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page 2 WHAT’S ON HAVANA W ! HAT’S ON HAVANA JULY 2013 ! July is a month so hot that you either need to embrace the sweaty blistering steaming heat or get out of town. If you choose the latter, at the far end of the country hosts Cuba's best carnival toward the end of the month (July 21-29). This is the cradle of Cuban music, so this is a must see for those seeking that authentic experience. There is absolutely no chance of Rolling Stones stealing the show. Earlier in the month (July 3-9), there is another Santiago de Cuba festival, the Festival del Caribe, Fiesta del Fuego which is dedicated to Colombia this year.

Back in Havana, there is no let up in activities, exhibitions, concerts, festivals and performances. For those looking for a party with the in crowd, don't miss the III Festival de Música Electrónica Cubana on July 13. Cuba's premier comedy festival also kicks off from June 30 to July 7 and there are loads of activities for kids.

We hope you enjoy this review. Any feedback and/or notices about events are always appreciated. You can contact us at [email protected]. Cover photo by Humberto Mayol HAVANA CULTURE PLASTIC PHOTO- CINEMA DANCE ARTS GRAPHY Tribute to the Ballet Nacional de great italian Cuba debut El Museo Nacional Al fin... el mar comic actor Toto performances de Cuba's Origenes de la Galeria Ciudades p 9 p 11 coleccion del Mundo p 3 p 7

MUSIC PERFORMING III Festival de ARTS OTHER EVENTS Musica Back To Musicals IN CUBA Electronica Other events in Havana p 21 Cubana p 23 Santiago de Cuba Carnival p 35 p 12 Fiesta del Fuego p 36 FOR KIDS p 26

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Factoría Habana THROUGHOUT JULY

In El ardid de los inocentes, Cuban artists Celia y Yunior, Ricardo Miguel Hernández, Grethell Rasúa, Luis Gárciga, Marianela Orozco, Néstor Siré and Renier Quer make use of photography, video and installation art to delve into the one-to-one relationship between the individual and urban context.

Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes ! (Edificio de Arte Internacional)

THROUGH JULY 22

The Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes is celebrating its 100th birthday with two exhibitions related to the anniversary. The El Museo Nacional de Cuba's Orígenes de la colección examines to the museum's first exhibition in 1913 and shows pieces from its present collections, which later became part of other Havana museums. Hitos' Crecimiento de la colección de arte en el Museo Nacional (1913-1963), on the other hand, centres on the significant instances in the museum's life, such as the loan of artwork by the San Alejandro Art Academy in 1913, the purchase of pieces from the Italian collector Salvatore Buffardi in 1925, and the legacy of Rafael Carvajal in 1954. Read more at www.CubaAbsolutely.com page 3 WHAT’S ON HAVANA ! ART MUSEO NACIONAL DE BELLAS ARTES GALERÍA VILLA MANUELA

Through July 1 Exhibition on the centenary of Through July 13 Cristal blando (Soft Glass) is (Edificio de Arte Cuban painter and draftsman the graduation thesis from the Cubano) Ernesto González Puig. Little University of the Arts by known today, his body of work Lisandra Isabel García that is of impressive quality and explores the possibility of suggestive capacity. The show crossing a mirror to find is made up of 45 drawing that another reality. illustrate the artist's first production period (1930-1934) and shows a fruitful Opens July 19 Intra corpora, an exhibitio of assimilation of the European painting and sculpture by avant-garde. Arístides Esteban Hernández Guerrero (ARES). CASA OSWALDO GUAYASAMÍN MUSEO BIBLIOTECA SERVANDO CABRERA MORENO July 5-24 Te voy a contar pequeñas historias que me has contado Through July 15 Dibujos eróticos de Cabrera is an installation by Dayana Moreno is made up of erotic Trigo Ramos that encourages drawings by Servando Cabrera the viewers to interact with her Moreno from the institution's creative environment. collections as well as private ones. This exhibition confirms CENTRO DE DESARROLLO DE LAS ARTES VISUALES why Servando is one of the greats in Cuba's visual art. Through July 8 A selection of graduation thesis by students from the University CASA MUSEO JOSÉ LEZAMA LIMA of the Arts: Zoom (Mari Claudia García); Mácula (Leslie García Through July 19 Saura: el ceremonial de las and Carlos González); De las cenizas is a collection of cosas que ceden (Luis Enrique original engravings, publications and reproductions López); and Vigilantes de la by the Spanish painter Antonio Nada (Linet Sánchez Gutiérrez). Saura.

Throughout Paquete semanal is with no doubt a singular exhibition by CASA OSWALDO GUAYASAMÍN July Francisco Masó. By offering Te voy a contar pequeñas computer copies of weekly Through July 24 historias que me has contado… foreign TV shows, he aims to installation by Dayana Trigo both shake off the automatism Ramos, who encourages the with which the public interaction of viewers with her consumes them and question creative environment. society's aesthetic education.

MUSEO NACIONAL DE BELLAS ARTES BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA RUBÉN MARTÍNEZ VILLENA In her project Flat, the Opens July 12 Almacenes Afuera will allow Throughout University of the Arts student (Edificio de Arte visitors to the museum to see July Cubano) pieces from the museum's Aissa M. Santiso Camiade collections that have never explores the image as the been out of the vaults before. representation of ideoaesthetic paradigms that places the viewer in a temporary space in which societal paradigms no longer hold true.

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Throughout In his exhibition, Orígenes, the Throughout De ver-de-arte, by young artists Mexican artist Miguel Milló has Manuel D. Lugo and Alejandra July collected 22 photographs of July Oliva, evokes the physical and naked women carefully spiritual space of a garden, “adorned” with clay, pigments which invites the blossoming of and accessories made from sensations and instincts natural elements. accumulated by the contact with nature. CASA VÍCTOR HUGO GALERÍA ORÍGENES Throughout In the exhibition De metáforas y metamorfosis, Cuban artists In Skylines, the solo exhibition July Throughout Lázaro Saavedra, Reinerio by Rafael Pérez Alonso, the Tamayo, Rubén Alpízar, July artist offers the image of Eduardo Abela and Mauricio Havana seen from the Malecón Abad take symbols of French in a manner that depicts the culture, such as the Eiffel reflection of another city. Tower or art by Rodin, and re- contextualizes them in their own personal styles.

Read more at www.CubaAbsolutely.com page 5 WHAT’S ON HAVANA ! Clothes Lines: Performance Art under the Sun by Ricardo Alberto Pérez

Throughout the country, clothes lines dominate the domestic scenery. Simple contraptions, often homemade, are as diverse and unique as this island's citizens. On rooftops, balconies, inner courtyards or back gardens, clothes lines are strung with a Caribbean recklessness that holds everything from kitchen rags that have seen better days to undergarments of every shape, color and size. And all of them are exposed unashamedly too often over public streets, attracting the attention and even photographs of tourists below.

A clothes line invites passersby to participate in the lives of the users. Who lives here? What do they like? Just look up. The clothes line tells all. In Havana, and in Cuba more generally, one article stands out on clothes lines: bedsheets. From crib size to king size, bedclothes billow in the wind. And have clear preferences for flapping white sheets that dazzle in the sun's rays. Okay, there may be a Mickey Mouse bedsheet or two, but it is the flapping white bedsheets that Cuban poets and troubadours have in their poems and songs as symbols of hope and freedom.

Hanging out the washing is an art. Which end of a piece of clothing should be hung? Should it be hung dripping wet? Which colors should not be exposed to sunlight and which demand it? For Cubans, even the notion of a ban on using outdoor clothes lines or acts to prevent prohibitions on the use of clothes lines is inconceivable. How bizarre would this be in a country that is flooded with sunlight most of the year?

Next time you walk the streets of Havana, look up and be dazzled…or at least be entertained. If the sight of underwear exposed outdoors appalls your sensibilities, then consider the financial and environmental benefits of clothes lines. And let's not forget the fresh smell and soft touch of sun-kissed laundry.

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Al fin… el mar SALA DE LA DIVERSIDAD THROUGHOUT JULY

Al fin…el mar is an exhibition of submarine photographs, most of which have never been shown before, taken from 1963 to 1976 by the mythical Cuban photographer whose photograph of is famous worldwide. Galería Ciudades del ! Mundo

GALERÍA CIUDADES DEL MUNDO (CALLE 25 ESQUINA A L, EL ) THROUGH JULY 24

Ciudad oculta is the one-man show by Yunior Yanes which, according to the curators Ramón Cabrales and Rufino del Valle, reflects Havana “like he sees it or how he would like to see it. From a composition point of view, Yanes has mastered light, lines and geometrical shapes, reminiscent in some way of abstract art or perhaps a bit of Picassoesque .”

FOTOTECA DE CUBA GALERÍA LUZ Y OFICIOS

Through July 14 Fumando espero is an exhibition Through July 15 Corazón de mi ciudad is an of eroctic photography of exhibition that explores the city 1920's Cuba. through the eyes of photographer Derly González.

GALERÍA ORÍGENES

Throughout The course on Latin American and Caribbean photography will cover the following topics: - Foundation of Latin American and Caribbean photography July - Its history and masters - Mexico in the 20th century - Cuba and Casa de las Américas as a space for the promotion, recognition and reflection of Latin American and Caribbean photography - Photographic biennials, festivals, publications and artists' networks Photography and the new media

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Colin Franks in Cuba

Colin Franks, from Victoria, BC Canada, came to Cuba for the first time in February of 2013. From this trip, he has produced a great series of pictures, which take you from the intricate details on the 1950s Chevy to the faces of people beautifully captured in black and white.

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Peter Jones's Cuban trip

Peter Jones purchased his first camera in 2007 for no apparent reason. Starting off as a self- taught hobbyist, he initially shot landscape, cityscape and wildlife. After 2 years, he became semi- professional, selling some of his prints. Now, after 6 years of continued progress, he is a professional. This exhibition is a collection of superb images that capture the rich colors and textures of Cuba. Read complete article

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TRIBUTE TO THE GREAT ITALIAN COMIC ACTOR TOTÓ

CINEMATECA DE CUBA, CINE CHAPLIN

Prince Antonio Focas Flavio Angelo Ducas Comneno De Curtis di Bisanzio Gagliardi, best known by his stage name Totò, 15 February 1898–15 April 1967) or as Antonio De Curtis, and nicknamed il principe della risata ("the prince of laughter"), was an Italian comedian, film and theatre actor, writer, singer and songwriter. He is widely considered one of the greatest Italian artists of the 20th century. While he first gained his popularity as a comic actor, his dramatic roles, his poetry, and his songs are all deemed to be outstanding; his style and a number of his recurring jokes and gestures have become universally known memes in . PROGRAM CINEMATECA DE CUBA, CINE CHAPLIN

Jul 12 5:00pm Cops and Robbers / Guardie e ladri / y (101') Italy, 1951 / Spanish subtitles / Totò, , , Rossana Podestà, William Thubbs, Ernesto Almirante, Pina Piovani

Jul 12 8:00pm The Law Is the Law / La legge è legge / Christian-Jaque (86') France-Italy, 1958 / Spanish subtitles / Totò, Fernandel, Nino Besozzi, Noël Rocquevert, Leda Gloria, Nathalie Nerval

Jul 13 2:00pm Risate di gioia / Mario Monicelli (101') Italy, 1960 / Spanish subtitles / , Totò, Ben Gazzara, Fred Clark, Edy Vessel, Mac Ronay, Tony Ucci

Jul 13 5:00pm The Hawks and the Sparrows / Uccellacci e uccellini / Pier Paolo Pasolini (85') Italy, 1966 / Spanish subtitles / Totò, Ninetto Davoli, Femi Benussi, Rossana Di Rocco

Jul 13 8:00pm The Monk from Monza / Il Monaco di Monza / Sergio Corbucci (101') Italy, 1963 / Dubbed in Spanish / Totò, Nino Taranto, Erminio Macario, Lisa Gastoni, Moira Orfei

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Jul 1 A Dog's Life / Vita da cani / Mario Monicelli-Steno (99') Italy, 1950 / Spanish subtitles / 5pm; 6, 8pm Aldo Fabrizi, , , Tamara Lees, Nyta Dover. DVD, Sonido Estereofónico. Blanco y Negro. Milán

Jul 1 Too Bad She's Bad / Peccato che sia una canaglia / Alessandro Blassetti (88') Italy, 1954 / 8pm; 7, 5pm Spanish subtitles / , Marcello Mastroianni, , Umberto Melnati, Margherita Bagni,

Jul 2 A Hero of Our Times / Un eroe dei nostri tempi / Mario Monicelli (85') Italy, 1955 / Spanish 5pm; 7, 8pm subtitles / , Franca Valera, , , , Alberto Lattuada

Jul 3 Count Max / Il Conte Max / Giorgio Bianchi (99') Italy-Spain, 1957 / Spanish subtitles / 8pm; 8, 5pm Vittorio de Sica, Alberto Sordi, Tina Pica, Susanna Canales, Anne Vernon

Jul 3 Pretty but Poor / Bella ma povere / (95') Italy-France, 1957 / Spanish subtitles / 8pm; 9, 5pm , , , , , , Memmo Carotenuto

Jul 4 Poor Millionaires / / Dino Risi (88') Italy, 1959 / Spanish subtitles / 8pm; 10, 5pm Maurizio Arena, Renato Salvatori, Lorella de Luca, Alessandra Panaro, Memmo Carotenuto, Sylva Koscina

Jul 5 5pm; 10, 8pm The Widower / / Dino Risi (87') Italy, 1959 / Spanish subtitles / Alberto Sordi, Franca Valeri, Livio Lorenzon, , Ruggero Marchi, Leonora Ruffo.

