My Buenos Aires Travel Guide

On Saturday, December 7th, 2013, in the streets of San Telmo 15 carnival groups ("comparsas") with over 1,000 Argentinian and Uruguayan artists in their colorful costumes, will present the "Llamada de Candombe de San Telmo", a parade of drums, music and dance, between 4 PM and 10 PM,.

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

The same as with Tango, the Candombe has been declared Intangible Heritage of Humanity by Unesco in 2009, with its National Day celebrated on December 3rd in Uruguay.

At Pasaje San Lorenzo & Defensa 4 bonfires will be set for the tuning of the drums, that will start at 3.30 PM before the parades.

The parade starts at Defensa & av. Independencia, and each of the 15 "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.

May be suspended in case of rain.

At the Christmas Park that will be set up at Parque Thays in Recoleta (Av. del Libertador & Callao), children and families will have the opportunity to enjoy the Christmas spirit and participate in a number of fun activities:

Elf Village: the place where the elves helping Santa Claus have a rest. Donations of toys for children in need will be received in this sector.

Toy Factory: where children can participate in different activities, making their own toys, crafts and drawings.

Santa Claus Cabin: divided into 4 corners: the Library, where he studies and plans the distribution of toys; the Laboratory, with the potions that help him reach every corner of the globe; the Letters section, where letters will be received and deposited; and the Living Room, where children will meet Santa Claus and take pictures with him.

The Park wiil be open from December 7 to December 24, 2013.

Monday to Friday, 3 pm to 8 pm,

Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am to 8 pm.

Free entrance.

The British Community Council in Argentina (ABCC) presents the 2013 "Christmas Fair", that will be held on Saturday, December 7th, 2013, in the Gardens of the British Ambassador's Residence in Buenos Aires, with entrance on Newton 2575, Recoleta, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

This charity event is a great opportunity to purchase all your Christmas presents at the Artisans' Fair, while spending a nice day with the whole family, enjoying the visit of Santa Claus at 3:00 pm, Santa´s Elves, Carol Singing, the Salvation Army band, inflatable castle, raffles, surprises, and much more. Food and beverages will be available.

ID must be presented at the door for entrance.

Donation: $ 20 Pesos. Children under 6: Free.

In case of rain it will be postponed to Saturday, December 14th.

For more information, visit ABCC website.

"La Gran Milonga Nacional", an open air event with live orchestras and street tango dancing on Avenida de Mayo, which is transformed for one night in a giant dance floor, will take place on Saturday, December 7th, 2013.

This fantastic event, which every year occupies the 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), in honor of the National Tango Day which is celebrated on December 11th.

La Gran Milonga Nacional will start at 8:00 pm, and will last until 3 am, with three central stages in the corners of Avenida de Mayo with Bernardo de Irigoyen, Piedras and Perú, and other smaller ones along the avenue, where the audience will be able to dance on the street to the music of live Tango orchestras, with their dancers and singers.

At the International Artisans' Fair ("Feria Internacional de Artesanias de Buenos Aires") over 600 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 unique pieces, while sharing their techniques and knowledge with the public. The stands are grouped according to the different kinds of crafts:

ceramics
basket making
cutlery
leather
clothing
musical instruments
jewelry
wood
noble metals
paper
stone
textiles
glass

A great 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 3 through December 8, 2013.

Location: La Rural Exhibition Center. Av. Sarmiento 2704

Opening hours: 3 PM to 10 PM

Entry fees:

General: AR$ 35

Pensioners: AR$ 25

Children under 8, free

Two day pass: AR$ 50

Website: http://www.artesaniasbue.com.ar/

More than 70 classic cars and motorcycles manufactured before the 1920´s will be exhibited on Saturday, November 30, 2013 in Recoleta, before the start of the XVII Great Prize Recoleta-Tigre. The vehicles will be on exhibition on Saturday, on Quintana Ave. between Ayacucho & Ortiz, between 1 pm and 5 pm. After the exhibition the cars will take a short tour around the area and will be garaged until the next day.

