Get Out!: Books, beats and bites across Buenos Aires

The good thing about the downer seasonal fall rains this week in Buenos Aires is that they will give way to a weekend of clear skies and beautiful weather.  This week’s Get Out brings together literary meetups, high-energy nightlife, global flavors and live music, from intimate book clubs to stadium shows.  Whether you’re in the mood to think, dance or indulge, here are our recommendations to pull you out the door. Moderno Museum turns 70 April 18, 3 p.m.Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art (Av. San Juan 350)Free admission Marking its 70th anniversary, the Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires opens its doors for a full day of art and music this Saturday. Visitors can explore new exhibitions under the 2026 program Habitando el futuro, spanning painting, installation and contemporary interventions.  As the evening falls, the celebration continues with Noche Moderna, featuring live DJ sets from 7 p.m. onwards. With free admission and a festive atmosphere, it’s a perfect excuse to rediscover one of the city’s key cultural spaces. Wine tasting walk in San Telmo April 19, 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.Several locations in San TelmoGlass: AR$10,000. Refills: AR$6,000 Wine takes over the cobblestone streets of San Telmo this Sunday with a new edition of San Telmo se copa, a laid-back tasting crawl through one of the city’s most atmospheric neighborhoods (the Spanish pun roughly translates as “San Telmo is game”).  Starting at 1 p.m., participants pick up a glass and a map at Grapín (Bolivar 938) and set off to explore more than 20 bars and wine shops, each offering curated labels and expert guidance.  Refills are available at every stop, turning the day into a flexible, self-paced tour of Argentine wines. Along the way, classic spots serve empanadas for a well-timed break between tastings. With no reservations required and activities running into the evening, it’s an easygoing plan for wandering, sipping and discovering new corners of the neighborhood. More information here.  Las Argies Book Club April 18, 6 p. m. to 8 p. m.La Poesía Bar, Chile 502Price is AR$20,000 or US$25 If you still inhabit that linguistic no-man’s land between Spanish and English, The Argies’ Spanglish Book Club might be a good match. An intimate and literary way to experience Buenos Aires, the club focuses on Argentine literature.  This month, the focus is on the Constitución neighborhood as seen through the eyes of author Mariana Enriquez’s short story El chico sucio, from her book Las cosas que perdimos en el fuego. The gathering aims to be a space where people whose native language is not Spanish can still sit down to discuss, better understand Argentine culture, meet people, and feel comfortable joining the conversation. A basic or intermediate (not perfect) level of Spanish communication skills is required.  The conversation moves between both languages, depending on what each person needs to express themselves and understand. The idea is to try, to listen, to ask, and to participate. A reading guide with cultural context and references is available in both Spanish and English. Drag Bingo at ORNO April 16, 10.30 p.mORNO (Beruti (3336)Fix menu AR$ 50,000. Reservations online. Music, performance and playful chaos take over ORNO Cantina with a new edition of its Drag Bingo night. This is not your usual bingo: there is comedy humor, audience engagement, prizes, improv and, yes, lots of glitter.  Hosted by the fabulous Socorro, the event swaps traditional calls for pop, funk and dance hits, turning each round into a participatory, high-energy show where players shout “¡Socorro!” instead of “Bingo.”And speaking about yelling, there is also an open mic for karaoke, vermouth, fainá sticks and all sorts of courage-inducing cocktails for those who dare to step up to the stage. Wine & Women at Casa Cavia April 14, 5 p.m.Casa Cavia (Cavia 2985)AR$ 60,000. Reservations are required. Literature, wine and conversation come together at Casa Cavia for the Buenos Aires debut of Wine, Women & Words, the international series created by Argentine actress and curator Andrea Carballo. The event will feature writer Tamara Tenenbaum, whose award-winning book Un millón de cuartos propios will anchor a live reading and discussion.  Each segment is paired with specially selected wines, turning the evening into a multisensory literary experience. The program begins with a reception and continues with the eno-literary gathering, with the option to stay on for a curated dinner.  Smoked Meats Championship April 18, noon to midnightRibs al Río (Av. Rafael Obligado 7010)Tickets AR$ 32,000  Ribs al Río restaurant is hosting the fourth annual Federal Smoking Championship on April 18 at its Costanera Norte location in Buenos Aires. This twelve-hour event features six expert pitmasters competing for prestigious titles, judged by both industry specialists and the attending public.  Guests who purchase tickets online receive a substantial tasting menu including a kilogram of ribs, French fries, drinks, a seat overlooking the River Plate and the chance to vote in the competition. Bo Lu Lac at Saigon Noodle Bar April 17, 12 p.m. to midnightSaigon Noodle BarMarcelo T. de Alvear 818, RetiroSoler 4388, PalermoBolívar 986, San Telmo Saigon Noodle Bar hosts Bo Luc Lac Day on the 17th of every month in its three locations — in San Telmo, Retiro, and Palermo — offering a 25% discount on this classic Vietnamese dish. It comes in three versions: Bo Luc Lac with seasonal mushrooms, Classic Bo Luc Lac, prepared with rice and cubes of ribeye steak sautéed in butter with onions and its signature sauce, and Saigon Bo Luc Lac, featuring marinated ribeye steak served with red rice, a fried egg, cucumber, and a carrot and daikon radish pickle.This month, the special prize will be valid on Friday, April 17th, from 12 p.m. to midnight, whether you’re dining in, taking out, or ordering through delivery platforms.  MUSIC DJ Father Guilherme April 18, 8 p.m.Plaza de MayoFree admission Portugal’s most famous DJ priest is bringing his unlikely mix of faith and electronic music to Buenos Aires. Father Guilherme, who went viral after performing for over a million pilgrims at Lisbon’s 2023 World Youth Day, will play a free open-air set at Plaza de Mayo in tribute to Pope Francis.  As part of his “Hope Tour,” he blends pulsing beats with spiritual messages and snippets of speeches by Francis and John Paul II, creating an experience that sits somewhere between rave and religious gathering. Roxette April 16, 9 p.m.Movistar Arena (Humboldt 450)Admission AR$ 75,000 Seven years after the death of lead singer Marie Fredriksson, Swedish pop sensation of the late 1980s and early 1990s is touring around the world with original guitarist and songwriter Per Gessle and new singer Lena Philipsson. The setlist includes all their hits, such as The Look, Listen To Your Heart, Joyride and It Must Have Been Love. Jorge Drexler April 17-18, 9 p.m.Movistar Arena (Humboldt 450)Admission AR$ 50,000 The talented Uruguayan singer-songwriter who won the 2005 Academy Award for Best Original Song is once again visiting Argentina with new album Taracá. He will present a renovated show with seven musicians and a renewed stage concept. Diego el Cigala Apr 18, 9 p.m.Gran Rex Theater (Av. Corrientes 857) One of the icons of flamenco music will visit Buenos Aires with his show Flamenco y Son, where he fuses his beloved gypsy rhythm with Cuban son and salsa, in a compelling intimate and passionate musical journey that celebrates the essence of the genre and the sounds of Latin America.