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fine if you don't expect too much. Get your ticket the day of or one day beforehand at the
cafe between 11am and 5pm (cash only).
Los 36 Billares
TANGO SHOW
(Av de Mayo 1265)
Dating from 1894, this is one of the city's most historic cafe-bars. As its
name implies, it's big on pool and billiard tables (check out the basement); the back room
is full of men shuffling cards for a poker game. Tango shows, highlighting different sing-
ers and dancers every night, happen at 9pm from Monday to Wednesday; tango classes
also available.
Todo Mundo
TANGO, FLAMENCO
( 4362-2354; Pasaje Anselmo Aieta 1095)
This restaurant puts on free tango, flamenco and
other types of shows, but you do have to order at least AR$100 worth of food - basic Ar-
gentine fare like empanadas, pasta and
parrilla
(mixed grill). Tango shows happen on
Monday and Thursday nights, while flamenco flutters on Friday and Saturday nights. Ex-
pect rock, salsa, folk and jazz on other nights; all shows start around 10:30pm.
Milongas
Milongas
are dance events where people strut their tango skills. The atmosphere at these
events can be modern or historical, casual or traditional. Most have tango DJs that de-
termine musical selections, but a few utilize live orchestras.
Milongas
either start in the afternoon and run until 11pm, or start at around midnight
and run until the early-morning light (arrive late for the best action). Classes are often
offered beforehand.
For a unique outdoor experience, head to the bandstand at the Barrancas de Belgrano,
Saturday and Sunday evenings around 7pm.
Salon Canning
MILONGA
( 4832-6753;
www.parakultural.com.ar
;
Av Scalabrini Ortiz 1331)
Some of BA's finest dancers
(no wallflowers here) grace this traditional venue with its great dance floor. Well-known
tango company Parakultural often stages good events here involving live music, tango
DJs, singers and dancers. Expect big crowds and plenty of tourists.
