What to Do During the Week & the Weekend in Buenos Aires

Every Friday and Saturday this month, Carpano Weekends brings together gastronomy, music and vermouth in different bars across Buenos Aires. The initiative gathers guest chefs, artists and spaces from the local food scene for plans that are perfect for the weekend.

Carpano Weekends has already stopped at bars like Garito Loyola and Malasangre and will continue at Isla Flotante, Café Mar del Plata and El Aperitivo, among others. The lineup includes chefs such as Germán Sitz, Sol Peretti, Mica Najmanovich and Daniela “Buby” Butvilofsky, along with artists like Juan Ingaramo, Isla de Caras, Dandara and Hipnótica. There will also be happy hours throughout the month in different bars around the city.

Good to know: Carpano Weekends takes place every Friday and Saturday in March. The full calendar can be checked online here.

Where: various bars across Buenos Aires. The complete list is available here.

The world’s most beautiful bookstore adds a new plan to get (even more) lost among its stories. Experiencia Grand Splendid is a new guided route inside El Ateneo Grand Splendid that invites visitors to see the building with fresh eyes: from discovering its past as a theater and cinema dating back to 1919 to sitting down for a coffee with a privileged view of the famous dome painted by Nazareno Orlandi. Along the way, interactive stations reveal how the venue played a key role in the early days of cinema, radio and even Argentina’s recording industry.

The highlight comes in an immersive room where a hologram of Carlos Gardel becomes the narrator and guide to the building’s story, blending music, images and anecdotes from the time when the legendary singer performed on that very stage. Visitors can also peek backstage, view the theater from the old galleries and learn technical details about how the former cinema-theater worked.

Good to know: the experience lasts about one hour and runs every day. Tickets are purchased on-site. Prices: ARS 30,000 for non-residents over 10 years old, ARS 20,000 for Argentine residents over 10.

Where: Av. Santa Fe 1860.

Streaming channel Blender is entering a new phase with a renewed lineup, a schedule change and new faces. The focus now shifts to the late afternoon and evening slot, with more live shows mixing news, entertainment, debate and humor. Among the new additions are Mauro Szeta and José María Listorti, joining the team with a programming style designed to comment on the day’s events—always with the channel’s laid-back tone.

The new schedule starts with ¡QUÉ DÍA!, where Mauro Szeta reviews the day’s news with his team. It continues with ÚLTIMO AVISO, a pop culture lab hosted by Fiorella Sargenti, Nicolás Riera and others; followed by the return of Tomás Rebord with his already classic HAY ALGO AHÍ, blending politics, strange phenomena and unexpected debates; and closes with BLENDER AL NIGHT, the late show hosted by José María Listorti.

Good to know: the shows stream Monday to Friday from 5 to 9 pm on YouTube.

Where: wherever you want to watch from.

A midweek plan: every Wednesday from 6:30 pm to midnight, Muyè — Recoleta’s secret garden with gourmet flavors — hosts an after-office evening of small plates and cocktails.

The place fills with music, drinks and a menu ideal for sharing: mini cheeseburgers on brioche buns, mushroom croquettes with parmesan and spiced honey, braised beef empanaditas with baharat, ricotta gnudi and even chilled steak tataki.

Good to know: you can reserve a table online or simply walk in and find your favorite spot.

Where: Ayacucho 1563.

After-office drinks get a new hotspot in Palermo. At Hierro Bodegón, Vermouth & Jazz turns the end of the workday into a small celebration. Monday to Saturday from 6 to 8 pm, the bar fills with music, ice-cold “pingüinos” served as shareable cocktails and a menu of small plates at special prices.

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The star is the classic Buenos Aires wine pitcher reinvented in jugs for four people, with versions like Cacho, Mama Cora or Susana, all with a fresh, herbaceous profile. To pair with them, there are mushroom arancini, fire-roasted carrots, homemade charcuterie and pastrami sandwiches on brioche.

Good to know: reservations via WhatsApp or online.

Where: Fitz Roy 1722.

Contemporary art has a new stop in Retiro. This Wednesday at 6 pm, Al Sur Gallery opens its 2026 program with “El eterno retorno,” an exhibition by renowned Argentine artist Jacques Bedel, marking a new chapter for the gallery at Espacio Cultural Barrakesh.

The show explores the philosophical idea of eternal return inspired by Friedrich Nietzsche, using materials such as melted resins, iron and aluminum that react to light and the viewer’s movement. Rather than static pieces, the works transform depending on angle and illumination.

Through paintings, prints on translucent surfaces, sculptures and installations, Bedel—whose career spans more than six decades—invites visitors into a universe where images appear, disappear and constantly transform.

Good to know: the exhibition is open Monday to Friday from 11 am to 7 pm.

Where: Dr. Ricardo Rojas 446.

If you love cooking and want to learn some tricks from chefs, this plan mixes flavors, culture and live entertainment. At the historic Mercado Belgrano, chefs prepare dishes in front of the audience, sharing techniques, ingredients and secrets behind each recipe.

The activity takes place this Thursday from 3 pm and is usually part of cycles like Sabores del Mundo, which explore cuisines from different countries while combining food with music and cultural talks.

Good to know: admission is free and no registration is required.

Where: Juramento 2527.

The Centro Cultural de España en Buenos Aires celebrates Women’s Month with a concert series called CCEBA Jazz, kicking off this Thursday at 7 pm.

The opening performance features the trio led by Diana Arias, alongside pianist Pía Hernández and trumpeter Jeanette Nenezian. Curated by Julia Moscardini, the program brings together original compositions and works by female jazz composers from Argentina and abroad, highlighting women’s talent within the genre.

Good to know: free entry on a first-come, first-served basis until the venue reaches capacity.

Where: Paraná 1159.

Saturday has a plan for wine lovers in Palermo. At Carmen, the pasta restaurant by Nacho Feibelmann, an open tasting with Bodega Deos invites guests to try wines from a family project born in the Valle de Uco that works with a historic Malbec vineyard more than a century old in Pampa El Cepillo.

From 6 to 9 pm, the tasting is relaxed and informal—wine glass in hand and perfect for starting the weekend. The ticket includes one glass of wine and a house croquette, with the option to continue ordering glasses or bottles paired with the restaurant’s menu.

Good to know: entry is first-come, first-served and spots are limited.

Where: Gurruchaga 1428.

Summer says goodbye with a glass in hand and terrace views. Mapa del Vino Wine Spot hosts a new gastronomic sunset this Saturday from 8 to 11 pm, combining live cooking, wine pairings and music.

The menu will be prepared by chef Alejandro Rolón, while wines are curated by sommelier Mariana Gil Juncal, creating a step-by-step tasting journey to enjoy as the sun sets. The experience includes dishes such as blood sausage and blue cheese bruschetta (with a veggie option), skirt steak tacos and a sweet tiramisu finale.

Good to know: reservations are made online and paid by transfer or credit card. Spots are limited.

Where: Belaustegui and Bahía Blanca (exact address shared after booking confirmation).

The world of gaming and anime returns to the city with a new edition of FuwaFuwa Con, this time dedicated to video games. This Saturday and Sunday, Espacio Cultural Adán Buenosayres becomes a meeting point for cosplay fans, pop culture lovers and gamers.

From 12 to 7 pm both days, the event will feature more than 110 stands per day with merchandise, cosplay contests, live shows, music, themed film screenings and many surprises for anyone wanting to spend the afternoon among video games, photos and activities.

Good to know: there will be a cosplay contest with prizes. Admission is free.

Where: Av. Eva Perón 1400.