One of the world's most prestigious polo events takes place in the city, and a few of the local soccer teams are top-caliber. Taking in a match between hometown rivals Boca Juniors and River Plate will have you feeling like a porteno (what residents in Buenos Aires call themselves)—but it's not an experience for the faint of heart.

For detailed information about upcoming events and attractions in the Buenos Aires area, contact the Tourist Information Center. Phone 4313-0187. http://www.buenosaires.gov.ar/areas/turismo.

To call any of the phone numbers listed in this calendar from outside Argentina, you must first dial your country's international access code, followed by the Argentine country code, 54, then the Buenos Aires city code, 11.

Information in this calendar is subject to change and should be confirmed. We recommend calling ahead to make sure a particular event is still being held and that the venue hasn't changed.

August, 2008

15-23 Aug—Buenos Aires Tango Festival. More than 150 performers, soloists, orchestras, ensembles and dancers give nearly 100 free shows and concerts, including the finals of the Metropolitan Ballroom Tango Championship. Also free classes and lectures. Opening festivities take place at Bosques de Palermo, and a closing party is held along Avenida Corrientes. For information, call the Secretaria de Cultura at 374-2829. http://www.festivaldetango.com.ar.

17 Aug-Anniversary of General San Martin's Death. Public holiday.

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. http://www.teatrocolon.org.ar. Continues through mid November

Throughout August—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. http://www.teatrocolon.org.ar. Continues through late October

Throughout August—Performance. The Teatro Colon is home to frequent concerts, dance performances and operas. Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. http://www.teatrocolon.org.ar. Continues through mid December

Throughout August—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. http://www.teatrosanmartin.com.ar. Continues through late November

Throughout August—Performance. The Teatro Colon Ballet company performs at the Teatro Colon, Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. http://www.teatrocolon.org.ar. Continues through late September

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. League information is available at http://www.afa.org.ar. Season continues through late December

September, 2008

Throughout September—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. http://www.teatrosanmartin.com.ar. Continues through late November

Throughout September—Performance. The Teatro Colon is home to frequent concerts, dance performances and operas. Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. http://www.teatrocolon.org.ar. Continues through mid December

Throughout September—Performance. The Teatro Colon Ballet company performs at the Teatro Colon, Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. http://www.teatrocolon.org.ar. Concludes late September

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. League information is available at http://www.afa.org.ar. Season continues through late December

Throughout September—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. http://www.teatrocolon.org.ar. Continues through late October

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. http://www.teatrocolon.org.ar. Continues through mid November

October, 2008

12 Oct-Columbus Day. Public holiday.

Mid October—World Tango Festival. This weeklong event offers nightly performances by national and international tango dancers, accompanied by top Buenos Aires orchestras. It also features the Second International Tango Dance Tournament for couples and groups, as well as the Nations Celebration Day, featuring folk dances and music from Argentina and other countries. There are workshops and master classes taught by world-class tango figures, and a fair selling tango-related books, recordings, videos, handicrafts and garments. Various venues. For information, call 4372-1587. http://www.worldtangofestival.com.ar.

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 http://www.afa.org.ar. Season continues through late December

Throughout October—Performance. The Teatro Colon is home to frequent concerts, dance performances and operas. Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. http://www.teatrocolon.org.ar. Continues through mid December

Throughout October—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. http://www.teatrosanmartin.com.ar. Continues through late November

Throughout October—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. http://www.teatrocolon.org.ar. Concludes late October

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. http://www.teatrocolon.org.ar. Continues through mid November

November, 2008

11 Nov—San Martin de Tours' Day. Public holiday honoring the city's patron saint.

Early-Mid 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. http://www.teatrocolon.org.ar. Concludes mid November

Mid-Late November—Abierto Argentino de 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. http://www.aapolo.com. Continues through early December

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 http://www.afa.org.ar. Season continues through late December

Throughout November—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. http://www.teatrosanmartin.com.ar. Concludes late November

Throughout November—Performance. The Teatro Colon is home to frequent concerts, dance performances and operas. Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. http://www.teatrocolon.org.ar. Continues through mid December

December, 2008

8 Dec—Immaculate Conception. Public holiday.

25 Dec-Christmas. Public holiday.

Early-Mid December—Performance. The Teatro Colon is home to frequent concerts, dance performances and operas. Libertad 621. For information and tickets, call 4378-7100 or 4378-7344. http://www.teatrocolon.org.ar. Concludes mid December

Early December—Abierto Argentino de 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. http://www.aapolo.com. Concludes early December

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. League information is available at http://www.afa.org.ar. Season concludes late December

January, 2009

1 Jan-New Year's Day. Public holiday.

April, 2009

2 Apr—Malvinas Day. Public holiday marking the 1982 seizure of the Malvinas (Falklands) by Argentina. Also called Veterans' Day.

10 Apr—Good Friday. Public holiday.

May, 2009

1 May—Labor Day. Public holiday.

25 May-Revolucion de Mayo. Public holiday commemorating the May Revolution of 1810.

June, 2009

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.

July, 2009

9 Jul-Independence Day. Public holiday.