Jul 5 8pm; 11, 5pm The Boom / Il Boom / Vittorio de Sica (85') Italy, 1963 / Spanish subtitles / Alberto Sordi, Gianna María Canale, Ettore Geri, María Grazia Buccella

Jul 6 6, 5pm The Monsters / / Dino Risi (117') Italy-France, 1963 / Spanish subtitles / , , Lando Buzzanca, , Michèle Mercier, Ricky Tognazzi, Maria Mannelli

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BALLET NACIONAL DE CUBA DEBUT PERFORMANCES SALA AVELLANEDA. TEATRO NACIONAL JUL 13, 8PM; 14, 5 PM As a result of the work being carried out by a group of young choreographers in the Ballet Nacional de Cuba's Choreography Workshop, the company has refreshed its repertoire and will present El samurai y la geisha (choreographed by Ismael Pérez and Japanese instrumental music); Dulce es la sombra (choreographed by Laura Domingo Agüero, music by Guido López Gavilán); Vibraciones (choreographed by Laura Pérez, music by Bach); Exceso (choreographed by José Losada, music by James Blake and Flutine); Retratos (choreographed by Lyvan Verdecia, music by Yan Tiersen and Zoe Keanting); Sistemas (choreographed by Luvyen Mederos); Me asfixia (choreographed by Maysabel Pintado, music by Denis Peralta); Yo, tú, él y ella (choreographed by Regina Hernández, music by Alexia Moore); and Claroscuro (choreographed by Alejandro Sené, music by Bela Bartok). These debut performances will be accompanied by the pas de deux: Excelsior, Esmeralda, El talismán, Las llamas de París, El mercader y la esclava and La muerte de Narciso.

CENTRO HISPANO AMERICANO DE CULTURA CALLE DE MADERA, PLAZA DE ARMAS

Jul 2 2:00pm Dancer Clara Gouvêa will give a Jul 16-17 4:00pm The Peruvian dance group Los workshop on contemporary Danzaq de Ayacucho will and Brazilian dance from the perform the Danza de las experimentation of movement Tijeras, or Scissors Dance, and the relation between body which is an impressive show of weight and support. The physical art and skill. workshop will end with the performance of Por causa del viento by Clara Gouvêa and SALA CHE GUEVARA. CASA DE LAS AMÉRICAS Bruno Duarte, who establish a 6:00pm The Peruvian dance group Los dialogue between movement Jul 16 Danzaq de Ayacucho will and sound in their perform the Danza de las improvisation. Tijeras, or Scissors Dance, which is an impressive show of physical art and skill. Jul 15 4:00pm The Peruvian dance group Los Danzaq de Ayacucho will perform the Danza de las PALACIO DE LA ARTESANIA Tijeras, or Scissors Dance, which is an impressive show of Thu-Sun 10:00pm Rumba show by the group physical art and skill. Obbara in the courtyard of the Palacio de la Artesania SEDE DE BB COMPAÑÍA EL GRAN PALENQUE Jul 15-Aug 4 This Summer course by the BB (Calle 6 entre 3ra Compañía includes classes in Sat 3:00pm The Conjunto Folklorico y 5ta, Vedado) ballet, contemporary dance, Nacional de Cuba hosts the and folk dances from Mexico, weekly Sábado de la Rumba, a the US, South America, and fascinating show of Afro-Cuban Cuba as well as training in religious and secular dance and flamenco, makeup, hairdressing drumming. and costume design. Read more at www.CubaAbsolutely.com page 11 WHAT’S ON HAVANA ! MUSIC CONTEMPORARY FUSION & ELECTRONIC

Descemer Bueno PARQUE MORRO-CABAÑA JULY 5, 9PM Descemer Bueno is one of the greats of today's Cuban fusion music as well as one of the finest songwriters of his generation. Don't miss his performance of boleros, guarachas, son and trova sprinkled with jazz, hip-hop and r&b at Havana's imposing colonial venue.

! III Festival de Música Electrónica Cubana

SALÓN ROSADO DE LA TROPICAL JULY 13, 7 PM

Don't miss the 3rd Electronic Music Festival with popular producers and DJs, including Apolo, Alexomusic, Iván Lerjardi, Wichi del Vedado, Denys Ever and Pedro Santiago.

! Centro Cultural El Sauce

SATURDAYS, 9PM SUNDAYS, 5PM

Discotemba La Máquina de la Melancolía. Trovador Frank Delgado and the popular actor Luis Alberto García, who doubles here as a DJ, offer a demanding selection of pop, rock and Cuban alternative music. Unlike other venues in the city, at La Máquina, salsa, timba and merengue have been banned. It has been proudly declared a “territory free of reggaeton and bad vibes”.

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CAFÉ CANTANTE MI HABANA CENTRO CULTURAL FRESA Y CHOCOLATE

Jul 2 & 9 5:00pm Not to be missed: Performances Mondays Wichy D´Vedado, one of the by Kelvis Ochoa, David Torrens 10:00pm most famous DJs in Havana with and Descemer Bueno the best of world music.

FUNDACIÓN LUDWIG DE CUBA CAFÉ

Wichy D´Vedado, one of the Jul 5 7:00pm Festival ProElectrónica Thursdays Downtempo electronic music, 10:00pm best DJs in Havana. focused on experimentation CAFÉ CANTANTE. TEATRO NACIONAL DISCOTECA ESCALERAS AL CIELO Wednesdays Performance by the band Dèja Jul 5 10:00pm Aceituna sin Hueso and their 5:00pm Vu lead violin play an interesting interaction of Celtic, Indian and Performance by the popular Cuban sounds. Thursdays 5:00pm band Qva Libre.

CASA DEL ALBA CULTURAL DIABLO TUN TUN Jul 12 7:00pm Performance by Síntesis, with an attractive fusion of rock Fridays Performance by the rock band music with Afro-Cuban 5:00pm Gens rhythms. CASA DE LA MÚSICA DE MIRAMAR SALÓN ROSADO DE LA TROPICAL Mondays Performance by the fusion band El Micha. Jul 13 7:00pm 3rd Festival ProElectrónica 5:00pm Concert of popular electronic music Fridays With Son as the foundation of 10:00pm their music, the band Klimax, TRIBUNA ANTIMPERIALISTA directed by Giraldo Piloto, incorporates elements from Jul 13 9:00pm Summer concert with the jazz, pop, rap and punk, as well popular salsa band y sus Kini as Caribbean rhythms. Kini

Saturdays Performances of the rock band TEATRO BERTOLT BRECHT 5:00pm Gens

Jul 15 Brothers David Blanco and Ernesto Blanco get together in concert.

TRIBUNA ANTIMPERIALISTA

Jul 28 10:00pm Performance by the renowned Cuban drummer Yissy García, 1st Prize winner for the best drum interpretation at the international Jazz Master Jam Festival, an event that gathered 300 contestants from 41 countries.

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Jazz Café (Galerías Paseo)

Mon-Thu: 10:30-11:30pm Sat & Sun: 11pm-midnight Fri: 9:30-10:30pm & 11:30- 12:30pm

PROGRAM

Jul 2 (Tue) Chewey Jul 17 (Wed) Oscar Valdés y Diákara

Jul 3 (Wed) Oscar Valdés y Diákara Jul 18 (Thu) Oscar Valdés y Diákara

Jul 4 (Thu) Oscar Valdés y Diákara Jul 19 (Fri) Falcón (1st show) César López y Habana Ensemble (2nd show) Jul 5 (Fri) Falcón (1st show) César López y Habana Ensemble (2nd show) Jul 20 (Sat) César López y Habana Ensemble

Chewey Jul 6 (Sat) César López y Habana Ensemble Jul 21 (Sun)

Jul 22 (Mon) Grupo Balance Jul 7 (Sun) Chewey Jul 23 (Tue) Grupo Balance Jul 8 (Mon) Lázaro Valdés Jul 24 (Wed) Oscar Valdés y Diákara Jul 9 (Tue) Grupo Balance Jul 25 (Thu) Oscar Valdés y Diákara Jul 10 (Wed) Oscar Valdés y Diákara Jul 26 (Fri) Chewey (1st show) Jul 11 (Thu) Oscar Valdés y Diákara César López y Habana Ensemble (2nd show) Jul 12 (Fri) Salva (1st show) César López y Habana Jul 27 (Sat) César López y Habana Ensemble Ensemble (2nd show) Jul 28 (Sun) Grupo Balance Jul 13 (Sat) César López y Habana Ensemble Jul 29 (Mon) Alexis Bosch Jul 14 (Sun) Grupo Balance Jul 30 (Tue) Alexis Bosch Jul 15 (Mon) Cauce Jul 31 (Tue) Alexis Bosch Jul 16 (Tue) Chewey Read more at www.CubaAbsolutely.com page 14 WHAT’S ON HAVANA ! MUSIC JAZZ

JAZZ CAFÉ CASA DEL ALBA

Jul 11 Emilio Morales (pianist and Jul 13 8:00pm Ruy López-Nussa composer) (percussionist) and La 11:00pm Academia.

LA ZORRA Y EL CUERVO CAFÉ MIRAMAR

Jul 1 & 18 Yissy García (renowned Cuban Jul 26 10:00pm Yissy García (percussionist and 11:00pm drummer and composer) composer)

CENTRO CULTURAL FRESA Y CHOCOLATE HURÓN AZUL, UNEAC Jazz Peña with Julito Padrón 2:00pm Peña La Esquina del Jazz, Sundays Jul 11 10:00pm (trumpet player) and David hosted by showman Bobby Alfaro (pianist). Carcassés

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PABELLÓN CUBA JULY 13, 6 PM

Singer/songwriter David Álvarez and his group, Juego de Manos, give new airs to Cuban traditional genres, such as guaracha and son, with witty lyrics and contemporary sounds.

PABELLÓN CUBA CASA DEL ALBA

Jul 3 3:00pm Performance by DcoraSon, a Jul 5 8:00pm With his beautiful and powerful group whose lyrics highlight voice, Eduardo Sosa and guests today's Cuban reality of pop- perform highlights of the best rock, reggae or funk mixed with Cuban trova of all time. Cuban rhythms. Jul 27 6:00pm Performance by Vicente Feliú, Jul 6 6:00pm Concert by the popular and one of the founders of the versatile Cuban songstress Cuban Nueva Trova movement, Osdalgia. and guests.

PRADO Y TROCADERO CENTRO IBEROAMERICANO DE LA DÉCIMA

Jul 5 4:00pm Performances of trovadors Jul 6 3:00pm Performance by the duo Ad Samuel Águila, Pedrito Beritán, Libitum. Ray Fernández, duo Estación de Luz, Frank Martínez, Audis Jul 28 4:00pm El Jardín de la Gorda with the Vargas, Yolo Bonilla and performances of trovadores Manolito Bas. from every generation.

