Get Out!: Burger bites, Portuguese films, and literary vermouth

Buenos Aires enters the final stretch of May on one of those weekends where the city seems unable to sit still. Design lovers can roam the illuminated showrooms of Tendencia Arenales 2026, English-speaking readers can discuss Mariana Enriquez over vermouth at La Fuerza, and hardcore cinephiles can enjoy a curated selection of Portuguese films in MALBA and Sala Lugones. Plus, International Burger Day brings a flood of special pop-ups and collaborations across the city, while the music calendar welcomes everyone from Mexican singer-songwriter Natalia Lafourcade to prog-rock legend Carl Palmer. As always, the Herald’s got you covered. Tendencia Arenales 2026 May 28, 6 to 9 p.m.Arenales and Juncal streets, RecoletaFree admission More than 85 design and décor showrooms will open their doors on May 28 for a new edition of Tendencia Arenales, the annual event that turns Recoleta into one of Buenos Aires’ main hubs for interior design, art and contemporary furniture. Visitors can explore the Distrito Arenales circuit along Arenales and Juncal streets, between Montevideo and Cerrito, where brands and studios will showcase new collections, lighting concepts, textiles, furniture and home accessories. Spanning more than 10 city blocks, storefronts and galleries will feature installations and displays focused on innovation, aesthetics and functionality. Spanglish Book Club with Las Argies May 30, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. La Fuerza (Av. Dorrego 1409)Reservations here Las Argies is hosting a new edition of its bilingual book club on May 30 at vermouth specialists La Fuerza, inviting readers to discuss The Things We Lost in the Fire, the short story by acclaimed Argentine author Mariana Enriquez that gives its name to her celebrated collection. The club focuses on works by Argentine women writers and allows participants to read and discuss texts in either English or Spanish. Ahead of each meeting, attendees receive reading guides and contextual material to help spark conversation in a relaxed, social atmosphere. 13th Portuguese Film Week May 28 to June 24MALBA (Av. Pres. Figueroa Alcorta 3415)Sala Lugones (Av. Corrientes 1530)Full program available online Rita Acevedo Gomez’s Fuck the Polis One of the top cinephile events of the year, the Portuguese Film Week brings together established filmmakers and debut features. This year’s lineup includes films exploring post-colonialism, a horror selection curated by Lisbon’s Horror Film Festival MotelX and Peliculinhas, an animation section for family audiences. This year’s special guest is Portuguese director João Rosas, presenting his debut feature A Vida Luminosa, about a young man navigating adulthood and heartbreak in Lisbon, alongside three short films completing a 15-year tetralogy. Held at the MALBA film theater and the legendary Sala Lugones, the festival will also feature a retrospective dedicated to acclaimed Portuguese filmmaker Teresa Villaverde. Hamburger Day Specials Pizzas, specialty coffees, parrillas… of all the different gastro frenzies Buenos Aires experienced in recent years, the sprout of hamburger restaurants was among the most expanding ones. New, great, ephemeral, and not-so-great burger joints took over the city like a tsunami. Now that the waters receded, we were still left with a decent number of fine choices.  Our favorites? The longstanding Burger Joint in Palermo, the rougher and enduring Banco Rojo in San Telmo, the new sliders’ heaven Luisa’s in Nuñez, the bulky gourmet burger at the Four Season’s Pony Line Bar, the elegant Guita, and the younger, crowded Kiddo, among others.  International Burger Day is coming on May 28 and these are all good ways to celebrate it, but here are a few special offers from some of our favorite restaurants. Narda Comedor May 28Mariscal Antonio José de Sucre 664 For nearly a decade, Narda Comedor, the restaurant led by acclaimed Argentine chef Narda Lepes, has become one of Buenos Aires’ leading spots for seasonal, vegetable-driven cooking and collaborations with local producers.  