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)
(gay
milonga
) for all who want to try a change of roles in
their tango.
Live Music
Smaller venues showcase mostly local groups; international stars tend to play at large
5279-5279;
www.lunapark.com.ar
; cnr Bouchard & Av Corrientes)
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With so many
porteños
boasting Spanish ancestry, it's not surprising that there are a
few flamenco venues in town. Most are located in Congreso's Spanish neighborhood,
near the intersection of Salta and Av de Mayo.
Música folklórica
(folk music) also has its place in BA. There are several
peñas
(folk-
music clubs) in the city, but other venues occasionally host
música folklórica
- keep your
eyes peeled.
Usina del Arte
CONCERT VENUE
(
http://agendacultural.buenosaires.gob.ar
;
Agustín Caffarena 1)
This restored old electricity
factory is a valiant attempt to breathe new life to an edgy section of La Boca. It's a gor-
geous red brick building complete with scenic clock tower, and its symphony concert
hall is now the home to Buenos Aires' philharmonic and national symphony orchestras.
La Trastienda
ROCK, REGGAE
( 5533-5533;
www.latrastienda.com
;
Balcarce 460)
This large, atmospheric theater wel-
comes over 700, features a well-stocked bar, and showcases national and international
live-music acts almost nightly. Look for headers such as Charlie García, Divididos, José
González, Damien Rice and Conor Oberst. Get tickets at the office here or check
Notorious
JAZZ
( 4813-6888;
www.notorious.com.ar
; Av Callao 966)
This stylish, intimate joint is one of
Buenos Aires' premier jazz venues. Up front you can buy CDs of various music genres,
while in the back the restaurant-cafe (overlooking a verdant garden) hosts live shows
