"Buenos Aires Playa", artificial beaches in Buenos Aires

From January 6 until February 29, 2012, the Government of the City of Buenos Aires presents "Buenos Aires Playa" (Buenos Aires Beach), an oasis for those residents and visitors who have to spend the summer in the city, in the style of the artificial sand beaches installed in Paris, Rome, Tokio, Berlín, Bruselles, Ámsterdam, Viena, and Prague.

There are two beaches, one in the North of the city, in Parque de los Niños, and one in the South, in Parque Roca where, from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 8 pm, visitors will enjoy an integral program of entertainment for the whole family: artificial sand beaches with sunshades and beach chairs; cultural activities like musical shows and book readings; water fountains and showers to cool down from the heat; sport activities and inflatable playgrounds for kids; magic and puppet shows; food courts; among many other activities and services. Each park will have sports coordinators in aerobics, beach volley, football-tennis and other popular sports. All the activities are free of charge.

Infants have to be permanently accompanied by adults. Entering the parks with alcoholic drinks and/or pets is not allowed.  
Free entrance.
Opening times: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 8 pm.

How to get there:

Parque de los Niños (North):
Nuñez (on the shore of Río de la Plata where Avenue General Paz ends).
Bus 28, or by car through avenida Cantilo.

Parque Roca (South):
Escalada and 27 de Febrero.
Buses 91 and 115.

As a complement to this program, several parks in Buenos Aires will be transformed into solariums with free sun chairs and sunshades, including Parque Las Heras (Palermo); Plaza Naciones Unidas (near the Law School, Recoleta); Plaza Roque Sáenz Peña, Parque Rivadavia, Plaza Boedo, Plaza Almagro, and Plaza Monte Castro.

For more information and schedule of activities visit Buenos Aires Playa website (in Spanish only).

Recommended Concerts in January, February and March, 2012

JANUARY 2012 

Saturday 14 

JAMES BLUNT

James Blunt comes to Argentina to offer a show in Buenos Aires, as part of his tour “Some Kind of Trouble”. The British artist gained fame in 2005 with his first album Back to Bedlam and its single “You're Beautiful”.

LUNA PARK STADIUM. Av. Corrientes & Bouchard 

Tickets: www.ticketportal.com.ar 

Wednesday 25 

LAURA PAUSINI 

The Italian singer, considered as the most international Italian artist, with over 50 million records sold, will present her new record "Inédito".

LUNA PARK STADIUM. Av. Corrientes & Bouchard 

Tickets: www.ticketportal.com.ar 

FEBRUARY 2012 

Thursday 9 

SELENA GOMEZ 

The teen American artist returns to Buenos Aires to offer a show for the whole family. 

CLUB GEBA: Marcelino Freyre 3381 

Tickets: www.topshow.com.ar 

MARCH 2012 

Thursday 1 

MARC ANTHONY 

The Latin artist, winner of 5 Grammy Awards, will present all his great hits, and songs from his latest record "Iconos", launched in May 2010. 

FERRO CARRIL OESTE STADIUM. Av. Avellaneda 1240 

Tickets: www.tuentrada.com 

Wednesday 7, Friday 9, Saturday 10, Monday 12, Wednesday 14, Thursday 15, Saturday 17, Sunday 18, Tuesday 20 

ROGER WATERS 

The founding member of Pink Floyd, Roger Waters, returns to Argentina to offer nine shows in Buenos Aires, as part of the tour “The Wall Live”. Tickets for the shows on March 7, 9, 10, 12, 14 y 15 are sold out. 

RIVER PLATE STADIUM. Av. Figueroa Alcorta 7597 

Tickets: www.livePass.com.ar 

Tuesday 20 

CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISITED 

The American group, led by Stu Cook and Doug Clifford returns to Argentina. 

