Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Circo Moderno
A popular movement in Argentina that found international fame through the Broadway
performance of the De la Guarda troupe is
circo moderno
(contemporary circus). This
combination of traditional circus and contemporary dance and theater features a lot of aer-
ial action, acrobatics and no words - great for those who don't speak Spanish. Cirque du
Soleil is a well-known example of this modern gymnastic theater.
In 2005, Diqui James, one of the creators of De la Guarda, launched his solo act
Fuerza-
bruta
(
www.fuerzabruta.net
)
. It's a jaw-dropping, mind-blowing show of lights, electronic
music, aerial dancing and water - and often the performance is above you. If you go to a
show, you could get wet. The troupe is often on tour around the world, so check its web-
site for listings.
NEED TO KNOW
Opening Hours
Show times can vary widely, but this is a city that stays up all night, so expect to be out late. Restaur-
ants usually open around 9pm - and 10pm is a more common dinner time - so many shows start
around midnight.
Resources
Many newspapers publish entertainment supplements on Friday; the
Buenos Aires Herald
has a partic-
ularly handy one. Also check
www.vuenosairez.com
(in Spanish) and
www.argentinaindependent.com
(in English).
Discount Tickets & Booking
Major entertainment venues often require booking through
Ticketek
( 5237-7200;
www.ticketek.com.ar
)
. The service charge is about 10% of the ticket price.
Carteleras
(discount-ticket offices) sell a limited number of discounted tickets for many events,
such as movies, theater and tango shows, with savings of 20% to 50%. Try
Cartelera Baires
(
www.cartelerabaires.com
;
Av Corrientes 1382, Inside Galería Apolo),
Cartelera Vea Más
(
6320-5319;
www.veamasdigital.com.ar
; Av Corrientes 1660, Local 2) or
Cartelera Espectáculos
(
4322-1559;
www.123info.com.ar
;
Lavalle 742). Buy tickets as far in advance as possible, but if you
want to see a show or movie at short notice - especially midweek - you can also drop by to check
what's available.
