Highlights for October

October 21, 2015

 Please note that all major cultural activities can be found in the BA Cultural Agenda.

EVENTS

Fuerza Bruta

The Fuerza Bruta phenomenon returns to the Recoleta Cultural Centre after a successful season in San Paolo

Venue: Recoleta Cultural Centre

Date: 1-31 October

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FIBA Festival Internacional de Buenos Aires

Venue: various theatres across the city

Date: 1-4 October

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Florece en Casco Histórico / Primavera 2015

Celebrating spring in the historical city centre with talks, guided tours and gastro events

Venue: From Plaza de Mayo to Parque Lezama

Date: 3-12 October

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Buenos Aires Celebrates Croatia

A festival of Croatian culture, music and gastronomy, part of the “Buenos Aires Celebrates” series

Venue: Corner of Av. de Mayo & Bolívar

Date: 3 October

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Buenos Aires Celebrates Italy

A festival of Italian culture, music and gastronomy, part of the “Buenos Aires Celebrates” series

Venue: Corner of Av de Mayo & Bolívar

Date: 4 October

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BA al Mundo

Bringing together successful business leaders to offer insight and inspiration to graduates and entrepreneurs

Venue: La Rural

Date: 8 October, 4pm

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Feria Medieval V

Venue: Espacio Cultural del Sur (Av. Caseros 1750, Barracas)

Date: 10 October, 12-8pm; 11 October, 10am-6pm

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Buenos Aires Celebrates Galicia

A festival of Galician culture, music and gastronomy, part of the “Buenos Aires Celebrates” series

Venue: Corner of Av de Mayo & Bolívar

Date: 10 October, from 12pm

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“To space and back”

Venue: Planetarium

Date: 11-12 October

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Buenos Aires Photo

Venue: Recoleta Cultural Centre

Date: 15-19 October

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Buenos Aires Game Show

Venue: Espacio Cultural Carlos Gardel (Olleros 3640, Chacarita)

Date: Saturday 17 October & Sunday 18 October, 2pm-8pm

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Gallery Nights

Art galleries and private collections open their doors late to showcase new exhibitions and artists. Circuit maps can be downloaded from the website

Venue: Palermo & Villa Crespo

Date: Saturday 17 October

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Buenos Aires Celebrates Ukraine

A festival of Ukrainian culture, music and gastronomy, part of the “Buenos Aires Celebrates” series

Venue: Av Presidente Montt y Av Iraola (in front of the Rosedal Rose Gardens in Palermo)

Date: Saturday 17 October, from 12pm

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Festival Retro 70s & 80s Vintage & Glam

Venue: Espacio Cultural Julián Centeya (Av. San Juan 3255, San Telmo)

Date: Saturday 17 October, from 5pm

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Buenos Aires Celebrates Lebanon

A festival of Lebanese culture, music and gastronomy, part of the “Buenos Aires Celebrates” series

Venue: Corner Av de Mayo & Bolívar

Date: Sunday 18 October, from 12pm

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Festival “PreHalloween XIV Aniversario” Gothic + Medieval

Venue: Espacio Cultural Adán Buenosayres (Av. Eva Perón 1400, Parque Chacabuco)

Date: Saturday 24 October, from 2pm

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FAUNA Festival (Festival Artístico Universidad Nacional de la Artes)

Venue: Ciudad Cultural Konex

Date: 29 October – 1 November

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La Noche de los Museos 2015

Venue: Museos y edificios icónicos de la ciudad

Date: 31 October

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48hs Buenos Aires Open House

A festival of architecture and urbanism: with over 45 participating historic and iconic buildings

Venue: Across the city

Date: 31 October- 1 November

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Buenos Aires Celebrates Africa

A festival of African culture, music and gastronomy, part of the “Buenos Aires Celebrates” series

Venue: Corner of Av de Mayo & Bolívar

Date: 31 October, from 12pm

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THEATRE

Chamber Concert Series

Venue: Usina del Arte

Date: Sundays in October, at 11.30am

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Chamber Opera Series

Venue: Usina del Arte

Date: Sunday 4 & 11 October, 5pm (free entry)

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City Orchestra

Venue: Usina del Arte / Sala Sinfónica

Date: Fridays: 2, 9, 23, 30 October, Saturdays: 10, 24, 31 October

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GASTRONOMIA

Buenos Aires Market

Dedicated to healthy and organic produce

Venue: Mercado de las Pulgas (Av. Álvarez Thomas y Concepción)

Date: 3- 4 October

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SPORTS

FIFA World Cup 2018 Qualifier

Argentina vs Ecuador

Venue: Monumental Stadium, River Plate (Nuñez)

Date: 8 October

Web: www.afa.org.ar

Boulder Escalada – 2nd Boulder Open

Open climbing competition

Venue: Parque Manuel Belgrano (ex KDT). Salguero 3450

Dates: 3 – 4 October

Web: www.abiertodebouldertnf.com

42K Buenos Aires Palermo

The city’s annual marathon

Venue: Av. Figueroa Alcorta 7000

Date: 11 October

Web: www.maratondebuenosaires.org

Gran Premio Selección “El Classic de las potrancas”

Horse-racing

Venue: Palermo Hippodrome

Date: 12 October

Web: www.palermo.com.ar

MUSIC

Katy Perry

Venue: Palermo Hippodrome

Date: 3 October

Web: www.katyperry.com/events

Fiesta del Reggae

With Kenyatta Hill, Ponto de Equilibrio, Daara J FAMILY, C4

Venue: Platense Stadium

Date: 3 October

Web: www.nonpalidece.com.ar

Draco Rosa

Multiple Grammy winning American-born Puerto Rican singer-songwriter

Venue: Teatro Gran Rex

Date: 6 October

Web: www.phvx.com

Club Media Fest

The new generation of youtube artists

Venue: La Rural

Date: 11-12 October

Web: http://www.clubmediafest.com/eventos/clubmediafest-argentina/

Jorge Rojas

Argentine folk and pop legend

Venue: Teatro Gran Rex

Date: 30-31 October

Web: teatro-granrex.com.ar

CHILDREN

Disney Live! Mickey & Minnie magic show

Venue: Luna Park

Date: 8- 10 October

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FAIRS & CONGRESSES

Wellness Show 2015

Venue: La Rural

Date: 9- 12 October

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54th Internacional ICCA Congress

Venue: La Rural

Date: 31 October- 4 November

Web: www.uniline.com.ar www.cipetur.com