It’s the weekend in Buenos Aires and it looks like short sleeves are finally here to stay. So shove your winter coats to the back of the closet, and take our recommendations for getting out of the house.

Also, in case you’re making last minute Mother’s Day plans (something we would never do, because we here at the Herald are all very prepared, thoughtful people, especially when it comes to our mothers), we’ve got you covered with our favorite brunch spots.

Herald Night: My wildest reporting trip

Thursday 17 — 8 p.m.
Sheikob’s Bagels (Uriarte 1386)
Free entry

Have you ever wondered how journalists find their way to the remotest corners of the country to report stories? What do journalists choose to leave out of their most extreme stories?

For this month’s Herald Night, we’ll talk to C5N journalist Luli Trujillo, award-winning photographer and visual storyteller Anita Pouchard Serra, and Herald managing editor Amy Booth about what it’s like reporting in the field. Feel free to ask questions! As always, it’s at Sheikob’s Bagels in Palermo, on the third Thursday of the month.

FIBA

Friday 18 to Sunday 27
Various venues across Buenos Aires

FIBA (International Festival of Buenos Aires) is one of the top cultural festivals in Buenos Aires. Not only is the programming consistently top notch, it’s also a chance to check out the latest from renowned foreign theater companies and artists as well.

The festival takes place over more than 40 venues across the city, it’s 10 days to enjoy for free the best theater, dance, performance and visual art events. This year includes new features such as circus, object theater, music, and cinema. Keep an eye out for special activities like open panels, workshops, and book presentations as well.

Home Movie Day

Saturday 19 — 4 p.m.
Museo del Cine (Caffarena 51)

Home movie day is an annual worldwide celebration of amateur films and filmmaking, in an effort to preserve home movies now that movies are mainly digital, and many don’t have a way to watch the old homemade films that have been sitting inside a closet or a box for ages.

Home movie day is an open, collaborative project, and all are encouraged to bring those homemade or family videos in Super 8mm, 8mm, 16mm, or 9.5mm formats to the event. You can bring anything you want — family films, vacation, birthday, wedding, travel, home recordings, or historic records.

This event is worth going to, if even just to embarrass your siblings with the mortifying family videos hiding in your closet.

Feria ODD (Obreros Del Diseño)

Friday 18 — 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Castro 919

Head down to Feria ODD this weekend for cool people and even cooler art. This design fair gives off some fierce happening vibes. Whether you’re in the Buenos Aires art circles, or just like hanging nice things on your walls, this isn’t one to miss.

There will be a number of invited designers as well, coming all the way from Peru. You can also expect a DJ set, live music, pizza and beer, because they know how to have a good time.