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BA Monthly Calendar
topJanuary 2013
1 Jan—New Year's Day
Public holiday.
9 Jan -Epiphany observed
Public holiday.
Mid-Late January—Performance
The Teatro San Martin is home to numerous contemporary-dance performances, theatrical productions, art exhibits and films. Ave. Corrientes 1530. For information and tickets, call 4374-1385 or 0-800-333-5254. Continues through late November.
Throughout January—Basketball
Three national A-league teams play in Buenos Aires, with games on Wednesday, Friday or Sunday. Obras Sanitarias play at Obras Stadium, Ave. Libertador 7395. Phone 4702-4655. Boca Juniors play at Luis Conde Stadium, Arzobispo Espinoza 600. Phone 4362-2050 or 4362-2260. Ferro Carril Oeste play at Hector Etchart Stadium, Avellaneda 1240. Phone 4431-8282 or 4431-1708. Continues through early April.
topFebruary 2013
Mid-Late February—Soccer
Weekends bring soccer matches to fields all over the city. Three of the more popular teams are Boca Juniors, Independiente and River Plate. Boca's stadium is at Brandsen 805. Phone 4362-2152. Independiente's is at Almirante Cordero 751/83. Phone 4201-0220. River Plate's is at Ave. Presidente Jose Figueroa Alcorta 7597. Phone 4788-1200. Season continues through mid June.
Throughout February—Basketball
Three national A-league teams play in Buenos Aires, with games on Wednesday, Friday or Sunday. Obras Sanitarias play at Obras Stadium, Ave. Libertador 7395. Phone 4702-4655. Boca Juniors play at Luis Conde Stadium, Arzobispo Espinoza 600. Phone 4362-2050 or 4362-2260. Ferro Carril Oeste play at Hector Etchart Stadium, Avellaneda 1240. Phone 4431-8282 or 4431-1708. Continues through early April.
Throughout February—Performance
The Teatro San Martin is home to numerous contemporary-dance performances, theatrical productions, art exhibits and films. Ave. Corrientes 1530. For information and tickets, call 4374-1385 or 0-800-333-5254. Continues through late November.
topMarch 2013
Early Mar—Congreso Internacional de Tango Argentino
Features performances and shows by internationally known tango dancers and orchestras in the "World Capital of Tango." Various venues. For information, call 4373-5562 or 4374-7093.
24 Mar — Memorial Day
National holiday
28 Mar — Holy Thursday
Observance
29 Mar — Good Friday
National holiday
31 Mar — Easter Day
Observance
Throughout March—Open Air Concerts
Local musicians perform free, open-air concerts in parks throughout the city in a variety of musical genres, including folk, rock and tango.
Throughout March—Teatro Colon Performances
The Teatro Colon is home to frequent concerts, dance performances and operas. Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through mid December.
Throughout March—Teatro San Martin Performances
The Teatro San Martin is home to numerous contemporary-dance performances, theatrical productions, art exhibits and films. Ave. Corrientes 1530. For information and tickets, call 4374-1385 or 0-800-333-5254. Continues through late November.
Throughout March—Soccer
Weekends bring soccer matches to fields all over the city. Three of the more popular teams are Boca Juniors, Independiente and River Plate. Boca's stadium is at Brandsen 805. Phone 4362-2152. Independiente's is at Almirante Cordero 751/83. Phone 4201-0220. River Plate's is at Ave. Presidente Jose Figueroa Alcorta 7597. Phone 4788-1200. Season continues through mid June.
Throughout March—Basketball
Three national A-league teams play in Buenos Aires, with games on Wednesday, Friday or Sunday. Obras Sanitarias play at Obras Stadium, Ave. Libertador 7395. Phone 4702-4655. Boca Juniors play at Luis Conde Stadium, Arzobispo Espinoza 600. Phone 4362-2050 or 4362-2260. Ferro Carril Oeste play at Hector Etchart Stadium, Avellaneda 1240. Phone 4431-8282 or 4431-1708. Continues through early April.
topApril 2013
1 Apr — Bridge Public Holiday
National holiday
2 Apr—Malvinas Day
Public holiday marking the 1982 seizure of the Malvinas (Falklands) by Argentina. Also called Veterans' Day.
Mid April—early May - Buenos Aires International Book Fair
South America's most important publishing event for more than 30 years, it features more than 1,000 international exhibitors. Also book signings, poetry readings, classes and discussions. La Rural, Ave. Santa Fe 4201 and Ave. Sarmiento 2704, Palermo. For more information, call 4374-3288 or 4370-0600.
