What to do this weekend in Buenos Aires

The humanistic and transnational art biennial, recognized by UNESCO, celebrates its 10th anniversary with BIENALSUR Week in Buenos Aires. It is the largest traveling artistic platform in the world, rotating through different countries across the continent. Before arriving in Argentina, it visited several cities in Colombia.

The programming in Argentina kicks off with three exhibitions and a performance this Saturday at MUNTREF Contemporary Art Center, Immigrants Hotel branch. It continues on Sunday at the Memory Park and extends for several more days at various locations around the city, which you can check via this link.

Insider tip: The embassies of Chile, Brazil, and the French Alliance will be some of the venues for the exhibitions and interventions.

Where: Various locations throughout the city.

The best specialty coffee in the city all in one place. This Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Cafecito BA will take place at Plaza de la Flor (United Nations Plaza). Over 20 stands will be there where you can try different coffees along with sweet and savory options to pair.

There will also be a library and an open-air cinema to enjoy coffee with a movie and good literature, a play area for kids and families, DJs, and live music shows.

Insider tip: Admission is free.

Where: Av. Pres. Figueroa Alcorta 2901, Recoleta.

If you like antiques and retro stuff, this plan is for you. The San Telmo market’s collectors move to Tigre for a different kind of Saturday.

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The event is at Paseo Boulevard Sáenz Peña from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Collectors from other provinces will also be there, plus live music and a food area to enjoy tasty bites while exploring the market.

Insider tip: Admission is free.

Where: Boulevard Saenz Peña y Albarellos, Tigre.

This Asian corner will have a special activation this Saturday at its San Telmo branch. From 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., visitors to Saigón Noodle Bar can enjoy the menu’s specialties, along with vermouth, specialty coffee, and live music.

Vereda Tomada, organized with Café Impulso, Alfonsina Vermouth and Vinilos en la Vereda, will also offer 2-for-1 vermouth from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., and an after-lunch coffee with a 10% discount on any payment method — only for those dining in.

Insider tip: No need to book, just come and enjoy a different afternoon.

Where: Bolívar 986, San Telmo.

This Saturday, July 5th starting at 12:30 p.m., Barragán’s new location in Chacarita — a Mexican lunch spot and café — will host the itinerant project Asando Carlitos, dedicated to fire cooking.

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Together, they will offer an exclusive menu with appetizers and traditional tacos. Kevin Fels and Juani Contino, creators behind Asando Carlitos, have worked for several years at the Hija de Sánchez taquería in Copenhagen, Denmark. The highlight of the day will be the classic Mexican pork al pastor taco cooked on a traditional trompo.

Insider tip: They don’t take reservations, so it’s best to go early.

Where: Rosetti 177, Chacarita.

If you like Neapolitan-style pizza, this place is for you. Pizzería Popular is a chain that started in Córdoba and now has more than 90 ovens fired up worldwide.

The pizzas are made with homemade sauce and fresh ingredients. Some styles we recommend are: the Popular Classic, with mozzarella, fresh tomato, and basil; and the Burrata, with tomato sauce, mozzarella, arugula, prosciutto, burrata, tomato, black olives, and olive oil. Want to know where to find the best pizzas in Buenos Aires?

Insider tip: They also offer pasta, salads, sandwiches, and a weekly executive menu.

Where: Honduras 5702, Palermo; Av. Elvira Rawson de Dellepiane S/N, Puerto Madero; Juana Manuela Gorriti 869, Puerto Madero.