What to do this week in Buenos Aires

As part of the kick-off of the Teatro Colón's opera season, Aída—the opera that inaugurated the theater in 1908—returns for 11 performances, with three different casts of singers. The first performance took place on Sunday, March 9, and will continue from Tuesday, March 11 onward.
Giuseppe Verdi’s classic opera is presented in four acts and tells the story of a love triangle between Aída, an Ethiopian princess enslaved in Egypt; Radamès, the brave Egyptian general; and Amneris, the Pharaoh's daughter, who desperately loves the warrior.

Note: Tickets are available via this link.

Where: Teatro Colón, Cerrito 628.

The Quinteto Revolucionario from the Astor Piazzolla Foundation will perform at Bebop Club to celebrate the 105th anniversary of the artist, who would have turned 105 on Tuesday, March 11.

It will be a special concert featuring some of his most iconic songs. The Quinteto includes Cristian Zárate on piano, Sebastian Prusak on violin, Sergio Rivas on double bass, Joaquin Benitez Kitegroski on bandoneon, and Esteban Falabella on electric guitar.

Note: Tickets are available via this link.

Where: Bebop Club, Uriarte 1658.

On Wednesday, March 12, don’t miss a special limited edition experience where chefs Tefi Russo, Calu Corso, and Angélica "Anshi" Shimabuku will collaborate and work together to offer a selection of different dishes in combo (four units) or individual plates.

The event runs from Wednesday, March 12, until Friday, March 14. Some of the dishes include: tuna marinated in ponzu, crispy onions, and chives (Tefi Russo); spider crab with fennel, red onion, cilantro, chives, green apple, lime juice, and wasabi mayo (Calu Corso).

Note: This offering is available at all Norimōto locations and no reservations are accepted.

Where: Av. Libertador 6739, Núñez; Av. Cnel Escalada 1200, Tigre; Virrey Avilés 3298, Colegiales; Juana Manso 1792, Puerto Madero; Av. Pres. Manuel Quintana 420, Recoleta.

March 13 is a special day worldwide as it marks the first major astronomical event of 2025. To celebrate, the Galileo Galilei Planetarium in the city has arranged a special agenda starting at midnight on Thursday, March 13, where the public can observe this astronomical phenomenon with the naked eye and through telescopes, accompanied by scientific talks and cultural proposals.

The lunar event is expected to reach its peak at 4 AM, and it will begin to emerge from its shadow partially at 4:30 AM.

Note: This event will mark the beginning of a series of activities commemorating the centenary of Albert Einstein’s visit to Argentina, also celebrating the anniversary of his birth.

Where: Galileo Galilei Planetarium, Av. Sarmiento s/n.

Another gastronomic event this week comes from Cauce, one of the city's top grills, in collaboration with Patricia Courtois, chef at 5 Suelos - Cocina de Finca, from the Mendoza-based winery Durigutti Family Winemakers.

On Thursday, March 13, and Friday, March 14, an eight-course menu will be offered, featuring dishes like rabbit pâté, anchovy butter with radish, and sirloin steak with sweet potato cream, among others.

Note: Reservations can be made at +54 9 113311 3691. Limited spots available.

Where: Alicia Moreau de Justo 440, Puerto Madero.

Sergio Rotman, with his project ROTMAN, and Strummer Bar present the second edition of this festival, bringing together musicians from the post-punk genre in one place.

The event will take place on Friday, March 14, and will feature Euroshima, a pioneering darkwave and post-punk band from Buenos Aires. Also performing will be Tomás Nochteff, an Argentine musician and multidisciplinary artist based in Germany for nearly two decades.

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The event will begin at 8 PM, and live DJ Asia del Sur will also perform. This project was initiated by Rotman (formerly a producer for Los Fabulosos Cadillacs).

Note: Tickets are available via this link.

Where: Club Lucille, Gorriti 5520.

To honor the late surrealist director David Lynch, who recently passed away at the age of 78, Lumiton will present a cycle of some of his most significant films at the Munro Cultural Center.

Lynch is known for his films like Eraserhead and The Elephant Man, as well as commercial successes like Blue Velvet and Wild at Heart, all of which will be shown during this cycle, which runs until the end of the month.

Note: On Thursday, March 13, two screenings will take place: Wild at Heart at 6 PM and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me at 8:30 PM. Admission is free and first-come, first-served.

Where: Vélez Sarsfield 4650, Munro.

If you enjoy music and art, this is a great plan for Friday, March 14. It’s an independent music and emerging culture festival produced by BeatHey, a platform for emerging artists.

The event will also feature a fair for entrepreneurs, live art, stands, tattoos, and multiple stages with bands, DJs, and acoustic performances on the Niceto Bar terrace.

Note: Tickets are available via this link.

Where: Av. Cnel. Niceto Vega 5507.

Buenos Vampiros and Mujer Cebra will share their first show of 2025 in Buenos Aires, after performing together in Mar del Plata. The event will take place on Friday, March 14, starting at 6 PM at the Konex Cultural Center.

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Both bands are in excellent form: Mujer Cebra closed 2024 with a tour of Uruguay, Peru, and Chile, while Buenos Vampiros prepares for their first European tour.

Note: Tickets are available via this link.

Where: Konex Cultural Center, Sarmiento 3131.

Throughout the month of March, in celebration of World Macaron Day on March 20, the gourmet pastry shop will offer special, limited-edition macarons.

Eight new macaron flavors will be available, made with the original recipe by renowned French baker Gontran Cherrier: lemon, coffee, orange and chocolate, banana and toffee, dulce de leche and coconut, blueberries, pineapple and rosemary, and white chocolate and lime. Additionally, a special offer will feature one macaron with an infusion for $5,500.

Note: Macarons can be purchased individually or in boxes of 6 to 8 mixed units.

Where: Malabia 1805, Palermo; Arribeños and Zabala, Belgrano; Presidente Roberto M. Ortiz 1815, Recoleta; Córdoba 946, 1st floor, Alianza Francesa; and Congreso 1701, Núñez.