Early April—Basketball
Three national A-league teams play in Buenos Aires, with games on Wednesday, Friday or Sunday. Obras Sanitarias play at Obras Stadium, Ave. Libertador 7395. Phone 4702-4655. Boca Juniors play at Luis Conde Stadium, Arzobispo Espinoza 600. Phone 4362-2050 or 4362-2260. Ferro Carril Oeste play at Hector Etchart Stadium, Avellaneda 1240. Phone 4431-8282 or 4431-1708. Concludes early April.
Early April—Open Air Concerts
Local musicians perform free, open-air concerts in parks throughout the city in a variety of musical genres, including folk, rock and tango.
Throughout April—Teatro Colon Performances
The Teatro Colon is home to frequent concerts, dance performances and operas. Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through mid December.
Throughout April—Teatro San Martin Performances
The Teatro San Martin is home to numerous contemporary-dance performances, theatrical productions, art exhibits and films. Ave. Corrientes 1530. For information and tickets, call 4374-1385 or 0-800-333-5254. Continues through late November.
Throughout April—Soccer
Weekends bring soccer matches to fields all over the city. Three of the more popular teams are Boca Juniors, Independiente and River Plate. Boca's stadium is at Brandsen 805. Phone 4362-2152. Independiente's is at Almirante Cordero 751/83. Phone 4201-0220. River Plate's is at Ave. Presidente Jose Figueroa Alcorta 7597. Phone 4788-1200.Season continues through mid June.
topMay 2013
1 May—Labor Day
Public holiday.
Early May—Buenos Aires International Book Fair
South America's most important publishing event for more than 30 years, it features more than 1,000 international exhibitors. Also book signings, poetry readings, classes and discussions. La Rural, Ave. Santa Fe 4201 and Ave. Sarmiento 2704, Palermo. For more information, call 4374-3288 or 4370-0600.
Mid May—Arte BA
Argentina's most prestigious galleries participate in this annual visual-arts festival. La Rural, Pabellon A, Ave. Sarmiento 2704. For more information, call 4816-8704.
25 May—Revolucion de Mayo
Public holiday commemorating the May Revolution of 1810.
Late May—Opera
The Teatro Colon Opera presents a season of music. Teatro Colon, Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through early December.
Early-Late May—Orquesta Filarmonica Concerts
The Orquesta Filarmonica de Buenos Aires performs a full season at the Teatro Colon, Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through early December.
Throughout May—Teatro Colon Performances
The Teatro Colon is home to frequent concerts, dance performances and operas. Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through mid December.
Throughout May—Teatro San Martin Performances
The Teatro San Martin is home to numerous contemporary-dance performances, theatrical productions, art exhibits and films. Ave. Corrientes 1530. For information and tickets, call 4374-1385 or 0-800-333-5254. Continues through late November.
Throughout May—Soccer
Weekends bring soccer matches to fields all over the city. Three of the more popular teams are Boca Juniors, Independiente and River Plate. Boca's stadium is at Brandsen 805. Phone 4362-2152. Independiente's is at Almirante Cordero 751/83. Phone 4201-0220. River Plate's is at Ave. Presidente Jose Figueroa Alcorta 7597. Phone 4788-1200. Season continues through mid June.
topJune 2013
20 Jun—Flag Day
Public holiday.
Mid-Late June—Ballet
The Teatro Colon Ballet company performs at the Teatro Colon, Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through mid December.
Early-Mid June—Soccer
Weekends bring soccer matches to fields all over the city. Three of the more popular teams are Boca Juniors, Independiente and River Plate. Boca's stadium is at Brandsen 805. Phone 4362-2152. Independiente's is at Almirante Cordero 751/83. Phone 4201-0220. River Plate's is at Ave. Presidente Jose Figueroa Alcorta 7597. Phone 4788-1200.
Late June—Anniversary of Carlos Gardel's Death
A week of tango-related events marks the anniversary of the famed tango singer's death. For more information, contact La Casa del Teatro, Ave. Santa Fe 1243. Phone 4811-7678.
Throughout June—Opera
The Teatro Colon Opera presents a season of music. Teatro Colon, Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through early December.
Throughout June—Orquesta Filarmonica Concerts
The Orquesta Filarmonica de Buenos Aires performs a full season at the Teatro Colon, Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through early December.
Throughout June—Teatro Colon Performances
The Teatro Colon is home to frequent concerts, dance performances and operas. Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through mid December.
