It’s going to be sunny(ish), and the weekend, and what more could one possibly want? Besides your Buenos Aires recommendations of course.
Second hand is all the rage this weekend, from used books to vintage fashion. Or you can go even further back in time and head to the Mataderos Fair for traditional music and gaucho culture.
Here’s our picks for getting out of the house and getting a tan this weekend, or maybe just being grateful that spring is coming soon(ish). We hope.
FLU — La Fiesta del Libro Usado 2024
Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 — Noon to 7 p.m.
Plaza del Lector (Av. Gral Las Heras 2505)
Free entry
“In times of darkness and hopelessness, of uncertainty and depression, we believe that getting together to celebrate culture is more important than ever. It’s not just therapeutic, it’s also a form of resistance, of driving change.” Organized by Aristipo Libros’ owner Patricio Rago, the Used Books Fair will feature some of the best second-hand booksellers in the city, as well as interviews, debates, and activities with renowned writers like Mariana Enríquez, Selva Almada, and Jorge Consiglio. Some of the stands will also offer books in English.
The event will include an area to buy food and live music from the Bourbon Sweethearts and Rumbo Tumba.
Friday 6 — 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 7 — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Centro Metropolitano de Diseño (Algarrobo 1041, Barracas)
Free entry
As part of the ongoing Buenos Aires Fashion Week, there will be a festival dedicated to circular fashion. The event features the most well-known showrooms, brands, vintage fairs, and stores of used clothing including designers of upcycling, ethical and sustainable fashion.
There will be talks from industry leaders on topics such as ethical fashion as a social movement. The fair will also include classes and workshops where attendees can learn how to upcycle, as well as the basics of sewing and embroidery.
Sundays — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Lisandro de la Torre y De los Corrales (Mataderos)
Free entry
On Sundays the Mataderos neighborhood becomes a stage for traditional Argentinian gaucho culture. Visitors can taste typical foods such as locro, tamales and chorizos.
Vendors will be selling artisanal goods like mates, ponchos, blankets and leather wares. There will be workshops in folklore traditions including loom weaving, folklore dances, guitar and panpipe. As well as free shows of folklore dance and music, and on special occasions there are gaucho demonstrations of riding and ring racing.
