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Entertainment by Neighborhood
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The Center
Has a little of everything - theater, live music, cinemas and tango shows.
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Congreso & Tribunales
Home to Av Corrientes, BA's traditional theater district;
also has several cinemas and flamenco venues.
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San Telmo
Some live music and tango spots.
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Palermo
A few tango
milongas
and live-music venues.
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South of Palermo
Ground zero for BA's avant-garde theater.
Lonely Planet's Top Choices
Teatro Colón
Landmark, seven-story theater seating 2500 and boasting renowned acous-
tics.
Usina del Arte
Old electricity factory remodeled into a premier symphony hall.
Centro Cultural Borges
One of BA's top cultural centers, with countless offerings.
Best Theaters
Teatro Colón
Buenos Aires' grandest entertainment concert hall and a gorgeous building.
Teatro San Martín
Large venue that's great for classic theater and much more.
Teatro Nacional Cervantes
Traditional old venue showing contemporary productions.
Best Live Music
Usina del Arte
Amazing and beautiful new performance venue in La Boca seating 1200.
Ciudad Cultural Konex
Famous for its one-of-a-kind, Monday-night percussion parties.
Centro Cultural Torquato Tasso
Excellent venue for concerts, including tango music.
Best Cultural Centers
Centro Cultural Borges
Quality art galleries, cinema, workshops, music and shows.
