Week of November 29th

Monday, November 29th

Aristocratic Buenos Aires

The guides are informative and have a great sense of humor, and they are local so they can give insider tips on things that might not be on the normal tourist circuit. There are two different tours: a tour of downtown and a tour of “aristocratic” Buenos Aires, which includes neighbhorhoods such as Recoleta and Retiro. The tours are free, but if you enjoy it tips are appreciated by the guides. Meeting Point: Plaza San Martin @ 5pm

La Bomba de Tiempo

Students are heading to La Bomba de Tiempo! La Bomba is a live percussion show. The music is great and the energy is fantastic. The biggest activity for a Monday night, La Bomba is always a good time! It starts at 8:00 at the Centro Cultural Konex, but we recommend that you get there a bit earlier to avoid the long lines. The address is Sarmiento 3131.

Tuesday, November 30th

La Pelicula Nueve Reinas

Get together with fellow classmates either before or after class to watch a film from our collection. We have a wide range of Argentinean films. Argentineans are passionate about art in all forms, and this comes accross in their wonderful films. It is a great way to gain different perspectives on the country. Ibero, Aula Cine @ 2pm

Ibero Student Dinner

at Nikko Sushi

If you are tired of eating emanadas and parilla Sushi is the way to go. This small restaurant tucked away in Belgrano takes you out of Palermo into a more residential part of the city.

The meal includes spring rolls, sushi, drinks and desert.

Wednesday, December 1st

Conversation Workshops

Ibero offers free conversation workshops for beginner to intermediate levels. Afternoon students can come early to Ibero to have mate while practicing speaking and listening and getting to know your classmates little better.

Art Exhibition at el MALBA

Obras de Marta Minujin

Deemed the Madonna of Argentine Art, Marta´s mulitmedia neon works give a whole new perspective to pop art in south america.

Av Figueroa Alcorta 3415

12:00 – 20:00

Free entrance for students

Thursday, December 2nd

La Bicicleta Naranja

Bicycle Tour

This is a fun and informative way to see a large part of the city in a short amount of time. It´s also a good way to get outdoors and work off some of the medialunas, dulce de leche, and steaks that have probably been consumed by this point! Tours start at 9:30 and 2:00, so both morning and afternoon students can participate. The tour includes a bilingual guide, water, and insurance. Some of the destinations include Caminito in La Boca, the Ecological Reserve, Puerto Madero, Plaza de Mayo, and many, many more!

Students from Íbero get a special discount for this activity.

Friday, December 3rd

Graffiti Tour

Walking tours of street art in Buenos Aires. If you are looking for a modern cultural tour, graffitimundo is the place to go. Visited hidden walls, galleries and artists studios, and participate in stencil workshops. This is a fantastic way to meet artists and learn more about street art in Argentina.

Students from Ibero get a special discount for this activity.

Nightlife Suggestion

Bahrein

Buenos Aires is famous for its nightlife, and if you enjoy going out you will not be let down. Be ready to make it a late night: clubs here do not really get going until 1:30-2:00 in the morning. Electronic music is very popular, as well as pop and more latin music such as reggaeton and cumbia. Free for Ibero Students. The adress is Lavalle 346

Saturday, December 4th

International Jazz Festival

Decmber 3rd to December 8th

Chech out the Gobierno de La Ciudad de Buenos Aires website to get a full calendar of events. We suggest the outdoor concert in Recoleta on the Patio del Aljibe. Show starts at 7pm and it´s free!

http://www.buenosairesjazz.gob.ar/home10/web/resources/ProgramacionJazz2010.pdf

Buenos Aires Pub Crawl

Join them for a night of bar hopping! The Pub Crawl has several routes through the most popular tourist neighbhorhoods, such as San Telmo, Palermo, and the Microcentro. The tour starts at a bar or restaurant with registration, which lasts for an hour and includes unlimited pizza, beer, and wine. Then, the group head to 3 different bars. Pub crawlers get a free shot in each bar, and discounts the whole night! They take tons of photos as well, which you can see on Facebook when they upload them. Around 2:00 a.m., everyone is taken to a nightclub, and gets to jump the line and get in for free! This is a great way to get to know people, as it is popular with locals and tourists from around the world. Íbero students get a special discount for this tour.