The race will start on Sunday, December 1, 2013, at 9:30 am at La Biela (Quintana & Ortiz); from there the vehicles will take on Av. Figueroa Alcorta, Tagle, Av. Del Libertador all the way through Vicente López, San Isidro (where the drivers will be able to make a pit stop) and San Fernando, taking Cazón and Paseo Victorica until arriving at around 11:30 am to Museo de Arte de Tigre. The pilots and their companions will be wearing the typical costumes of the time (early XXth century), making this a fun and picturesque event for adults and children along the route.

The oldest car in the race, with 112 years, is a steam-propelled Rochester Splindleseat 1901 from USA. Among the most antique ones – manufactured before 1910-, an Internacional Harvester 1903, an Orient Runabout 1904, a Cadillac Doble Phaeton 1904, a Bouget 1906, a Renault AK 90 1906, a Renault 1906, a Ford T 1908, a Mercedes 35 PS Cardanwagen 1908, a Metz Plancar 1908, a Panhard Levassor 1909, a Benz 1909, an Imperia Spider 1909, a Case Racer 1910, and a Scat Corsa 1910. Besides, one of the only still existing units of the Anasagasti, the first cars mass-produced in Argentina. Among the motorcycles, the most antiques are a Goricke 1904 and a Shaw from 1910.

The Great Prize Recoleta - Tigre is unique in South America for it´s singularity and the good state of preservation of the participating vehicles.

The first subway in Buenos Aires and Latin America, the A Line, was inaugurated in 1913. Some of the original trains, which preserved their original features like boiserie interiors, brass lamps, wooden seats, were still running until recently.

For safety reasons these historic wooden trains manufactured by the Belgian company “La Brugeoise” stopped running in January of 2013, and have been subject to a restoration work to preserve their historic value.

On Sunday, December 1st, 2013, celebrating the 100th anniversary, some of these old and totally restored trains will be exhibited for the first time to the public at the Plaza de Mayo station of Line A, from 10 am to 8 pm. The Association of Friends of the Tramway will guide the public and explain the history and details of the works performed for their recovery.

At 6 pm a Symphony band made up of 46 musicians will offer a free concert for the public. The event will also feature a photographic and audiovisual exhibition.

On Saturday, November 30th, 2013, the City of Buenos Aires presents a new edition of The Bookstore Night (La Noche de las Librerías), with free activities in over 50 bookstores from 7 pm to 11:30 pm. This traditional event represents the publishing industry and pays tribute to bookstores and booksellers in the City, recognizing the important role of the sector. In addition, this edition involves bookstores in different neighborhoods of Buenos Aires with activities in their premises, and the traditional festival on Avenida Corrientes.

During the Bookstore Night, the vehicular traffic will be closed on Avenida Corrientes from Talcahuano up to Junín, where multiple cultural activities will take place simultaneously in bookstores, bars, theaters and on the streets.

The event will officially start at 8 pm with a live performance with the participation of dancers, designers, musicians, and visual images, on Avenida Corrientes 1500.

As part of this event, a Zombie Walk organized by Comic Con Argentina will start at 7 pm on Av. Corrientes & Bulnes, ending on Callao & Corrientes.

Recoleta, San Telmo and Belgrano neighborhood will take part in the Bookstore Night with activities at different bookstores from 6:00 pm.

The event is totally free of charge and it's not suspended for rain. Click here for the complete program (in Spanish only).

The Night of the Provinces (“La Noche de las Provincias“) will take place this year on Friday, November 29th, 2013, from 6 pm to 12 am.

The "Casas de Provincia" are the representation offices of each province in the city of Buenos Aires, and they will open their doors with free access to the public on this night to present their attractions, festivities, crafts, music, tourist services, food, and more.

