What to do this week in Buenos Aires

In celebration of “National Kimchi Day” in Argentina—on Friday the 22nd—this week marks the return of Gastro Corea Food Week in Buenos Aires, where you can enjoy a wide range of culinary offerings from Korea.

From Monday to Sunday, 18 Korean restaurants will participate in this event, creating special dishes highlighting Korea’s culinary roots, mainly in kimchi and traditional sauces like doenjang, ganjang, and gochujang.

Info: Special dishes and menus will start at $15,000, and you can find out more about the participating locations on Instagram.

The “Transposition of a Signal. Heras Velasco Centennial” exhibition is now open at the National Museum of Fine Arts, as part of the centenary celebrations of Argentine artist María Juana Heras Velasco.

The exhibit includes personal archives from Heras Velasco, recreating the show where she presented her iconic “Transposeña 71” piece, made with iron sheets, which she donated to the museum in 1976. This is an opportunity to relive one of the most emblematic works by this great artist.

Info: The exhibition is on the second floor of the museum and will be open until February 2, 2025. Visit from Tuesday to Sunday.

Where: Av. del Libertador 1473, National Museum of Fine Arts.

Breaking up the week with a play is a great plan, and even better if it’s on a Tuesday! Catch the only performance of “Perla,” a play by María Florencia Lauga, this Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. at Teatro Chacarerean.

In this profound theatrical show, the artist portrays María, a woman facing fears, frustrations, and demands as she searches for peace. The play reveals how María navigates her darkest emotions and inner conflicts, which can become her greatest strength—her “pearl.” It’s a thought-provoking performance you won’t want to miss.

Info: Reserve your tickets at this link.

Where: Nicaragua 5565, Teatro Chacarerean.

The weather this week is ideal for outdoor dining, so why not enjoy a delicious meal alfresco? We recommend visiting Lo de Jesús, in the heart of Palermo.

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This iconic Palermo restaurant offers top-quality cuts of meat in an ideal setting. The extensive menu includes dishes like tomahawk steak, skirt steak, and classic short ribs. They also serve homemade pasta and seafood.

Pairing a great meal with wine is essential, and Lo de Jesús doesn’t disappoint—La Malbequería, their wine cellar, offers an excellent selection of wines.

Info: Open every day; you can make a reservation via their Instagram account.

Where: Gurruchaga 1406, Lo de Jesús.

From Thursday to Sunday, Buenos Aires hosts the Buenos Aires International Jazz Festival. The event offers concerts by national and international artists, masterclasses, album and book presentations, film screenings, and much more.

Over four days, iconic Buenos Aires venues like Usina del Arte, Centro Cultural 25 de Mayo, Centro Cultural Recoleta, and Centro Cultural San Martín will host various performances by distinguished international artists, including U.S. pianist Benny Green, Spanish pianist Abe Rábade, and Italian drummer Roberto Gatto.

The opening concert will be held at Teatro Presidente Alvear on Thursday at 8 p.m., and the closing event takes place on Sunday the 24th at 7 p.m. at the Usina del Arte Auditorium.

Info: Check out the full program and reserve your tickets through this link.

Wine lovers, this Thursday brings an amazing plan! Cauce de los Fuegos, the renowned restaurant in Puerto Madero, will hold a wine tasting with Bodega Tempus Alba.

Enjoy a four-course menu, featuring an amuse-bouche, appetizer, main course, and dessert. Each course will be paired with wines from Bodega Tempus Alba, with winemaker Leo Biondolillo on hand to enhance the experience. What could be better than delicious food with superb wines?

Info: Make your reservation via Cauce’s Instagram.

Where: Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 440, Cauce de los Fuegos.

Staying in can also be a great plan! We recommend watching “Alien: Romulus,” now streaming on Disney+.

The latest film in the Alien saga, released in theaters a few months ago, arrives on streaming this Thursday. If you enjoy sci-fi thrillers, don’t miss this new release, which tells the story of a group of colonizers exploring an abandoned space station, only to encounter the most terrifying life form in the universe.

Info: You can watch all Alien saga movies on Disney+.

This Thursday at 9 p.m., Colombian singer Greeicy will perform at Teatro Gran Rex as part of her “Greeicy-Yeliana World Tour,” promising an unforgettable show after touring in the U.S. and Europe.

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The singer, known for hits like “Amantes” and “Más Fuerte,” and collaborations with renowned artists, continues to rise in popularity and will perform her top songs in Buenos Aires.

Info: Tickets are running low—grab yours through this link.

Where: Av. Corrientes 857, Teatro Gran Rex.

Ready for theater on Friday night? If you’re unsure what play to choose, we’ve got you covered. At El Método Kairós, you can catch “Totem, El Vigilante Nocturno,” a comedy by Juan Paya, featuring Fabián Roetto and Alexis Mazzitelli.

This humorous show tells the story of a guy who’s broken up with his partner and decides to approach a security totem—not just to chat, but to buy drugs. What could go wrong?

This play is part of “Ciclón,” a series of four short plays you can watch one after another with your ticket on Friday starting at 11 p.m.

Info: Get your tickets through Alternativa Teatral.

Where: El Salvador 4530, El Método Kairós.

Looking for a top-tier performance? This Friday, renowned Uruguayan artist Martín Buscaglia will perform at ND Teatro with his show “A Song Doesn’t Matter.”

Following successful performances in his native country and Europe, Martín returns to Buenos Aires to offer a concert featuring his classic songs and new compositions. Accompanied by Coby Acosta on percussion, Melina Moguilevsky and Camila Ibarra on backup vocals, and other guest musicians, the artist—known for his numerous albums—will wrap up the year in the city.

Info: Hurry and get your tickets on Plateanet.

Where: Paraguay 918, ND Teatro.