SALA CHE GUEVARA, CASA DE LAS AMÉRICAS CASA DE ÁFRICA Performance by the folkloric Jul 5 8:00pm Concert by Diego Gutiérrez Jul 8 3:00pm who, although has remained group Obiní Batá. faithful to Trova and Son, is also open to rock 'n' roll, pop and Jul 13 3:00pm Performance by Síntesis. folk music.

CASA DE LA CULTURA DE PLAZA

Jul 13 7:00pm Peña with Marta Campos, renowned singer of contemporary songs with a trova feel to them.

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HURÓN AZUL, UNEAC DIABLO TUN TUN

Jul 13 10:00pm Mundito González is one of the Saturdays Performance by the singer- most popular Cuban bolero 5:00pm songwriter Ihosvany Bernal. singers.

BARBARAM PEPITO'S BAR JARDINES DEL TEATRO MELLA

Mondays Get-together with singer- Jul 13 7:00pm Trova by Jade and her group. 9:00pm songwriter Frank Delgado, popular for his caustic humor, CASA BALEAR and guest trovadores.

5:00pm Tardes de Boleros, hosted by Jul 19 PIANO BAR TUN TUN singer Maureen García.

Thursdays A meeting with Ray Fernández. CASA MEMORIAL SALVADOR ALLENDE 5:00pm

Jul 26 6:00pm Peña La Juntamenta, with trovador Ángel Quintero and CAFÉ CONCERT ADAGIO guests Thursdays & Performances by Maylú, the all- round singer of the moment, CENTRO CULTURAL PABLO DE LA TORRIENTE BRAU Saturdays whose repertoire goes from 10:00pm arias of famous operas to Jul 27 5:00pm A Guitarra Limpia, is a meeting with trovadors accompanied Cuban, Latin American and only by their guitars. international pop hits.

LA PÉRGOLA, MINISTERIO DE CULTURA JARDINES DEL 1830 Jul 28 6:00pm Performances by trovador singer-songwriters of different Tuesdays & Performance by one of the most popular bands in Cuba, Thursdays Moncada whose extensive CASA DE CULTURA MIRTA AGUIRRE 8:30pm repertoire includes Cuban and Sundays A get-together with trovador Latin American music. Jul 28 5:00pm 5:00 pm Ireno García, author of emblematic songs, such as the very popular Andar La Habana. CENTRO CULTURAL FRESA Y CHOCOLATE

CASA DE LA MÚSICA DE MIRAMAR Wednesdays Musical meeting with young 9:00pm songstress Milada Milhet. Saturdays La Utopía combines live 5:00pm performances by troubadours, impromptu performances by Fridays Performances by singers Leo Vera and Daniela de la Portilla. the audience, and videos of 9:00pm important domestic and international musicians of the Saturdays Performance by Yeni past 50 years. 10:30pm Sotolongo, a young singer who boasts an exceptional voice and CENTRO CULTURAL EL SAUCE varied repertoire.

Saturdays Frank Delgado and his group 10:00pm

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ASOCIACIÓN YORUBA DE CUBA CAFÉ CANTANTE, TEATRO NACIONAL

Fridays Performance by the folkloric Fridays In “Lo que la radio nos dejó” or 8:30pm group Obiní Batá. 8:30pm What the Radio Left Us, singer- songwriter Santiago Feliú performs cover versions of Sundays Performance by the folkloric Spanish rock and pop music 4:00pm group Los Ibellis from the 60s and 70s along with American and British rock music that were very much in vogue in Cuba at the time.

Sundays Performance by Waldo 4:00pm Mendoza, one of Cuba's most popular singers today.

RESTAURANTE SANTO ÁNGEL

Fridays A meeting with singer- 9:00pm songwriter Erick Sánchez who is fascinated with the island's popular music sounds and the daily experiences of ordinary Cubans.

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TEATRO NACIONAL FRIDAYS, 5PM

Cuba's newest spot for rap lovers, La Sesión includes rap as well as the best DJs in Havana, singers and musicians from other genres, visual artists and actors from the stage. Shows are hosted by the Cuban actress Edenis Sanchez and rapper Bárbaro “El urbano” Vargas. La Sesión is sure to become the rap/hip-hop's spot in the Cuban capital.

CANCHA DE COJÍMAR MAQUETA DE LA HABANA

Jul 13 2:00pm Anónimo Consejo and Brebaje Jul 27 5:00pm Hermanazos. Man.

ROCK ! Caimanrock JULY TRIBUNA ANTIIMPERIALISTA AND SALÓN ROSADO, HAVANA

This rock festival includes the participation of singers and bands that promote different kinds of domestic rock from those who defend the fusion of the international sound with the essence of Cuban music to those who faithfully reproduce songs from legendary American and British rock bands of the 60s and 70s.

CAFÉ CANTANTE, TEATRO NACIONAL CASA DE LA MÚSICA DE MIRAMAR

Sundays Los Kents, a “dinosaur” of Saturdays Performance by the rock band Cuban rock, play their hits from Gens. 4:00pm 5:00pm the 60s and 70s.

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BASÍLICA MENOR DE SAN FRANCISCO DE ASÍS

6:00pm Jul 20 Typical Peruvian compositions by Camerata Romeu. Jul 13 The chamber orchestra Música Eterna, conducted by Guido López-Gavilán, has announced Lester Chio (clarinet), Anolan a program based on classical Jul 31 González (viola), Alejandro composers from the 20th Martínez (cello) and Karla century: Gershwin, Piazzolla, Martínez (piano) will play Hindemith and Stravinsky. pieces by Schubert, Bruch, Piazzolla, Prokofiev and Nino Jul 19 The pianist Iliana Morales will Rota. The soprano Bárbara play pieces by Beethoven, Llanes will sing Schubert's The Brahms, Father Antonio Soler, Shepherd on the Rock. Prokofiev, Albéniz as well as Cuban composers Ignacio Cervantes and Ernesto Lecuona.

ORATORIO SAN FELIPE NERI

7:00pm Jul 18 Arístides Porto (clarinet), Susana Venereo (French horn) The Czech cellist Jan Zalud and Jul 11 and Karla Martínez (piano) Cuban pianist Sandra Cerero playing pieces by Beethoven, will play works by Handel, Bach Schumann, Strauss, Bernstein and Dvořák. and Stravinsky.

IGLESIA DE PAULA SALA COVARRUBIAS, TEATRO NACIONAL 7:00pm 11:00pm

Jul 22 Performances by the Sundays Concert by the National Entrevoces chorus, directed by Symphony Orchestra, Digna Guerra, and the Angel conducted by Jorge López Manolov Academic Chorus Marín. from Bulgaria, directed by Darena Popova.

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BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL JOSÉ MARTÍ

5:00pm Jul 13 Recital by the guitarists Rosa Matos. Jul 6 Performance by the Netjaz duo, with guest musicians Susana Venereo (French horn), Damián Jul 13 Concert by the soprano Salvent (trumpet) Henry Bárbara Llanes and pianist D'Arasosa (tuba) and Alexis Alicia Perea. Fernández (trombone).

CENTRO HISPANO AMERICANO DE CULTURA

5:00pm Jul 13 Performance by the Habaneros Duo, with Alden Ortuño Concert by the Canadian Jul 5 (clarinet) and Vilma Garriga chamber orchestra Stellae (piano). Boreale and the Cuban Ensemble Alternativo.

CASA DEL ALBA CULTURAL

5:00pm Jul 20 Concert by the Mariana de Gonitch National Song Concert by the wind ensemble Jul 7 Academy. Nueva Camerata, with guest guitarist Joe Ott. Jul 28 De Nuestra América, a project directed by pianist Alicia Perea, Jul 14 The En Confluencia project witrh the performance of the announces the performances of trio Móviles. guitarist Magela Oquendo, the violin and guitar duo Hermanas Abreu and the conductor and composer Guido López Gavilán.

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July 1-6

Sponsored by the Corhabana International Choral Festival, this is the first international workshop on the interpretation of Cuban music. Participants will include amateur and professional choir directors and music teachers. Alongside lectures and master classes, Cuban choirs will perform in the famous concert halls of Havana's Historical Center.

For more information ho to: http://www.albacultural.org/node /8321 PROGRAM

IGLESIA DE PAULA

Jul 1 5:00pm Opening concert with Cuban music performed by the Chamber Chorus of the National School of Music (with director José Rolando Durán), the Chamber Chorus of the Guillermo Tomás School (with director Wilmia Alba), and the Youth Chorus of (with director Ivette Burgois).

Jul 4 5:00pm Performance by the choruses Exaudi and Polifónico (directed by María Felicia Pérez and Carmen Collado respectively).

Jul 5 7:00pm The Cantus Firmus chorus, a project of the Ars Longa Early Music Ensemble, has announced a program made up of American Baroque, the Peruvian Trujillo Codex, and the Guatemalan Huehuetenango Codices.

BASÍLICA MENOR DE SAN FRANCISCO DE ASÍS

Jul 2 5:00pm Performance by the choruses Polifónico and Camerata Vocale Sine Nomine(directed by Carmen Collado and Leonor Suárez).

Jul 3 5:00pm Performance by the choruses Entrevoces and D'Profundis(directed by Digna Guerra and Ladys Sotomayor).

Jul 5 5:00pm Performance by the Matanzas Chamber Chorus and the Schola Cantorum Coralina chorus (directed by José A. Méndez and Alina Orraca respectively).

Jul 6 6:00pm Closing ceremony with a concert by the Corhabana workshops as well as the Coro Nacional de Cuba (directed by Digna Guerra_.

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SALA ADOLFO LLAURADÓ OPENS JULY 12; FRI & SAT, 8:30PM; SUN, 5PM

The El Taller company reruns the well-known satirical comedy The Secret Obscenity of Each Day by Chilean playwright Marco Antonio de la Parra. The plot, which deals with a supposed meeting between Karl Marx and Sigmund Freud, gives rise to many interpretations, including the manipulation of the legacy of these two figures by pseudo-philosophers, politicians and charlatans.

BACK TO MUSICALS ! ANFITEATRO DEL CENTRO HISTÓRICO OPENS JULY 20, SAT & SUN, 9PM

Alfonso Menéndez's revitalized troupe returns to the stage of Havana's Amphitheatre in the Historic Center for a medley of famous songs from musical theater and films. Beautiful and suggestive music, excellent performances by young actors and singers, and splendid costumes enhance this production that includes selections from well-known musicals, such as “Masquerade” (The Phantom of the Opera); "Over the Rainbow” (The Wizard of Oz); “Septimino” (The Merry Widow); “When You're Good to Mama”, “We Both Reached for the Gun”, “All that Jazz” (Chicago); “Two Ladies” and “Maybe this Time” (Cabaret); “Yo me acaricio” (Cantando desnudos), “Singing in the Rain” (Singing in the Rain), “I Dreamed a Dream”, “Do You Hear the People Suing?” (Les Miserables), “Don't Cry for Me, Argentina” (Evita), “New York, New York” (New York, New York), “I Could Have Danced All Night” (My Fair Lady), “Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend” (Moulin Rouge!), “One” (A Chorus Line) and “Mamma mia” (Mamma mia!).

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Fri & Sat 8:00pm In Micro teatro al menú [Micro- Fri & Sat 8:00pm A classic play of Cuba's 19th- century theater, the comedy El theater on the Menu], the 5:00pm playhouse turned nightclub Sun millonario y la maleta [The offers theatrical, dance and Millionaire and the Suitcase] by musical “aperitifs” as well as a Gertrudis Gómez de Avellaneda “main dish” based on short theater pieces. The audience SALA TITO JUNCO. CENTRO BERTOLT BRECHT cum customers create the menu to their liking. The play depicts a Opens Jul Aquiles y la tortuga (1988), by panorama, sometimes ironic the Cuban playwright, poet and and sometimes devastating, of Tue, Wed & Thu narrator Reinaldo Montero 6:00pm Cuba in the 1950s. explores the relations of a divorced couple who, not uncommon in Cuba, share the SALA ARGOS TEATRO same roof and try to make a go of their marriage again. Fri & Sat 8:30pm Argos Teatro premieres 5:00pm Fíchenla si pueden, a version Sun by its director, Carlos Celdrán, TEATRO RAQUEL REVUELTA of La Putain Respectueuse by French dramatist and novelist Fri, Sat & Sun A one-woman show by the Jean Paul Sartre, the major 6:00pm Cuban playwright Albio Paz, Las exponent of the philosophy of penas que a mí me matan, existentialism. Yuliet Cruz, in recreates the emotions, the leading role is escorted by experiences, frustrations and Alexander Díaz, José Luis memories of an actress who Hidalgo, Waldo Franco and decides to leave the stage. Marcel Oliva. The viewer once more will face the challenge of deciding where truth, justice and ethics truly lie.

