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

On Saturday, April 18, in Vicente López, you can spend the day at Festival Exhale, a gathering dedicated to wellness, yoga and mindful practices. From 10 am to 7 pm, in the setting of Urquiza and the river, you’ll find yoga classes, mindfulness practices, live music and different activities to connect with your body in a new way. No previous experience is needed—you can join activities like Hindu dances and chants, deep breathing and meditation. There will even be a laughter yoga session, a playful and liberating experience designed to release and expand energy. If you’re looking to unwind and try something different, this festival is for you. Just bring comfortable clothes, a mat or blanket, and the desire to disconnect from your routine.

Note: Free admission.

Where: Urquiza 324, Vicente López.

This week is dedicated to Argentina’s most emblematic varietal: Malbec. At Nika Club Omakase and its Street Bar, from Monday to Thursday between 7 pm and 9 pm, the Golden Hour pairs two handrolls with a glass of Malbec for $15,000, in a concept that blends a Japanese bar with a wine bar atmosphere.

On Friday the 17th, from 6 pm to 11 pm, La Malbequería presents Somos Malbec: more than 100 labels, cocktails and live music on its rooftop. The experience offers a deep dive into the diversity of this varietal, bringing together styles, terroirs and expressions that reflect the identity of Argentine wine. Price: $50,000 per person.

That same Friday from 6 pm, Cauce offers free-flow tasting stations with 14 labels, with the option to add a special menu and live art. It’s a relaxed format with no assigned seating, so you can taste at your own pace, accompanied by small bites along the way. Tasting costs $30,000 per person, or $75,000 with the special menu.

Three plans, one main character.

Note: Reservations via WhatsApp for Cauce (11 3311 3691) and La Malbequería (11 3943 1734), while Nika Club Omakase is booked through its link.

Where: Nicaragua 5952, Nicaragua 5950, Gurruchaga 1418, Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 440.

On Wednesday, April 15 at 7 pm, Porte Bar launches Porte(lli) Sessions, a series that brings together wine, cuisine and conversation around a shared table. In this first edition, “Origin: Wines & Cheeses,” you’ll taste six cheese varieties and five glasses from Viña Artesano, guided by sommelier Fabricio Portelli and fromelier Facundo Berti. The idea is not just to taste, but to understand the relationship between product and flavor in a participatory format. With limited spots, it’s an experience to sit, listen and let the conversation flow with each glass.

Note: You can reserve your table through the link.

Where: Azcuénaga 1268.

When we think of theatre, one name inevitably comes to mind: William Shakespeare. To celebrate the English playwright and director, the Shakespeare Festival returns to the British Arts Centre from April 15 to 25: ten days of plays, films and workshops centered on the most important author in the English language. All tickets cost $3,000, with options for all tastes and ages. A free adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, a comedic play around Hamlet, and productions that bring Shakespeare into everyday 21st-century life. The festival’s motto says it all: “Don’t miss it—that is the question.”

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Note: Full program available via the link.

Where: Suipacha 1333.

On Thursday, April 16, the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes opens Artistic Itineraries between Argentina and Spain (1880–1930), an exhibition featuring more than sixty paintings, sculptures, prints and historical documents that reconstruct the ties between Argentine and Spanish artists during a key half-century. The journey begins with Argentine artists traveling to Madrid, Seville or Barcelona, continues with Buenos Aires’ rise as a market for Spanish art, and ends with Argentina’s participation in the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition in Seville. Works by Sorolla, Berni, Norah Borges and Julio Romero de Torres, among many others. Open until August 2, Tuesday to Friday from 11 am to 7:30 pm, and weekends from 10 am to 7:30 pm.

Note: Free admission.

Where: Av. del Libertador 1473.

On Friday, April 17, take advantage of Bo Luc Lac Day at Saigón Noodle Bar, with 25% off one of the most iconic dishes of Vietnamese cuisine. From 12 pm to midnight, at its San Telmo, Retiro and Palermo locations, you can try different versions—from the classic with rice and sautéed sirloin cubes to options with mushrooms or the Saigón version with fried egg and pickles. A great excuse to discover—or revisit—this Southeast Asian staple.

Note: Promotion valid for dine-in, takeaway or delivery.

Where: Marcelo T. de Alvear 818, Retiro; Soler 4388, Palermo; Bolívar 986, San Telmo.

This weekend brings a must for seafood lovers. On Saturday the 18th at noon, chef Pablo Fridman of Condarco hosts Gaspar Natiello of Silvino for a special menu featuring the freshest catch of the day. You can order small plates individually—from raw dishes to grilled fish—and pair them with house classics like the tortilla babé. To drink: wines from small producers, vermouth, gin and tonic or beer. Sit inside or on the sidewalk and create your own flavor journey depending on what catches your eye. Come hungry and curious.

Note: First come, first served.

Where: Av. Dorrego 901.

An electronic set in Plaza de Mayo isn’t something you see every day—and even less so when the DJ is a priest. This Saturday the 18th at 8 pm, you can see Portuguese DJ Padre Guilherme Peixoto live, mixing beats with spiritual messages and excerpts from speeches by Pope Francis and John Paul II. Peixoto began DJing in 2006 with a charitable goal: raising funds for his parish. This Saturday, he’ll perform a free open-air show in the heart of the city, also serving as a tribute to Pope Francis one year after his passing. A unique chance to experience electronic music in a different context.

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Note: Free event.

Where: Av. Hipólito Yrigoyen & Defensa.

On Sunday, April 19 from 3 pm, head to El Tambo Afro—the country’s first Afro conceptual store—to celebrate its first anniversary. One block from Plaza Dorrego, this space brings together more than 24 projects by Afro-descendant artists and entrepreneurs, and offers a relaxed afternoon with raffles, discounts, games, tattoos and complimentary drinks. There will also be live music sets by Sista V and Mike Kaprice. Ideal for discovering the space, exploring design and art proposals, and joining a community-driven celebration that’s been growing for a year.

Note: Located in San Telmo, a neighborhood with a rich Afro heritage.

Where: Bolívar 1063.

Centro Cultural Recoleta is always a great ally for ending the weekend on a high note. On April 19, you can join the Antidomingo series with Noveno Maturín, a quartet of young musicians presenting their new single Quiénes serán in a show created especially for the occasion. The appointment is at 7 pm in the Recoleta Chapel, a must-visit venue that will fill with rock, folk and jazz in an intimate atmosphere. Afterwards, you can extend the plan by exploring the exhibitions at the cultural center until 9 pm. Sundays suddenly feel much better.

Note: Free admission on a first-come, first-served basis, until capacity is reached.

Where: Junín 1930.