Salvador
This buzzed-about cultural center, bar and art space in Santo Antônio features live samba, samba de roda and jazz. Some events are free.
Must-see entertainment in South America
Brigadier Estanislao López Stadium
Along the Río Paraná
The city’s best football team, Colón (www.clubcolon.com.ar), plays at the Brigadier Estanislao López stadium, where you can pick up tickets.
Cali
Check out the arthouse cinema program at this gallery/cultural center. It generally has two shows daily in the evenings from Tuesday to Sunday.
São Paulo
In addition to being the home stadium of Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, this multi-purpose stadium also hosts mega concerts and other events.
Buenos Aires
Offers new interpretations of old classics, along with cutting-edge productions in its 120-seat theater. Also has occasional acting classes.
El Calafate
This petite storefront opens its doors to dancing and live acts at night; it's probably the best spot to try if you’re feeling boisterous.
Minas Gerais
Constructed in 1893, this grand old theater in the heart of town stages occasional performances throughout the year (many free of charge).
Cochabamba
This multiplex has several screens showing the latest Hollywood flicks. A food court and several restaurants are part of the large complex.
Sucre
Inside the Supermercado minimall, Cine SAS has three screens showing the latest Hollywood releases.
São Paulo
Estádio do Morumbi hosts everything from rival-heavy football (soccer) matches (it's the home ground of São Paulo FC) to U2 concerts.
Salta & the Andean Northwest
This historic spot hosts traditional music on weekend nights. It starts soft and slow, but gets loud and burns late into the night.
Lima
This well-known tri-level bar is the spot to see rock, punk and Latin music acts in Lima, though drinks could be better.
Medellín
Medellín's largest and most modern theater hosts concerts, opera and ballet and is home to Medellín's Philharmonic Orchestra.
La Paz
This intimate theater at the Museo de Instrumentos Musicales hosts live folk-music shows.
Lima
With great bands that range from popular music to jazz and bossa nova, this hip lounge is good for a night out. Minimum tab S25.
Sucre
Hosts art and artesanía exhibitions as well as music recitals (most often Fridays at 7pm) and the public library.
Bogotá
Small cinema complex located in the quaint neighborhood of Usaquén that shows independent and foreign-language art films.
Mendoza
For everything from live music to avant-garde theater, check the program at this cultural center in the Tajamar district.
Bogotá
A very handily located four-screen cinema near Parque 93 focusing on avant-garde, arts-driven domestic and foreign films.
Buenos Aires
The pride of the Parque Patricios neighborhood, Huracán is a local soccer club currently playing in the top division.
Mendoza
Mendoza's most prestigious theater space with dance and concert performances has an impressive neoclassical facade.
Estadio ‘El Gigante de Arroyito’
Rosario
Rosario Central (www.rosariocentral.com) plays in blue-and-yellow stripes at Estadio ‘El Gigante de Arroyito’.
Cuenca
Get your stadium seats, buckets of popcorn and blockbuster Hollywood flicks in English (with Spanish subtitles).
Ayacucho
Students and hipsters flock here for regular open-air performances (music, comedy, the works) in the courtyard.
Estadio Olímpico Jaime Morón León
Cartagena
Cartagena's local football team, Real Cartagena, plays games at this stadium located 5km south of the city.
Teatro al Aire Libre Mauro Nuñez
Sucre
Southeast of the center, this large outdoor amphitheater hosts regular live musical and other performances.
La Paz
This locally run cultural center offers courses, talks and other intellectual exercises, mostly in Spanish.
Rio de Janeiro State
This cozy little club in the Pequena Suécia hotel hosts live jazz concerts two or three nights a week.
Cuenca
The place to show off or refine your salsa moves, but don't expect to get going until late.
Sucre
Everything from live music and dance performances to film screenings and children's dance classes.
Brisas del Titicaca Asociacion Cultural
Lima
A lauded folklórica show near Plaza Bolognesi downtown, in an enormous venue.
Belo Horizonte
One of Savassi's most venerable dance clubs, A Obra hosts live rock and indie shows.
Lima
This theater hosts a variety of worthwhile productions, including plays in English.
North Coast & Lowlands
For salsa dancing, hail a taxi to Salsoteca the Jungle, east on Avenida Quito.
Cuzco
Has live nightly performances of Andean music and folk dancing at 6:45pm.
Bogotá
This huge La Candelaria library hosts a selection of instrumental and vocal concerts each month; Wednesday events are more expensive (from COP$20,000)…
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