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JULY 9-14 THEATERS IN CAPITAL CITIES OF THE PROVINCES AND SEVERAL COMMUNITIES IN THE COUNTRY

Started with great success in Havana in 2007 with the aim of acquainting audiences with the film production of the region, the films of the Traveling Caribbean Cinema Festival have been exhibited across the Caribbean and beyond.

! Feria de Arte en La Rampa

JULY 1-AUGUST 31 PABELLÓN CUBA, HAVANA

As is customary every summer since the year 2000, the Art at La Rampa Crafts Fair opens its door at the Pabellón Cuba with an attractive offer that includes the sale of serigraphs, engravings, handicrafts, household goods, furniture, footwear, clothing, and ornaments -all made by national handicraft artists. Fashion shows, concerts and activities for the kiddies will also take place during the Fair.

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JUL 16-21, LÁZARO PEÑA AND KARL MARX THATERS, HAVANA JUL 24-28, SALA POLIVALENTE GIRALDO CÓRDOVA CARDÍN, CIEGO DE ÁVILA

Circuba 2013, the most important circus event in Cuba, has announced the participation of circus artists from 15 different countries who will compete in gymnastics, acrobatics, juggling, tightrope, and much more. A special treat will be the performance of the Chinese Fuyong Acrobatics Art Troupe of international fame. During the event, at 11 am, the Lázaro Peña will host the Erdwin Fernández In Memoriam International Clown Competition.

! Casa del ALBA Cultural

JUL 17, 11AM

Concert by singer-songwriter Tony Ávila on the occasion of Children's Day established universally in 1954 to protect and honor children globally. In Cuba, it is celebrated on the third Sunday of July.

! Sueño de una noche de verano JUL 1-14, FRI, SAT & SUN, 3PM, TEATRO DE TÍTERES EL ARCA

The El Arca Puppet Theater continues this month with Sueño de una noche de verano based on William Shakespeare's immortal A Midsummer Night's Dream with music by Mendelssohn.

Opens Jul 19, Fri, Sat & Sun, 3pm, Teatro de Títeres El Arca The Teatro Guiñol de presents Tuyo + Mío = Nuestro [Yours + Mine = Ours] in which characters from the old Cuban farce theater, transform toys, kitchen utensils, and toiletries into puppet characters who tell

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Summer workshops for kids and teenagers

Organized by the City's Historian's Office, these workshops aim to bring kids and teenagers closer to the cultural and historic legacy of Havana. PROGRAM

BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA RUBÉN MARTÍNEZ VILLENA

Jul 1-6 Kids 8-12 10am-noon Sensorialidad y sensibilidad Blind and partially sighted children will take other children to “see” the environment using other senses. They will also learn basic Braille. Registration: Tel: 862 9035 e-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Tues & Thu, Kids 7-10 10am-11:30am Taller de creación artística: Workshop aimed at stimulating children's creative fantasy and expression through music and theater. Registration: Tel: 862 9035-38 e-mail: [email protected]

MUSEO DE LA FARMACIA HABANERA

Saturdays Kids 9-11 10-11 am El agua, reina universal de la farmacia This workshop on the properties of water in the pharmaceutical world aims to promote the study of science,Pharmacy and Museology. Registration: Tel: 866 7556 e-mail: [email protected]

MUSEO CASA NATAL DE JOSÉ MARTÍ

Saturdays Kids 5-10 10am Jugando con papel: Children will create ornamental and utilitarian pieces with paper as well as games and pastimes with paper. Registration: Tel: 861 5095 / 861 3778 e-mail: [email protected]

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Jul 10-24 Kids 7-12 Poesía haiku: Kids will discover and learn to make the short Japanese poems using images, Wed & Fri photos and objects. They will also learn how to make and solve riddles and depict their own 10am-noon poems in drawings. Registration: Tel: 862 1801 e-mail: [email protected]

SALA TEATRO LAS CAROLINAS

Jul 15-31 Kids 3-14 10am-11:30am Manos, imaginación y movimiento: Fun adventure through the road of the arts. Registration: Tel: 866 0776 / 860 6282, extensions 210 & 203 e-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

CENTRO HISPANO-AMERICANO DE CULTURA

Jul 15-20, Mon, Kids 7-16 Verano flamenco: Flamenco workshop given by the Irene Rodríguez Dance Company. Tue, Wed & Fri Registration: Tel: 866 0776 / 860 6282, extensions 210 & 203 2pm-4pm e-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Thu & Sat 10am-noon

QUINTA DE LOS MOLINOS

Jul 15-19 Kids and teenagers 10am Futuros artesanos: Workshop on Ecological handicrafts.

Jul 15-19 Kids and teenagers 10am Salvemos el planeta de la contaminación y sus agentes Workshop on pollutants and how to save the planet.

Jul 29 -Aug 2 Kids and teenagers 10am Ornamentando verde: Workshop on ornamental plants. Registration: Tel: 873 6510 e-mail:[email protected]

MUSEO NAPOLEÓNICO

Wed & Thu Kids 8, 9-10 10am-noon Aprendamos del Museo Napoleónico en francés: Introduction to French history and language. Children will be taught greetings, numbers, colors, and shapes, which they will later link to Napoleon and the museum's collection. Registration: Tel: 879 1412 e-mail: [email protected]

CASA JUAN GUALBERTO GÓMEZ

Thu Kids and teenagers 8-15 10am La caricatura personal humorística, sus secretos: An approach to the basic elements required to draw a personal caricature. Registration: Tel: 866 4114 e-mail: [email protected]

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Saturdays Kids and teenagers, from age 7 and on 10am-12:30pm Papel doblado: Come and learn the technique and design of origami, the Japanese art of folding paper. Registration: Tel: 863 5450, 860 9976 e-mail: [email protected]

CASA DE LOS ÁRABES

Saturdays Kids 5-19 10am-noon Aproximaciones a la danza árabe: Come and learn the basics of belly dancing. Registration: Tel: 862 0082 e-mail: [email protected]

CINEMATÓGRAFO LUMIÈRE

Saturdays Kids 7-12 10am Los clásicos de Walt Disney: A workshop on cinema centered on the appreciation of Walt Disney classics. Registration: Tel: 866 4035 e-mail: [email protected]

Read more at www.CubaAbsolutely.com page 29 WHAT’S ON HAVANA ! Summer walking tours around

The successful traditional summer tours organized by the City Historian's Office since 2001 as a way to bring the rich cultural patrimony of La Habana closer to its people and visitors has reached its 13th anniversary, this year with options focused even more on family participation. Tickets will be on sale at Museo de la Ciudad, Convento de San Francisco de Asís, Museo Casa Natal de José Martí and Maqueta del Centro from July 2, Mon-Sun, 9:am-6pm. For detailed information, call 866 4035 / 864 4336-37 (ext. 107) at the Centro de Información Cultural, Oficios No 8 entre Obispo y Obrapía, La Habana Vieja.

RUTAS (ROUTES)

Tuesdays Handicrafts - Guided visits to museums (Casa de Asia, Casa de África, Casa de los Árabes, 10am Casa de México and Casa Simón Bolívar)

Tuesdays Water - Guided visits to museums (Museo de la Farmacia Habanera, Farmacia Johnson, 10am Farmacia Taquechel), Planetario, Aqvarivm, Sala de la Diversidad en la Sociedad Patrimonio, Comunidad y Medio Ambiente y Depósito del Automóvil)

Tuesdays Women: Presence and creation - Guided visits to museums (Museo de la Ciudad, Museo de 10am la Orfebrería, Museo Castillo de La Real Fuerza, Museo de Arte Sacro (Convento de San Francisco de Asís), Museo de Arte Colonial, Museo Numismático, Museo del Tabaco, Museo de Naipes and Museo de Arqueología.

Tuesdays Visit to the Quinta de los Molinos (history, birds, Marti seen through plant life, risks of 10am natural disaster, trees)

Tuesdays Leonardo da Vinci - Life and work seen through the permanent exhibition at Convento de 10am San Francisco de Asís

Tuesdays Cuban art today - themes and trends - weekly meeting with artists, critics and curators at 10am Factoría Habana

Tuesdays Cubanness and tradition - Lectures on music, language, dance, beliefs, visual art, film and 2am theater at Centro Hispano-Americano de Cultura

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ANDARES (WALKS)

Wednesdays Walking with walkers - Herbs and popular handicrafts in Afro-Cuban religious beliefs; 10am presence of Juan Gualberto Gómez and José Martí on Empedrado Street; paleontological treasures in Old Havana; life of Julián del Casal; musical heritage of the 19th century and theaters

Thursdays Architecture - architecture and development, Paseo del Prado, Compostela Street, Alameda 10am de Paula

Fridays - architecture, visual arts, sciences 10am

Jul 9, 15-17, 24, Virtual walks for the elderly - interactive talks using audiovisual aids (fortresses in Havana, architecture of Miramar, the house where Martí was born, and other) 30; Aug 6 & 20; Saturdays always at 10am

July 10 & 24 Virtual walks for Kids - on its first year the Somos 1 (We Are One) walk has been designed 10am for children with special needs

Tuesdays, Kid's Route Museo de la Ciudad - visit to the rooms in the museum that focus on means of 2am transportation and the atmosphere of Havana in the 19th century

Read more at www.CubaAbsolutely.com page 31 WHAT’S ON HAVANA ! Festival Nacional del Humor Aquelarre June 30 to July 7

Once again, the Aquelarre National Humor Festival takes place during one of the hottest months of the year to ease us into the hot summer days with refreshing performances of the best comedians in the country. With stand-up comedians, variety performers, sketch troupes and much more, the 2013 Aquelarre will officially begin on June 30. The city, however, already began rocking with laughter on June 21 with the show De Doime son los cantantes by 2012 National Humor Award winner Osvaldo Doimeadiós, who is considered Cuba's most important comedian in the last 20 years and will be paid tribute during the festival's closing ceremony.

Organized by the Centro Promotor del Humor, the opening and closing ceremonies of this year's Aquelarre will take place at the 8,000-seat Karl Marx Theater in Miramar. Enrique “Kike” Quiñones, the Director of the Centro Promotor del Humor said that this year's program includes workshops (one on drama and situation comedy will be given by Doimeadiós himself), and lectures open to the general public at Casa Cultural ALBA from June 27 to June 30, and a season of Italian comedy films at the 23 y 12 movie theater from July 1 to July 7.

The presence of artists from all over Cuba makes Aquelarre different from other festivals. Fifteen groups from 11 different provinces will be participating this year in Cuba's top comedy event, so this will be a fantastic opportunity for both Habaneros and visitors to fully appreciate comedy from the rest of the nation.

Year after year, tickets are often sold out days before the shows, so be prepared. If you cannot find a ticket, look for people selling an extra ticket or two for up to five times their value outside of the theater! If you're in town and attend one of the shows, you'll soon realize, paradoxical as it may seem, that Cuban humor--cutting and thought provoking--is actually no laughing matter.

Takes place at Mella, América, Nacional, Lázaro Peña and El Sóltano theaters, and Sala Llauradó at Casona de Línea

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Jul 1 9:00pm Tres y más rieron with Grupo Carcajada (Santa Clara) and guest comedian Octavio Rodríguez (Churrisco)

Jul 2 4, 9pm Recordar es volver a reír, with Blanco y Negro (Sancti Spíritus) and T con T (Camagüey).

Jul 3 9pm Humor por cuenta propia, with La Leña del Humor (Santa Clara) and Fonocenits (Granma).

