Paddy’s Day is an anual feast day which celebrates one of the patron saints of Irelansd. Celebrated worldwide by Irish descendants and non-Irish as well, this day is all about Irish things… green food, green clouthing and party, party, party!!

Reconquista Street is THE PLACE to be for Saint Patrick’s Day if you stay in Buenos Aires!! Most of the Irish pubs are there and the party is right on the street… it’s insane!! The best place to be ;) 

This March 17th the Irish Pubs of Buenos Aires like Druid In (Reconquista Street 1040), Down Town Matias (Reconquista Street 701), John John (Reconqusta Street 924), Checkers Pub (Pueyrredón Avenue 2401), Dubliners (Humboldt Street 2000), Jackie O (Báez 334), The Kilkenny (Marcelo T. de Alvear 399), The Temple (Marcelo T. de Alvear 945) and much others

Places to celebrate… before and after, ’cause the party always goes on

-This Saturday 14th at 9pm in Belgrano Auditorium (Virrey Loreto & Cabildo Avenue), the Great Celtic Festival of Saint Patrick’s will present Beltaine, Brian Barthe, Irish Feet, Na Fianna, all these irish music bands for a night that is just a a bit ahead of the Saint Paddy’s Day!!

- Cruzat Beer (Paseo La Plaza), present this march 14th since 10:30pm: Mac Mannus; on Monday 16th will be there Na Fianna from 9pm; and the 17th at the same hour, the band Calath!

-El Parque de la Cervecería, of Quilmes will be in Happy Hour from 8pm, offering lots of beer, bands and much more surprises!! Can’t miss it!

-Pang Events (facebook) has the “post-celebration”, with an organized party to Monday 23rd in Palermo Hollywood. The cost is $15 and the must condition: WEAR GREEN!

…all these events and parties are just one bit of what is really going to be Saint Patrick’s Day in Buenos Aires!!! You won’t forget it

Cheers!

The encounter of these great personalities will bring light to the homage to the all-times number 1 in the Argentinean Tennis. 

In the main court of the Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club.

After the first exhibition set between Sabatini & Navratilova, a lot of diferent benefit actions for the Fundation will be counting with the presence of ex players, plus a second exhibition of doubles with Paola Suarez and Patricia Tarabini (Olympic medal in Atenas 2004), among double mix sets with all the tennis players who support “The Day”.

Place:  Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club (Olleros Street 1510. Door 6, in front of the lakes)

How to arrive:

By bus: 15 - 29 - 33 - 37 - 38 - 42 - 44 - 55 - 59 - 60 - 63 - 64 - 65 - 107 - 113 - 114 - 118 - 130 - 152 - 160 - 161 - 168 

Ticket prices: from $15 to $50 (argentinean pesos)

Everything you love is right here in Buenos Aires!

From sports, art exhibitions, music and dance… you have many options to enjoy the city.

March 7 and 8th   The “Davis Cup” in Argentina!

Argentina vs. Holland will face the first round of the Cup 2009 in Parque Roca Stadium (Roca Avenue 3490).

The encounters:

Saturday 7th at 12pm

Sunday 8th at 11am

For more information: 4919 - 1542

March 7th “The Time Bomb“

The musical band of drums and percussion, lead by Santiago Vázquez will be presenting a bigger show in the Microestadio Malvinas Argentinas at 7pm.

You shouldn’t miss it!

Place: Microestadio Malvinas Argentinas (Gutemberg 350)

From March 11th until March 25th “New Tendences of Tango”

This cicle revels the newest interpreters of Tango, young dancers, tipic orchestras and a variety of groups. Every wednesday of March at 10pm.

The place: Torquato Tasso Cultural Center (Defensa Street 1575)

More information: 4307 - 6506

March 21 and 22 “Camerata Lysy and Contemporary Ballet”

Right on the scenary that surrounds the Planetarium Park you will witness two unforgettable events:

Saturday 21st at 7:30pm the Camerata leaded by Alberto Lysy will present an open free concert.

In the other hand, the Contemporary Ballet group of the San Martin Theater will be on stage with a mixt program of Mauricio Wainrot pieces this March 22.  

“El Rodaballo: Günter Grass engravings”

Exquisite exhibition that will be open until March 28th, presenting a width series of the German writer engravings at the Goethe-Institut in Callao Avenue 892.

The most important Rock Festival of Argentina.