LUNA PARK STADIUM. Av. Corrientes & Bouchard 

Tickets: www.ticketportal.com.ar 

Saturday 24  - Sunday 25

MICHAEL BUBLE 

The Canadian artist will offer two shows in Buenos Aires as part of his Crazy Love Tour 

LUNA PARK STADIUM. Av. Corrientes & Bouchard 

Tickets: www.ticketportal.com.ar

Thursday 29
EMIR KUSTURICA
The Serbian movie director and musician Emir Kusturica will be back in Argentina to offer a show with his band The No Smoking Orchestra, as part of the tour "The Gypsies are back 2012".(Limited capacity of the room)
TEATRO COLEGIALES. Av. Federico Lacroze & Alvarez Thomas
Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

Saturday 31 

LOS AUTENTICOS DECADENTES

The fun Argentinian group offers a show in Buenos Aires celebrating its 25th anniversary 

LUNA PARK STADIUM. Av. Corrientes & Bouchard 

Tickets: www.ticketportal.com.ar

"Master de Pilotos" - Kart and race car exhibition on Avenida 9 de Julio

On Sunday, December 18th, 2011, starting at 6:00 pm, the seventh edition of "Master de Pilotos" will take place on Avenida 9 de Julio, near the Obelisco. This competition gathers the best drivers in the main racecar categories in Argentina.

16 drivers have confirmed their presence, to compete for the "Maestro de Maestros" crown: Matías Rossi, Leonel Pernía, Esteban Guerrieri, Emiliano Spataro, José María López, Norberto Fontana, Juan Manuel Silva, Gastón Mazzacane, Emanuel Moriatis, Mariano Werner, Fabián Yannantuoni, Agustín Canapino,. Juan Manuel “Cochito” López, Facundo Ardusso,Josito Di Palma and Mauro Giallombardo.

Apart from the race, the drivers will offer shows with TC, TC200, rally cars, among other activities, starting at 6:00pm.

Entrance is free.

Ballet performance by Iñaki Urlezaga at Manzana de Las Luces

The great Argentine dancer Iñaki Urlezaga, together with his company Ballet Concierto, presents a performance at La Manzana de las Luces, Peru 272, on Sunday, December 18th, 2011, at 8:00 pm.

Iñaki and his Ballet will be joined by Orquesta de Tango de La Plata, to present the special show "Siempre Buenos Aires". This show has been presented in Mexico, at the National Auditorium to more than 8,000 people, and at the Tribeca Theatre in New York, acclaimed with a standing ovation.

This production features a Tango choreography with the personal touch of Iñaki Urlezaga.

Free entrance.

70th Argentine Pato - Horseball Championship

The Final of the 70th Argentine Horseball Championship (Abierto Argentino de Pato), the most important tournament of this sport in Argentina, will take place on Sunday, December 18th, 2011 in Palermo.

The preliminary stages took place at the Campo Argentino de Pato, in Campo de Mayo (Buenos Aires), with the participation of the best players of our national sport. The final, on Sunday, December 18th, will be held at the Campo Argentino de Polo in Palermo at 4:00 pm.

Horseball ("Pato") is a traditional Argentine equestrian sport, practiced since the beginning of the XVII century, and declared  as a Argentina's National Sport in 1953.
 
Campo Argentino de Polo: Av. del Libertador & Dorrego, Palermo. 
Tickets on sale at the stadium.

Candombe in the streets of Buenos Aires: "Llamada de Candombe de San Telmo"

On Saturday, December 17th, 2011, in the streets of San Telmo, between 3 PM and 10 PM, 20 carnival groups ("comparsas") with over 1,600 Argentinian and Uruguayan artists in their colorful costumes,  will present the "Llamada de Candombe de San Telmo", a parade of drums, music and dance. 

The "llamada" is traditional Uruguayan event in which the "comparsas" are called in to play the "candombe", a musical genre originated in Africa and brought to South American in the XVII and XVIII centuries by the African slaves.

At Pasaje San Lorenzo there will be 4 bonfires for the tuning of the drums, that will start at 3 PM.

The parade starts at Defensa & av. Independencia, and each of the 20 "comparsas" will take 1 hour to cover the 8 blocks until Defensa & Caseros, at the Amphitheater of Paque Lezama.

 

This event is totally free of charge.

In case of rain it will be postponed to Sunday 18th, on Bolivar Street.

Gran Milonga Nacional 2011 - Open Air Tango Dancing

"La Gran Milonga Nacional", an open air event with live orchestras and street tango dancing on Avenida de Mayo, will take place this year on Saturday, December 17th, 2011.

The celebration, which every year occupies that traditional Avenida de Mayo from Plaza de Mayo to 9 de Julio Av. is organized by the National Tango Academy and the Association of Promoters of Tourism, Hotel Business and Gastronomy (APTHGRA).

La Gran Milonga Nacional will start at 8:00 pm, with three central stages in the corners of Avenida de Mayo and Bernardo de Irigoyen, Piedras and Perú, and other smaller ones along the avenue, and the audience will be able to dance on the street to the music of live orchestras and singers.

