From art tours to disco in the park, the city’s in full swing this weekend. Here’s your Buenos Aires recommendations so that you don’t miss a minute of it.

Drag Bingo

Thursday 8 — 10 p.m.

Orno (Guatemala 4701, Palermo)  

Grab the crew, glitter yourselves up, and get ready to go big or go home at drag bingo — hosted by the charismatic queen Socorro. Grab a slice of Orno’s pizza and pair it with the cocktail wizardry of Flavia Arroyo. Drag Bingo will take the stage on Thursday, May 8 and May 22.

If you’re still standing after drag bingo and ready for round two, karaoke night is on Friday, May 9 and once again on May 23. From ABBA to Blondie, cue up the hits and let loose. Dignity is overrated anyway.

NODO Art Gallery Circuit

Thursday 8 through Saturday 10 — 2 to 8 p.m.

Various locations around Buenos Aires

Free entry

Explore eight circuits and more than 60 galleries in this expanded edition of NODO. Over 600 artists are represented in this contemporary art event that spans across Recoleta, Retiro, Palermo, Villa Crespo, San Telmo, La Boca, Microcentro and Torre Macro.

Expect exhibitions, performances, screenings and guided tours. There will be talks with local and international curators, including representatives from Mexico, Germany, Spain and Brazil. A full schedule of activities and a map of the circuits is available online.

Don’t miss “Unpredictable Encounters,” a group show curated by Lara Marmor at Torre Macro, featuring 22 artists from across the country. The show centers on artistic productions of various media and materials that encourage shifts in perspective to make you look at things in new ways.

Gourmet Picnic in the Park

Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Plaza Francia (Av. del Libertador 1400, Recoleta)

Free entry

Calling all foodies, celebrate autumn with a mix of gourmet global cuisine from the Americas, Europe, and Asia. This traveling fair will feature over 25 food stalls, with dishes from Argentina, the United States, Mexico, Haiti, Italy, Cuba, France, Japan, China, and Venezuela. 

From tacos to croissants, ramen to baos, specialty coffee, tropical juices, and Venezuelan arepas. The experience is rounded out with live music, blankets, and tables available for those who want to enjoy their picnic in the park setting. 

There’s also a bonus picnic nearby at 3 p.m. Saturday that’s worth checking out as well. At Facultad de Derecho (Av. Pres. Figueroa Alcorta 2151) there will be a gigantic picnic with food, coffee, and live music. The message is clear — get your fill of picnics before the cold weather kicks in.

Orchid Fair at the Botanical Garden

Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Carlos Thays Botanical Garden (entrance on Av. Santa Fe 3957, Palermo)

Free entry

Wander around the botanical garden for a little bit of magic this weekend and come see the orchids in full bloom. Expect a wide range of flowers, all sorts of colors and varieties. 

There will be an enormous throng of orchids for sale. In addition, experts will be available to answer your burning orchid questions for free, or you can bring pictures of your plants along and ask for advice on how to care for them. All of this weekend’s workshops are already sold out, but keep an eye out for their future events so that you can sign up early.

Disco Domingo

Sunday 11 — 5 to 11:30 p.m.

Ache Paraje (Av. Pres. Figueroa Alcorta 2100, Recoleta)

Free entry

Get ready to boogie down at Disco Domingo, an event that is exactly as it sounds. There will be yoga, acroyoga, slackline, house music, disco, funk, and just good vibes in general. It’s an open air event dedicated to sharing mate and enjoying each other’s company. 

Bring your kids, bring your grandma, and if you don’t have anyone to go with, there’s a whatsapp group for meeting new people and organizing to join with them. You’re encouraged to wear colors, and there will be a collection for nonperishable goods to donate to food kitchens.