Buenos Aires Herald 
The weather is getting crispier, and it’s time to take advantage of the remaining nice Buenos Aires weekends — here’s your recommendations to do so.
If you’re into cars, cruise down to La Rural to catch the Formula 1 exhibit on its Argentina leg of the tour. If you’re into music don’t miss Mixtape listening bar’s series where the bartenders take over the playlist. Dancing? Bust out your shoulder pads and head over to Paladium for a night in the ‘80s. And if you’re into food (who isn’t) we’ve more than got you covered.
Formula 1 Exhibition at La Rural
Runs through June 1 — noon to 8 p.m.
La Rural (Avenida Sarmiento 2704, Palermo)
Tickets start at AR$46,500 and can be purchased online
If you’ve got Colapinto fever, this exhibit isn’t one to miss. Taking you on a journey through the history of Formula 1, the displays span across many rooms and includes vintage and modern F1 cars, memorabilia, previously unseen photographs, and more. Upon entering the exhibit, you’re given an audio device to use for the videos as you make your way through the self-guided interactive parts.
Be prepared for the video of Romain Grosjean’s horrific fireball accident that takes up a full wall of the exhibit, alongside wreckage of the car that’s on display.
Buenos Aires is only the fifth city in the world to host the collection, and the first Latin American country. The Rural exhibit includes a special nod to Argentina with mementos such as Franco Colapinto’s karting suit and trophies that will only be on show during this leg of the tour. There are F1 arcade-style games to test your reflexes, and if you purchase a premium packet you’ll be able to do a five-minute test drive on a racing simulator.
Give yourself at least 90 minutes to go through the whole exhibit.
Food festival fundraiser for Bahía Blanca
Sunday 6 — noon to 6 p.m.
El Abierto (Av. Triunvirato 6385, Saavedra)
Entry is a cleaning supply item, pre-sale dishes are available on Passline
Led by chef Juli Caruso, Cocinamos para Bahía brings together more than 40 chefs in support of the reconstruction of Bahía Blanca, which was ravaged by a severe storm three weeks ago, causing several casualties. This picnic-style event will offer a variety of lunch and snack options prepared by renowned chefs. All proceeds will be donated to Fundación Sí.
To enter, attendees are asked to donate a cleaning supply item. Inside the venue, tickets will be available for wine, non-alcoholic beverages, appetizers, main courses, and desserts, which can be exchanged at designated food stations.
Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 — 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Plaza Francia (Avenida del Libertador 1400, Recoleta)
Free entry
Organized by Lucullus (the French Gastronomic Association in Argentina), this weekend event offers a chance to experience French culture and cuisine in Buenos Aires, as if you were in Paris.
This edition of the fair will feature more than 30 stands offering a wide variety of traditional specialties from different regions of France. Expect bakeries, restaurants, pastry shops, chocolatiers, cheese makers, and specialty cafés, where attendees can enjoy sandwiches, macarons, croissants, éclairs, cookies, seafood dishes, artisanal cheeses, cured meats, and many other delicacies.
Throughout the two-day fair, visitors can take French language classes, learn from top chefs in cooking masterclasses, and enjoy live music, including performances of traditional chanson française. Other surprises include a caricature artist and a face painter to entertain children.
Mixtape Listening Bar “Copas Llenas de Música” series
Wednesday 10 — the bar is open from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Franklin D. Roosevelt 1806 (Belgrano)
Mixtape, the hidden bar on the rooftop of Haiku restaurant, continues its signature event series throughout April — hosted by Pablo Pignatta (co-owner and bar manager) and Brenda Asís (head bartender), “Copas Llenas de Música” invites renowned cocktail experts to craft their favorite drinks while curating the night’s soundtrack.
On Wednesday, April 10, Ramiro Ferreri, founder of RF Eventos, will take over both the bar and the DJ booth, bringing his own splash of style to Mixtape. He’s worked with The Rolling Stones, Barack Obama, and the Argentine National Team, so expect good things.
This special edition will also feature Orei Japanese restaurant serving two versions of its signature ramen — a pork-based and a vegetarian option.
Friday 4 — 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (film screening at 8 p.m.)
C Art Media (Corrientes 6271, Chacarita)
General entry is ARS$18,000, tickets can be purchased online
Buenos Aires’ legendary 1980s nightclub returns for one final night. The C Art Media venue will be transformed into a 1980s set hosting a 3,000-person party. The event will take place right after the big-screen premiere of Una noche en Paladium, Francisco Novick’s documentary about the iconic boliche, which is currently playing in the Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival.
Dance until 6 a.m. with the best hits of the era spun by top DJs and a full-on 1980s dress code — be it punk, glam, metal, drag, or your own twist. This nightlife gem was home to the likes of Charly García and Gustavo Cerati, raise a glass to the musical legends of the era.
