video Café
(7a Calle 15-79, Zona 1; admission Q10)
Shows Hollywood films nightly at 8pm, besides serving a
nice range of vegetarian meals, herbal teas and hot chocolate. See the publication
XelaWho
for the schedule.
CINEMA
Shopping
Xela's central market is three floors of reasonably priced handicrafts and souvenirs. Bar-
gain hard. For a more intense, everyday marketing experience, hit the
Mercado La Democracia
in Zona 3, with food, clothing, CDs and other necessities for city dweller and villager
alike.
longing to the women's empowerment association AMA, sells quality textiles and cloth-
