The Government of the City of Buenos Aires celebrates Immigrants Day with an open air Festival at the park surrounding the Planetarium Galileo Galilei (Av. Sarmiento & Figueroa Alcorta), on Sunday, September 22, 2013.

Groups representing the different communities that reside in the city of Buenos Aires will offer their typical dances, gastronomy and culture, in an event for the whole family.

The celebrations will start at 11.00 am with the marching band of the “Regimiento de Infantería 1 Patricios”.

On a large stage at the Planetarium, over 40 dance and music shows by 500 artists from 60 communities will be presented throughout the day.

There will be stands offering typical crafts, regional products, and traditional food and drinks.

The closing of the Festival, around 6.00 pm, will be with a fun and entertaining show by the group ¡Bailen!, a band made up by professional percussionists.

The French Week "Vivi Francia 2013" is taking place in Buenos Aires until September 22nd, 2013, organized by the French-Argentine Commerce and Industry Chamber (CCIFA), and sponsored by the French Embassy and the Ministry of Culture of the City of Buenos Aires. A series of activities to enjoy French culture, art, gastronomy, fashion, music and architecture, free and open to all, including free guided visits to French buildings in Buenos Aires, a movie festival at Alliance Francaise, make-up and fashion shows, art exhibitions, concerts, and a gastronomic festival.

Some of the scheduled activities are:

On Sunday, September 22nd, 2013, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, an authentic French Market will be installed in Buenos Aires, in Plaza Francia (next to the the Fine Arts Museum), to taste and purchase French bakeries and different specialties of the French cuisine. 

French Music Live: with the presentation of "La Boheme", "Fiesta Noz… música de la Bretaña", "La Impertinente Señorita Orquesta", "Alex Dionesalvi" and NANAeNADA,
Art: The artists of "Le Petit Montmartre" will be painting live, recreating the Parisian spirit..

Thursday 19, 3:00 pm: "Plaza San Martín" - Meeting Point:: Av. Santa Fe and Maipú, Retiro

Friday 20, 3:00pm: "Justice Palace" - Limited capacity with previous appointment at 4114-5791: Meeting Point:: Talcahuano 550

Sunday 22, 3:00 pm: "Palermo Chico" - Meeting Point:: Cerrito & Av. Alvear

Piano Festival "Les Amateurs":

Free Piano concerts by amateur musicians from all over the world, all winners of renowned awards.

Closing concert at Usina del Arte, Caffarena 1 corner Pedro de Mendoza, La Boca:

All concerts with free entrance to the public, with limited capacity on a first come - first served basis.