Get Out: a weekend of Memory, Truth, and Justice

On the 50th anniversary of Argentina’s deadliest military dictatorship, Buenos Aires will offer an array of events to honor memory and the five decades of human rights advocacy since the return of democracy. But if you’re looking for more laid-back activities, you’ll also find more options below.  As always, the Herald has you covered.  March for Truth, Memory, and Justice in Plaza de Mayo March 24Plaza de Mayo, 2 p.m. The longstanding mass demonstration where thousands of people gather to commemorate the victims of Argentina’s last military dictatorship and demand truth, memory, and justice will be special this year.  For anyone visiting or living in Buenos Aires who is interested in the country’s history, the event is a mandatory experience. There are several meeting points from where people will march to Plaza de Mayo, but the main gathering usually takes place on the corner of Av. de Mayo and Av. 9 de Julio. Expect a huge attendance, very crowded streets, high temperatures, poor cellphone signal, and saturated public transportation. Our best advice: comfortable shoes and water.  ESMA — Festival Feria y Memoria March 21 and 22Espacio Memoria y Derechos Humanos (ex ESMA), Avenida del Libertador 8151Free admission Home of the most infamous dictatorship death camp in Argentina (now the ESMA Museum and Site of Memory), the premises of the former Navy School of Mechanics are now a site for memory and culture that hosts several human rights groups, as well as museums and institutions. This weekend, it will hold the Fair and Memory Festival, a wide-spanning event that includes the second installment of the Human Rights Book Fair, a popular and community economy fair, an open radio broadcast, exhibitions, music shows, and a graphic and printed art fair.  Garage Olimpo on 35mm at Sala Lugones March 22, 6 p.m.Sala Lugones (Teatro San Martín, Av. Corrientes 1530, 10th floor)Tickets at AR$9000, available online.  One of the most gripping depictions of state terrorism, Marco Bechis’ film Garage Olimpo follows the fate of Maria (Antonella Costa), a young activist who is kidnapped by the military and held in a clandestine detention center, where she is tortured and confronted by a captor who knows her from her previous life. Sala Lugones will screen a 35mm print of the film — which premiered at the Un Certain Regard program in the Cannes Film Festival — as a commemoration of the 50 years of the civic-military coup. Buenos Aires Comic Book Biennial March 19 to 22, 3:30 to 9 p.m. (Thursday), 2 to 10 p.m. (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)Casa de la Cultura (Av. de Mayo 575) The 2026 Biennial will feature leading international guests alongside prominent local figures, with a program of talks, exhibitions, and participatory activities for both fans and general audiences, available here. The main exhibition honors José Muñoz, Grand Prix winner at Angoulême, alongside featured sections on Iván Brunetti, Maliki, Eduardo Risso, and Eldo Yoshimizu. Panels and interviews will bring together authors, editors, and researchers, including Daniel Jiménez (Entreviñetas), Catherine Ferreyrolle (Cité Internationale de la Bande Dessinée), Sam Arthur (Nobrow Press, Flying Eye Books), Rodrigo Rosa (Figura Editora), Kimura Akira (Ichijinsha), and Spanish critic Elisa McCausland, exploring key themes in contemporary comics. Meanwhile, the Biblioteca Tomás Eloy Martínez will showcase original works by early 20th-century masters, including Hugo Pratt, Alberto Breccia, and José Luis Salinas, while basement installations and a fanzine section highlight today’s vibrant Latin American comics scene. Manzanar at Nuestro Secreto (Four Seasons Hotel) March 17 to 20Nuestro Secreto (Four Seasons Hotel, Posadas 1086)Reservations: 54 (11) 4321-1552 or online At Nuestro Secreto, inside the Four Seasons Hotel, chef Patricia Ramos will host the team behind Uruguay’s Manzanar restaurant from March 17 to 20. Located in Montevideo’s Carrasco neighborhood, Manzanar ranks No. 86 on the extended (51–100) list of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025. Focused on local, fresh, and organic ingredients, Manzanar’s cuisine is rooted in wood-fired cooking, combining classic grilled dishes with creative, international touches. The hotel’s most relaxed dining spot, Nuestro Secreto, sits in the gardens next to La Mansión Álzaga Unzué, a light-filled Belle Époque structure dating back to 1920, built with steel and glass. Vinilos en la Vereda at Electrica Pizza March 19, 8 p.m.Eléctrica Pizza (Honduras 5903) A weekly open-air gathering in Palermo Hollywood blends vinyl spinning, food, and a laid-back social vibe at its new venue. Every Thursday from 8 p.m., the storefront at Honduras 5903 turns into a meeting point where guest DJs and selectors spin vinyl-only sets, while crowds enjoy artisanal pizzas and drinks. On March 19, La Veintidoss will take over, with the series closing on March 26 with Brazilian selector Marcelinho da Lua. French Fair March 21 and 22, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.Plaza Francia (Av. del Libertador 1400, Recoleta, CABA)Free admission The first Feria Francesa of 2026 is here, bringing together lovers of French cuisine at its signature open-air food fair. Organized by Lucullus (the French Gastronomic Association in Argentina), the event offers a culinary and cultural experience inspired by France’s gastronomic traditions. Over two days, the square becomes a promenade of flavors, with stands offering everything from artisanal bread, pastries, and viennoiserie to cheeses, charcuterie, chocolates, and regional French dishes, alongside a wide range of sweet and savory options prepared by renowned chefs, pâtissiers, and food entrepreneurs.