What to do this week in Buenos Aires

This Monday night, Silvino—the new Chacarita bistro that’s part of the latest foodie wave—turns into Happy Perso, with the team led by chef Gaspar Natiello taking full control of the space.

For this event, the staff will present a one-off menu featuring dishes created by them, paired with a carefully selected wine list. The experience starts with complimentary Moroccan bread, followed by starters and a main course with options like lacquered wings, tteokbokki with ribeye, cavatelli with mushrooms, or the catch of the day with peanut soup. To finish, two dreamy desserts: peach cheesecake and a chocolate nemesis with coconut custard and cherries.

Tip: book your table via this link.

Where: Guevara 421, Chacarita.

Looking to kick off the week on a high note? Take note: this Monday and Tuesday, acclaimed pianist and composer Aaron Parks performs in Argentina for the first time at Bebop Club.

The American artist presents Little Big III, his new album following his highly anticipated return to the legendary Blue Note Records. The show features a trio format with Ben Street on bass and Eric McPherson on drums, blending modern jazz, indie rock and Eastern influences.

Tip: get your tickets via Passline.

Where: Uriarte 1658, Palermo.

This Tuesday from 7pm, Casa Cavia bids farewell to the year with a final special edition of its Blending Sessions, featuring Valeria Mortara and Martín Mondragón.

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Valeria—one of Argentina’s most influential sommeliers—and Martín, a bartender with over twenty years of experience, join Flavia Arroyo and Delvis Huck to create a series of cocktails that invite guests to explore the crossover between wine and mixology. The experience is rounded out with bites from Aperitivo O’Clock.

Tip: reserve your spot via this link.

Where: Cavia 2985, Palermo.

“José Franco. Genesis” is now open at the National Museum of Fine Arts—an exhibition dedicated to the Cuban-Argentine artist, showcasing a selection of paintings, objects and installations.

The show spans from his iconic 1980s paintings—where he recreates animal fur patterns with a pop sensibility—to works created over the past year, including installations with electronic components and acrylics on canvas.

Tip: the exhibition runs until February 8, 2026, with free admission, Tuesday to Friday from 11am to 7:30pm, and weekends from 10am.

Where: Av. del Libertador 1473, Recoleta.

This Wednesday at 8pm, Hilda Lizarazu—one of the most iconic voices in Argentine rock and pop—takes the stage at AMIA.

She’ll perform an electropop duo set with composer and producer Federico Melioli, delivering an intimate yet electrifying show. A perfect midweek plan to experience Hilda’s new artistic chapter, which revisits different periods of her long solo career.

Tip: reserve your tickets via this link.

Where: Pasteur 633, Balvanera.

The final edition of Miradas Argentinas arrives at Cine York, running from Wednesday to Saturday with free screenings at 6pm and 8:30pm, celebrating Argentine cinema.

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The program includes documentaries, fiction and premieres such as The Silence of Men, My Days with Cinema, What We Still Have to Tell, Under the Flags, the Sun, Belén, Searching for Shakespeare and The Death of a Comedian. Check the full schedule and screening times via this link—there’s something for everyone.

Tip: tickets are free and handed out on a first-come, first-served basis.

Where: Juan Bautista Alberdi 895, Olivos.

The Christmas vibe is in the air, and the city gets festive with a new edition of Christmas at the Markets, featuring activities and themed spaces at Belgrano Market and San Nicolás Market.

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Events take place on Wednesday in Belgrano and Friday in San Nicolás, from 4 to 6pm. Santa Claus will be the star attraction, posing for family photos, receiving children’s letters and collecting wishes in the classic Christmas Mailbox. Perfect for a family outing and soaking up the holiday magic at two of the city’s most traditional markets.

Tip: free admission.

Where: Juramento 2527, Belgrano Market, and Av. Córdoba 1750, San Nicolás Market.

A visit to Palacio Libertad is always a good idea—and this time the highlight is Alberdi, the Musical, a show that reimagines the life and ideas of Juan Bautista Alberdi.

The performance runs this Thursday and Friday at 7pm and features more than twenty artists on stage. The production blends musical theater, rap, hip hop, projections and folk rhythms, with original music and script by Pablo Flores Torres.

Tip: tickets are available at the box office starting two hours before each show, subject to capacity.

Where: Sarmiento 151, San Nicolás.

This Thursday night, Café Berlín hosts Valeria Gastaldi—one of the iconic voices of Bandana—who presents her new single Inoportuno starting at 11pm.

Co-written with Pablo Balzano, the song is a timeless pop track that blends melancholy, desire and personal transformation, with a catchy, cinematic sound exploring stories of infidelity and intense nights. The show will also feature guest artists and promises to be a standout.

Tip: get your tickets via LivePass.

Where: Av San Martín 6656, Villa Devoto.

Almost like a weekly ritual, the city’s wave of openings continues—and this time it’s Santé Brasserie, right in the heart of Puerto Madero.

The project by designer and traveler Fernando Cornicelli brings together comfort, technique and a contemporary reinterpretation of classic dishes. Inspired by French and American brasseries, with a distinct porteño touch, the experience can be enjoyed in the dining room, at the bar or on the waterfront terrace. Santé Brasserie arrives to fill a gap in the neighborhood and aims to become a new local landmark.

Tip: book your table via Meitre.

Where: Cecilia Grierson 222, Puerto Madero.