NOTE: Due to the death of Former President Nestor Kirchner, some of the activities for this event have been rescheduled. Please see new schedule below.

Starting on Saturday, October 23rd, 2010, the government of the City of Buenos Aires invites to the celebration of "La Semana de Palermo" (The Week of Palermo), with music and circus shows, "milongas" in the streets, guided visits, cultural exhibitions, sports, and recreation for the whole family.

These are some of the most important activities:

SATURDAY 23:

11.00 am to 7.00 pm: Artists in the open. Plaza Cortázar - Honduras and Serrano.

3.00 pm, 4.00 pm, 7.00 pm: Guided visits of the pavilions of La Rural. La Rural - Av. Sarmiento.
Registration required: visitasguiadas@larural.com.ar
5.30 pm to 10.00 pm: "Argentina Thrill" - Tribute to Michael Jackson. Charity Collection of nonperishable food. Planetarium - Av Sarmiento and Belisario Roldán.
7.00 pm to 9.00 pm: Street Milonga. Milonga classes. Aníbal Troilo Cultural Center - 5740 Gorriti.

SUNDAY 24:
11.00 am to 7.00 pm: Artists in the open. Plaza Cortázar - Honduras and Serrano.
3.00 pm: Circus in Palermo. Latin American Square - Costa Rica - Medrano - El Salvador - Acuña de Figueroa.

MONDAY 25:
4.00 pm: Opening of the exhibit "Coexistence" - Charcas Boulevard.
4.00 pm to 4:30 pm: "Tea with grandparents": Invitation to tea by the Hellenic Association "San Demetrio" - Araoz 1334.

TUESDAY 26:
3.00 pm: Guided tour: "La Rural jewels of the Centennial". La Rural - Sarmiento Av.
Registration required: visitasguiadas@larural.com.ar
3.00 pm: Guided tour: "A corner with a French accent". Avenida del Libertador and Mariscal Ramón Castilla.

WEDNESDAY 27:
No activities. NATIONAL CENSUS.

NEW DATES:

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4:
3:30 pm: Guided tour of the Zoo - Zoo - Av Sarmiento and Las Heras.
Registration required: education@zoobuenosaires. com. ar
3.00 pm: Guided tour: "Palermo Viejo" - Avenida Figueroa Alcorta and Sarmiento.
7.00 pm: Classical Music: String Quartet - Botanical Garden - Av Santa Fe 3951.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5:
3.00 pm: Dance Rikud: 5th graders. Beth College - Thames 2246.

7.00 pm: Night of Design. Circuit Palermo Viejo.
8.00 pm: Power Jazz Trio. Plaza Cortázar - Honduras and Serrano.


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6:
Activities at the Planetarium - Av Sarmiento and Belisario Roldan:
11.00 am to 2.00 pm: Best on Bike - Kids learn to ride a bike.
1.00 pm to 7.00 pm: Picnic. DJ Gustavo Lamas + DJ Martin Mercado.
2.00 pm to 4.00 pm: Origami Workshop + Show of drums, by members of the Japanese Garden.
2.00 pm to 5.00 pm: Clinics with Sports Federations: Soccer Tennis + Capoeira + Chess + Skate + Ping Pong.
4.00 pm: Theatre for kids with "The Gang Buena Onda."
8.00 pm: Astronomic Projections by the Planetarium. 

Activities of the day in different parts of the neighborhood:
4.00pm - 5.00pm: Roller blading. From Puerto Madero to the Rose Garden.
5.00 pm: Roller blade exhibition by the group "In-line skate." - Parque 3 de Febrero - Rose Garden.
3.00 pm - 4.00 pm: Traditional dances outdoors. The association "The Hellenic community" shows its activities on the street. Julian Alvarez 1030/40.

All guided tours are free of charge.

The Embassy of India in Argentina presents the Festival of India, that will take place between November 4th and 16th, 2010. The Festival is intended to promote and portrait the Indian culture in our country.

Activities:

Photo Exhibition at Plaza San Martin

Exhibition and sale of handycrafts from India and live demonstration of by Indian artisans. Centro Cultural Borges, 12pm to 8pm

Gastronomic Festival. Sheraton Hotel. November 4-14, from 8pm (by appointment)

Folk and classic dances at Centro Cultural Borges

Movie Festival. Auditorium Centro Cultural Borges

Children's Festival on Sunday 7th, 3pm, Centro Cultural Borges

Seminars on Indian Culture, Literature, Yoga, Ayurveda, etc,. every afternoon at Centro Cultural Borges

Golf Tournament "India Cup" on November 15, San Isidro Jockey Club

Polo Cup between Indian and Argentine players, on November 16, 4pm. San Isidro Jockey Club

All the events, except the food festival, are free of charge and open to the public.

Dates: November 4 through November 16, 2010
Location: Centro Cultural Borges: Viamonte & San Martín


To see the complete program and schedule, click here.

Organized by the Argentine Antiquarian Bookstores Association (ALADA), the VI Antiquarian Book Fair will take place from November 4 to November 7, 2010, at the Ministry of Education, with free entrance. 

This annual event emphasizes the highly valuable cultural heritage of antique books, manuscripts, documents, engravings, maps and photographs available in the antiquarian bookstores of Buenos Aires, placing the city in an outstanding position among other cities where similar fairs are held, like Paris, Madrid, New York, or Milan.

The Fair will showcase a varied selection of antique books, historical documents, maps and photographs, primitive Argentine prints, first editions, and a great amount of diverse, carefully selected printed material.

Dates: November 4 - 7, 2010

Opening hours: 2 PM to 8 PM

Starting October 22nd, 2010, Buenos Aires celebrates the "Week of the Cafes of Buenos Aires", in which the Notable Bars will be honored, offering a series of activities that will culminate on Wednesday 27th with a free open air concert by singer Soledad Villamil at Esquina Homero Manzi, in the corner of San Juan y Boedo, at 8.30pm.

During these days there will be guided visits to know the history of these emblematic places, and musical shows at every Notable bar.

On Tuesday 26th, the "Day of the Cafes" will be celebrated, with a 4x2 offer. On that day guests can order 4 coffees and pay only 2, while enjoying tango and flamenco shows, between 7pm and 9pm, at one of these bars:
Café García: Sanabria 3302, Devoto
Clásica y Moderna: Av. Callao 892, Recoleta
Gato Negro: Av. Corrientes 1669, San Nicolás Florida
Garden: Florida 899, Retiro
El Faro: Av. De Los Constituyentes 4099, Parque Chas
La Biela: Av. Quintana 600, Recoleta

Click here for the complete schedule of activities.