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El Viejo Almacén
TANGO SHOW
( 4307-7388;
www.viejoalmacen.com
; cnr Balcarce & Av Independencia; show from US$90, show
& dinner from US$140)
One of Buenos Aires' longest-running shows (since 1969), this ven-
ue is a charming old building from the 1800s. A good dinner is served at a multistory res-
taurant in the main building, then everyone heads across the street to the small theater
with intimate 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 ex-
ceptionally good
folklore
segment.
La Ventana
TANGO SHOW
( 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 An-
dean 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 dinner offers a wide variety of tasty main dishes - unusual for tango
shows. Gala Tango is a more upscale experience and happens upstairs.