The main activities programmed by each province are:

CASA DE SANTA FE. Montevideo 373 2nd Floor

6 pm to 12 am : Folklore shows, Tasting of regional food and beer, Carnaval presentation

CASA DE TUCUMÁN. Suipacha 140

6 pm to 12 am Folkloric dances - Music shows

CASA DE NEUQUÉN. Maipú 48

6 pm to 12 am: Art exhibitions - Exhibition and sale of Crafts - Music shows - Wine tasting

CASA DE SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO. Florida 274 1º

6 pm to 12 am: Art exhibitions - Exhibition and sale of Crafts - Tasting of typical food - Folk music

5.30 pm: March of the Drums

CASA DE SANTA CRUZ. 25 de Mayo 277 1º Floor

6 pm to 12 am: Art exhibitions - Exhibition and sale of Crafts - Tasting of typical food

CASA DE CORRIENTES. San Martín 333 4º Floor

6 pm to 12 am: Art exhibitions - Exhibition and sale of Crafts - Tasting of typical food

Main show: Dance group and “chamamé” music groups

CASA DE TIERRA DEL FUEGO. Sarmiento 745

6pm to 12am: Dance - Ice sculptures - tasting of typical food

CASA DE SALTA. Av Roque Sáenz Peña 933

6pm to 12 am: Empanadas. Tasting of typical food - Folk show - Textiles

CASA DE ENTRE RÍOS. Suipacha 844

6 pm to 12 am: Music shows

11.30 pm: Carnival of Entre Rios - Music shows and Carnival parades

CASA DE LA PAMPA. Suipacha 346

6 pm to 12 am: Art exhibitions - Exhibition and sale of Crafts - Tasting of typical food - Music shows

CASA DE MISIONES. Santa Fe 989

6 pm to 12 am:: Music shows - Harp show

CASA DE CHUBUT. Sarmiento 1172

5 pm to 12 am: Art exhibitions - Exhibition and sale of Crafts - Tasting of typical food

Welsh music group

CASA DE JUJUY. Santa Fe 967

6 pm to 12 am:: Art exhibitions - Exhibition and sale of Crafts - Tasting of typical food - Music shows - Cooking lessons - Textiles with llama and vicuña

CASA DE SAN JUAN. Sarmiento 1251

7:00 pm to 10 pm: Crafts - Tasting of typical products - Music shows

CASA DE CATAMARCA. Córdoba 2080

6 pm to 12 am: Tasting of typical empanadas and wine - Textiles -

Crafts

9 pm to 11 pm: Live music and magic shows at Plaza Houssay, Cordoba & Junin

CASA DE RÍO NEGRO. Tucumán 1916

6 pm to 12 am: Tasting of typical food - dance and music from Rio Negro

CASA DE SAN LUIS. Azcuénaga 1087

6 pm to 12 am: Tasting of typical products - Art and live painting - Music shows. Presentation of the Rio Carnival in San Luis

CASA DE BUENOS AIRES. Callao 237

6 pm to 12 am: Art exhibitions - Exhibition and sale of Crafts - Tasting of typical food - Music shows

CASA DE MENDOZA. Callao 445

6 pm to 12 am: Wine tastings - Regional products

10 pm to 12 am: Presentation of Wine Harvest Festival

Dance and music show

Fireworks

CASA DE CHACO. Callao 333 4º

6 pm to 12 am: Art exhibitions - Music shows

CASA DE CÓRDOBA. Callao 332

8 pm: Music show

9:45 pm: Tasting of regional products

The main producers of organic and healthy food in Argentina will gather again in a street market in Buenos Aires, on Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24, 2013, from 10 am to 7 pm, with free access to the public.

Visitors will have the opportunity to taste free samples and buy at a promotional prices natural foods and beverages in an area specially located in Barrancas de Belgrano, on 11 de Septiembre and Echeverria. The event is organized by Planeta Joy magazine and sponsored by the city of Buenos Aires.

