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nearly every night at 9:30pm. Log on to the website for schedules; most performances
are jazz, but there's also Brazilian music.
Thelonious Bar
JAZZ
( 4829-1562;
www.theloniousclub.com.ar
;
Salguero 1884, 1st fl; 9pm-1am Wed-Thu, to 3am
Fri & Sat)
Up the stairs in an old mansion lies this dimly lit jazz bar, with high brick ceil-
ings and a good sound system. Come early to snag a seat (or reserve one ahead of time)
and partake in the Argentine menu and good range of cocktails. Thelonious is known for
its classic and contemporary Argentine jazz lineups, though international musicians
sometimes entertain.
Ávila Bar
FLAMENCO
( 4383-6974; Av de Mayo 1384; Thu-Sat)
Offering flamenco for many years now is this
cozy little Spanish restaurant with good traditional food. Main dishes can include rabbit,
paella and seafood stews. Shows have older, experienced dancers and cost AR$220
(drinks not included). They start around 10:30pm and reservations are a must on week-
ends.
Cantares
FLAMENCO
( 4381-6965;
www.cantarestablao.com.ar
;
Av Rivadavia 1180; show $AR90; shows 9pm Fri &
Sat)
This flamenco venue, in the old Taberna Español, once hosted the Spanish poet Fe-
derico García Lorca. It's a small basement space with only 85 seats, providing a wonder-
fully intimate place for the highly authentic dances. An a la carte dinner is on offer; re-
serve in advance. Flamenco classes also available.
La Peña del Colorado
FOLK
( 4822-1038;
www.lapeniadelcolorado.com
; Güemes 3657; 8pm-4am)
Nightly music
shows (mostly folkloric) start at 10pm and are memorable at this rustic restaurant, and
after midnight audience members pick up nearby guitars to make their own entertain-
ment. There's also tasty northern Argentine food on offer, including
locro
(a corn-and-
meat stew),
chipá
(chewy cheese balls) and
humitas de Chala
(like tamales) - the spicy
empanadas are excellent.
Teatro Colón
CLASSICAL MUSIC