Week of October 18th

Monday, October 18th

Students are heading to La Bomba de Tiempo! La Bomba is a live percussion show. The music is great and the energy is fantastic. The biggest activity for a Monday night, La Bomba is always a good time! It starts at 8:00 at the Centro Cultural Konex, but we recommend that you get there a bit earlier to avoid the long lines. The address is Sarmiento 3131.

Tuesday, October 19th
Salsa dancing classes at La Viruta!

Wednesday, October 20th
We will be going to a wine tasting to try some of the fantastic wine that Argentina has to offer! After the tasting, students will be able to head out to one of the city´s well-known after office parties! The after-office parties end early, so it´s great for those who want to go out during the week and still be ready for those morning classes.

Thursday, October 21st
We will be going to the show "A Ciegas con Luz". The show is put on by the Blind Theater, and takes place in COMPLETE darkness. The show also includes a gourmet tasting menu, and plenty of wine! It is a wonderful and unique experience.

Friday, October 22nd
Celebrate the end of the school week with the Buenos Aires Pub Crawl! They always provide a fun, organized and festive night out!! Íbero students receive a special discount!


Saturday October 23rd
We will be spending the afternoon horseback riding at a beautiful park 30 minutes outside of the city. The horses are very well trained, the park is beautiful, and it is a very personalized experience. It always gets rave reviews!

Week of October 4th

Wednesday
Practice what you´ve learned in class with the Spanglish language exchange night in San Telmo!

Thursday
Íbero Night Out - we will be meeting for happy hour at a bar near the school. Then, we will head to one of the best and oldest pizzerias in Buenos Aires to grab a few slices of pizza, faina, or empanadas. If anyone wants dessert, we will then go to one of the city´s best Gelato shops to get some amazing ice cream!

Weekend
-Experience the nightlife of Buenos Aires with the BsAs Pub Crawl!
-Take a day trip to Colonia, Uruguay. This fascinating town has an interesting history of both Spanish and Portuguese colonozation, and it is a nice quiet day trip away from Buenos Aires
-Horseback Riding: One of the most highly rated things to do in Buenos Aires. You may not think of Buenos Aires as a place to ride, but the horses and park are spectacular, and it´s a great way to unwind for a day.

Week of September 20th

Monday
Free City Tour! It gets great reviews and there´s no charge for the tour! The guides work off tips alone. Students who are new to Buenos Aires or who are looking for a little more information on the city can join the walking tour. There is a morning tour of the downtown area, and then an afternoon tour of the aristocratic neighborhoods of Buenos Aires.

Tuesday
Salsa lessons at the Viruta Milonga. For $20 pesos, students have the chance to practice salsa! While not as popular in Buenos Aires as the tango, salsa is very popular in other countries farther north, and there are a few salsa clubs in Buenos Aires. It´s a lot of fun and a bit easier than tango! The Salsa lessons start at 8:30 and last until 10:00, and then the milonga stays open until 11:30 so that everyone can practice!

Thursday
Ibero dinner for students & friends. We will be going to a Tenedor Libre in Palermo to enjoy LOTS of good food and get the chance to get to know each other outside of class!
Friday
The big event of the week - The Vinos and Bodegas exposition at La Rural. With a ticket to the event, students will receive a wine glass and will be able to visit representatives from a variety of Argentinean vineyards and taste the delicious wines they have to offer! About 30 vineyards will be represented, as well as some food products as well. The event is in Palermo, and ends at 11:00, so after the expo students will have the perfect opportunity to go out to one of the many bars and nightclubs in Palermo!

Weekend
Here are some activities going on this weekend!
-Trip to the Palermo Zoo: This is not only a very pretty zoo, but also has very interesting architechture. It will be great to stroll around, especially in the nice weather we´ve been having.
-Buenos Aires Pub Crawl: One of the best ways to go out on the town in Buenos Aires. An all-inclusive night that is full of fun and ends at one of the city´s hottest "boliches", or nightclubs.
-Horseback Riding: Feeling the need to get out of the city? We can set you up with a fantastic horseback riding excursion. The horses are fantastic, and the owner truly cares about the experience of each rider! Not just a lazy trail ride - you will learn how to ride! A gallop is gauranteed for all!
Soccer game: Students had a fantastic time at the Boca Juniors game on Sunday. Boca won, and La 12 (the 12th player, as fans call themselves) were as much fun to watch as the game was! Students who missed out will have the chance to see another game this weekend!