More than 40 gazebos will be installed, where the participating producers will offer products in the following areas: Oils; Alcoholic drinks (organic wines, beers); Soft drinks and natural juices; Cereals and seeds; Spices; Nuts; Fruits & Vegetables; Farm produce; Delicatessen; Gourmet food; Flour and derivatives; Mushrooms; Infusions; Vegetables; Dairy; Bakery; Jams; edible Flowers; Pasta; Herbs; Snacks, and more.

Some activities will be held in a specially equipped space, like lectures and cooking classes by some of the main references of this culinary trend.

There will be special menus for visitors and food to go, with tables set on the street of this picturesque market

Consult on Buenos Aires Market website for any change of schedule in case of rain.

Once again as every November, springtime in Buenos Aires, the city is covered in lavender clouds of jacaranda trees in bloom. They are all over the city, making this one of the best months to visit Buenos Aires, for the unique chance to admire these beautiful trees in full bloom.

The first specimen of Jacarandá, a tree original from the North-west of Argentina, was planted in Buenos Aires in 1875 with the inauguration of the 3 de Febrero Park, and it was then spread all over the city for its ornamental value, in the different plantation programs.

Some of the most beautiful specimens can be admired at: Plaza San Martin; on Av. Santa Fe bordering the Botanical Garden; along Avenida Figueroa Alcorta and Avenida Libertador near Plaza Francia (Recoleta); Plaza Italia; Plaza Alemania; Plaza de Mayo, Palermo Parks, Rose Garden.

For more pictures of Jacaranda Trees in bloom in Buenos Aires, visit my Photo Album.

An historical recreation celebrating the 433rd anniversary of the institution of San Martin de Tours as Saint Patron of the city of Buenos Aires, will take place on Sunday, November 17, 2013, at Plaza de Mayo (Bolivar & Av. de Mayo).

Visitors will have the chance to participate in games and dances of the time, interacting with a group of more than 150 actors and members of historical recreation groups that will be taking part in this unique event.

Program:

3 PM: Audiovisual presentation of the History of San Martín de Tours in the City and theatrical representation.

3.30 PM: Historical Recreation of the Walk of the Royal Banner

4.30 PM: Mass at the Metropolitan Cathedral in honor to the Patron Saint.

5.30 PM: Games from the time and typical dances at Plaza de Mayo. Shows, and great parade by the Historical Recreation groups and Tradicionalist Centers

Free entrance

Between November 20th and November 25th, 2013, The International Festival BUENOS AIRES JAZZ.13 presents a program of concerts by national and international artists that will offer the best of jazz in all its forms. The program of BAJ.13 will be divided into different sections:

International Concerts: The opening night at Usina del Arte, on Wednesday, November 20st, at 8.30 pm, will feature the ICP Orchestra from the Netherlands. Founded in 1967 by Han Bennink and Misha Mengelberg, the ICP (Instant Composers Pool) Orchestra is a real institution in the European jazz scene.

Other international figures that will be present at the Festival are: Bennink, Moore & Glerum Trio (Holland), Tim Berne (USA), Sylvain Luc & Jean-Michel Pilc Duo (France), Guus Janssen (Holland), Frank Carlberg (USA), Jonathan Kreisberg Trio (USA), Darmon Meader Quartet (USA) and Flavio Boltro & Eric Legnini Quartet (Italy/France/Belgium).

"Cruces" (Crossovers): Meetings between local and international artists at Thelonius Club and Cafe Vinilo: Thomas Heberer, Tobías Delius, Eric Legnini, Francisco Mela, Horacio Fumero, Pipi Piazzolla, Rogerio Botter Maio, Rick Rosatto, Juan Benavídez, Fabio Leandro, Jakob Bro, Luis Nacht y Mariano Loiácono. among others.

Open Air concerts: In this edition apart from the traditional Open Air Stages (Amphitheater of Parque Centenario and Terrace terraza of Centro Cultural Recoleta), a Big Stage will be set up on Av. Del Libertador & Agüero, where the band Mantiqueira from Brazil will be offering a free concert on Sunday 24, at 9 pm.