Peugeot Argentina Tennis Cup 2011

The Argentina Tennis Cup, sponsored by Peugeot (Copa Argentina de Tenis Peugeot 2011), will be  played this year from December 15th to December 18th, 2011. The matches will take place on the central court of Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club, the traditional venue for Argentine Tennis.

This ninth edition of the Peugeot Argentina Tennis Cup will have the presence of some of the best national and international tennis players:

• David Nalandian
• Fernando Gonzale
• Juan Carlos Ferrero
• Gael Monfils
• Eduardo Shwank
• Marcos Bagdhatis

On the last day of the tournament, Gaston Gaudio will play his farewell match against Mariano Zabaleta.

The Super Six format will be implemented again in this tournament:

• Six participants
• Two zones of 3
• Double elimination

Dates: December 15, 16, 17, 18, 2011, 7:00 PM

Location: Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club, Av. Olleros 1510, Palermo.

Tickets: On sale through Ticketek Argentina www.ticketek.com.ar

International Artisans' Fair at La Rural

At the International Artisans' Fair ("Feria Internacional de Artesanias de Buenos Aires") over 500 craftsmen from Argentina and Latin America will show their talent, creativity and skills, with live demonstrations of their work.

Individual artisans, official entities and delegations from the different Argentine provinces and neighboring countries will exhibit and offer their hand crafted pieces, while sharing their techniques and knowledge with the public.

A unique opportunity for visitors to purchase exclusive handicraft pieces at the best prices, while learning about cultural and artistic expressions from Argentina and Latin America.

Dates: December 6 through December 11, 2011.
Location: La Rural Exhibition Center. Av. Sarmiento 2704
Opening hours: 3 PM to 10 PM
Entry fee: AR$ 20. Children under 8, free

More information: Feria Internacional de Artesanias official website.

2011 National Tango Day Celebration

The city of Buenos Aires celebrates the National Tango Day on Friday, December 9th, 2011, with an open air, free concert at the Planetarium (Av. Figueroa Alcorta and Sarmiento) starting at 7:00 PM.

Some of the greatest tango artists will get together at the giant stage, like: Raúl Lavié, José “Pepe” Colángelo, Amelita Baltar, Pablo Agri, Juan José Mosalini, María Graña with Esteban Morgado, Raúl Garello, Horacio Ferrer, Alberto Podestá, Juan Carlos Godoy, Nicolás Ledesma, Jairo.

The Tango Dancing will also be present with Juan Carlos Copes together with Johana Copes, Gloria y Eduardo, the energy of  Corporación tango, and Ana María Stekelman with her company Tangokinesis.

There will be 8000 seats available to the public, and two large screens will be installed for easy viewing of the show. 

The Tango, declared by UNESCO as World's Cultural Heritage, celebrates its day on December 11th, in commemoration of the birth of Carlos Gardel and Julio De Caro.

Gallery Nights December 2011 - Special and last edition in Palermo

On Tuesday, December 6th, 2011, from 7 PM, Gallery Nights, the original circuit for art lovers around more than 30 art galleries, antique shops, museums and cultural centers, presents this special edition, the last of the year, that will take place in the neighborhood of Palermo. Gallery Nights is organized by the art magazine Arte al Día, the last Friday of every month between April and December.

The news in this edition is the event "The Art Block - Horses and Art" with works by Marta Minujín, Edgardo Giménez, Rogelio Polesello, Renata Schussheim, Milo Lockett, Marcial Berro and Josefina Robirosa, presenting original interventions in real size polo horses. Every horse is related to the world of wine, tango, polo and music through an artistic point of view. The exhibition will be held along 1500 Humboldt Street, with the presence of Marta Minujín, Edgardo Giménez, Rogelio Polesello, Renata Schussheim, Milo Lockett, Marcial Berro and Josefina Robirosa in a dialogue with the press and the public during a cocktail with Argentine Malbec and Champagne tastings.

As always, there will be live music and free shows, and guests will be welcomed with a complimentary glass of Chandon champagne. At the "American Express Meeting Point", located at Niceto Vega 5181, the holders of this credit card will invited to join special guided tours, starting 7.00 pm.

The Palermo circuit of Gallery Nights covers the streets of Dorrego, Gascón, Lavalleja, Córdoba and Santa Fé. There is also a free transportation service with fixed stops and a constant route to get to all of the spots in the circuit.

This event is totally free of charge.
Maps and more information: Gallery Nights website.