Jul 5 9pm Dos Robertos y medio, with Lázaro Hernández (Lazarito el Flaco), Moisés Rodríguez and José Téllez (El Enano).

Jul 6 9pm Londres las dan, las toman, with Cari Care and Komotú.

Jul 7 5 pm Más mujeres, with Cùqui la Mora and guests.

TEATRO NACIONAL SALA COVARRUBIAS

Jul 1 9pm Tirando con tó, with Avispas () and guest comedian Orlando Manrufo (Mariconchi).

Jul 2 9pm Humor por cuenta propia, with La Leña del Humor (Santa Clara) andFonocenits (Granma).

Jul 3 9pm Tres y más rieron, with Carcajada (Santa Clara), and guest comedian Octavio Rodríguez (Churrisco).

Jul 5 9pm El tiempo no pasa, with Ramón Mustelier and Jorge Díaz.

Jul 6 9pm Unipersonal Muertecita de miedo, with Ernesto González Umpierre (Flacomímico).

TEATRO NACIONAL SALA AVELLANEDA

Jul 2 9pm Dream team, with Otto Ortiz, and guest comedian Orlando Manrufo (Mariconchi).

Jul 3 9pm Grupo Pagola la Paga, Kike Quiñones y Osvaldo Doimeadiós.

Jul 4 9pm Londres las dan, las toman, with Cari Care and Komotú.

Jul 5 9pm Por humor a vos, with Luis Silva (Pánfilo), Carlos Gonzalvo (Mentepollo) and Kike Quiñones.

Jul 6 9pm No quiero llanto, with Ángel García Mesa (Antolín el Pichón)

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Jul 1 & 4 9:00pm Sobras escogidas, with Etcétera (Holguín), and the monologue We Are the Bycicle, with Ernesto Betancourt (Santiago de Cuba).

Jul 2 9pm Reo que ladra, with Onondivepa (La Habana).

Jul 3 9pm Unipersonal Muertecita de miedo, with Ernesto González Umpierre (Flacomímico).

Jul 4 9pm Tres en uno, with Ruido.

Jul 5-7 9pm Esto es demasiado, with Teatro Buscón.

SALA ADOLFO LLAURADÓ

Jul 2-4 5pm Burundanga, with Teatro Las Estaciones (Matanzas).

Jul 2 9pm Desnudos de humor, with Teatro Primero (Ciego de Ávila).

TEATRO LÁZARO PEÑA

Jul 3 9pm Diversiones, with La Oveja Negra, and guest comedian Víctor Rojas (El Primo).

Jul 4 9pm Por humor a vos, with Luis Silva (Pánfilo), Carlos Gonzalvo (Mentepollo) and Kike Quiñones.

Jul 5 9pm Pagola o nunca, with Pagola la Paga, and guest comedian Barbarito.

Jul 6 9pm Halando parejo, with Ruido and Ángel Ramis (Cabo Pantera).

Jul 7 9pm El tiempo no pasa, with Ramón Mustelier and Jorge Díaz.

TEATRO AMÉRICA

Jul 4 9pm La Esquina de Mariconchi, with Orlando Manrufo (Mariconchi).

Jul 5 9pm Diversiones, with La Oveja Negra, and guest comedians Andy Vázquez and Narciso Alfonso.

Jul 6 9pm Dos Robertos y medio, with Lázaro Hernández (Lazarito el Flaco), Moisés Rodriguez and José Téllez (El Enano).

Jul 7 9pm Los primogénitos, with Los Hepáticos y Espátula, and guest comedian Nelson Gudín (El Bacán).

TEATRO KARL MARX

Jul 7 8pm Closing ceremony.

Read more at www.CubaAbsolutely.com page 34 WHAT’S ON HAVANA ! Carnaval de Santiago de Cuba July 21-29, 2013 Santiago de Cuba

Carnival festivities in Santiago de Cuba date back to Right at the end of the procession, mamarrachos colonial times with the annual procession on the feast of (characters in f lamboyant, colorful costumes), Santiago Apóstol, the patron saint of the town. Because muñecones (huge papier mache figures) and this celebration took place in the street, a large number of enmascarados (men and women wearing elaborate locals including slaves with permission would join in the masks), accompanied by parranderos who with their celebration of the Epiphany with their own music and drums, congas, rattles, catchy choruses and cornetas dance. This has an effect we see today: the African and chinas liven up the event –if that is even possible. Inserted Haitian influences in the Santiago de Cuba Carnival-- into carnivals as early as 1916, the corneta china, or most notable in dance, music, and costumes. Chinese horn, was introduced in Cuba by Chinese immigrants, adding another layer to the festivities. The carnivals have always given the people of Santiago a means to release tension, to put aside their worries and In recent years, the festivity has extended to other open dance to the rhythm of conga music. This year, like every areas in the city where live music with son, salsa, year, locals and visitors will keep up the tradition and pour merengue as well as rock, pop, and disco will be played by onto the streets in what is considered the most colorful the most popular bands of the moment. Free of all carnival in Cuba. This is one of the most important cultural commercialization, the Santiago Carnival is truly an events in the city: many of its participants spend the whole opportunity to celebrate this nation's unique history and year preparing their routines for the event. And don't culture in a riot of rhythms, drumming and color. worry, it's a family event. The entire family will either participate in the parade or at least help make costumes or Although many Cuban towns hold their own carnivals, embellish floats. One way or another, everyone will do none attracts the crowds of the Santiago carnaval, so don't their bit. miss out as the whole city moves to the rhythm of conga lines, the sound of the corneta china, bass drums, congas Carnival highlights include comparsas(neighborhood and French drums as well as pots and pans turned into dance groups whose choreographies are generally related unconventional percussion instruments, which lead to Caribbean traditions and the daily life of the people of dancing crowds down the steep roads of Santiago de Santiago) and the processions of decorated floats that will Cuba. parade, as usual, mainly down Avenida Garzón, where a jury will choose the best. The conga lines are perhaps the most popular element of the carnival, but they are meant to join, not watch.

Read more at www.CubaAbsolutely.com page 35 WHAT’S ON HAVANA ! Festival del Caribe, Fiesta del Fuego Jul 3-9 Santiago de Cuba

Each year in July, the Festival del Caribe, Fiesta del Fuego Ambassador, Gustavo Bell, will give the opening lecture in takes place in Santiago de Cuba. Considered Cuba's most the colloquium on Caribbean culture, which will include Caribbean city, Santiago is the natural venue for this the participation of over 20 scholars from Colombia. The colorful and joyful celebration that aims at harmonizing festival will also include book launchings by Colombian the identities of the peoples of the region beyond and Cuban authors as well as the presentation of the 59th geographic and linguistic diversity. It also seeks to edition of the Revista del Caribe magazine, featuring promote the exchange of opinions and experiences articles by Colombian authors alone. among artists of different styles. The 2013 Festival del Caribe will open with the traditional Initiated in April 1981, the Festival del Caribe received the Desfile de la Serpiente, or the Serpent Parade. Locals and support of many Latin American intellectuals, including visitors seem to enter into a kind of collective trance as renowned Cuban Fernández Retamar, Barbadian George they move at conga pace from Plaza de Marte to Parque Lamming, Dominican Juan Bosch, Brazilian Thiago de Céspedes, displaying the spiritual richness of the men and Mello, Colombian Gabriel García Márquez and Jamaican women of the Caribbean. Rex Nettleford. One of the reasons why it became so popular so quickly is that it aimed at showcasing a For the next seven days, Santiago de Cuba will get no rest segment of Caribbean folk culture that hadn't yet received or sleep as its people, the true leading figures of this the level of recognition it deserved. festival, immerse themselves in the cultural events that will occupy nearly 50 venues in the city. Santiagueros are This year's Fiesta del Fuego will be dedicated to Colombia, experts at hosting this 30+-year-old festival, welcoming a country with a culture and geography very similar to over 1,000 visitors from all over the Caribbean and Cuba's. A large number of Colombian artists will beyond. participate in the festival, including musical groups Septeto Tabalada, El Sistema Solar and Totó la The Quema del Diablo (The Burning of the Demon) marks Mamposina. The latter will have the honor of opening the end of the festival when all of its participants head to Colombia's cultural venue with a concert on July 4. In the seaside and there burn the Great Demon, which addition, there will be over 30 art exhibitions and a symbolizes all bad things. When it is burned, it is believed selection of over 10 Colombian films shown in different that the way is paved for the next year's meeting. movie theaters in Santiago de Cuba. The Colombian .

Read more at www.CubaAbsolutely.com page 36 WHAT’S ON HAVANA ! Varadero Baila July 9-13, 2013 Hotel Meliá Varadero

The Varadero Baila is the perfect occasion to combine dance, sun and beach. The programme includes workshops on salsa and optional lessons in mambo, cha- cha-cha, rumba and son taught by teachers from art schools. The evenings are reserved for dancing with live music by popular music bands, concerts and performances by dance academies. http://www.bailaencuba.com

PROGRAM

Jul 9 Delivery of credentials and event's documentation. Registration of dancers in one of three categories: I (Basic), II (Medium) y III (Upper) Opening ceremony and gala.

Jul 10 Dance lessons (3 hrs) Concert with Buena Vista Social Club Concert with live music by orchestras of Cuban popular dance music

Jul 11 Dance lessons (3 hrs) salsa Marathon with Cuban and international salsa music. Meeting with dance clubs

Jul 12 Dance lessons (3 hrs) Rumba afternoon Concert with live music by orchestras of Cuban popular dance music

Jul 13 Dance lessons (3 hrs) Gran Fiesta de la Rueda, with annual winners of the provincial competitions of group salsa dancing. Closing ceremony and concert

Read more at www.CubaAbsolutely.com page 37 WHAT’S ON HAVANA ! July 26, 1953: Attack on Moncada Barracks by Victoria Alcalá

July 26th is a truecelebration of Cuban Revolutionary the authorities would not suspect the young people who spirit. All across the country, you will see communist by train, bus and 17 cars were coming into the city with the banners and political . Combining the anniversary apparent purpose of enjoying themselves during the of the birth of Jose Marti and the attack on the Moncada festivities. The leaders of the attack were hoping that the barracks by , July 26 is one of the most relaxed atmosphere, the distance from the capital, the important days in the country's calendar. surprise factor, and the nearby mountains of the would help them achieve their goal. On July 26, 1953 a group of young men and two women led by Fidel Castro attacked the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Upon their arrival in Santiago, the revolutionaries Cuba while another group attacked the Carlos Manuel de gathered together at the small Siboney farm located near Céspedes Barracks in the city of . Although they lost, the city. During early morning, the guns hidden inside a this event paved the way for the insurrection against well were distributed. Then, the details of the attack, Batista. It was “the small engine that ignited the big engine which had been kept in the utmost secrecy by the leaders, of the Revolution.” were given. —They were going to attack the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Barracks and take over two Victoria Alcalá writes about Cuban culture. She has won several strategic places, the Saturnino Lora Hospital and the p r e s t i g i o u s w r i t i n g a w a r d s . Palace of Justice. The objectives: to disarm the enemy and summon the people to take armed revolutionary action How many countries commemorate a military defeat as that would lead to the overthrow of Batista. their national holiday? Cuba does. In fact, it celebrates the ill-fated events that took place on July 26, 1953 with three At 4:00 am on Sunday, July 26th, 129 men and two women days off. left the Siboney farm. The plan was to have the main body of the inexperienced troops (around 90 men) led by Fidel The events began one year earlier in May 1952 whena Castro, advance to the army facility; the two women group of young people grouped around Abel and Haydee (Melba Hernández and Haydee Santamaría) and other Santamaría, Melba Hernández and Fidel Castro began fighters, led by Abel Santamaría, would take over the meeting in an apartment building in Havana to discuss hospital; and the group of around 35 men led by Raul their discontent with the disruption of the constitutional Castro would seize the Palace of Justice. The last two order imposed by the military coup launched by the groups were able to achieve their goal, but the group led dictator . All legal channels Exhausted, by Fidel, lost the element of surprise: after reaching one of plans were made to start the armed struggle and fight the the posts, an unexpected patrol that was doing the rounds de facto government. Working with people across the because of the carnival came across them. They alerted country, they began to obtain uniforms, guns and the guards at the barrack's troops and a battle ensued ammunition to attack the Moncada Barracks and other outside the garrison. strategic targets. Given the disadvantage of the assailants, many fled to the A year later, those who were to participate in the assault foothills of the Sierra Maestra, where they were captured traveled to Santiago de Cuba, which was celebrating its several days later. traditional summer carnival. The date was chosen so that Read more at www.CubaAbsolutely.com page 38 WHAT’S ON HAVANA ! Besieged by Color in Havana by Ricardo Alberto Pérez

