Buenos Aires Herald 
Spring is here, and as if you needed an excuse to get out of the house and bask in the sunshine, we’ll give you four just in case. It’s finally time to push the puffy jacket to the back of the closet and dust off your sunglasses, we’ve been waiting for this. So without further ado, your Buenos Aires weekend recommendation.
Wednesday — 7 to 10 p.m.
Casa Cavia (Cavia 2985, Palermo)
It’s recommended to reserve your space online ahead of time
The Fourth Edition of Blending Sessions brings Gabriela Lafuente from El Baqueano restaurant and Pablo Pignatta from Mixtape and La Chintonería to Casa Cavia. The series merges wine, cocktails and creativity, bringing together leading figures in wine and mixology. The event takes place in an iconic Palermo mansion and explores the art of blending through both technique and experimentation.
With Flavia Arroyo — head bartender at Casa Cavia — and Delvis Huck — head sommelier of the house as hosts, this mixology session will be complemented by a series of small dishes from executive chef Julieta Caruso: bruschettas with seasonal ingredients, marinated olives, and curated cheese and charcuterie boards.
Fair of the Nine Dragons: Martial Arts Festival
Sunday 14 — 11:45 a.m.to 7:30 p.m.
Espacio Cultural del Sur (Av. Caseros 1750, Parque Patricios)
Free entry
The second edition of the Fair of the Nine Dragons brings together the main martial arts schools in Argentina alongside cultural, artistic, and culinary experiences. Visitors will be able to explore more than 40 stands from artisans ranging from themed clothing and collectibles to design objects, literature and instruments. A gastronomic section will offer fusion-inspired food.
The cultural program will take place simultaneously in different areas: every hour, four activities will run in parallel, including demonstrations of Chinese, Japanese, Korea, and Filipino martial arts; workshops; and conferences on philosophy and lifestyle. Highlights of this edition include theater production “Madame Blanca”, the show “Defenders of Laughter”, by the duo Gaspar and Javico, and a celebration of International Qigong for Health Day, with a session led by Ángela Chung, head of the Argentine Association of Qigong for Health.
Sunday 14 and Monday 15 — 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (last entry 8 p.m.)
La Rural, Pabellón Ocre, (Av. Santa Fe 4201, corner of Plaza Italia, Palermo)
ARS $18,000, tickets can be purchased online
Coffee lovers, mark your calendars: Exigí Buen Café brings together more than 70 exhibitors from Argentina and abroad. The fair is an enormous showcase for specialty coffee (more than 25,000 visitors are expected), with free tastings at every stand, signature drinks crafted by top baristas, and plenty of opportunities to learn the art of brewing.
Workshops cover everything from grinding and roasting to home brewing methods, while live latte art demonstrations let visitors watch baristas transform milk into all sorts of shapes, and even 3D figures. The fair includes national championships in barismo, latte art, filter coffee, and coffee cocktails. International speakers will share the latest trends in coffee production, technology, and consumption, while sensory challenges and cuppings test the palates of both professionals and enthusiasts.
Relativity: A theater production about Albert Einstein
Fridays at 10 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 8 p.m.
Teatro Picadero (Pasaje Enrique Santos Discépolo 1857, Balvanera)
ARS$38,000, tickets can be purchased online
Directed by Carlos Rivas, this production of Mark St. Germain’s original play from 2019 features Luis Machín as Albert Einstein, Gabriela Toscano as a newspaper reporter and Catherine Biquard as his secretary.
The play tells the story of a mysterious woman who approaches Albert Einstein on the street, intending to interview him for a newspaper. But what seems like a simple interview will soon turn into a tense and unsettling encounter. The journalist knows a secret the great physicist has tried to hide his entire life, unleashing a fierce, almost detective-like plot. Machín gives a stunning performance, as always, and Teatro Picadero is a charming venue — make sure to get there early so you can take advantage of the picturesque theater bar.
