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Tango at the Gallery

On these sticky mid-summer nights it’s tempting to succumb to the icy amenities of the air conditioner, but the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo Tango and the WNY Belly Dance Association have other things in mind this weekend: Buffalo is gonna heat up alright, with some truly “exotic dancing.” Come be a part of the sizzling action during this week’s Gusto at the Gallery for “An Evening of Wine, Dancing and Eccentric Artists,” where world-renowned tango superstar Daniel Trenner and his partner Anne-Sophie Ville dance the passionate and captivating “forbidden dance” in authentic full costume. Prior to the performance, they will give free basic tango lessons at the Gallery from 6 to 7pm—a rare chance for beginners to learn from this celebrated artist. The WNY Belly Dance Association will give simultaneous demonstration and instruction, culminating in a performance of gothic belly dance called Wings of Isis at 8pm. There will be a wine and chocolate tasting, skits and demo dancing, lectures and tours. Later in the evening, from 8 to 10pm, everyone is invited to participate in a giant milonga dance (billed as a “mini tango marathon”), interspersed with hourly belly dance performances. This presentation at the Knox kicks off Buffalo’s first “Argentine Tango Weekend,” an unprecedented celebration aimed at sharing and spreading to others the passion of the tango.

Friday, July 28 from 5-10pm. Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Ave. (882-8700) www.albrightknox.org. FREE.