Jazzologia, honoring the traditional jazz, with concerts at the Terrace of Centro Cultural Recoleta by: Che Manouche, la Louisiana Jazz Band, Opus 4, Brazo Fuerte All Stars and Antigua Jazz Band.

Jazz & Cine: free screenings of movies and documentaries.

"El Aula" (The Classrroom): open classes, clinics, workshops and ensemble classes.

The Jam Sessions, every night at La Trastienda with Gillespi as a host.

Venues:
Centro Cultural Recoleta: Junín 1930

Usina del Arte: Av. Pedro de Mendoza y Caffarena

Anfiteatro del Parque Centenario: Av. Ángel Gallardo y Leopoldo Marechal

Teatro Presidente Alvear: Av. Corrientes 1659

Gran Escenario Av. Del Libertador y Agüero

La Trastienda Club Balcarce 460

Café Vinilo Gorriti 3780

Thelonious Club J. Salguero 1884

Tickets: for International Concerts, Cruces and El Aula on sale at:

Teatro Presidente Alvear: Av. Corrientes 1659 - from Tue to Sat, 12 PM-8 PM

Tu Entrada: Av. Corrientes 728 - from Mon to Sat, 12 PM-8 PM

International Concerts range from $ 40 to $ 80 Pesos.

Tickets for the Meetings (Cruces) are $ 50 Pesos.

The Ensemble and Singing Workshops require previous registration through: buenosaires.gob.ar/festivales and will have a cost of $120 Pesos. Instrument clinics have a cost of $ 60 Pesos.

The rest of the activities and concerts are free of charge until reaching the maximum capacity of the venues and don't require advanced tickets

For more information and daily schedules, visit Buenos Aires Jazz 13 official website.

Two of the greatest female tennis players of all time, the sisters Serena Williams and Venus Williams, will offer an exhibition match at the central court of Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club (Olleros 1510), on Saturday, November 30th, 2013, starting at 6 pm.

Serena is currently ranked No. 1 in women's singles tennis, and is the only player to obtain the "Career Golden Slam" in both singles and doubles.

Her sister Venus has been ranked World No. 1 in singles on three separate occasions. She became the World No. 1 for the first time on February 25, 2002.

They are both visiting Argentina for the first time.

The event will be closed with a show by the fun Argentinian band Los Auténticos Decadentes.

Tickets on sale through Ticketek.com.ar

Contact me if you need help getting tickets for this event.

The Embassy of India presents 5th Edition of the Festival of India in Buenos Aires, to be held between November 15 and November 24, 2013 at the Borges Cultural Centre (Viamonte 500), Buenos Aires. All cultural events including music and dance and handicrafts exhibition during the festival are free entry to everyone. Some of the events are also planned in other parts of the city coinciding with the main festival.

This edition of the Festival features a grand exhibition with almost 40 stands displaying and selling unique products from India, like exquisite Indian handicrafts, jewelry, decoration items, silverware, woodcraft, traditional Indian wear.

The Festival will also feature national award winning special artisans, who will demonstrate the art of making handicrafts to the live audience.

Apart from the handicrafts fair, the Festival also features an extravaganza of music and dance of India including classical dances of Odissi, Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam and also the popular Bollywood ensembles with a bevy of talented artistes from India and Argentina. Also featured are performances of classical Indian music , both vocal and instrumental.

Seminars on Yoga, Spirituality, Indian Cuisine, Indian Theatre, Ayurveda system of medicine and Indian studies which draw popular support are also featured this year with eminent speakers and subject matter experts sharing their knowledge on various topics. A Photo exhibition carrying vignettes of photos taken in India and Argentina will also be displayed at the Borges Centre during the festival.

