Buenos Aires’ Polo Circo festival has big events happening in the main tent (the ‘Carpa Central’) and better still – the majority of the events are free! Head to Combate de los Pozos 1700 (corner Garay, in Parque Patricios) daily from 2-9pm to check out the action or visit the website for more information – www.festivalpolocirco.gov.ar/home09/web/es/events/index.html

The MALBA (Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires) will host a night to present its newest collection of artwork and books for children. Come hear stories, see images, and participate in various activities and games. Starts at 6pm. At the Malba auditorium at Avenida Figueroa Alcorta 3415. Email info@albatros.com.ar

Manzana de las Luces plays homage to Orson Welles today, showing his 1958 classic ‘Touch of Evil’ at 6.30pm. Starring such greats as Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh and Marlene Dietrich, it really is unmissable – and free! Manzana de las Luces, Perú 272, 6.30pm, free.

Come along to Bar Abierto at J.L. Borges 1613, every Monday from 7.30-9.30pm to participate in the Masters of Classic and Contemporary Cinema Workshop. The objective of the course is to study in depth the work of eight great directors who, as a result of their unique styles, have greatly contributed to the development of cinema throughout the 20th century. Each month a new cycle begins, the course costs $130 per month. For more information contact Irene Schwarz: 4-867-6205, or ireneschwarz@barabierto.com.

La Tribu community radio is organising a series of events to celebrate its milestone 20th birthday! Every Monday throughout June at 6pm there will be a clinic on ‘The End of Radio’ at the station, Lambaré 873. Radio production and new technologies will be covered. Spaces are limited, sign up at: capacitacion@fmlatribu.com

Catch Mondays at La Cigale for some great live music. La Cigale, 25 de Mayo 722, 10:30pm, free of charge.

Enjoy some laughs at Sebastián Scherman’s exhibition of graphic humour, ‘Scherman in Alliance with Humour’, as you browse through 50 published and unpublished cartoons. The display runs until 30th June, Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 8pm and Saturdays until 12pm. The Espacio de Historieta de la Alianza Frances, Billinghurst 1926, free of charge. For more information visit www.scherman.blogspot.com or email shermans@gmail.com.