WTTW’s ‘Weekend in Havana’ a Look Beyond City’s Vintage Glamour


As America’s relationship with Cuba improves, Havana has become a destination for Americans hoping to get a look at the city’s vintage glitz and glamor. But there’s more to Havana than classic cars and rum drinks.

In his new PBS special “Weekend in Havana,” Geoffrey Baer is immersed in the city’s vibrant culture—architecture, music, dance and history—with three native Cubans as his guides.

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Baer joins us to discuss the show, along with Daniel de la Regata, a Cuban architect who appears in the show.

Weekend in Havana” premieres at 8 p.m. Tuesday on WTTW.


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