A Film festival, bringing the magic of Indian cinema to the city, with a film show every night from will be presented at the Borges Centre, with free entrance (for those above 18 years of age)

Apart from the Centro Cultural Borges, the Festival also features a mega event for the people of Buenos Aires at the Planetarium (Av. Figueroa Alcorta & Av. Sarmiento) on November 17 (Sunday), from 10 am to 1 pm, featuring a grand Yoga Event, and a spectacular open air Bollywood Show featuring almost 100 dancers, from 5 pm to 9 pm.

On November 24, the Festival also features the Copa de la India cricket tournament at the St George School, Quilmes

Between 21 and 24 November, a Food festival is also being organized at the Sheraton Retiro (call Sheraton for reservations), bringing the gastronomical delights of India to Argentina.

For more information and complete schedule, visit www.indembarg.org.ar

Saturday, November 16, 2013, will mark the start of the most important polo tournament in the world, the 120th Argentine Open Polo Championship (Abierto Argentino de Polo, or simply "El Abierto"), that will take place until December 7th, 2013. This tournament, held every year at the Campo Argentino de Polo in Palermo (Av. del Libertador & Dorrego), brings together the best polo players in the world, and it is one of the oldest and most prestigious events in the international polo calendar. It is also one of the main social events in Buenos Aires.

"Abonos" (full set of tickets for the 7 dates) for the 120h Argentine Polo Open are on sale through Ticketek Argentina until November 15th, 2013. Tickets for the individual matches will continue through the same website, subject to availability after the sale of the "abonos", starting November 8th from the Monday previous to each date, and on the same day of each match at the stadium's box office. Tickets for the main matches and the best seats can get sold out in just a few hours, specially for the final match on December 7th.

Participating teams:

Zone A:

Ellerstina: Facundo Pieres (10), Gonzalo Pieres Jr (10), Nicolas Pieres (9), Mariano Aguerre (10). Total: 39.

La Aguada: Facundo Sola (8), Miguel Novillo Astrada (9), Ignacio Novillo Astrada (9), Guillermo Terrera Jr (7), Ignatius de Plessis (7). Total: 31.

Alegria: Pablo Pieres Jr (8), Hilario Ulloa (9), Lucas Monteverde Jr (9), Frederick Mannix (8), Total 34.

Chapaleufu: Alberto Heguy Jr (7), Francisco Elizalde (7), Bautista Heguy (8), Eduardo Heguy (8). Total: 30.

Zone B:

La Dolfina: Adolfo Cambiaso Jr (10), David Stirling Jr (9), Pablo Mac Donough (10), Juan Martín Nero (10). Total: 39.

La Natividad: Guilliermo Caset Jr (9), Ignacio Heguy (9), Rodrigo Riberiro de Andrade (8), Bartolome Castagnola (9). Total: 35.

Las Monjitas: Lucas James (8), Christian Laprida Jr (8), Eduardo Novillo Astrada Jr (9), Alejandro Novillo Astrada (8). Total: 33

Magual: Alejandro Muzzio (8), Ignacio Toccalino (8), Marcos Di Paola (8), Jaime García Huidobro (8). Total: 32

Fixture:

(Final results in red)

Date 1
Saturday, November 16 (Zone A)

1:45 pm: Elerstina 23 vs. Chapaleufu 14 (1)

4:30 pm: Alegría 16 vs La Aguada 13 (2)

Date 2
Sunday, November 17 (Zone B)

1:45 pm: La Dolfina 15 vs Magual 9 (3)

4:30 pm: La Natividad 15 vs Las Monjitas 14 (4)

Date 3
Saturday, November 23 (Zone A)

1:45 pm: Alegria 19 vs Chapaleufu 16

4:30 pm: Ellerstina 14 vs La Aguada 13

Date 4
Sunday, November 24 (Zone B)

1:45 pm: La Natividad 12 vs Magual 14

4:30 pm: La Dolfina 15 vs Las Monjitas 10

Date 5
Saturday, November 30 (Zone A)

