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May 19, 2024

　　It's a no-frills community center and gymnasium by day, but after dark – on certain nights of the week – Villa Malcolm transforms into a glamorous milonga (tango club) where locals crowd the dance floor, waiters serve champagne, and professional dancers put on a dazzling midnight performance. Check www.hoy-milonga.com for dates and times.

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