What to do this week in Buenos Aires

This project defines itself as the “anti-closet.” It’s a collective exhibition driven by AGENCIA, an artistic operations center dedicated to the circulation of works, poetic drifts, and processes, aiming to celebrate the power of dissidence. The show will be available until July 18.

Curated by Joaquín Wall, it brings together work from artists, poets, architects, and doctors who push artistic action and homosexual agency to the edge of their practices.

Info: Open Wednesday to Saturday, 2 PM to 6 PM.

Where: AGENCIA, Defensa 1442, San Telmo.

You don’t need it to be Thursday or Friday to enjoy a special night in Buenos Aires. This Tuesday, from 8 PM, wine lovers can enjoy a tasting alongside Durigutti Family Winemakers at ZUK in Puerto de Olivos.

The night will have a luxury host: Pablo Durigutti, winemaker and owner of the winery, guiding every moment. Pairings will include: aged provoleta, burrata, grilled salmon, slow-cooked vacío, and dessert tastings like cheesecake and apple crumble.

Info: The dinner costs ARS 35,000 per person; reservations at 11 5064-9604.

Where: Juan Díaz de Solís 2398, Puerto de Olivos.

For bacon and cheddar lovers, this is a must-try: Wendy’s released its new Extreme Cheese Baconator, a revamped version of their classic Baconator, available for a limited time on the menu.

This new option comes with brioche bun, two 100% beef patties, six strips of crispy bacon, melted cheddar with paprika, sliced cheddar, and a creamy mix of cream cheese with shredded cheddar.

Info: This burger is available in double or triple format at all Wendy’s locations.

Where: Various locations around the city.

Pop-ups among bars are now a worldwide trend. And Buenos Aires can’t miss out—joining the wave with a special event this Wednesday from 8 PM at Sofá.

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Coming from Chile, Siam Thai—one of the 50 Best Discovery Bars 2025—arrives in Chacarita with cocktails and Thai small plates. For one night, Sofá’s kitchen will be filled with different aromas to delight its visitors with a fresh proposal.

Info: No reservations accepted. Tables assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Where: Av. Dorrego 1301.

One of Buenos Aires’ most popular bars is turning 6 and celebrating all June with can’t-miss offerings. If you go to Tres Monos this week, you’ll have a full agenda: Wednesday features a night full of Luis Miguel hits plus off-menu drinks for ARS 6,000.

On Thursday, the fourth edition of Calesita will take place (one of our recommended monthly events) with a special guest: Aarón Díaz from Carnaval bar (Lima, Peru).

Info: You can reserve your table here.

Where: Guatemala 4899.

This Wednesday at 11 AM, there will be a guided tour of Buenos Aires’ civic center, covering three key moments in the city’s history, exploring how each shaped daily life.

This activity, part of the 445th anniversary of its founding, will cover: the city’s foundation in 1580; the exponential progress when named Capital of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata; and its designation as Capital of the Argentine Republic in 1880.

Info: The tour lasts about 90 minutes and is free. Reserve your spot here. Another tour will be held Saturday, the 14th.

Where: Starting point at Av. Leandro N. Alem y Av. Bartolomé Mitre.

From this Wednesday, Fuerza Bruta is back in town with Aven, a renewed show that awakens the senses. The play will run all June, with performances Wednesdays through Sundays.

The show centers on joy, freedom, and forgotten beauty waiting to be rediscovered. The word “Aven” has no concrete meaning: it’s abstract and invented, a mix of “adventure” and “paradise.” The show offers a playful and wild paradise where flying through waterfalls, dancing surrounded by butterflies, floating in the universe, or traveling inside a whale is possible.

Info: Tickets cost ARS 35,000 per person and can be purchased here.

Where: Campos Salles 2145.

The influential American director, screenwriter, and producer will be honored with a week-long tribute at CC Munro. Known for A Clockwork Orange and The Shining, his work is characterized by a Manichean worldview and a leitmotif repeated across films: good and evil; love and hate; sex and violence; desire and fear; loyalty and betrayal.

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This Thursday you can watch Eyes Wide Shut at 6 PM and Full Metal Jacket at 8:30 PM. The full schedule, presented by Lumiton, is available here.

Info: Free admission, first come, first served.

Where: CC Munro, Av. Vélez Sarsfield 4650.

Staying in is also an option this week, and we have a great plan for that. From this Friday, seasons 1 and 2 of Twin Peaks will be available on MUBI Argentina.

The iconic 1990 series by David Lynch and Mark Frost follows quirky FBI agent Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) as he investigates the murder of a young local queen of the prom, Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee), in the equally peculiar town of Twin Peaks. As the investigation unfolds, other mysteries and conspiracies with supernatural elements are revealed, all connected to Laura’s murder.

Info: Access the platform with a free 30-day trial here.

This Tuesday from 6 PM, a purposeful exhibition will open at the National Chamber of Deputies. Titled Still Life. Hunting Trophies, it features photos by Britta Jaschinski, a notable British/German photojournalist.

The aim is to promote a bill proposing to ban the import of hunting trophies into Argentina. The exhibition will be on display until June 27 in Annex A of the building.

Info: Open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM. Free admission.

Where: Anexo A, H. Cámara de Diputados, Av. Rivadavia 1841.