1:45 pm: Chapaleufu 17 vs La Aguada 19

4:30 pm: Ellerstina 15 vs Alegria 19

Date 6
Sunday, December 1 (Zone B)

1:45 pm: Magual 8 vs Las Monjitas 15

4:30 pm: La Dolfina 20 vs La Natividad 13

Saturday, December 7

4:30 pm: FINAL 120th ARGENTINE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

WINNER ZONE A vs WINNER ZONE B
ALEGRIA 11 vs LA DOLFINA 16

LA DOLFINA CHAMPION OF THE 120th ARGENTINE OPEN AND TRIPLE CROWN WINNER 2013

See more pictures from the 120th Argentina Open at our Facebook Page photo album.

Featuring all of the passion of tango and none of the grace, the Red Bull Soapbox Race is set to tear up the streets of Buenos Aires for the very first time.

This hugely popular international event is a competition for amateur teams that compete against each other to build and race colourful, creative and outrageous non-motorised soapbox vehicles.

On November 10, 2013, at 2 pm, the 40 selected teams from all over the country will be participating in the competition downhill on Av. Corrientes & Calle Florida, in an entertaining event for the whole family.

The racers will be judged on their speed, creativity and showmanship and the winners will win a trip to the F1 Grand Prix in Brazil.

Red Bull has held more than forty soapbox races around the world since the first one in Brussels in the year 2000 – from Australia to South Africa, Helsinki to St. Louis, Jamaica to Italy. Over the years, vehicles have ranged from realistic replicas to anything the imagination can conjure up. Previous designs have included a piano, a giant baby carriage, a rodeo clown, a massive corn on the cob, a jail cell and the Golden Gate Bridge.

The "Gran Premio Nacional" (GI), the oldest and most important race in the Argentine turf, will take place on Saturday, November 9, 2013, at Hipodromo Argentino de Palermo, Av. Libertador & Dorrego.

On October 5, 1884, the Hipodrómo Argentino de Palermo inaugurated what would become the most important race in the yearly calendar. This great prize is also known as the "Argentine Derby". The 2012 winner of the race was the fantastic Indy Point.

This outstanding 2500-meter race is very attractive for the public since due to the distance the start is located facing the grandstands.

The Great Prize "Gran Premio Nacional" will be the center of a spectacular journey that will start at 1:00 pm. Other classics (GI) are included in the day's schedule: Gran Premio Hipódromo de Palermo and Gran Premio Maipu.

This fantastic day for the whole family will be closed with a music show by popular Argentine artist Diego Torres, at 9 pm.

Free entrance.
Wbsite: www.gpnacional.com.ar/

The Ministry of Culture of the City of Buenos Aires presents the 10th Edition of La Noche de los Museos - Museum Night 2013, that will take place on November 9, 2013, from 8 PM until 3 AM.

Since 2004 one Saturday night the museums of Buenos Aires stay open all night offering different cultural activities, all of them free of charge, in the same way as in other 130 cities around the world.

During this special night visitors will be able to enjoy free guided visits, special exhibitions, as well as conferences, shows, theater performances, dance, screenings, video, multimedia, and diverse concerts of classical music, jazz, tango, folk, and rock, and move around the city on more than 80 bus lines that will offer free rides during the night, by printing this free pass.

Over 180 museums and art spaces will be participating in this edition.

For more information and complete program, visit La Noche de los Museos official website (site in Spanish only).

The record stores of Buenos Aires will remain open during the night of Thursday, November 7th, 2013, for the 5th Record Store Night (Noche de las Disquerías) an event similar to the "Record Store Day" celebrated in different cities around the world.

There will be three circuits to enjoy free live shows and important discounts at the participating music stores:

DOWNTOWN CIRCUIT:

Zivals – Av. Callao 395

Live shows:

6:00 pm: Fabian Manuk

7:00 pm: Sol Mihanovich

8:00 pm: Ruben Goldin

9:00 pm: Closing with Me Darás Mil Hijos

20% discount on CDs and DVDs.

