Adjacent to the Galerías Pacífico [1], the Centro Cultural Borges (Viamonte and San Martín, tel. 011/5555-5359, www.ccborges.org.ar [2], US$2.50) features permanent exhibits on Argentina’s most famous literary figure as well as rotating fine arts programs and performing arts events. Hours are 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday–Saturday, noon–9 p.m. Sunday.
Recoleta [3] ’s Centro Cultural Ciudad de Buenos Aires (Junín 1930, tel. 011/4803-1040, www.centroculturalrecoleta.org [4]) is one of the city’s outstanding cultural venues, with many free or inexpensive events. It’s open 2–9 p.m. Tuesday–Friday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. weekends and holidays; there are guided visits (tel. 011/4803-4057) Wednesday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 3 and 5 p.m.
In recent years the ND Ateneo (Paraguay 918, tel. 011/4328-2888, www.ndateneo.com.ar [5]) has set the standard for seeing top-quality musicians in an intimate theater setting. Styles include jazz, rock, folklore, and others.
Links:
[1] http://www.moon.com/destinations/argentina/buenos-aires/sights/microcentro/galerias-pacifico
[2] http://www.ccborges.org.ar
[3] http://www.moon.com/destinations/argentina/buenos-aires/sights/recoleta-and-barrio-norte
[4] http://www.centroculturalrecoleta.org
[5] http://www.ndateneo.com.ar