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DA VINCI, EL GENIO

From 16th of June until the 13th of July presents the Abasto in Buenos Aires the most complete traveling exhibition about Leonardo Da Vinci ever created.

Da Vinci

Monday till Sunday from 10:00 a 22:00 hours.
Price $ 33,-

Place: ABASTO DE BUENOS AIRES
Address: Av. Corrientes 3247
www.davincithegenius.com

Things to do with Kids in Buenos Aires

I can recommend for Kids in Buenos Aires the small beach of Rio de la Plata in the “reserva ecologica”. Unfortunately is forbidden to swim in the river, but the park is very nice. You can see leguans, birds and and turtls.

Kids Rio de la Plata

Other recommedations you can find here: A Texan in Argentina

Lights on the bridge

The artist Jorge Pastorino created a marvellous set of lights to emphasize the odd and iconic shape of the La Boca’s bridge. On December the 25th, from the dusk, there will be a concert and fireworks.
Jorge Pastorino considers the light as a way of expresión. This time, supported by Fundación Proa, he presents his work on the Nicolás Avellaneda, icon of the La Boca’s neighbourhood and Historical National Monument.

When: December 20th through 25th
From Thur. to Mon. from 9pm to 11.30pm

Web www.proa.org

Gay Pride Parade

The parade will start at 6PM at Plaza de Mayo and will end at the Congress square.

When: November 17t, 6PM

Gay Pride Parade

Barracas bajo las baldosas. El paisaje del trabajo

An exhibition of texts, photographs and archaelogic pieces of the Barracas neighbourhood. This event is devoted to the memory of the work in Buenos Aires. This collection will be a permanent exhibition.

When: September 7th through December 7th
Where: Complejo Histórico Santa Felicitas
Address: Pinzón 1480
Free admision

Buenos Aires Zoo @ night!

In the city that never sleeps, now you can visit to Zoo at night twice a week, although the animals might be sleeping… The guided visits starts at 7PM for 2 hours and includes dinner.

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For more info and apply, you might call to 4011-9996 or send an e-mail to zooservicios@cieargentina.com.ar

Buenos Aires Fashion Week ‘07

From August 22nd to 24th 2007

BAFWEEK is the most important argentinean fashion gathering, where all local fashion brands and independent designers meet to present their new Spring-Summer ‘07/08 coleccions.

where: La Rural, pabellon azul
web: www.bafweek.com

Cultureta Porteña

Exibited in the first and second hall of Recoleta’s Cultural Center is Finx.Duvey´s “Cultureta Porteña: una cuestión bien Argentina”, or “Porteña Culture: The true Argentina”.

The exibit is divided into three parts: “La Carne Argentina” (Argentinean Meat), “El Bondi” (The Bus) and “El futbol” (Football, or American Soccer). All three concepts are brough to life through informative, conceptual and photographical billboards, various open space installations, and a “sightseeing” styled video of Buenos Aires.

Where: Centro Cultural Recoleta. Junín, 1930. Tel:4803-1040

When: Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri from 2 PM to 9 PM. Sat & Sun from 10 AM to 8 PM
Untill Feb 25.

How much: For Free

Carnaval in Buenos Aires 2007

From the 3rd to the 25th of Feb, 107 “murgas” (vocal percussion and dancers groups) as well as various other artistic groups will participate in more than 30 “corsos” (street festivals) in various neighhoods all around the city.

The corsos will take place every Saturday from 7 PM to 2 AM and every Sunday from 7 PM to 12 AM.

Where:

SAN TELMO: Av. San Juan between Balcarce & Perú
MONSERRAT: Av. San Juán between Solís & Sáenz Peña
CABALLITO: Av. Avellaneda between Nicasio Oroño & Frg. Sarmiento
BOEDO 1: Av. Boedo between Av. San Juan & Av. Independencia
BOEDO 2: Av. Belgrano between Maza & Colombres
BALVANERA: Av. Belgrano between Av. Saavedra & Pasco
ALMAGRO: Av. Medrano between Av. Corrientes & Potosi
ABASTO: Av. Córdoba between Agüero & Sanchez de Bustamante

Buenos Aires, 2º Parte. La Ciudad y el Barrio: La Boca

Una exhibición que reflexiona sobre La Boca tomando como elementos claves el Riachuelo, el Puente Transbordador Nicolás Avellaneda y la Vuelta de Rocha.

Una selección realizada por Sergio Baur, Luis Príamo y Cecilia Rabossi de documentación, fotografías históricas y contemporáneas y grabados que forman distintos núcleos que le permiten al espectador sumergirse en diversos aspectos del barrio.

DESDE EL 19 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2006 AL 31 DE ENERO DE 2007
FROM DEC 19TH TO JAN 31, 2007

Fundacion PROA
Av. Pedro de Mendoza 1929 (La Boca)
Tel: [54-11] 4303 0909