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.