This mega event will blow off all the loudspeakers in the city. Again in Buenos Aires, QUILMES ROCK 2009 will present in four days the most important bands of the national and international scene.

RADIOHEAD is the English band most expected of the season that comes to introduce us their latest album “In Rainbows” right next to Kraftwerk, consider pioneers of the electronic music and La Portuaria in the Club Ciudad of Buenos Aires. Also the legendary metal band IRON MAIDEN will be at the Velez Stadium presenting an outstanding show in the framework of its tour “Somewhere Back In Time”, joined by Sepultura, the Lauren Harris Band and more. Then Los Piojos will be showing “Civilización” the last production of this argentinean band in the River Stadium. Finally comes KISS, which will be landing in the River Stadium of Buenos Aires to celebrate thirty five years of rock’n roll, next to Ratones Paranoicos, Las Pelotas, Molotov and Massacre.

Definitely an appointment anybody will want to miss!!

DATES AND PLACES:

March 24 at 6pm

Radiohead / Kraftwerk / La Portuaria in Club Ciudad of Buenos Aires

(Libertador Avenue 7501)

March 28 at 5pm

Iron Maiden / Sepultura / Lauren Harris Band  in the Velez Sarsfield Stadium

(Juan B. Justo Avenue 9200)

April 4th at 5pm

Los Piojos / Los Cafres / Kapanga in the River Plate Stadium

(Figueroa Alcorta Avenue and Udaondo Avenue)

April 5th at 5pm

Kiss /Ratones Paranoicos /Molotov /Las Pelotas  in the River Plate Stadium        

(Figueroa Alcorta Avenue and Udaondo Avenue)

BOX OFFICE:

Buy your tickets for all the events in Pepsi Music : Libertador avenue 7395

Tickets price: from $50 - $260

For more information: 5237-7200

The First International Film and Musical Documentaries Festival is now in Argentina.

This March 6, 7 and 8th at the Atlas Santa Fe 1 & 2 and Atlas Recoleta cinemas. Right after six successful editions in Barcelona and the preview of  “Oasis, Lord Don’t Slow Me Down” in Mar del Plata, comes In-Edit Cinzano presenting this Festival which focalize the attention of the public in the bests producers of the world.

The bests documentaries and films about national and international bands and musicians that left their mark on the history of music.  

Among others are “Public Enemy: Welcome to the Terrordome”, “Kurt Cobain: About a Son”, “The Clash Westway to the World”, “Loquillo, leyenda Urbana”, “The U.S vs. John Lennon”, “Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out” and “Joy Division”.

Tickets at:

Atlas Santa Fe cinema (Sante Fe Ave. 2015)

Atlas Recoleta cinema (Guido Street 1952)

General: $10 (argentinean pesos)

x 4 films: $30 (argentinean pesos)

In-Edit Cinzano Party in Roxy (Casares Ave. & Sarmiento) : $25

With Spiralling (inspired in Pigmalion), Better than This or Perfect Symmetry which gives its name to their third album, KEANE shows the frivolity of the human race. With Tom Chaplin in vocals, Richard Hughes in the battery, and Tim Rice-Oxley the Latin American Tour of Keane promise the best for their faithful audience.

That’s how we found the english band after a year full of concerts, prizes and the best places on the music charts. This monster of the pop music seems to conqueer everybody’s heart.

This March 7th at 9pm in Club Ciudad de Buenos Aires… is the Perfect Symmetry!

Don’t miss it!

Tickets in:

Pepsi Music Stadium (Del Libertador Ave. 7395. Capital Federal)

Costs: $120 - $250 (pesos argentinos)

For more information call: 5237-7200

Besides this cascade of artists, the Biennale will be full of concerts, shows and short courses that will show to every participant, the evolution and validity of this gender.

These activities include every day free shows in the most importante bars of Buenos Aires. The ones presented in the Alvear Theater and in the San Martin Cultural Center will be pay. However, there will be a show with free access in the Outdoor Scenario “Escenario al Aire Libre” in the corner of De Mayo Ave. and Peru Street.

Ther will also be a photographic exposition of Ruven Afanador, every day in Alicia Moreau de Justo Ave. (between Belgrano Ave. and Brasil Street) in Puerto Madero.

Main places:

-Outdoor Scenario “Escenario al Aire Libre” (De Mayo Ave. and Peru Street)

-San Martin Cultural Center (Sarmiento Street 1551. Tel.: 4374-1251 / 4374-1259 *int. 2135 / 2269)

-Alvear Theater (Corrientes Ave. 1659. Tel.: 4373-4245)

-Maipo Theater (Esmeralda Street 449. Tel.: 4394-5521)

-Homero Manzi Corner (San Juan Ave. and Boedo Ave.)

