Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Entertainment
The entertainment scene in Buenos Aires has always been
lively, but there was an outburst of creative energy in the decade fol-
lowing the economic crisis of 2001. Filmmakers began producing
quality works on shoestring budgets, troupes performed in new avant-
garde theaters and live-music groups played in more mainstream ven-
ues. Today nearly every neighborhood offers great entertainment op-
tions.
Live Music
There are some fine venues that only feature live music, but many theaters, cultural centers,
bars and cafes also put on shows.
Centro Cultural Torquato Tasso
( 4307-6506;
www.torquatotasso.com.ar
;
Defensa 1575)
is an especially good choice for tango-music perform-
ances. For more on tango shows
Click here
.
CLASSICAL
Several venues offer classical-music concerts. Teatro Colón (
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)
is the grandest and
most famous; everyone who's anyone has played, acted, sung or danced here. It often fea-
tures guest conductors from throughout Latin America. The classical-music scene takes a
break from December to February, and is best from June to August.
ROCK, BLUES & JAZZ
Buenos Aires boasts a thriving rock-music scene. Smaller venues, like La Trastienda (
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to play soccer stadiums or Luna Park (
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)
.
Blues and jazz aren't as popular as rock but still have their own loyal following. Theloni-
ous Bar (
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)
and Notorious (
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)
are top-notch venues for jazz concerts.
FOLK
Música folklórica
definitely has its place in Buenos Aires. There are several
peñas
(tradi-
tional music clubs) in the city, including Los Cardones (
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)
and Peña del Colorado
(
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)
, but other venues - such as Clásica y Moderna (
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) - occasionally host
folk performances.
