Friday 7.6.2024
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The city of Santa Fe is preparing for a vibrant weekend full of cultural events and shows that promise to attract audiences of all ages and tastes. From theatre, music, dance to comedy and magic, here’s a complete guide to what you can’t miss between June 2 and 9.
Diary
An Ordinary Jew – Gerardo Romano
Location: Light and Force Theater
Gerardo Romano continues with “An Ordinary Jew,” a controversial work by Charles Lewinsky that poses a central question: What does it mean to be a Jew in today’s world? The plot centers on a German Jew living in Germany who, after receiving an invitation from a history teacher, must decide whether he agrees to speak to high school students about his identity and the history of the Holocaust. The protagonist reviews his arguments and reflects on the contemporary problems of Jews outside Israel, addressing topics such as life in a country marked by the Nazi past.
Peabiru: The Musical Paths of Latin America
Place: El Puente Cultural Association
Peabiru offers a magical and ancestral tour through the jungles and mountains of Latin America. Brenda Böck, Matías Armando and Rica Rosa, along with guest artists, will present a handful of songs that celebrate coastal culture. The event will take place at 9:00 p.m. and advance tickets cost 6,000 pesos for two tickets, or 3,500 pesos at the door.
Premiere: The Casting of Sebastián Roulet
Place: University Cultural Forum
“Casting or the penultimate opportunity” is an adaptation of the story “Sense Specters” by Sebastián Roulet. The work marks the return to acting of the author, who directed “La Invocation”, winner of the 2022 Provincial Theater Festival. This new production explores the story of characters looking for their last opportunity in the world of entertainment.
“Manzi. La vida en Orsai” brings to the stage the life of poet Homero Manzi, known for writing lyrics to iconic tangos like “Sur” and “Malena.” The work focuses on Manzi’s personal and professional life, from his friendship with Aníbal Troilo to his relationship with the singer Nelly Omar. With an outstanding cast and an evocative staging, the play will be presented every Friday in June at 9:00 p.m.
Strange Faces will be presented at Tribus Club
Roberto Pettinato, former member of the legendary Argentine band Sumo, leads this project that seeks to revive the intensity and spirit of the band. Accompanied by a group of talented musicians, Pettinato will perform both Sumo’s hits and lesser-known songs. This event promises to be a unique experience for Argentine rock fans.
Intimate and Acoustic Cycle with False Galactic
Place: La Casa del Nogal Cultural Center
The musical series “Intimo y Acústico” culminates its first edition with a presentation by Falsos Galáctico. This electric trio from Santa Fe fuses influences from English rock, funk, blues and jazz, promising a night of musical diversity. The event will take place at 9:00 p.m. and is a collaboration between several cultural organizations and the Provincial Ministry of Culture.
The Butterfly Plan in Tribes
Location: Tribes Art Club
The band El Plan de la Mariposa will perform at Tribus Club de Arte on a historic double date. After a successful 2023, the band returns with its new album and promises a night full of its characteristic sound that mixes Argentine rock with synthesizers, accordions and violins. Tickets are available at the Tribus box office and through the Ticketway system.
Illusions and humor of Mayer’s Magician
Sole Macchi: I Mentime I Like It
Location: Light and Force Theater
The comedian Sole Macchi presents her new one-woman show “Mentime que Me Gusta”, a work full of humor about love, sex, cuckolding and toxic relationships. Macchi, known for her phrase “it’s Friday, gentlemen, and my body knows it,” promises a night of laughter and fun at the Teatro Luz y Fuerza.
Federico Simonetti: Only Politics
Comedian Federico Simonetti will present his stand-up show “Solo Política”, a show that addresses current events and political humor in Argentina. With an honest and self-critical look, Simonetti invites the audience to laugh at their own fears and mistakes in a country where everyone throws stones without being free of sin.
Place: Provincial Cultural Center
The Santa Fe magician Mayer’s presents his one-man show “MAGO MAYER’S EN TEATRO”, a combination of illusions and humor that promises to take adults and children to a universe where everything is possible. Mayer’s, known for his participation in local and national events, will present a renewed show at the Provincial Cultural Center. Tickets are available at the theater box office for 5,000 pesos.
See also
See also
Abel Pintos Symphonic-Choral (and supportive)
With a cast from Santa Fe and directed by its author Tamara Limes Alamprese, “La Luna Que Te Parió” is a poetic and theatrical journey about the 12 moons of the zodiac. The play, which has been a success in Buenos Aires, is presented on Sundays in June at LOA Espacio AGM. Tickets have a value of 7,000 pesos and can be purchased in advance.
The Cure, Inverted Memories
Location: El Birri Cultural Center
“La Cura, Inverted Memories” is a one-person dance theater by and with Gastón Onetto, directed by Viviana Quaranta, Nati Fessia and Antonio Rocha. The work is an autobiographical journey that addresses topics such as heteronorm and gender conversion therapies, seeking to make visible the difficulties of living authentically in the 21st century.
Location: Light and Force Theater
The folklore band Campedrinos, composed of Sergio Prada and Agustín Fantili, will perform at the Luz y Fuerza Theater to promote their latest material “La Noche Perfecta.” Known for being the most listened to folklore band on digital platforms, Campedrinos promises a night full of music and tradition.
Location: Tribes Art Club
Caras Extrañas returns to Tribus Club de Arte to present their new album “12 Pócimas” along with their usual classics. The event will take place on Sunday, June 9 at 9:00 p.m., with tickets available at the Tribus box office and through Ticketway.
Cinema
Among the most anticipated film releases are “Bad Boys: Hasta la Muerte”, an action film with the iconic Miami police officers turned fugitives; “Observed,” a thriller that follows an artist trapped in an Irish forest stalked by mysterious creatures; and “The Garden of Desire,” the final installment of the trilogy about a man in a room who reveals dark secrets from the past.
