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Buenos Aires has everything you expect from a large cosmopolitan city. It boasts round the clock fabulous and eclectic entertainment options. ART The art galleries are found scattered throughout the capital. In Recoleta, the National Museum of Fine Arts displays a permanent exhibition of Argentine works. The Recoleta Cultural Center houses art from all over the world. Modern paintings and sculptures can be found across the street in the Palais de Glace. Heading south, in the San Telmo district, the Museum of Modern Art presents art by up and coming artists. Nearby, in the touristy area of La Boca, you'll find the Museum of Fine Arts and Quinquela Martin House and Museum. Towards the north end of the city, Palermo neighborhood boasts the National Museum of Decorative Art, the Museum of Argentine Styles, and the Museum of Art. Further north, in the charming Belgrano district, there is the Museum of Spanish Art. All of these museums and galleries display both permanent and temporary exhibits, in addition to conferences, classes, musical and theatrical performances, and guided tours. MOVIES Corrientes and Lavalle streets house the majority of the citys traditional movie theaters, although there are many U.S. style theater complexes inside malls and shopping centers. All of the movies are shown in their original languages with subtitles, except for childrens movies. There are venues that show uncommon and alternative films, which include the Sala Leopoldo Lugones within the Teatro General San Martin, the Tita Merello Complex, and the Cosmos theater on Callao Ave. Check the local newspapers, or their internet movie listings, to get the current schedules. DANCE The sultry cadence and moves of Tango can be seen in many of the bars located in the San Telmo district, including El Viejo Almacén, the Bar Sur, and Taconeando. Likewise, Defensa Street and Plaza Dorrego also feature tango bars open all day on Sundays. For those wishing to learn a few a steps, there are many dance halls spread around the city. In the Caballito district you can find El Círculo Bailable de la Armada, in Palermo La Estrella Tango Bar and La Beba; in Belgrano La Diabla. If you prefer not to venture outside the downtown area, go to the upstairs of the beautiful Confitería La Ideal or better yet, get real serious and find out what the National Academy of Tango has to offer in its curriculum. In addition, Buenos Aires has flamenco, folklore, salsa, merengue, samba and rock & roll classes and dance halls spread around the city. The best of Ballet can be found in the Teatro Colón. MUSEUMS Historic and theme museums abound throughout the city. Some include The National History Museum in San Telmo, on the Parque Lezama, National Bank History and Coin Museum, and the Cabildo Museum in front of the presidential palace that has its own museum, the Casa Rosada Museum. The Telecommunications Museum allows its visitors to play with old telegraph machines and phones. Others of interest include the Ethnographic Museum, the Engraving Museum, the Carlos Gardel Museum, the Buenos Aires Jewish Museum, the Natural Sciences Museum, the Puppet Museum, the Film Museum, the Historic Wax Museum, and the most recent National Museum of Man. The Caminito Street in La Boca neighborhood, is clearly an open-air museum of its own. Lastly, visit the floating Fragata Sarmiento Museum, moored in Dock 3 by the promenade in the chic Puerto Madero district. MUSIC All year round, Buenos Aires tango music thrives at Viejo Almacén, Michelangelo, La Ventana, Señor Tangos and Taconeando, all in the San Telmo district. In the colorful district of La Boca, and near La Vuelta de Rocha,Tango Arte Bar is a good option for sultry tangos. Brazilian music prevails at Maluco Beleza on Sarmiento St, while acid jazz, jazz, and bossa nova fill El Nora Lila in Recoleta. Government sponsored open-aired shows take place at different plazas throughout the city. The San Martín Cultural Center and the Colón Theater host musical performances, including classical, opera, and national music. Rock concerts featuring famous international artists are normally held in the soccer stadiums. The Irish Pub and The Kilkenney play English and Scottish tunes in the Retiro district, and the Teatro Avenida, on Avenida de Mayo, features Spanish music. Café Tortoni, on the same street, is famous for its Tango and Jazz shows held in the cafés cellar. THEATERS Dozens of theaters can be found throughout Buenos Aires offering a little taste of everything. The Gran Rex hosts top musical shows, and the Teatro Colón is world renowned fot is classical music concerts, opera, and ballet. The National Cervantes Theater is an architectural masterpiece, while the General San Martín Theater is more modern and avant garde in its presentations. Experimental theaters include Andamio 90, Liberarte, and Campana. Cultural centeres include the Ricardo Rojas Center, the Recoleta Cultural Center, the President Alvear Municipal Theater, and the Ribera Theater in La Boca. Others of interest include the Maipo and the Opera, along with alternative theaters like La Trastienda, La Carbonera, and La Salle.
CAFES, BARS AND NIGHTLIFE As legendary as Pragues café society, Buenos Aires is a paradise for bohemian lifestyles. The whole city seems to enjoy the burst of creativity a demitasse of espresso can provide. Here too, coffeehouses have been meeting points for famous poets, politicians and even revolutionaries. Some of the historical cafes, such as El Molino, El Águila, and Las Violetas were condemned and closed. La Paz and El Foro on Corrientes Ave. were renovated, and the El Británico, Hipopotamo and Café Tortoni were preserved in their original styles. In the administrative district, foreigners popularized Happy Hour, specially in the Irish and English pubs around Retiro district. These include The Kilkenney, Down Town Matias, Bar Seddon, and The Shamrock. Hot nightlife encompasses the city and most hangouts stay open until the wee hours. Some of the hot spots include the Moliere and La Trastienda in San Telmo, Bunker Oxxen, La Ideal, Morocco, La Morocha and Bar Ñ in downtown; Metbar, Buenos Aires News, and Pizza Banana around the Costanera area. "Tropical" dance clubs are clustered near train terminals, like Once and Constitución. Tango mecca is found in the districts of San Telmo and La Boca, Flamenco in Palermo, and Salsa throughout the city. Like in Spain, people start hitting the dance floors past midnight. Most clubs, bars, some restaurants and pizzerias, are open until daybreak. |
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