Sometimes tourists see things that locals don't. In fact, Art-deco decoration also made appearance as seen in the sometimes tourists open our eyes to see our own city in an Fausto Theatre on Paseo del Prado with its pure art deco entirely new light. This occurred to me recently when a façade faced with a mixture of white cement and stone visitor from abroad started speaking to me, visibly excited, dust that reflect color changes in its illumination. Then about the exuberant colors emanating from Havana's there is the home of Catlina Lasa and Juan Pedro Baró on architecture. Colourful? This caught me offguard so, I Paseo Street between 17th and 19th with its art deco decided to reacquaint myself with the city's façades. It did pantheon with a stained-glass window commissioned by not take long to understand why so many tourists are Pedro to commemorate his wife's early death. amazed with the city's tremendously varied and vigorous colors. The arrival of the Modernist Movement in Cuba marked another important turning point. In this case, Cuban gaze Havana's colorful architecture is a product of its historical was redirected away from Europe. No longer were development. Havana of the sixteenth and seventeenth European styles simply copied. Instead, a distinct Cuban centuries was a highly colored urban space. Chronicles architectural culture was born, resulting from the written by Dutch, English, French and Spanish visitors adaptation to the climate and the use of native materials. provide an image of Havana as a city painted in blue and This provided an important spark that gradually changed green. After all this was the period in which the well- the image of the city. Architects such as Nicolás Arroyo, known “colonial blue” was born. These colours, of course, Gabriela Menéndez and Antonio Quintana were were highlighted by the highly elaborate roofs done in the supported by artists such as Amelia Peláez, Moorish style. All you have to do is gaze upon the old and René Portocarrero and buildings such as the Habana colonial house at the corner of Teniente Rey and Aguiar in Libre Hotel, the Retiro Odontológico, and the Riviera the heart of Old Havana to see one of the best examples of Hotel were born. Havana' colonial architecture. The city is a reflection of the nation. Much like with the The nineteenth century witnessed a new addition to many mixing of so many races and cultures, the architecture has of the buildings: stained glass windows that bathed the benefited from the mixing of so many traditions making architecture with color. Most of the houses surrounding the eclectic buildings “sing within the symphony of the Plaza Vieja, for instance, contain entrance porches, held city”. up by slim arcades and columns, that boast stained glass details.

The Republican Period turned Havana into the eclectic city that it is known as today. The majestic mansiosn of El Vedado are richly decorated both inside and out. Built in 1927, the home of José Gómez Mena and María Luisa, Countess of Revilla de Camargo, at 17th Street on the corner of E, is a striking example.

Read more at www.CubaAbsolutely.com page 39 WHAT’S ON HAVANA ! HAVANA’S BEST BARS & CLUBS Privé Lounge

CALLE 88A NO. 306 E/ 3RA Y 3RA A, MIRAMAR, PLAYA, PLAYA +53 7 2092719

The motif of this new swish place is 'Nunca es tarde' (It is never late). This is one of the increasing number of cool new bars catering to a funky young set of Cubans and expatriates. The Privé Lounge has live music on the weekend too, mostly from talented young Cuban musicians.

This is a mellow after party kind of place. Somewhere to listen to a good jazz band rather than a teen pop idol.

Teatro Bertolt Brecht El Gato Tuerto No se lo digas a nadie Don’t tell anyone! Late night place to hear Bolero Calle 13, e/I y J, Vedado Calle O, entre 17 y 19, Vedado T. 830 1354 / 832 9359 T. 833 2224 El Cocinero Melem Bar Havana’s coolest and best new bar/restaurant Young hip crowd – can get smoky Calle 26, e 11 y 13, Vedado 1ra y 60, Miramar Don Cangrejo Privé Lounge Friday night party venue for (It is never late here) young & beautiful crowd Calle 88A No. 306 e/ 3ra y 3ra A, Miramar, Playa, Playa Ave. 1ra No. 1606, entre 16 y 18, Miramar T. 2092719 T. 204 5002 Sangri-La Ecaleras al Cielo Young hip crowd, modern basement venue Nightclub attracting a mostly LGBTQ crowd 42 y 11, Miramar 658 Zulueta Street, between Gloria and Apodaca, Old Havana El Sauce T. 863 3009 Open air nightclub – attracts the best Cuban singers Avenida 9na #12015, entre 120 y 130 Espacio T. 204-6428 Hip new bar with valet parking Calle 10, entre 5ta y 31, Miramar El Tocororo Mostly expatriates with Cuban friends, live music La Fontana Calle 18, entre 3ra y 5ta, Miramar South Beach Miami style comes to T. 204 2209 / 202 4530 Havana outside + cozy renovated basement Calle 3ra A, esquina 46, No. 305 3D BAR Miramar, Havana Recently opened, smallish place, quite cool T. 202 8337 Malecon entre Paseo y Presidente

Read more at www.CubaAbsolutely.com page 40 WHAT’S ON HAVANA ! Conner Gorry's best live music venues in Havana

From Grammy winners to surprisingly accomplished minstrels plying the Malecón, Cuba is a music Mecca. I think it's fair to say that if you don't experience music that moves you in the hips, heart, or elsewhere in your island travels, you're missing the point. Unfortunately, not all the venues around town match the quality of the music being made, to say nothing of the technology and people hired to run it – audio equipment and lighting design can be nothing short of horrendous. Then there's what we call 'ambiente' in these parts, the atmosphere of a place, which can make or break a venue in terms of audience experience.

Certain Havana venues have terrific (or at least sufficient) technology and the people to run it as well as such a great atmosphere that they compensate for other shortcomings. Though it's hotter than Hades, summer is a great time to be here since cultural offerings are in full swing, with many free concerts, interesting music festivals, and visiting musicians.

Maxim Rock Calle Bruzón #62, near Carlos III & Ayesterán

Located in a quiet, off-the-tourist-track neighborhood behind the Terminal de Omnibus, this club run by the Agencia de Rock must have had design input from local moshers and music makers: the audio and lights are some of the city's best, there is plenty of room to stage press and head bang, and there's awesome air conditioning – what Cubans call el pingüino – the penguin. It's also big enough to accommodate those who just want to hang back and out. Since the legendary Patio de María was closed, this is the best place to see hard rock and metal bands like Zeus and Hipnosis.

Salon Rosado de La Tropical Avenida 41 & Calle 46

There's something extra special about outdoor venues, and this salsa palace in Playa is an all-time favorite. Whether you hit the big open dance floor or overlook the scene from one of the balconies above, this place has an unrivaled energy. While regguetón/cubatón and timba are standard musical fare here (think La Micha; Paulo FG; Pupy y Los Son Son) rock and pop acts – Interactivo, Descemer Bueno, Raúl Paz – also gig occasionally at the Salon Rosado. This is also HQ for the annual Pro Electronica music festival; this year's event takes place on July 13 (7pm-11am) and features dozens of electronic acts from around the island. This venue has a strict ID and search policy, so it's best to travel light and carry some form of identification when heading for a night out here.

Read more at www.CubaAbsolutely.com page 41 WHAT’S ON HAVANA ! Privé Calle 88A #306 between 3ra & 3raA

This is the city's first private music club, an arrangement made possible thanks to Cuba's ongoing economic reforms, and it combines comfort, quality music, and a chill atmosphere brilliantly. It's snug – the stage accommodates a trio comfortably, a quartet if the musicians squeeze in a lo cubano – but design elements like drop down noise- and echo-dampening panels mean it has terrific audio, plus the musicians who play here (Harold López-Nussa; Oliver Valdés; Aldo López- Gavilán) are among the country's best. It can get loud with chattering youth and there are some seats with blocked sight lines, but you can't have it all – or so they keep telling me.

Teatro Bellas Artes Calle Trocadero between Calle Agramonte & Avenida de las Misiones

This theater in the Museo de Bellas Artes/Cuban Collection is a sweet, intimate room where the wall between musicians and audience is regularly toppled. The roof used to leak right into the fifth row, but since that was fixed, this is one of the city's top venues featuring all musical genres. Judging by the big names who play here, it's also a favorite of local musicians: I've seen memorable shows in this theater by Omara Portuondo, Tesis de Menta, and Yasek Manzano. Buy tickets in advance for big name acts since the theater only seats 200 and will sell out (it's not uncommon for the stairs and aisles, as well as the seats, to be packed).

Café Cantante Paseo & Calle 39

There's always something grotty and off-putting about basement clubs and this place in the nether regions of the Teatro Nacional fit the bill perfectly until a recent major overhaul. I'm surprised how nicely this club cleaned up; it actually feels hip, which is has been a slow learning curve for state-run establishments. The air condition works, there's plenty of seating, good audio and clean sight lines to the stage. Los Kents (rock 'n roll covers); Qva Libre (wildly popular rock/fusion); and Santiago Feliú (trova superstar) have regular gigs here. This venue also has historic significance since it's where Nueva Trova solidified as a movement,

Conner Gorry is author of the Havana Good Time app (for iOS and Android) and Here is Havana blog.

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BEST PLACES TO EAT IN HAVANA Rio Mar 3A Y FINAL # 11, LA PUNTILLA, MIRAMAR, HAVANA, CUBA

Amazingly for a city by the sea Havana has precious few places to eat with a view of the ocean. Rio Mar, on the other hand has a whole terrace overlooking the spot where the Rio Almendares flows into the sea, opposite the historic 1830 Club. This little bay may be sheltered, but it gives you a sense and smell of the ocean without the waves.

Since the opening in February 2012, it has gone straight to the top of most expatriate pop charts for dining options. This is on account of not just the fabulous location but, attentive service, great food and an attention to minimalist elegant décor. While you can sit inside, it is really the terrace that draws you into Rio Mar. 20 Best places to eat in Havana El Atelier (Experimental fusion) Le Chansonnier (International) Calle 5 entre Paseo y 2, Vedado tel: (7) 836 7075 Calle J No. 257 entre Línea y 15, Vedado El Azador del Rey (Grilled meats) Tel: 832 1576 3ra e 18 y 20, Miramar El Chanchullero (Spanish tapas) Teniente Rey 457ª bajos / Bernaza y El Cristo El Beduino (Arabic) tel:(07) 872 8227; 05 276 0938 5ta entre 4 y 6, Miramar Corte del Principe (Italian) Bollywood (Indian) Calle 9 esq. 74, Playa Calle 35 No 1361, entre La Torre y 24, Nuevo Vedado T. 05 255-9091 Tel: 883 1216 El Deluvio (Italian) Bohemia (Café) Calle 72 No. 1705 entre 17 y 19, Playa Calle 21, esquina 14, Vedado T. 202 1531 La Buena Vida (Vegetarian) Doña Eutimia (Cuban-creole) No 917, Calle 46, entre 11 y 9na. tel: (07) 202 5816 Callejón del Chorro No. 60, Habana Vieja T. 05 281 5883; 05 270 6433 Calle 10 (International) Calle 10 No 314 btwn Avs 3 & 5, Miramar. Tel: 205-3970 El Divino (International) Calle raquel no. 50 e/ Esperanza y Lindero La Carboncita (Italian) Reparto Castillo de Averhoff, Mantilla Ave. 3ra No. 3804 entre 38 y 40. tel: (07) 203 0261 / 290 4984 Casa Lala (Spanish) Calle 24 No 360 entre 21 y 23, Vedado La Casa (International) T. 830 1410 Calle 30 No. 865 entre 26 y 41. tel:(07) 881 7000 Los Nardos Café Lauren (Spanish) Paseo de Martí (Prado) 565 entre Calle M No. 257, entre 19 y 21, Vedado Teniente Rey y Dragones. tel: (07) 863 2985 Tel: 831 2090 / 832 6890 El Piccolo (Italian) Casa de Miglis 5ta A No. 50206 entre 502 y 504, Lealtad 120 entre Ánimas y Lagunas tel: (7) 864 1486 , tel: (7) 796 4300 Río Mar (International) 3A y Final # 11, La Puntilla, Miramar Read more at www.CubaAbsolutely.com page 44 WHAT’S ON HAVANA ! July 2013: Elena's ups & downs to dining out in Havana by Elena Vega DOWNS:

Arrogance at La Cocina de Liliam Calle 48 No 1311 entre 13 y 15, Playa. Tel. 209 6514

It is a pity that such a beautiful paladar can be ruined by the arrogant attitude of the staff who act as if the world is not worthy of them. This was the place that Jimmy Carter came back in 2001 and before the new wave of paladares opened, this was one of the few class acts in town. Although the Havana dining scene has now changed, they seem not to have got the memo.

