Suggestions, February 15-20

Monday, February 15, we will be showing an Argentine movie in the Cine room at 2 pm. La Señal is a Mafia mystery set in Buenos Aires during the time of Evita. Don’t miss it!

Tuesday, February 16, we suggest lunch or dinner at Parrilla “Las Brasas.” Offers a wide variety of food and delicious grilled beef. Montevideo 378. Open all day. A meal plus something to drink will cost around 60 pesos.

Wednesday, February 17, take a trip to the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes. Entrance is free. In addition to the permanent collection, there’s a photography exhibit until February 28. Address: Libertador 1473. Open from 12:30 to 8:30 pm.

Thursday, February 18, we suggest “La Palacio de la Pizza,” an authentic Buenos Aires pizzeria. Want something you won’t get at home? Try the fugazzeta (pizza with mozzerella and onions) and a slice of faina (made from chickpeas—sort of like polenta. A common side order for pizza). Corrientes 838. Approx. 40 pesos.

Friday, February 19, we suggest going to a milonga called La Viruta. Held at the Armenian Cultural Center in Palermo, La Viruta offers tango lessons in the evening (schedule: http://www.lavirutatango.com/clases_de_baile.html) and a milonga afterwards that goes from midnight on. Mostly tango with a little salsa and rock and roll mixed in. Entry is 18 pesos. Armenia 1366.

Saturday, February 20, we suggest going to the Museo Casa Carlos Gardel. The former home of the legendary tango singer has been converted into a small cultural center. Jean Jaures 735. Open from 10 am to 7 pm.

Suggestions, February 8-13

Hi Íbero students,
Here are some things we think you shouldn't miss during your time in Buenos Aires--enjoy!

Monday, February 8: a movie at Íbero (in the Cine room, 2 pm). "El Abrazo Partido" is the story of Ariel Makaroff, the grandson of Holocaust-era Polish refugees. Filmed in the Once neighborhood of Buenos Aires, it's a great story and interesting look at the city.


Tuesday, February 9, we suggest going to La Catedral, a milonga in Almagro (Sarmiento 4006). The dancing starts at around 11 pm (if you don't dance, just go to watch and have a drink) and there are beginner classes before, at around 8:30 pm. A big space with crazy art on the walls and a sculpture of a human heart hanging from the ceiling. Entry costs 15 pesos.


Wednesday, February 10, we suggest dinner at a parilla in San Telmo called El Desnivel (Defensa 855). Good atmosphere and great grilled beef. Open from noon till midnight. Dinner will cost 45 pesos or so.


Thursday, February 11, we suggest El Banchero, a traditional Buenos Aires pizzeria (Corrientes 1300). It's open all day, so go for lunch or dinner. A meal will cost you somewhere around 40 pesos.



Friday, February 12, we suggest La Peña del Colorado (Guemes 3657). This is a restaurant specializing in traditional Argentine food--locro, humitas, empanadas. It has live music on weekend evenings--traditional bands, guitars, etc. A great show and a look at the traditions of the other provinces of Argentina. Open for lunch and dinner every day. Cost: around 45 pesos.



Saturday, February 13, we recommend a trip to the Museo Xul Solar (Laprida 1212). Xul Solar was an Argentine painter, sculptor, writer, and inventor of imaginary languages...this museum has a variety of his (mainly surreal) work. It's open from 12 to 7, and at 3:30 there's a guided tour. Entry: 10 pesos.