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offerings on the main stage. It's worth trying to catch some experimental jazz or perform-
ance art in the smaller Sala Experimental Pilar Aguirre.
La Sala de Teatro Justo Rufino Garay
( 2266-3714;
www.rufinos.org
; Estatua de Montoya, 3c O, 20m N; tickets US$5)
Fans of altern-
ative theater should check the program at this small, not-for-profit theater space, which
specializes in experimental, contemporary works, often with a political bent. Plays are
generally staged on Friday and Saturday nights.
THEATER
Sports
is absolutely packed between mid-November and early April, when Nicaragua's four pro-
fessional teams, including the Managua Bóers, compete in the national championships.
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is a more humble affair that squats in the shadows of its big brother, just to
the south. There has long been talk of constructing a larger stadium, near UNAN; the
Ni-
caraguan Football Association
(
www.fenifut.org.ni
)
will have the latest.
Shopping
Fontana, 200m N)
, a fascinating place to browse even if you don't go home with the organ-
ically shaped wood furniture.
Markets and malls:
Galeria Santo Domingo
(Carretera a Masaya, Km 8)
See and be seen at the discos, eateries and shops of Managua's
most upscale mall.
MALL
Mercado Oriental
Stash your cash in a couple of places (sock, bra) and try to find a local guide for Central
America's largest market and scariest shopping experience.
MARKET