Week of September 13th

Tuesday
Students are meeting around 9:30 for a typical Argentinean asado. An asado is the Argentinean version of a barbeque, and in the country with the best beef in the world, it cannot be skipped! This is a great chance to participate in something that is normally only accesible if you have a connection with an Argentinean family! Great food and lots of fun!
Wednesday
Students have the chance to practice their Spanish with native speakers at the Spanglish language exchange. Participants speak with a native Spanish speaker for 5 minutes in English and 5 minutes in Spanish. It´s a great way to practice what you´ve learned in class!

Friday and Saturday
Head out for a night on the town with the Buenos Aires Pub Crawl! This is a very fun way to experience the wonderful nightlife that Buenos Aires has to offer, and to meet people from all over the world (including locals)!

Sunday
Students will have a chance to go and see a Boca Juniors home game. The Boca team is known for its passionate fans and for the fun (and crazy) atmosphere at its home games. It is an unforgettable experience and we highly reccommend going if you can!

Week of September 6th

Thursday
Íbero students will be meeting at 8:30 to have dinner together at a Tenedor Libre restaurant in Palermo. A tenedor libre, which literally means "free fork", is a buffet-style restaurant. The particular restaurant we will visit offers a mix of Chinese and Argentinean food, a fresh salad bar, a parilla where you can order meat, and unlimited ice cream!

Friday
Students will be getting together for a night out with the Buenos Aires Pub Crawl! The Pub Crawl is a great way to meet people and to go out and sample the incredible nightlife that Buenos Aires offers. They start out at a bar for an hour, where they offer unlimited wine, beer, and pizza. Then the group heads off to several bars, getting a free shot at each one! The night ends with transport to one of the biggest boliches in town, where students can dance the night away in true Porteño fashion.

Sunday
We have arranged a special horseback riding tour for Sunday. We will be going to a beautiful nature reserve for a couple hours of riding. After the horseback ride, we will stay at the ranch and enjoy a true Argentinean family-style asado. The ranch only buys the best meat from their local butcher, and the food is incredible. This is a wonderful activity, and is a fun way to see the countryside and enjoy some peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires.

Friday, September 3rd

Íbero Night Out

On Friday we will be meeting at 8:00 at a bar in Barrio Norte for their happy hour. Afterwards, we will head to one of the classic pizza restaurants on Corrientes to eat. The restaurant is famous for their empanadas, faina, and of course their pizza! If anyone is up for dessert afterwards, we will be going to one of the best gelato shops in Buenos Aires. After that, we have the option to stay out and go to one of the city´s famous nightclubs!

Week of August 2nd

Monday, August 2nd
La Bomba de Tiempo
Time: 7:00-10:00
Address: Sarmiento 3131 (Centro Cultural Konex)
Price: 25 pesosCheck out La Bomba for a fun night of drums in a concert-like atmosphere. It´s always a lot of fun!

Tuesday, August 3rd,
Visit to the Catedral milonga to watch some authentic tango dancing.
Meeting point: Ayacucho 1571 (Recoleta)
Time: 9:00
Price: $15 pesos to enter the milonga
Thursday, August 5th
Dinner for Íbero students and Friends at a tenedor libre (all-you-can-eat) restaurant in Palermo. The price is $35 pesos and includes a drink and chinese/argentinean foods, salads, parilla, and dessert (unlimited ice cream!).
Time: 8:30
Friday, August 6th
We are having a meeting at 7:00 with the L.I.F.E. organization for the big event on Saturday!

Saturday, August 7th
Children´s Day with L.I.F.E.!
L.I.F.E is having a party for underprivelaged children on Saturday. This is a wonderful opportunity to get out and help put smiles on the faces of about 1,000 children! Please come out and help!
Price: $30 pesos - includes transfer to and from the park, lunch, and a T-shirt.

Saturday night
Buenos Aires Pub Crawl - click for more info, always a lot of fun!