-36 Billares (De Mayo Ave. 1265)

-Café Tortoni (De Mayo Ave. 825. Tel.: 4342-4328)

-Iberia Bar (De Mayo Ave. 1196)

-Hotel Castelar (De Mayo Ave. 1152)

-Clásica y Moderna (Callao Ave. 892)

 Information:

Dirección General de Música (Alsina 963/967   2nd floor)

Tel.: 4331-4312 / 4331-4376 / 4331-4351  *int. 233 / 234

CROBAR Buenos Aires is known as the electronic club for excellence, where the bests exponents of international dance music come to make hundreds of souls dance ’til dawn. In this opportunity, CROBAR presents its first OUTDOOR Mega event.

February 27 at 10pm the night begins with an authentic electronic experience dedicated to the techno music, with the intervention of Sven Vath “The Techno gurú” join by Dubfire, the ex Deep Dish.

And the next day, Saturday 28, the experience will go on next to the number 1 DJ of the planet: Armin Van Buuren, the emblematic figure of the electronic music.

Tickets:     Friday 27 ………. $100 (pesos argentinos)

                   Saturday 28 …….$120 (pesos argentinos)

                    2 DAYS COMBO  :  $180 (pesos argentinos)

Tickets info: (011) 5237 - 7200

CROBAR OUTDOOR: Club Hípico Argentino (Av. Figueroa 7285)

Buses: 28 - 37 - 45 - 107 - 130 - 160

This day has infinite options for you to celebrate!

With the city full of hearts and lovebirds in every corner, Saint Valentine is already in the city! And here you have some options to surprise your loved one.

-Bo Bo, a cute restaurant located in the neighborhood of Palermo Soho, offers a special menu this night, full of sensual flavors to stimulate every sense. With some jazz and the bests classics of Frank Sinatra. Surrounded with candle lights the house will give you a very romantic champagne toast.

The place: Guatemala 4882

The number: 4774-0505

-La Casa de Vietnam, located in Gurruchaga Street 1776, has the most elaborated dishes made with spices and essences from Hanoi. From a place of very romantic traditions, this banquet has been made just for adventurous food lovers.

Telephone: 4833-2311

 -Al Este de Lila is another place with a not conventional proposal: “Just men pay” because the ladies are invited by the house. And if that were not enough, the couple will be honored with the “Lovers Coup”, a delicious creation of Al Este de Lila.

Place: Mexico 355

Phone numbre: 4331-1086

…and, Te Mataré Ramirez couldn’t be missed in this list. With its “Aphrodisiac menu” the Valentine’s night will be something else aboard of  the “Libertad” ship. An exotic dinner under the stars with the night lights of Buenos Aires to enjoy.

The appointment is in the Port of Olivos (Del Libertador Ave. 2400), this Saturday 14th of February al 9pm. The erotic and humoristic show “Rubor sexo al oído” is part of the menu. While in Gorriti 5054, Te Mataré Ramirez will welcome its guests with a cocktail, three courses and delicious wines.

So… there’s not excuse to miss this night! And this is just a bite

Of course, the Hotels have wonderful offers as well: Panamericano Buenos Aires (Contact number: 4348-5200), The Hilton Buenos Aires (Phone number: 4891-0000), Casa Sur Art Hotel (Contact number: 4515-0085), and The Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires (Phone number: 4321-1730).

Stay in Buenos Aires wishes you a very Happy Valentine’s day!

This February 11th the Canadian band will make tremble the city with its presentation in Super Rock - teatrito.

This band was created with the millennium and ever since tried to brake the barriers between hardcore and sub genders, however there’s not an easy label for this quintet. they call themselves “emo/hardcore/screamo”, but the truth is that there is no way to talk about labels (most of the time) when you refer to music. After productions like “When Broken is Easily Fixed, Discovering the Waterfront, and Arrivals & Departures, we expect a pic from their new album (still on work).

 Time: 6pm

Ticket Price: $75 (pesos argentinos)

Place: Super Rock (Sarmiento 777)

Box office: Hard Rock Cafe, Pueyrredon 2501. / La Trastienda Club, Balcarce 460. / Junin 1930 (Recoleta).

By phone: 5237-7200