Throughout June—Teatro San Martin Performances
The Teatro San Martin is home to numerous contemporary-dance performances, theatrical productions, art exhibits and films. Ave. Corrientes 1530. For information and tickets, call 4374-1385 or 0-800-333-5254. Continues through late November.
topJuly 2013
9 Jul—Independence Day
Public holiday.
Mid-Late July—Soccer
Weekends bring soccer matches to fields all over the city. Three of the more popular teams are Boca Juniors, Independiente and River Plate. Boca's stadium is at Brandsen 805. Phone 4362-2152. Independiente's is at Almirante Cordero 751/83. Phone 4201-0220. River Plate's is at Ave. Presidente Jose Figueroa Alcorta 7597. Phone 4788-1200. Season continues through late December.
Throughout July—Ballet
The Teatro Colon Ballet company performs at the Teatro Colon, Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through mid December.
Throughout July—Opera
The Teatro Colon Opera presents a season of music. Teatro Colon, Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through early December.
Throughout July—Orquesta FilarmonicaConcert
The Orquesta Filarmonica de Buenos Aires performs a full season at the Teatro Colon, Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through early December.
Throughout July—Teatro Colon Performances
The Teatro Colon is home to frequent concerts, dance performances and operas. Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through mid December.
Throughout July—Teatro San Martin Performances
The Teatro San Martin is home to numerous contemporary-dance performances, theatrical productions, art exhibits and films. Ave. Corrientes 1530. For information and tickets, call 4374-1385 or 0-800-333-5254.Continues through late November.
topAugust 2013
17 Aug—Anniversary of General San Martin's Death
Public holiday.
1-30 August—Photography: Festival de la Luz
Photography exhibitions and seminars held in conjunction with 21 other Festival of Light events around the world. Various venues. Continues through late September.
Throughout August—Ballet
The Teatro Colon Ballet company performs at the Teatro Colon, Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through mid December.
Throughout August—Opera
The Teatro Colon Opera presents a season of music. Teatro Colon, Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through early December.
Throughout August—Orquesta Filarmonica Concert
The Orquesta Filarmonica de Buenos Aires performs a full season at the Teatro Colon, Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through early December.
Throughout August—Teatro Colon Performances
The Teatro Colon is home to frequent concerts, dance performances and operas. Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through mid December.
Throughout August—Teatro San Martin Performances
The Teatro San Martin is home to numerous contemporary-dance performances, theatrical productions, art exhibits and films. Ave. Corrientes 1530. For information and tickets, call 4374-1385 or 0-800-333-5254. Continues through late November.
Throughout August—Soccer
Weekends bring soccer matches to fields all over the city. Three of the more popular teams are Boca Juniors, Independiente and River Plate. Boca's stadium is at Brandsen 805. Phone 4362-2152. Independiente's is at Almirante Cordero 751/83. Phone 4201-0220. River Plate's is at Ave. Presidente Jose Figueroa Alcorta 7597. Phone 4788-1200. Season continues through late December.
topSeptember 2013
1-30 September—Photography: Festival de la Luz
Photography exhibitions and seminars held in conjunction with 21 other Festival of Light events around the world. Various venues.
Throughout September—Ballet
The Teatro Colon Ballet company performs at the Teatro Colon, Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through mid December.
Throughout September—Opera
The Teatro Colon Opera presents a season of music. Teatro Colon, Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through early December.
Throughout September—Teatro Colon Performances
The is home to frequent concerts, dance performances and operas. Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through mid December.
Throughout September—Teatro San Martin Performances
The Teatro San Martin is home to numerous contemporary-dance performances, theatrical productions, art exhibits and films. Ave. Corrientes 1530. For information and tickets, call 4374-1385 or 0-800-333-5254.Continues through late November.
Throughout September—Orquesta Filarmonica Concerts
The Orquesta Filarmonica de Buenos Aires performs a full season at the Teatro Colon, Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through early December.
Throughout September—Soccer
Weekends bring soccer matches to fields all over the city. Three of the more popular teams are Boca Juniors, Independiente and River Plate. Boca's stadium is at Brandsen 805. Phone 4362-2152. Independiente's is at Almirante Cordero 751/83. Phone 4201-0220. River Plate's is at Ave. Presidente Jose Figueroa Alcorta 7597. Phone 4788-1200. Season continues through late December.
topOctober 2013
15 Oct—Columbus Day Observed
Public holiday.
Throughout October—Ballet
The Teatro Colon Ballet company performs at the Teatro Colon, Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through mid December.
Throughout October—Opera
The Teatro Colon Opera presents a season of music. Teatro Colon, Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through early December.
Throughout October—Teatro Colon Performances
The Teatro Colon is home to frequent concerts, dance performances and operas. Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through mid December.