Sunday, August 15th
Horseback riding with Caballos A La Par.
We are trying to organize a group to go horseback riding on Sunday afternoon. This is an excellent company, and you will actually RIDE, and not just sit on the horse while it follows the horse in front of it. A gallop is gauranteed, even for those who have never ridden before. The ride takes place in a beautiful park about 30 minutes outside of the city.
Price: $240 pesos - includes transfer in and out of the city, 2-2.5 hours of riding, coffee and pastries, and safety equipment.
Time: 2:30

Week of July 26th

Monday, July 26th - La Bomba de Tiempo
The most popular activity on a Monday night in Buenos Aires!
Location: Sarmiento 3131 at the Centro Cultural Konex
Time: 8:00 (get there early to avoid long lines!)Price: 25 pesos

Tuesday, July 27th - Asado!
The Art Factory Hostel is inviting students to their weekly asado. The asado includes salads, all-you-can-eat meat, and a soft drink.
Price: 35 pesos
Location: Piedras 545 in San TelmoTime: 8:30
Wednesday, July 28th - Conversation Workshops
Join one of our professors for some extra conversation practice!
Price: FREE!Location: At the school
Thursday, July 29th - Bike tours with Bicicleta Naranja
Price: $80 pesos for Íbero students (normally $105 pesos)
Time: 9:30 and 2:00

ALSOTeatro Ciego (Blind Theater) - Gourmet Dinner Show
This is a special performance put on by the Blind Theater. It is put on in complete darkness, by blind and non-blind actors. The night starts with dinner and wine; then the show starts after everyone has eaten and settled in. Click here for a complete reveiw! It is supposed to be a fantastic and unique experience.
Price: 120 pesos
Time: 9:00
Location: Abasto neighborhood Zelaya 3006 (on the corner of Jean Jaures at 700)

Friday - Buenos Aires Pub Crawl

Week of July 19th

Tuesday July 20th: Día del Amigo!
Check out specials throughout the city, including 2x1 ice cream cones at Cadore, which has been making artesenal Italian gelato in Buenos Aires since 1957 (and in Italy before that!).

Wednesday July 21st: Conversation Workshops
One of our professors will be putting on a FREE conversation workshop from 3:30-5:00 in the afternoon.

Thursday July 22nd
Daytime:
Bike tours with Bicicleta Naranja. The tours are $80 pesos for Íbero students (normally $105) and take place at 9:30 for afternoon students and 2:00 for morning students. The guided tours last 3-4 hours and include a helmet, insurance, and a water bottle. It is a great way to get a feel for a large part of the city in a short tour!

Evening:
Dinner for students at a laid-back Arabian restaurant in Palermo. Dinner will be at 8:30, more details to come!

Friday July 23rd
The Buenos Aires Pub Crawl
We´ll be meeting with the Pub Crawl at 10:00 for registration. On Friday nights they tour the bars of the Microcentro. Check out their website for more details. It´s a great way to meet travelers, foreigners living in Buenos Aires, and locals!

Saturday and Sunday
More information coming!

July 14-18

Wednesday

Dinner for Ibero students!
We are meeting at 8:30 at the Celta Bar located close to the school. The price is $35 pesos, and includes a drink, pasta, and desert. The restaurant is located in the microcentro on at Sarmiento 1702, which is the corner of Sarmiento and Rodriguez Peña.

ThursdayBike tours with Bicicleta Naranja!

A fun way to see a large part of the city in a short amount of time. Tours start at 9:30 and 2:00, so both morning and afternoon students can participate. The price is only $80 pesos for Íbero students (normally it is 105 pesos).

Friday
Free tickets to Bahrein, a multi-level club located downtown. More information to come!

Saturday

We will go to the Hipódromo to see some horse races. Afterwards we will go to the casino which is next to theHipódromo. This event is exciting and something different, we will go with a big group so it’s the perfect opportunity to meet some new people! The event is FREE!

Saturday Night

Check with the office for free tickets to Pachá. Pachá is an international chain of clubs, and is known to be the top site for electronic music in Buenos Aires. This Saturday is the Ministry of Sound. Free tickets are valid until 2:00 a.m. The club is located on the costanera, on the edge of the river.

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Also, Ibero has a special deal with the Buenos Aires Pub Crawl. Join them this Saturday in San Telmo for a nocturnal tour of Buenos Aires. The special price for students is 45 pesos (normally 60) and includes:

Free pizza, beer and wine for 1 hour during registration.

