Get Out! Piazzolla at the Colón, art and community kitchens, and surprise gnocchi

As Buenos Aires slowly returns to its regular, non-holiday buzz, our weekend recommendations are slowly returning to its usual programming.  From a show based on Astor Piazzolla and free live performance by guitar hero Luis Salinas to a community art exhibit and a gnocchi tradition with a twist, this week’s menu is peppered with some of the things we love and care about the most. Astor, Piazzolla eterno January 24 to February 8Tuesdays to Sundays, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.Colón TheaterTickets range AR$13,500 to AR$150,000 Buenos Aires’ legendary Colón Theater welcomes a Broadway-style musical on the life of bandoneon player and composer Astor Piazzolla, a tango master and undoubtedly one of Argentina’s greatest artists.  The 85-minute show, featuring an orchestra, singers, and dancers, was written and directed by Emiliano Dionisi, with musical direction by Nicolás Guerschberg. The show is a powerful and poetic journey through Piazzolla’s life and his musical influences, as well as his creations and views on art and the world. Tickets are available for purchase at the Colón Theater’s website. Politics of Flavor Tuesdays to Fridays, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.Weekends and Holidays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.Recoleta Cultural Center (Junin 1930)Admission is free for residents. Non-residents over 12: AR$6000 Drawing on collective experiences from different countries and works by artists from diverse periods, the show invites viewers to think of the kitchen not only as a space of care, but also as a place charged with politics and poetry, where optimism is a tool of resistance.Participating groups and institutions include: Cozinha Ocupaçao 9 de Julho (Brazil), Paisanaje (Spain), Inland – Campo adentro (Spain), Floating University of Germany,  Belleza y Felicidad Fiorito’s Comedor Gourmet, and Buenos Aires’ Museo del Puerto de Ingeniero White. Luis Salinas in Parque Centenario February 1 – 8 p.m.Parque Centenario Amphitheater (Leopoldo Marechal and Av. Lillo)Free admission. Subject to cancellation in case of rain. One of Argentina’s most renowned guitarists, Luis Salinas will perform a concert showcasing his vast repertoire, blending jazz, blues, folk, and Latin American popular music.  Known for his virtuosic blend of genres and Latin rhythms, Salinas is a multiple Gardel Award winner whose shows are marked by technical brilliance and improvisation. In the past, he has collaborated with artists like Mercedes Sosa, B.B. King, and Hermeto Pascoal.  He will be joined by special guest Juan Salinas and a band of musicians for each performance. Surprise gnocchi of the 29th, by Ostende January 29, 8 p.m.Ostende (Virrey Loreto 3303) A long-standing Argentine tradition calls for eating gnocchi on the 29th of each month, placing money under the plate to attract luck, work, and prosperity.  On that note, Colegiales eatery Ostende is kicking off the year with its monthly gnocchi series, Toca Toca, la Suerte es Loca (‘Get what you get, luck is crazy’). The event combines the gnocchi tradition with a game of chance and the spirit of a traditional Argentine bodegón, featuring homemade dishes, select wines, and its classic surprise gift game. Just like in past iterations, diners will find a coupon with surprise gifts under each dish, which may include breakfasts, glasses of wine, vermouth, complimentary dishes, or signature sweets from the eatery. For this occasion, the off-menu special will feature potato gnocchi with cherry tomatoes, bocconcini, basil oil, and black olives (AR$18,000.)