What to do this week in Buenos Aires

Cheeses and wines—a fantastic plan to start the week. Amores Tintos, the bar with 26 wine taps, welcomes everyone this Monday to enjoy some of Argentina’s best wineries in the winter edition of its Wine Festival.

From 7 PM to midnight at their Soler location, wineries such as Durigutti, El Porvenir, Zuccardi, Roca, Azcona, Engreído, Gerome Marteau, and others will offer tastings and share curiosities about their aromas, production, and flavors. Also present will be Fermier, one of Argentina’s best cheese producers.

Tip: Tickets can be purchased via this link or at Amores Tintos locations.

Where: Soler 4202, Palermo.

Often, you don’t have to leave the city to travel. Le Club Bacán is a perfect example. It is the signature bar inside Casa Lucía, a luxurious hotel located in the historic Mihanovich Building, built by Croatian shipowner Nicolás Mihanovich in 1928 (don’t miss its famous indoor pool).

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This Tuesday, there will be a tequila masterclass and tasting to discover the world of this spirit led by Volcán de Mi Tierra, one of the most notable tequila brands. The ticket includes tasting 3 labels, special pairings, and the masterclass.

Tip: The cost per person is $45,000 ARS, and reservations can be made via this link. Limited capacity.

Where: Arroyo 841.

Our pop-up of the week features Edgar Pronio, chef at CheckPoint Charlie, and Takehiro Ohno, a Japanese chef descended from samurai who now leads Japanese Soul, a company advising businesses to professionalize the gastronomic market.

This Wednesday from 8:30 PM, a five-course menu with pairings from Bodega Catena Zapata will be served. The menu includes ingredients linked to Japanese cuisine and two main dishes with fish and meat. Notably, Ohno advised CheckPoint Charlie’s kitchen in its early days.

Tip: Tables cost $75,000 ARS per person and can be reserved by calling +54 9 11 5116 0881. Here’s more about CheckPoint Charlie.

Where: Av. Dorrego 3590, Palermo.

From July 7 to August 1 (inclusive), the second edition of ReOutlet takes place at the Buenos Aires Convention Center, featuring offers from over 30 brands.

Organized by Grupo IRSA, ReOutlet is a dynamic fair with a “hunt for deals” format, including top brands offering a mix of clothing from past and current seasons.

Besides brand discounts, there are promotions like up to 40% cashback and up to 6 interest-free installments. The venue also features a food court and entertainment for kids.

Tip: The fair is open daily from 12 PM to 8 PM, free entry.

Where: Av. Figueroa Alcorta 2099.

From July 12 to August 1, the InterContinental Hotel offers a different proposal for the whole family. Hello Winter and Hello Kids are two experiences designed for adults and children to enjoy a warm and elegant environment.

Hello Winter includes accommodation for two adults or a Family Plan with buffet breakfast, access to the Kids Club, gym, and heated pool. Hello Kids adds a surprise breakfast in the room with sweets for the kids, a pastry decorating set for cookies and cupcakes, coloring maps, bath bombs, popcorn reading carts, and additional games to enjoy in the room.

Tip: Reservations at 4340-7101. All packages are pet-friendly and offer 3 interest-free installments.

Where: Moreno 809.

To celebrate July 9, 13 city restaurants reinterpreted two Argentine classics: quince paste and sweet potato jam.

We won’t ask which team you’re on (or maybe we will?), just enjoy the novel and the classic at various places crafting everything from traditional pastries to unexpected combinations while preserving the essence of these emblematic sweets.

Some participants: Atelier Fuerza (all locations) with a cheese-and-quince alfajor, Arredondo (Virrey Arredondo 2562, Belgrano) with a Balcarce dessert edition with quince and sweet potato, Buche Salumeria (Asunción 4085, Villa Devoto) with the classic vigilante with morbier, patagonzola, pecan nuts, and Esnaola sweets, Malasaña (Acuña de Figueroa 1800, Palermo) introducing novelties including quince cheesecake.

Tip: These reinterpretations are available until July 20 at various restaurants.

Where: Several locations in the city.

This is a must on your wishlist if you love film-to-theater adaptations and strong casts. It features Gonzalo Heredia, Mey Scapola, Vanesa Gonzalez, Guillermo Pfening, Nicolás Pauls, and Laura Cymer, directed by filmmaker Hernán Guerschuny, directing theater for the first time.

Premieres this Wednesday, showing weekly Wednesday to Sunday at Multiteatro. The story begins on a night when a comet passes very close to Earth and six friends gather for dinner. Suddenly, a blackout affects the whole neighborhood except one house. Strange things start happening around them, and they conclude they are interacting with themselves but in a parallel universe.

Tip: Tickets available here. Here are other plays not to miss on Corrientes Avenue.

Where: Av. Corrientes 1283.

A museum room can be many things: each exhibition transforms it into a different world and ecosystem. From this Thursday, the first floor of the Perlotti Museum, where sculptures reign, will become a timeless, symbolic ecosystem.

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From 5 PM, the solo show “Sunset in a Forest” by artist Tadeo Muleiro, curated by Jen Zapata, opens. The artist invites visitors to enter a universe where the human, animal, and fantastic intertwine in constant transition, creating a space that opens doors to new ways of inhabiting and perceiving the world. His work features soft, playful, dynamic textile sculptures with bright colors and varied shapes, making it a good plan for kids.

Tip: Museum open Mon, Wed-Fri 11 AM–7 PM; Sat, Sun, holidays 11 AM–8 PM; closed Tue.

Where: Pujol 644.

If you’re a parent, you’ll surely recognize these characters: Lola the cow, Bartolito, Pío the chick, and Pepe the parrot. The good news is they’ll all be together starting this Friday in parking lot D on the third level of Unicenter mall in Martínez.

In a tent over 2,000 square meters, La Granja de Zenón characters offer a sensory journey full of music, games, and surprises—ideal for the little ones. This experience runs until August 31 daily from 11 AM to 9 PM. Tickets available at the box office or via this link.

To infinity and beyond! Toy Story fans (and their kids) can also enjoy an interactive fair celebrating the 30th anniversary of one of Disney Pixar’s most successful movies starting this Saturday. The activation is at Plaza Sol (first floor), free entry. Expect nostalgic nods, playful stations, and themed decorations from the film.

Where: Paraná 3745, Martínez.

We continue suggesting plans for the little ones. Throughout the winter holidays, Teatro Ciego will feature children’s plays with various themes and styles.

For example: daily, “My Friend the Darkness” presents an immersive sound show with many sensory surprises. It tells the story of Nescius and Positivín, who teach the audience that darkness is an artist allowing us to imagine the unimaginable and live adventures. The play begins in light and gradually turns the room into total darkness.

Also, on Tuesdays and Sundays, you can see “No Need to See You, Champion,” a story celebrating passion and overcoming perceived limits. The full schedule is available here.

Tip: Tickets can be bought here with a discount for advance purchases.

Where: Borges 1974.