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(Galeria Santo Domingo)
The most popular spot in the emerging
zona viva
(nightlife zone)
out back of the Santo Domingo mall, this is a favorite pre-dance spot for scenesters.
Live Music
La Casa de los Mejía Godoy
( 2222-6110;
www.losmejiagodoy.com
;
frente Crowne Plaza; cover US$8-15)
Living legends
Carlos and Luis Enrique Mejía Godoy, whose folk-music explorations into the heart of
Nicaraguan culture have become church hymns and revolutionary standards since they
first started laying down riffs in the 1960s, have moved from their original intimate venue
to larger premises with a restaurant. Make reservations if you're planning on seeing the
brothers play. Opening hours vary.
LIVE MUSIC
Bar La Cavanga
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LIVE MUSIC
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(Centro Cultural Managua; cover US$4; Thu-Sat)
Take a taxi out to this 1950s-era gem,
which stages live folk and jazz shows in the sketchy neighborhood near the Antigua
Catedral.
Ruta Maya
( 2268-0698;
www.rutamaya.com.ni
;
Estatua de Montoya, 150m E; cover US$1-5)
Look around
for flyers (or check the website) for happenings at this thatch-roofed venue. You get
everything from Bee Gees cover bands to Caribbean
palo de mayo
to
son nicaragüense
(traditional Nicaraguan folk music). Barbecued meat is the specialty on the menu, and
dinner shows are worth booking ahead for.
LIVE MUSIC
Carretera a Masaya Discos
Dress up to club it around here. Club owners seem particularly keen to have women in
their establishments - many places charge US$2.50 admission for women and three times
that much for men.
Moods
DANCE