Throughout October—Teatro San Martin Performances
The Teatro San Martin is home to numerous contemporary-dance performances, theatrical productions, art exhibits and films. Ave. Corrientes 1530. For information and tickets, call 4374-1385 or 0-800-333-5254. Continues through late November.
Throughout October—Orquesta Filarmonica Concerts
The Orquesta Filarmonica de Buenos Aires performs a full season at the Teatro Colon, Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through early December.
Throughout October—Soccer
Weekends bring soccer matches to fields all over the city. Three of the more popular teams are Boca Juniors, Independiente and River Plate. Boca's stadium is at Brandsen 805. Phone 4362-2152. Independiente's is at Almirante Cordero 751/83. Phone 4201-0220. River Plate's is at Ave. Presidente Jose Figueroa Alcorta 7597. Phone 4788-1200. League information is available at Season continues through late December.
topNovember 2013
11 Nov—San Martin de Tours' Day
Public holiday honoring the city's patron saint.
Mid-Late November—Polo
The Argentine Polo Finals culminate with one of the most prestigious polo events in the world. The final match is held on the first or second Saturday in December, with qualifying matches played the preceding three weekends. Tickets for the final match are hard to come by—you may have more luck seeing the early rounds. Campo de Polo, Palermo. For more information, contact the Argentina Polo Association, H. Yrigoyen 636, First Floor. Phone 4777-6444. Continues through early December.
Throughout November—Ballet
The Teatro Colon Ballet company performs at the Teatro Colon, Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through mid December.
Throughout November—Opera
The Teatro Colon Opera presents a season of music. Teatro Colon, Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through early December.
Throughout November—Orquesta Filarmonica Concerts
The Orquesta Filarmonica de Buenos Aires performs a full season at the Teatro Colon, Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through early December.
Throughout November—Teatro Colon Performances
The Teatro Colon is home to frequent concerts, dance performances and operas. Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. Continues through mid December.
Throughout November—Teatro San Martin Performances
The Teatro San Martin is home to numerous contemporary-dance performances, theatrical productions, art exhibits and films. Ave. Corrientes 1530. For information and tickets, call 4374-1385 or 0-800-333-5254.
Throughout November—Soccer
Weekends bring soccer matches to fields all over the city. Three of the more popular teams are Boca Juniors, Independiente and River Plate. Boca's stadium is at Brandsen 805. Phone 4362-2152. Independiente's is at Almirante Cordero 751/83. Phone 4201-0220. River Plate's is at Ave. Presidente Jose Figueroa Alcorta 7597. Phone 4788-1200. League information is available at Season continues through late December.
topDecember 2013
8 Dec—Immaculate Conception
Public holiday.
25 Dec—Christmas
Public holiday.
Early December—Polo
The Argentine Polo Finals culminate with one of the most prestigious polo events in the world. The final match is held on the first or second Saturday in December, with qualifying matches played the preceding three weekends. Tickets for the final match are hard to come by—you may have more luck seeing the early rounds. Campo de Polo, Palermo. For more information, contact the Argentina Polo Association, H. Yrigoyen 636, First Floor. Phone 4777-6444.
Early-Mid December—Ballet
The Teatro Colon Ballet company performs at the Teatro Colon, Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344.
Early December—Opera
The Teatro Colon Opera presents a season of music. Teatro Colon, Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344.
Early December—Orquesta Filarmonica Concerts
The Orquesta Filarmonica de Buenos Aires performs a full season at the Teatro Colon, Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344.
Early-Mid December—Teatro Colon Performances
The Teatro Colon is home to frequent concerts, dance performances and operas. Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344.
Early-Late December—Basketball
Three national A-league teams play in Buenos Aires, with games on Wednesday, Friday or Sunday. Obras Sanitarias play at Obras Stadium, Ave. Libertador 7395. Phone 4702-4655. Boca Juniors play at Luis Conde Stadium, Arzobispo Espinoza 600. Phone 4362-2050 or 4362-2260. Ferro Carril Oeste play at Hector Etchart Stadium, Avellaneda 1240. Phone 4431-8282 or 4431-1708. For schedules and league information. Continues through early April 2010.
Throughout December—Soccer
Weekends bring soccer matches to fields all over the city. Three of the more popular teams are Boca Juniors, Independiente and River Plate. Boca's stadium is at Brandsen 805. Phone 4362-2152. Independiente's is at Almirante Cordero 751/83. Phone 4201-0220. River Plate's is at Ave. Presidente Jose Figueroa Alcorta 7597. Phone 4788-1200.
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