A visit to 3 bars with a shooter in each one.

Transfer to a nightclub and free entrance without having to wait in line!

The nightclub for Saturday is Crobar in Palermo, which is also another must-see if you like nightlife!

Sunday

There is a trip to Tigre, a small, quiet town just outside of Buenos Aires. A perfect daytrip away from the city! We will meet at 11.00 hrs in front of the Retiro train station, on the square under the big clock! In Tigre we will walk around to get to know the city and the deltas and we will go to the local market where you can buy some authentic Argentine souvenirs! FREE EVENT! You just pay the train which is around 2 pesos.

Tuesday July 13th

Suggested Activity: Salsa lessons at the Milonga Viruta
Take a salsa lesson and then stay at Viruta to keep dancing or to eat dinner.
Cost: $20 pesos
Location: Armenia 1366 (Palermo)

Time: 8:30-10:00 for the lessons, and plenty of time for practice after 10:00

Other upcoming activities this week:
Wednesday: Dinner outing for students
Thursday: Bike tours of the city!
Friday: Free tickets to a boliche
Saturday (daytime): Watching the horse races at the Hipodrome
Saturday (night): The Buenos Aires Pub Crawl (starting in San Telmo and ending at Crobar)

More information coming soon!

Activities for the Week of July 12

Monday, July 12th

La Bomba de Tiempo is back!

La Bomba de Tiempo (The Time Bomb) is a wildly popular percussion group that plays on Monday nights at the Centro Cultural Konex (Sarmiento 3131). If you like concerts, you will enjoy La Bomba! Tickets are $20 pesos in advance and $25 at the door. La Bomba starts at 8:00, but we advise arriving around 7 to see the opening act and avoid the long lines. While waiting to get in, you can take advantage of the street vendors selling food and drinks: once you are inside the Konex center prices are a bit steeper.

Activities For the Week Of May 31st

This week we are offering the following activities that we have jointly organized with the Art Factory Hostel.


Tuesday
ASADO (Argentinean style barbeque) at 8:30 p.m.
The price is $35 and it includes:
All the meat you can eat + salads + wine (let us know if you want vegetarian option!)
Let us know by Tuesday afternoon if you want to join!


Wednesday
MOVIE NIGHT starting at 8:30 pm.
Independent movies with subtitles - FREE every Wednesday


Thursday
Acoustic music session with invited artists.
8:30 p.m: located in the bar, enjoy good music and good drinks. Let them know at the door that you are coming from Íbero!


Fridays
ART WALK at 2:00 p.m. with Rick (in English) 3 hour tour of San Telmo, starting in the hostel, visiting the artistic streets of the neighborhood and visiting 3 galleries. $25



OTHER SUGGESTIONS
You can also take the following tours during the week:

CITY TOUR: $60 per person.

BUS TOUR: $60 per person.

BIKE TOUR: $105 per person.

Tango Show and Dinner: starting at $200 per person.

Activities, March 22-26

Monday, March 22: La Bomba de Tiempo! This is an improvised percussion performance held every Monday evening in the Konex Cultural Center (Sarmiento 3131). Starts at 8, but there’s always a line, so get there early. Entry is 20 pesos.

Tuesday, March 23: Check out the Collección de Arte Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat, an art museum in Puerto Madero. It has work by some international artists but a lot of Argentine art too. Open from 12 to 9 pm and entry is 15 pesos. Address: Oleg Cossettini 141.

Wednesday, March 24 is a national holiday, so don’t forget that we won’t have class. Enjoy your day off!

Thursday, March 25: We suggest dinner at Cumaná, a restaurant with lots of traditional food from different parts of Argentina. It’s open all evening, and should cost somewhere around 40 pesos. Address: Rodriguez Peña 1149.

Friday, March 26: Coffee at Las Violetas, one of Buenos Aires’ most traditional cafés. Address: Rivadavia 3899. Open all day.

Sunday, March 28: Visit the San Telmo feria, which runs along Defensa st. between the Casa Rosada and Parque Lezama. Find souvenirs, Argentine crafts, antiques and delicious food!

Don’t forget also that next week (March 29-April 2) is Semana Santa (Easter week), and we will be closed! Classes resume on April 5.