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What to Do This Weekend in Buenos Aires

A city that never stops offering plans to explore: art, food, music, and culture all packed into a single weekend.

Carola Cinto
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The weekend kicks off and the city fills up with plans for every taste: great places to eat, games, live music, family-friendly activities or simply an excuse to break the routine with something different. There are outdoor options, experiences that invite you to linger for a while, and perfect reasons to head out without overthinking it.

1. A pop-up paying tribute to our sea in Mar del Plata

Mar Cocina Suratlántica starts 2026 in a big way, bringing Milton Fragozo straight from some of France’s most important kitchens for a night that promises to stay in Mar del Plata’s foodie memory. The restaurant at Hotel Costa Galana becomes the stage for a high-level collaboration with Pedro Bargero, featuring the pop-up “Peces de Verano”: a five-course menu that pays homage to the Argentine Sea at its very best moment. Seasonal catch, refined technique and a contemporary взгляд that moves from the shoreline to the depths of the sea, with crudos, escabeches, grilling and precise cooking, all paired with wines and cocktails created exclusively for the night.

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The event takes place this Friday from 8 p.m., and the proposal blends the best of two worlds: Bargero’s product- and territory-driven cuisine with Fragozo’s precision and international experience, trained in Michelin-starred restaurants and part of the Mirazur team alongside Mauro Colagreco.

Good to know: reservations are available through Woki.

Where: Av. Patricio Peralta Ramos 5725, Mar del Plata.

2. Board game night at La Paz Arriba

Ideal for meeting new people or enjoying a different kind of evening, this great plan combines board games with a relaxed menu and tasty food and drinks. Nave de Juegos lands at La Paz Arriba with more than 150 games, all with one rule: animals must be the protagonists.

One of the most popular choices will be ROOT, a war and adventure game played in teams of 2 to 4 players battling to control the great forest. Expect unexpected strategies, alliances and plenty of laughs. There will also be arcade consoles, N64-style, so you can relive classic joystick games.

Good to know: tickets are available at this link and cost around ARS 7,000 per person.

Where: Av. Callao 1082.

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3. Kids’ film club at the Museo del Cine

A perfect proposal for kids making the most of the last days of their holidays. At the Museo del Cine Pablo Ducrós Hicken, a children’s film club will take place, featuring adventure films with animals as the main characters.

The idea is to get together this Saturday from 5 p.m. to enjoy furry, feathered and scaly characters on the big screen. Some of the screenings include Carpinchos (2024), about a family of capybaras trying to take refuge in a chicken coop, where the curiosity of the younger ones leads to an unexpected alliance; Kayak (2024), in which a father takes his baby kayaking but nothing goes as planned; and Boom, where a slightly clumsy pair of birds does its best to protect its eggs from a volcanic eruption, among others.

Good to know: free admission. The full program can be checked at this link.

Where: Agustín R. Caffarena 51.

4. Live music at the Parque Centenario Amphitheater

This weekend, outdoor plans set the tone. On Saturday and Sunday, the Parque Centenario Amphitheater will welcome everyone eager to enjoy good music. On Saturday from 8 p.m., Silvina Moreno takes the stage with her band for a show that blends pop, Latin American roots and deep sensitivity. With her warm voice and a stage presence that moves from intimate to powerful, the singer-songwriter revisits the best of her repertoire in a concert designed to listen, feel and vibrate.

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On Sunday, at the same time, Luis Salinas unfolds his full musical universe in a concert that freely crosses jazz, blues, folklore and Latin American popular music. Guitar in hand, guaranteed groove and that unmistakable personal style that made him one of Argentina’s great musicians.

Good to know: free admission both days, subject to capacity. Cancelled in case of rain.

Where: Av. Patricias Argentinas and Av. Lillo.

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5. After office at CIMA

If you want to end (or start) the week on a high note, CIMA, the rooftop bar at ORNO, is the place for after-office drinks. This Saturday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to midnight, you’ll find not only great vibes but also a happy hour from 7 to 9 p.m., with classic cocktails at ARS 7,000.

The experience is rounded out with a menu designed for sharing and guilt-free snacking, from the original pizztails—a playful cross between pizza and cocktail culture—to the Triolet with marinated cheese, potatoes and nuts.

Good to know: no reservation required.

Where: Guatemala 4701, Palermo.

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