Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
ENTERTAINMENT
CIUDAD CULTURAL KONEX
( 4864-3200;
www.ciudadculturalkonex.org
; Av Sarmiento 3131; erratic hours, call ahead)
Cutting-
edge cultural center offering multidisciplinary performances that often fuse art, culture and
technology. Famous for its amazing Monday night percussion shows that attract young
party-goers.
CULTURAL CENTER
ESQUINA CARLOS GARDEL
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TANGO SHOW
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( 4867-6363;
www.esquinacarlosgardel.com.ar
; Carlos Gardel 3200; show from US$96, dinner & show
from US$140)
One of the fanciest tango shows in town plays at this impressive 430-seat
theater, an old cantina right next to the Mercado de Abasto (
Click here
)
. The Abasto neigh-
borhood was once Carlos Gardel's old stomping ground, and he even hung out at this loc-
ale. The memorable show starts with a good film about the area, then goes on to highlight
top-notch musicians and performers.
COMPLEJO TANGO
( 4941-1119;
www.complejotango.com.ar
;
Av Belgrano 2608; show from US$85, dinner & show from
US$120)
For those who wish to not only watch tango but also experience it, there's this
classy venue in Balvanera. Should you choose to accept it, your first hour here is a free be-
ginning tango lesson. Follow it up with a tasty dinner, then an excellent tango show - be-
ware, however, as the performers go around towards the end, picking out audience mem-
bers to dance with them (usually badly).
TANGO SHOW
ESQUINA HOMERO MANZI
( 4957-8488;
www.esquinahomeromanzi.com.ar
; Av San Juan 3601; show AR$330, show & dinner from
AR$550)
This tango venue, in a remodeled old-time cafe, is located right on the historic in-
tersection of San Juan and Boedo and was named after one of Argentina's most famous
tango lyricists. It has the capacity for 300 spectators and offers a decent show that's a mix
of glitzy high-kicks and more traditional
milonga
-type dancing. Be warned: at some tables
the waiters keep passing in front of you, interrupting views.
TANGO SHOW