Musimundo – Av. Corrientes 1753

9 pm: Man Ray

30% discount purchasing 3 or more CDs or DVDs.

Ultra Bar – San Martín 678

Live shows from 7:00 pm: Antonio Birabent, Martín Elizalde, Francisco Bochaton, Bodie y la flota plateada, among others.

A free drink for every record purchased.

Silbando discos (Av. Corrientes 1543)

DJ Pinchado

15% discount on all products

Other music stores offering discounts and promotions: El Perseguidor (Av. Corrientes 1718) El agujerito (Maipú 971 – Galería del Este – Local 10); CDisquería (Av. Corrientes 1274); Magimúsica (Av. Corrientes 1644); La cueva musical (Esmeralda 494), Oíd Mortales (Av. Corrientes 1145 – Local 7)

RECOLETA CIRCUIT:

Notorious – Av. Callao 966.

Live shows:

6:3o pm: Belén Mackinlay (traditional folklore) with Alejandro Kalinoski ,Pablo Tozzi and Carlos Rivero

7:30 pm: Omar Mollo (Tango)

9 pm: Tribute to Walter Malosetti (Jazz)

Important discounts and promotions

Galería Bond Street – Av. Santa Fe 1670

The Anthology – Local 7: Live Shows from 7:00 pm: Valle de Muñecas, Bodie y la flota plateada.

Discounts in all products from 11 am to 10 pm

Thor – Local 51: 20% discount in metal music from Icarus label

Other music stores offering discounts and promotions: Backstage (Av. Pueyrredón 1537)

PALERMO CIRCUIT:

RGS Music - Av. Corrientes 5233 Local 2

Live shows from 7:00 pm: Juan Villareal, Nico Cota, Javier Calamaro, Ignacia Electropop, César Pavón y su vagón. Ernesto Algranati.

CLOSING with Diego Frenkel.

From 6 pm 20% discount on the whole catalog.

Piccolo y Saxo - Av. Santa Fe 3591

7:00 pm: Live show Lito Nebbia acoustic

Compakta - Pasaje El Lazo 3156 Local 7

7:00 pm: Martin Elizalde

8:00 pm: Ainda Duo

Discounts and promotions all day

Mercurio. Av Santa Fe 2729. Primer piso. Local 42

7:oo pm: Lucy Patané and Marina Fages

8:00 pm: Lucas Caballero

DJs live: Villa Diamante and Lolo Anzoátegui.

Club del Disco - Humboldt 1857

8:00 pm: La impertinente señorita orquesta.

Other music stores offering discounts and promotions:

Tempo de Borges (Borges 1666),

Musimundo (Av. Cabildo 1873): 30% discount purchasing 3 or more CDs or DVDs.

Kuky Music (Brasil 1160)

Candombe in the streets of Buenos Aires: Llamada de Candombe de San Telmo 2013

Christmas Theme Park

2013 Christmas Fair at the British Ambassador's Residence

La Gran Milonga Nacional 2013 - Open Air Tango Dancing

International Artisans' Fair at La Rural

Antique Car Race: Great Prize Recoleta - Tigre

Buenos Aires subway celebrates it´s 100th anniversary

The Bookstore Night - La Noche de las Librerias 2013

The Night of the Provinces 2013

Organic Street Market in Belgrano

November in Buenos Aires, Jacaranda time

Historical recreation at Plaza de Mayo

International Festival Buenos Aires Jazz 2013

Exhibition match Serena Williams vs Venus Williams at the Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club

5th Festival of India in Buenos Aires

120th Argentine Open Polo Championship

The craziest car race, Red Bull Soapbox, arrives in Argentina

Horse Racing: Gran Premio Nacional 2013

Museum Night 2013 - La Noche de los Museos 2013

2013 Record Stores Night

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