This May, the restaurant dedicated its Comer con las manos series entirely to hamburgers, serving a different version every Thursday using Muge beef blends, Kalis buns and Stella Artois beer pairings. The final edition arrives on May 28 with the Melt burger: double beef patties, fontina cheese, onions, pickles and ketchup served on sliced bread. Somos Asado & Mi Barrio May 28 to 30Somos Asado (Av. Scalabrini Ortiz 651)Reservations via Wokiapp or Whatsapp Somos Asado, chef Gustavo Portela’s restaurant specializing in meats and wood-fired cooking, will host the team behind Mi Barrio, the burger joint known for its smash-style burgers and 100% pasture-raised beef. The three-day pop-up will focus on premium wood-fired burgers, featuring limited-edition sandwiches made with dry-aged beef blends cooked over a grill, alongside fermented fries. Only 20 portions will be available each day, with options ranging from classic double cheeseburgers to blue cheese-topped creations.  Reservations are required via WhatsApp or Wokiapp. Grasa & RVR Café May 30Acevedo 986 Grasa is taking over RVR Café in Villa Crespo for a one-day pop-up on May 30. Starting at noon, the burger spot will serve two special burgers made with Muge beef blends and Martins potato buns, alongside wine by the glass, vermouth, beer and music.  The collaboration brings together Grasa’s smashburger-style cooking with RVR’s mix of specialty coffee and fashion retail in a relaxed, all-day Saturday event. Sifón  Jorge Newbery 3881Av. Corrientes 1660 Chacagiales nod Sifón has added a Wagyu cheeseburger to its menu in collaboration with Argentine chef and cattle raiser Juan Barcos, founder of Madre Rojas and Barcos & Sons.  The burger features a Wagyu beef patty — prized for its marbling, tenderness and rich flavor — topped with cheddar, ketchup and finely chopped red onion on a soft bun designed to highlight the meat. It comes with crispy fries and cashews, fitting Sifón’s casual concept centered on small plates, house sodas and vermouth.  MUSIC Carl Palmer’s ELP legacy live May 29, 9 p.m.Gran Rivadavia Theater (Av. Rivadavia 8636)Admission AR$ 50,000-140,000 Legendary drummer Carl Palmer, founding member of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, arrives to Buenos Aires with a concert that keeps alive the legacy of one of the most influential bands in progressive rock. The show combines live performance with original audiovisual material authorized by the families of Keith Emerson and Greg Lake.  Natalia Lafourcade May 29-30, 9 p.m.Gran Rex Theater (Av., Corrientes 855)Admission AR$ 120,000 The Mexican singer-songwriter brings her Cancionera Tour, an intimate show with guitar and voice that explores her work with acoustic sounds and Latin American folklore. Os Paralamas May 28-29-30-31, 9 p.m.La Trastienda (Balcarce 460)Admission AR$ 75,000  Legendary Brazilian rock trio from the 80s returns to a city that always adored them. Original members Herbert Vianna, Bi Ribeiro and Joao Barone promise to play all their classic hits. Ariel Rot May 28, 9 p.m.Niceto Club (Niceto Vega 5510)Admission AR$ 60,000 Born in Argentina but living in Spain since a teenager, this singer and guitarist helmed celebrated band Tequila in the late 70s and became Calamaro’s sidekick in Los Rodriguez in the 90s. He now visits Buenos Aires with songs from both bands and his solo career. POP UPS Peruvian masters in Elena May 29Elena, Four Seasons Hotel (Posadas 1086/88) Elena will host a one-night dinner bringing together some of the biggest names in Peruvian cuisine. The event will feature acclaimed Peruvian chefs Gastón Acurio, widely credited with helping place Peru at the center of the global gastronomic scene; Mitsuharu Tsumura, whose Lima restaurant Maido is currently ranked the best in Latin America; and Anthony Vásquez Díaz, executive chef of La Mar. The trio will join Four Seasons executive chef Juan Gaffuri for a collaborative dinner celebrating the diversity, techniques and flavors of contemporary Peruvian gastronomy in one of Buenos Aires’ top fine-dining destinations. Casa Cavia & Juan Pedro Rastellino  May 28Casa Cavia (Cavia 2985)Price AR$100,000 / AR$150,000 with wine pairings Casa Cavia will host a special dinner alongside chef Juan Pedro Rastellino as part of the third edition of #SomosHumedal, an initiative by La Filiberta promoting awareness about the preservation of the Paraná Delta wetlands. Rastellino — also a sommelier, teacher and author of La carneada — will join Casa Cavia’s chef Félix Babini for a collaborative multi-course menu centered on sustainably raised water buffalo from the Delta region.  The dinner will explore different cuts, textures and cooking techniques while emphasizing traceability, sustainability and ingredient-driven cooking. Pastry chef Fabio Mandia will prepare dessert, while head sommelier Delvis Huck will oversee optional wine pairings. Reservations are available through Casa Cavia’s website.