Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
ENTERTAINMENT
EL VIEJO ALMACÉN
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TANGO SHOW
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( 4307-7388;
www.viejoalmacen.com
;
cnr Balcarce & Av Independencia; show from US$90, show & din-
ner from US$140)
One of Buenos Aires' longest-running shows (since 1969), this venue is a
charming old building from the 1800s. A good dinner is served at a multi-story restaurant
in the main building, then everyone heads across the street to the small theater with intim-
ate stage. The show starts with a quick movie about the tango show's history, then moves
on to the highly athletic dancers with plenty of glitz. One highlight is the exceptionally
good folklore segment.
LA VENTANA
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TANGO SHOW
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( 4334-1314;
www.laventanaweb.com
; Balcarce 431; show from US$90, dinner & show from US$140)
This long-running basement venue is located in an old converted building with rustic brick
walls. The tango show is excellent and includes a folkloric segment with Andean musicians
and a display of
boleadores
(balls on cords that gauchos used to tangle up prey). There's
also a patriotic tribute to Evita as a singer belts out 'Don't Cry for Me, Argentina.' The din-
ner offers a wide variety of tasty main dishes - unusual for tango shows. Gala Tango is a
more upscale experience and happens upstairs.
LA TRASTIENDA
( 5533-5533;
www.latrastienda.com
; Balcarce 460)
This large, atmospheric theater welcomes
over 700, features a well-stocked bar, and showcases national and international live-music
acts almost nightly. Look for headers such as Charlie Garcia, Divididos, José Gonzalez,
Damien Rice and Conor Oberst. Get tickets at the office here or check
ROCK, REGGAE
TODO MUNDO
( 4362-2354; Pasaje Anselmo Aieta 1095)
This restaurant puts on free tango, flamenco and oth-
er types of shows, but you do have to order at least AR$100 worth of food - basic Argen-
tine fare like
empanadas
, pasta and
parrilla
. Tango shows happen on Monday and
TANGO, FLAMENCO
