What to do this week in Buenos Aires

On Monday, May 5th, the International Celiac Day is celebrated, and Nika Club Omakase, a restaurant offering modern gluten-free Japanese cuisine, low in sodium, fats, and sugars, has decided to celebrate Celiac Week from May 5th to 9th, with many exciting offerings.

Throughout the week, the restaurant, led by sushi master Fabián Masuda, will feature a Japanese tapas menu (gluten-free, of course), and on Saturday, they will offer a ramen brunch.

Tip: On Thursday, there will be good music. At 10:30 pm, Uma+Cruz will perform at the Piano Bar. Reservations here.

Where: Nicaragua 5952, Palermo.

From May 4th to 8th, various activities will take place to celebrate the 40th anniversary of “Esperando la carroza,” a classic of Argentine cinema. Many of the activities will revolve around of “Carroceros” a documentary that portrays the fans of this Argentine film produced by Ana Clara Benda, with the direction of Mariano Frigerio y Denise Urfeig.

For example, on Wednesday, this documentary can be viewed for free at the Centro Cultural 25 de Mayo (Av. Triunvirato 4444) - tickets can be purchased through this link. On Tuesday, starting at 7 p.m., there will be a tribute at the Teatro San Martín (Av. Corrientes 1530) with the cast of the film present in the theater’s lobby.

Note: You can check the full program here.

Where: Various locations around the city.

“Para que vuelva la música” (For the music to return) is the name of this event, which will take place this Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the iconic Teatro Colón. This is a charity performance aimed at raising funds for the Orquesta Escuela de Bahía Blanca - Ingeniero White, which was affected by recent floods.

The event will be led by the Orquesta Académica del Teatro Colón, conducted by Maestro Juan Miceli. Violinist Xavier Inchausti will perform as a soloist, and Bahía Blanca artist Agustín “Rada” Aristarán will join the initiative with his social commitment.

Note: Tickets are available here and can also be purchased at the box office.

Where: Teatro Colón, Cerrito 628.

A play that undoubtedly addresses one of the most universal, simple, and profound feelings: love. Flavia Pittella, an avid reader and columnist for Argentina's leading media outlets, takes the stage to tell the story of love and raise even more questions about this inscrutable emotion.

The play will be presented this Friday in a one-night performance at Paseo La Plaza. During the show, Flavia will bring stories, texts, and songs celebrating love. She’ll also mention renowned authors like Cortázar, Borges, Kureishi, Baricco, and Bukowski.

Note: Tickets can be purchased here.

Where: Paseo La Plaza, Av. Corrientes 1660.

A different outing that guarantees not only laughs but also the chance to see new pieces performed by established artists on stage or discover fresh voices from the local scene.

You can reserve a table and enjoy drinks and food while listening to the performers. The menu offers various types of burgers and some small bites.

Note: Entry is free. It’s held every Tuesday starting at 9:15 p.m. You can reserve your tickets in advance here.

Where: La Silla Comedy Club, Bonpland 800.

A play where the innocence of a child blends with the work of one of the world’s most important playwrights.

It all begins when, at the age of 14, the author of the play steals a Shakespeare book, though he doesn’t understand a word until life events lead him to discover striking connections between his life and some of Shakespeare’s comedies and tragedies.

Written and directed by Leandro Calderone, the play premieres this Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. at Galpón de Guevara. The cast includes Adriana Ferrer, José Frezzini, Karina Hernández, Ariel Mele, Andrés Passeri, and Payuca.

Note: Tickets are available here. The play runs until June.

Where: Galpón de Guevara, Guevara 326.

An exhibition where everything you’ll see makes no sense, yet it’s so captivating that it’ll even evoke tenderness. “Licor de nube” (Cloud Liquor), Sebastián Fuks’ solo exhibition, arrives at Central AFFAIR with a series of colorful paintings evoking magical and dreamlike worlds.

The opening will be on Thursday, May 8th, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., as part of the new edition of NODO, the gallery circuit by the Cámara Argentina de Galerías de Arte Contemporáneo.

Note: There will be drinks and snacks available during the opening.

Where: Central AFFAIR, Florida 971/San Martín 954, mezzanine, Galerías Larreta.

An ideal plan for friends or coworkers to enjoy a fun night with great food and drinks at ORNO, the contemporary cantina in Palermo.

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On Thursday, May 8th, the lively Drag Bingo will be hosted by the charismatic Drag Queen Socorro, while on Friday, May 9th, singing enthusiasts and brave souls can take the stage for karaoke. To complete the experience, there will be a selection of classic and signature cocktails crafted by renowned bartender Flavia Arroyo.

Note: You can reserve your table here.

Where: Guatemala 4701, Palermo.

An unmissable night this Friday, starting at 8 p.m., at Bebop Club when María Creuza, the voice of Brazil, takes the stage.

The singer will perform an intimate concert, revisiting her work with a special tribute to Vinicius de Moraes, her mentor when she was just twenty. She’ll also perform hits from Tom Jobim, João Gilberto, Toquinho, and other legendary Brazilian artists, sharing personal stories and anecdotes.

Note: Tickets can be found here, starting at $35,000.

Where: Bebop Club, Uriarte 1658.

This elegant winebar in Chacarita invites you this Friday, starting at 8 p.m., to enjoy a tasting of five labels from the MiraLuna winery. Some of the varietals available will be Torrontés-Sauvignon Blanc blends, Malbec-Merlot blends, as well as Malbec, Merlot, and a Malbec Reserva.

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The evening will be accompanied by a live DJ Set by Theis, who will play Funky House music in a sophisticated and relaxed atmosphere. The experience costs $20,000 per person.

Note: Reservations can be made here.

Where: Guevara 495, Chacarita.

The recently released Argentine film “Tesis sobre una domesticación” (Thesis on a Domestication), which won awards at the Chicago International Film Festival and BAFICI, will be shown this Friday at 8 p.m. at the MALBA.

The plot follows a trans woman who occupies the space she has earned. She is an actress, prestigious, wealthy, married, and ready to adopt a child. Personal and professional success seems like the complete dream: the family utopia. The protagonist navigates this thesis, constructing a new trans narrative that includes the right to pleasure, ambition, glamour, and contradiction. But what is the cost of maintaining this new, unexpected reality? Based on the novel by Camila Sosa Villada, who also stars in the film.

Note: The film will be screened every Friday in May at 8 p.m.

Where: MALBA, Av. Figueroa Alcorta 3415.