From the Buena Vibra Festival to the Film Feast, a literary meetup by the river, and a collaborative puzzle session, here are our weekend recommendations
What to do in Buenos Aires
Get Out!: Indie rock, classic films and Spanglish readings
John Malkovich to perform one-night show in Buenos Aires
The renowned actor and director will stage ‘El Infame Ramírez Hoffman,’ based on the work of Chilean writer Roberto Bolaño
How Argentina’s food leaders are putting a Latin American summer classic at the centre of the conversation
The promises and pitfalls of grocery shopping in Buenos Aires
From verdulerías and carnicerías to Barrio Chino spice runs, an expat discovers that stocking the pantry is as much about curiosity as convenience
Valentine’s Day: from laid back evenings to high-pitch partying
Sophisticated rooftops, vinyl-spinning bars and late-night dance floors offer options across Buenos Aires
Chinese New Year festivities, traditional carnival celebrations, and the Ultra festival headline the fun from Saturday to Tuesday
Get Out: looping sounds, toy finds and tennis in Buenos Aires
This weekend’s recommendations will have you darting from avant-garde music to mixing with Playmobil collectors and passionate sports fans
Get Out! Piazzolla at the Colón, art and community kitchens, and surprise gnocchi
The Herald’s weekend recommendations include things we care about deeply, from art exhibits and live music to carbs in abundance
This year’s forecast is drier than usual: we’ll be drinking more caffeine and low-alcohol cocktails, splurging on opulent meals or feeling food nostalgia