Friends of mine were recently asked never to come back here after an argument with the waiter who refused to serve them more bread at 11 p.m. Go figure. I don't care if the rich and famous come here, I still believe even little old me is always right – I am the customer after all.

Closing of Chaplin's What a shame. This paladar started off on the right foot. Conveniently located in Miramar, the décor was chic, the trendy food good and the service friendly. Sadly not long after the opening, the overall quality of the place seemed to stall and then go downhill. Even best efforts to set the right ambience with a violin player seemed to backfire. In my last visit, I had to wait about 20 minutes for a glass of wine while my main dish was finally brought to the table when my friends had already finished eating. So, Chaplin's is no more. Viva Chaplins.

Cover charge at La Fontana Calle 3ra A esq. 46. Miramar. Playa. Tel. 202 8337

La Fontana is a great restaurant with consistently good food, great service and a nice ambience. Recently they have introduced jazz nights inviting top class Cuban jazz musicians to play while you eat. So far, so good. The only issue is with a cover charge of CUC 5 per person, which they add to the final bill without necessarily saying up front (or charging at the door). If you love jazz (and know about the charge), I am sure that no-one will mind. Ror some of us, however, this can be a real annoyance, especially if you prefer rock and roll. Read more at www.CubaAbsolutely.com page 45 WHAT’S ON HAVANA ! UPS:

The Tampiqueña steak at Los Compadres Calle 66 A esq 41. Playa. Tel. 203 6908

Los Compadres bills itself as a Mexican place, has a Mexican partner and even a mariachi band, BUT most of the menu is actually more international andCuban than Mexican. Sensitive to the criticism in recent weeks, they have started to introduce some more authentic Mexican fare including my favorite, the Tampiqueña steak. Cut thinly (as it should be) and served with tortillas, refried beans and a homemade pico de gallo, it is truly excellent. Thumbs up. Wash it down with a couple of margaritas!

The opening of Bikos Calle 19 #1010, esq. 12. Vedado. Tel. 831 8847

This bar opened in June 2013 and promises to be a great addition to the paladar and bar scene in Havana. The décor is interesting and carries an African theme accentuated with custom made chairs that resemble the original Coppelia chairs. This has more of a bar than restaurant feel with a large selection of tapas, wine and cocktails that one can enjoy in an open terrace or over a comfortable sofa inside the air conditioned area. Bikos also offers breakfasts that include fresh fruit, home made juices, and (I have been told) Benedictine eggs that are to die for…

Prices at Casa Lala Calle 24 e/ 23 y 21. Plaza de la Revolución. Tel. 830 1410

Havana Chef has had a make-over and a name change to Casa Lala. It has the same delicious menu (including the suckling pig that I talked about in a previous column), but with lower prices. The place is pleasant with an open space that manages to stay breeze and cool even during the hot Cuban summer. On top of all this, the service is very friendly. Do not miss the chorizos cooked in wine and the fresh pastas!

Points rewards at Star Bien Calle 29 #205, entre B y C. Vedado. Tel. 830 0711

I love the efforts that some paladares are going to in order to distinguish themselves. Star Bien, a lovely place in Vedado, has gone so far as to create a points reward system. The more you go and the more you spend, the more points you get and, of course, you can use those points for “free stuff” in the restaurant. I went back with some friends for lunch recently and we were informed that we had accumulated 35 points in our last two visits, which gives us enough money for two entrees or for a good bottle of wine. Rock on.

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CULTURAL CENTRES

Ballet Nacional Calzada 509 entre D y E, El Casa de la Muralla 63 entre Oficios e de Cuba Vedado Poesía Inquisidor, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 855 2946 Tel. +(53) 7 862 1801

Café Neruda Malecón 355 entre Manrique y San Casa y Parque Mercaderes 158 entre Obrapía y Nicolás, Simón Bolívar Lamparilla, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 861 3988 Casa de África Obrapía 157 entre Mercaderes y Casa Víctor San Ignacio, La Habana Vieja O’Reilly 311 entre Habana y Aguiar, Hugo Tel. +(53) 7 861 5798 La Habana Vieja Teléfono 866 7591 Casa Alejandro Oficios esquina a Sol, La Habana de Humboldt Vieja Caserón del Jústiz entre Baratillo y Oficios, La Tango Tel. +(53) 7 863 9850 Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 861 0822 Casa de Artes y Salud 313 entre Gervasio y Escobar, Tradiciones Centro Habana Casona de Línea Línea 505 entre D y E, El Vedado Chinas Tel. +(53) 7 863 5450 / 860 9976 Tel. +(53) 7 833 8562

Casa de Asia Mercaderes 111 entre Obrapía y Centro Cultural Calle13 esquina a I, El Vedado Obispo, La Habana Vieja Bertolt Brecht Tel. +(53) 7 832 9359 Tel. +(53) 7 863 9740 Centro Cultural Calle 19 esquina a E, El Vedado Casa de las Calle 3ra. esquina a G, El Vedado Dulce María Tel. +(53) 7 835 2732 Américas Tel. +(53) 7 838 2706-09 Loynaz Centro Cultural Muralla 63 entre Oficios e Casa de los Oficios 16 entre Obispo y Obrapía, Pablo de la Inquisidor, La Habana Vieja Árabes La Habana Vieja Torriente Brau Tel. +(53) 7 861 5162 Tel. +(53) 7 861 5868 Centro de Danza Prado 111, entre genio y Refugio, La Casa del Obrapía 116, entre Mercaderes y de La Habana Habana Vieja Benemérito de Oficios, La Habana Vieja las Américas Tel. +(53) 7 863 9131 / 866 0808 Tel. +(53) 7 861 8166 Centro Hispano- Malecón 17 entre Prado y Genio, Casa de la Jústiz 18, La Habana Vieja Americano de Centro Habana Comedia (sala- Tel. +(53) 7 863 9282 Cultura teatro) Tel. +(53) 7 860 6282

Casa del Conde Empedrado entre Mercaderes y Centro de San Ignacio 166 entre Obispo y Teatro y Danza Lombillo San Ignacio, La Habana Vieja Obrapía, La Habana Vieja. Tel. +(53) 7 860 4311-14 Tel. +(53) 7 862 9650 / 862 9448

Casa de los Plaza Vieja, La Habana Vieja Conjunto Calle 4 número 103 entre Calzada y Condes de Folklórico 5ta., El Vedado Jaruco Nacional de Tel. +(53) 7 830 3060 Cuba Casa Fundación Obrapía entre Oficios y Oswaldo Mercaderes, La Habana Vieja Convento de Compostela entre Acosta y Luz, La Guayasamín Tel. +(53) 7 861 3843 Belén Habana Vieja

Casa Juan Empedrado entre Aguiar y Cuba, Escuela Nacional Calle 11 esquina a 146, Cubanacán, Gualberto La Habana Vieja de Teatro Playa Gómez Tel. +(53) 7 866 4114 Tel. +(53) 7 208 4923 Casa de la Obra Obrapía entre Mercaderes y San Fundación Calle 13 núm. 509 entre D y E (5to. Pía Ignacio, La Habana Vieja Ludwig de Cuba piso), El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 861 3097 Tel. +(53) 7 832 4270 / 832 9128 Casa de la Obispo 113 entre Oficios y Fundación Avenida del Puerto 262 entre Luz Orfebrería Mercaderes, La Habana Vieja Habana Club y Sol, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 863 9861 Tel. +(53) 7 862 4108

Read more at www.CubaAbsolutely.com page 47 WHAT’S ON HAVANA ! CULTURAL CENTRES NIGHTLIFE Dos Gardenias Gabinete de Tacón 12 entre O’Reilly y Calle 7ma. y 26, Miramar Arquelogía Empedrado, La Habana Vieja Ecaleras al Cielo 658 Zulueta Street, between Gloria Tel. +(53) 7 861 4469 and Apodaca Old Havana Instituto de Dr. José Antonio Portuondo Valdor Tel. (537)863 3009 Literatura y Avenida Salvador Allende 710, El Gato Tuerto Calle O entre17 y 19, El Vedado Lingüística Centro Habana Tel. +(53) 7 55 2696 Tel. +(53) 7 878 6486 El Sauce Calle 9na. Entre 120 y 130, Playa Instituto Calle 120 entre 9na. y 13, Tel. +(53) 7 204 7061 Superior de Arte Cubanacán, Playa (ISA) La Cecilia Tel. +(53) 7 271 9771 5ta. Avenida entre 110 y 112, Miramar Proyecto Cárdenas 114, bajos, entre Gloria y La Maison Calle 16 entre 7ma. y 31, Miramar Cultural Arte Apodaca, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) Tiempo 7 537-8 61 2838 La Pérgola Ministerio de Cultura Calle 13 entre 2 y 4, El Vedado Proyecto Trocadero 303 esquina a Águila, Cultural Centro Habana La Piragua Comunitario Calle O y Malecón, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 861 3260 Todas las Manos La Zorra y el (La Casa del Jazz Cubano) Unión de Calle 17 esquina a H, El Vedado Cuervo Calle 23 esquina a O, El Vedado Escritores y Tel. +(53) 7 832 4551-53 Tel. +(53) 7 833 2402 Artistas de Cuba Tel. +(53) 7 832 4551-53 (UNEAC) Piano bar Hotel Ave. 3ra. y 70, Miramar Unión Latina Callejón de Jústiz 21, entre Oficios Panorama Tel. +(53) 7 204 0100 y Avenida del Puerto, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 866 8142 / 866 8255 ART GALLERIES Tel. +(53) 7 832 4551-53 Centro de Arte Empedrado esquina a San Ignacio, Vitrina de San Ignacio entre Teniente Rey y Contemporáneo La Habana Vieja Valonia Wifredo Lam Muralla, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 863 9781 / 861 3419 Tel. +(53) 7 868 3561 Centro de San Ignacio 352 esquina a Teniente Desarrollo de las Rey, La Habana Vieja BARS Artes Visuales Tel. +(53) 7 862 5279, 862 9295 / 3D BAR (Recently opened, smallish place, 862 3533 quite cool) Centro Calle 23 esquina a 35, San Agustín, Malecon entre Paseo y President Laboratorio Artístico de San Don Cangreco (Friday night party venue for young Agustín (LASA) & beautiful crowd) Ave. 1ra No. 1606 entre 16 y 18 Centro Oficios 362 entre Luz y Santa Provincial de Clara, La Habana Vieja Artes Plásticas y Espacio (Hip new bar with valet parking) Tel. +(53) 7 862 3228 / 862 3295 / Diseño Calle 10, Entre 5ta y 31, Miramar 866 0280

Melem Bar (Young hip crowd – can get Colección Arte Casa de las Américas smokey) de Nuestra Calle G entre 3ra. y 5ta., El Vedado América Haydée 1ra y 60, Miramar Tel. +(53) 7 838 2706-09 Santamaría Sangri-La (Young hip crowd, modern basement venue) Fototeca de Mercaderes 307 entre Muralla y 42 y 11, Miramar Cuba Teniente Rey, Plaza Vieja, La Habana Vieja Tocororo (Mostly expatriates with Cuban Tel. +(53) 7 862 2530 friends, live music) Tel. +(53) 7 832 4551-53 Calle 18, entre 3ra y 5ta, Miramar Galería Teatro Nacional Avellaneda Calle Paseo y 39, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 870 4651 Read more at www.CubaAbsolutely.com page 48 WHAT’S ON HAVANA ! ART GALLERIES

