Buenos Aires Herald 
If you were waiting for any excuse to drink wine and eat empanadas, this weekend is a pretty good one. Cue your Buenos Aires recommendations for indulging in the finer things (ie: a good malbec and some solid music).
Filarmed — Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra
Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 — 9 p.m.
Movistar Arena (Humboldt 450, Villa Crespo)
Tickets starting at ARS$50,000, can be purchased online
The Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra (Filarmed), one of the leading orchestras in Latin America, arrives in Argentina to perform several iconic shows. The tour kicked off on Tuesday at Teatro Colón with a sold-out concert that paid tribute to Colombia’s rich soundscape.
On Wednesday and Thursday the musicians will perform with the Uruguayan band No Te Va Gustar at the Movistar Arena. The show fuses rock and symphonic music, and was originally performed in Medellín to sold-out crowds. The concert will feature 61 musicians on stage. The orchestra will close their tour on Friday at the historic Teatro El Círculo in Rosario.
Winner of the 2021 Latin Grammy, the group has also been recognized as the most innovative orchestra in the world by Classical:NEXT in 2022.
Board Game Night at La Casa del Árbol
Friday 23 — 8 p.m.
Av. Córdoba 5217 (Palermo)
Donation-based entry, reservations via WhatsApp
Head down to La Casa del Árbol this Friday for a board game night hosted by Juegos a la Carta. Expect classic and contemporary games and activities for all ages to play in groups, pairs, or solo.
Games like Battleship, Cereal Killer, Exploding Kittens, Uno and Eso No Es Un Sombrero, among many, many more. There will also be role playing games, including an exclusive Dungeons & Dragons table that’s suitable for beginners and led by the master Lord Doki.
ENERC Student Film Festival
Runs through Sunday 25
Various venues across the city
Don’t miss the fifth edition of the ENERC Se Proyecta Student Film Festival, screening 100 short films and 14 feature films across the ten-day event. The festival features a schedule of special activities including talks, masterclasses, panels, workshops and debates — a full program is available online.
As part of National Cinema Month, the festival offers a series of events recognizing those who shaped Argentine cinema, including a tribute to José A. Martínez Suárez. Festivities also coincide with the 60th anniversary of ENERC, a central institution in national film education. To celebrate, there will be a special program featuring films by alumni as well as a selection of short films made over six decades.
The festival’s screenings will take place at ENERC, Palacio Libertad and the Gaumont Cinema. Screenings at ENERC and Palacio Libertad are free to the public. The awards ceremony is Saturday, May 24 at 6 p.m. in the Federal Hall at the Palacio Libertad.
May Revolution Day Festivities
Sunday is the 25th of May, Revolution Day in Argentina, or Revolución de Mayo. Festivities will be full fledged all across the country. Here are a few celebrations to add to your plans.
Flavors of the Homeland Food Fest
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Av. del Libertador and Pueyrredón (Recoleta)
Free entry
This gastronomic festival is dedicated to the most iconic dishes of Argentine cuisine. Food stands and food trucks will offer a wide range of options including meats, locro, tamales, pastel de papas, empanadas and much more. A DJ will be playing the greatest hits of Argentine rock, from the 1980s to today.
Sunday 25 — 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Batalla del Pari 916 (Villa Crespo)
Free entry
Esnaola presents La Patriada, an open gathering to celebrate Argentina’s nuanced history. An afternoon of reimagined traditional food, music, toasts, classic desserts, and a shared sense of identity. Expect locro, empanadas, pastelitos, wine and a DJ set. The event features Naranjo Bar, Cucha del pari and Fico.
Sunday 25 — 1 p.m.
Gilda Cafe (Acevedo 986, Villa Crespo)
Locro, empanadas, pastries, and a giant chocotorta — they’ve got you covered. A DJ set of the best Argentine hits, market merch and goodies, che, this party won’t let you down.