Past Posts for 'This Week in the City'

Monday 27th April 2009

Buenos Aires Book Fair
La Rural Exhibition Centre
Juncal 4431
www.larural.com.ar
Daily from 23rd April - 11th May 2009
Sun - Thurs: 2pm - 10pm / Fri - Sat: 2pm - 11pm
Cost: FREE!!!

Buy books in all different languages, sit in on readings, conferences (including past examples of History of Jazz, History of Argentine Art and Scriptwriting, for example) workshops, debates and book signings. There are also loads of stuff for kids to do too. Book worm’s heaven!


Monday 4th May 2009

Books, Books, Books!
La Feria del Libro continues this week. Monday 4th May in the evening includes a reading by Danilo Albero. The feria is located in La Rural on Avenida Santa Fe and Sarmiento. More information can be found at http://www.el-libro.org.ar/

Art and Cinema
On Thursday 7th May @ 6pm, there is a talk about the links that exist between art and cinema at The Malba Museum. The event is entitled ‘Encuentro cara a cara’ and the entrance is FREE. Therefore, it’s got to be worth a little look, no?

Live Music
For the past couple of weeks, members who have passed through the office have been enquiring about underground, alternative spots for music here in the city. I’ve been doing some digging and there is plenty going on. However, so as not to overload you all with too much information in one go, I’ll make some suggestions week by week. This week, I suggest the following:
IMPRO SHOW

Seven surprise musicians improvise every Tuesday as part of an event entitled, ‘El fantasma de la Tonica.‘ The weekly event is held at La Paila Stage, Costa Rica 4848 from 9pm onwards. This Tuesday I don’t have time to head down there myself to check them out, so I’d welcome any feedback that anyone has. Send your thoughts to me at buenosairesclubhouse@gmail.com


Monday 11th May 2009

Have you ever seen Blind Theatre?…. You don‘t see it, you feel it!: ‘La Isla Desierta’
If you’re a fan of the theatre like I am, then I strongly suggest you check out the performance entitled, ‘La Isla Desierta,’ an interpretation of the famous opera by Roberto Arlt, performed by a group of blind theatre artists called Grupo Ojcuro. The group have been working together for more than 7 years and produce theatre that communicates through feel, sound, smell and touch. The performance takes place in the dark.

‘La Isla Desierta’ is directed by José Menchaca
Thursdays and Fridays at 9pm, Saturdays at 9pm and 11pm
@ Zelaya 3006 (nearest subte is Carlos Gardel, line B)
Book tickets by calling the box office on (011) 63798596 (Mon - Sun 7pm - 10.30pm)

Music Event
A few members have emailed to say that they enjoyed the live music mentioned lat week and so I have decided to advertise it again this week too. Seven surprise musicians improvise every Tuesday as part of an event entitled, ‘El fantasma de la Tonica.‘ The weekly event is held at La Paila Stage, Costa Rica 4848 from 9pm onwards.

International Decorative Art Fair
Eniarte is the International Decorative Art Fair here in Buenos Aires. Approximately 300 international artists display their work at the beautiful Palacio San Miguel (Suipacha 84) and there is also the opportunity to join in with impromptu art classes with professionals throughout the day. There is also a voting ballot to decide on the favourite piece of work on display at the fair. All the details can be found at http://www.eniarte.com/ The event is running from 11 - 14 May 2009, from 1pm until 9pm every day and the entrance is 15 pesos.