Galería de Arte Calle D, entre 1ra, y 3ra., El Vedado Galería El Reino Biblioteca Nacional José Martí Malecón de Este Mundo entre 20 de Mayo y Aranguren, Plaza de la Revolución Galería Carmen Oficios 162 entre Amargura y Tel. +(53) 7 881 1757 Montilla Churruca, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 866 4114 Galería René Teatro Nacional Portocarrero Calle Paseo y 39, El Vedado Galería Collage San Rafael 103 entre Consulado e Tel. +(53) 7 870 4651 Habana Industria, Centro Habana Galería Raúl Palacio del Segundo Cabo Galería Factoría O´Reilly 308 entre entre Habana y Martínez O’Reilly 4 esquina a Tacón, La Habana Aguiar, La Habana Vieja Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 8091 ext. 151 Galería Forma Obispo 255 entre Cuba y Aguiar, Galería Raúl La Habana Vieja Centro Cultural Bertolt Brecha Oliva Tel. +(53) 7 862 2633 Calle13 esquina a I, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 832 9359 Galería Fresa y Calle 23 entre 10 y 12, El Vedado Chocolate Galería Roberto Muralla 107 esquina a San Ignacio, Diago La Habana Vieja Galería Avenida del Puerto y Sol, La Tel. +(53) 7 862 3577 Fundación Habana Vieja Habana Club Tel. +(53) 7 862 4108 Galería Calle 23 esquina a 10, El Vedado Servando Tel. +(53) 7 833 9599 Galería Calle 13 esquina a D, 5to. piso, El Galería Fundación Calle 42 entre 1ra. y 3ra., La Copa, Vedado Servando Ludwig Playa Tel. +(53) 7 832 4270 / 832 9128 Cabrera Tel. +(53) 7 203 7171 Galería Galiano Galiano esquina a Concordia, Galería Víctor San Ignacio y Callejón del Chorro, Centro Habana Manuel La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 5365 Tel. +(53) 7 866 9268 Galería Habana Línea 460 entre E y F, El Vedado Galería Villa Calle H número 406 entre 17 y 19, Tel. +(53) 7 832 7101 Manuela El Vedado Galería Haydee Calle G entre E y F, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 832 2391 Santamaría Tel. +(53) 7 832 4653 Galería 23 Y 12 Calle 23 esquina a 12, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 831 1810 Galería Julio Hotel Conde de Villanueva Larramendi Mercaderes 202 entre Lamparilla y Hotel Los Frailes Teniente Rey 8 entre Oficios y Amargura, La Habana Vieja Mercaderes, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 9294 / 862 9293 Tel. +(53) 7 862 9383 Galería La San José 114 entre Industria y Taller Callejón del Chorro, Plaza de la Acacia Consulado, Centro Habana Experimental de Catedral, La Habana Vieja Gráfica de La Tel. +(53) 7 863 9364 / 861 3533 Tel. +(53) 7 862 0979 Habana Galería Casa de las Américas Taller de Cuba 513, entre Teniente Rey y Latinoamericana Calle G entre 3ra. y 5ta., piso 2, El Serigrafía René Muralla, La Habana Vieja Vedado Portocarrero Tel. +(53) 7 862 3276 / 861 9354 Tel. +(53) 7 832 4653 Tel. +(53) 7 862 3276 / 861 9354 Galería Mariano Calle 15 núm. 607 entre B y C, El Vedado CINEMAS Tel. +(53) 7 838 2702 Centro Cultural Calle 23 entre 10 y 12, El Vedado Galería Orígenes ICAIC Prado y San Rafael, Centro Habana Cine Acapulco Avenida 26 esquina a 39, Nuevo Tel. +(53) 7 863 6690 Vedado Galería Palacio Cuba 64, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 833 9573 de la Artesanía Tel. +(53) 7 33 8072 y 861 9796 Cine Chaplin Calle 23 entre 10 y 12, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 831 1101 Read more at www.CubaAbsolutely.com page 49 WHAT’S ON HAVANA ! CINEMAS MUSEUMS

Cine La Rampa Calle 23 entre O y P, El Vedado Museo Casa Leonor Pérez 314, entre Picota y Tel. +(53) 7 878 6146 Natal de José Egido, La Habana Vieja Martí Tel. +(53) 7 861 3778 Cine Payret Prado 513, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 863 3163 Museo Castillo O’Reilly entre Avenida del Puerto y de la Real Tacón, La Habana Vieja Cine Riviera Calle 23 entre F y G, El Vedado Fuerza Tel. +(53) 7 830 9564 Tel. +(53) 7 861 6130

Cine Yara Museo del Amargura esquina a Mercaderes, Calle L esquina a 23, El Vedado Chocolate Tel. +(53) 7 831 1723 / 832 9430 La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 866 4431 Cine 23 y 12 Calle 23 entre 12 y 14, El Vedado Museo de la Tel. +(53) 7 833 6906 Tacón 1 entre Obispo y O’Reilly, La Ciudad Habana Vieja Cinematógrafo Mercaderes entre Obispo y Tel. +(53) 7 861 5001 Lumière Obrapía, La Habana Vieja Museo de la Línea esquina a G, El Vedado Danza Cine-teatro Línea entre Paseo y A., El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 831 2198 Trianón Tel. +(53) 7 830 9648 Museo Ernest Finca Vigía, San Francisco de Hemingway Fundación del Quinta Santa Bárbara, calle 212 Paula, San Miguel del Padrón Nuevo Cine núm. 21254 esquina a 31, La Tel. +(53) 7 891 0809 Latinoamericano Coronela, La Lisa Museo Obispo entre San Ignacio y Tel. +(53) 7 271 8311 / 271 8141 Farmacéutico Mercaderes, La Habana Vieja Taquechel Multisala Infanta Infanta entre Neptuno y San Miguel, Centro Habana Museo de Obispo 61 entre Baratillo y Oficios, Tel. +(53) 7 878 9323 Historia Natural La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 863 2687 MUSEUMS Galería Mariano Calle 15 núm. 607 entre B y C, El Fototeca de Mercaderes 307 entre Muralla y Cuba Teniente Rey, Plaza Vieja, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 2530 Museo Nacional Obispo 61 entre Baratillo y Oficios, de Artes La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 832 4551-53 Decorativas Tel. +(53) 7 863 2687 Maqueta de La Calle 28 núm. 113, entre 1ra. y 3ra., Habana Miramar Museo Nacional (Arte Cubano) Tel. +(53) 7 204 2661 / 332661 de Bellas Artes Trocadero entre Monserrate y Memorial José Martí Zulueta, La Habana Vieja Plaza de la Revolución Tel. +(53) 7 862 0140, 861 3858 y Tel. +(53) 7 882 0906 / 884 0551 863 9484

Monumento de Cárcel entre Zulueta y Prado, La Museo Nacional Centro Asturiano (Colección de Bellas Artes la Cárcel de La Habana Vieja Universal) Habana San Rafael entre Zulueta y Monserrate, La Habana Vieja Museo Edifico Felipe Poey, Plaza Ignacio Tel. +(53) 7 862 0140 / 861 3858 / Antropológico Agramonte, Universidad de La Montané 863 9484 Habana, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 879 3488 Museo Nacional Calle Mercaderes, esquina a de la Cerámica Amargura, La Habana Vieja Museo de Tacón 12 entre O’Reilly y Contemporánea Arqueología Empedrado, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 861 4469 Museo Nacional Capdevila 1 entre Habana y Aguiar, de la Música Museo de Arte , La Habana La Habana Vieja Colonial Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 861 9046 Tel. +(53) 7 862 6440 Museo de Naipes Inquisidor y Muralla, Plaza Vieja, Museo Biblioteca Calle Paseo 304 esquina a 13, El La Habana Vieja Servando Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 860 1530 Cabrera Moreno Tel. +(53) 7 835 2027 / 836 0010 Read more at www.CubaAbsolutely.com page 50 WHAT’S ON HAVANA ! MUSEUMS MUSIC

Museo San Miguel y Ronda, El Vedado Maxim Rock Bruzón 62, entre Almendares y Napoleóni- Tel. +(53) 7 879 1412 / 879 1460 Ayestarán, Plaza de la co RevoluciónTel. +(53) 7 877 5925

Museo Obispo entre Cuba y San Ignacio, Oratorio San Aguiar esquina a Obrapía, La Numismáti-co La Habana Vieja Felipe Neri Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 861 5811 Tel. +(53) 7 862 3243

Museo de la Oficios, entre Obispo y Obrapía, La Palacio del Zulueta 253 entre Ánimas y Perfumería Habana Vieja Teatro Lírico Neptuno, La Habana Vieja Nacional Museo Postal Avenida de Rancho Boyeros entre Cubano 19 de Mayo y 20 de Mayo Sala Lecuona Prado y San Rafael, Centro Habana (Ministerio de Comunicaciones), Tel. +(53) 7 861 3077 / 3079 Plaza de la Revolución Teatro Amadeo Tel. +(53) 7 870 5581 Calzada y D, El Vedado Roldán Tel. +(53) 7 832 4521-22 Museo de la Refugio 1 entre Monserrate y Revolución y Zulueta, La Habana Vieja THEATRES Memorial Tel. +(53) 7 862 4091 Granma Centro Cultural Calle13 esquina a I, El Vedado Bertolt Brecht Tel. +(53) 7 832 9359 Museo del Ron Avenida del Puerto 262 entre Luz y Sol, La Habana Vieja Cine-teatro Línea entre Paseo y A, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 862 4108 Trianón Tel. +(53) 7 830 9648

Museo del Mercaderes 120 entre Obispo y Gran Teatro de Prado y San Rafael, Centro Habana Tabaco Obrapía, La Habana Vieja La Habana Tel. +(53) 7 861 3077-79 Tel. +(53) 7 861 5795 Sala Adolfo Calle 11 entre D y E, El Vedado Fototeca de Mercaderes 307 entre Muralla y Llauradó Tel. +(53) 7 832 5573 Cuba Teniente Rey, Plaza Vieja, La Habana Vieja Sala Argos Ayestarán 307 esquina a 20 de Teatro Tel. +(53) 7 862 2530 Mayo, El Cerro Tel. +(53) 7 832 4551-53 Tel. +(53) 7 878 5551

Parque Histórico Carretera de la Cabaña, La Habana Sala Hubert de Calzada 657 entre A y B, El Vedado Militar Morro- del Este Blanck Tel. +(53) 7 830 1011 Cabaña Tel. +(53) 7 861 6130 / 861 5001 Teatro América Galiano entre Concordia y Sala del Oficios y Callejón de Jústiz, La Neptuno, Centro Habana Transporte Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 862 5416 Automotor Teatro Astral Infanta 501, Centro Habana MUSIC Tel. +(53) 7 878 1001 Teatro El Sótano Basílica Menor Oficios y Churruca, La Habana Calle K entre 25 y 27, El Vedado del Convento de Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 832 0630 San Francisco Tel. +(53) 7 862 9683 de Asís Teatro Fausto Prado y Colón, La Habana Vieja Tel. +(53) 7 863 1173 Gran Teatro de Prado y San Rafael, Centro Habana La Habana Tel. +(53) 7 861 3077-79 Teatro Karl Marx Calle 1ra y 8, Miramar Iglesia de San Desamparados y San Ignacio, Tel. +(53) 7 203 0801 / 209 1991 Francisco de Alameda de Paula, La Habana Vieja Paula Teatro Mella Línea entre A y B, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 860 4210 Tel. +(53) 7 830 4987 Jardines de la Avenida Tropical y Rizo, Playa Tropical Tel. +(53) 7 881 8767 Teatro Nacional Paseo y 39, El Vedado Tel. +(53) 7 879 3558 / 879 6011 Liceum Avenida Tropical y Rizo, Playa Mozartiano de Tel. +(53) 7 881 8767 Teatro Nacional Calle M entre 19 y 21, El Vedado La Habana de Guiñol Tel. +(53) 7 832 6262 / 832 8292 Read more at www.CubaAbsolutely.com page 51 WHAT’S ON HAVANA !

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