Get Out!: Art circuits, football ghosts, and cinematic nightmares

Contemporary art takes over Buenos Aires this week as NODO returns with more than 65 galleries participating in a citywide circuit stretching from La Boca to Recoleta. Elsewhere, football history unfolds among cemetery monuments, Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver celebrates its 50th anniversary on the big screen, and horror auteur Ari Aster arrives for a festival dedicated to film nightmares.  Add literary street parties, seafood pop-ups, tango celebrations, and major concerts, and you’ve got a packed week ahead — as always, the Herald’s got you covered.  NODO Art Circuit June 4 to 665 galleries across Buenos AiresFree More than 65 contemporary art galleries will open their doors to the public this weekend across Buenos Aires as part of NODO, a three-day art circuit through Retiro, San Telmo, La Boca and Recoleta, featuring some of the finest local artists working today. Created in 2022 and organized by Meridiano, NODO features a wide range of creative disciplines, including abstract painting, surrealist sculpture, experimental textiles, and digital photography. The program also includes interactive events such as live musical sets, educational visits led by museum experts, and intimate conversations with artists. Sidebar event La Noche del Arte y la Gastronomía will take place in Recoleta, where design and fashion shops will turn into galleries between 6 and 8 p.m. Afterwards, a selection of restaurants in the area offer special menus and benefits.  The schedule, full list of participants, and circuit map can be found on NODO’s website.  La Francachela June 6 — 7 p.m.Scalabrini Ortiz 605 (Villa Crespo)Free entry Courtesy of Victor Caivano It is with much confidence that we say that no city in the world blends partying and literature quite as well as Buenos Aires. Point in case: La Francachela. This street party organized by used books store Aristipo Libros has music, empanadas, wine, good books, beautiful people, and everything else you could want on a Saturday night filled with alcohol and education. And because the party never really stops at 1:30 a.m. there’s a post-Francachela at La Quince Cultural Space (Corrientes 5426) with free entry, a bar and a DJ. Just like that, we’ve leveled up your weekend. The Origins of Argentine Football: A Cemetery Tour June 7, 11 a.m.British Cemetery meeting point (Av. Elcano 4568)Free admission Legendary football, British history and cemeteries, all in one single event. Explore the roots of Argentina’s national passion with The Origins of Argentine Football, a joint guided tour through the British and Chacarita cemeteries.  Starting at the British Cemetery, visitors will visit the grave of Alexander Watson Hutton, the founder of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and a pioneer of the sport in the country. The walk continues to Chacarita Cemetery to visit the Panteón de las Glorias de Boca Juniors (Boca Juniors Glories’ Pantheon) and the Recinto de Personalidades. Highlights include the final resting places of legends like José Amalfitani, Antonio Vespucio Liberti, and Adolfo Pedernera. Note that the event is cancelled in case of rain. FILM ‘Taxi Driver’ at Sala Lugones June 7, 13 and 19, 9 p.m.June 14, 5 p.m.Sala Leopoldo Lugones, San Martín Theater (Av. Corrientes 1530)Tickets AR$9,000 Buenos Aires’ cinephile temple Sala Lugones is holding a 4-screenings series of Martin Scorsese’s masterpiece Taxi Driver to celebrate the film’s 50th anniversary. Written by Paul Schrader and starring Robert De Niro, the film about an alienated Vietnam veteran roaming the gritty New York City nights won the Golden Palm in Cannes that year and became one of the landmark films of the 20th century. Any similarities with today’s urban zeitgeist are probably not a coincidence.  Extra, Extra! Journalism on the Silver Screen June 6–7Cine York (Juan Bautista Alberdi 895, Olivos) Admission is free, first-come, first-served.  Broadcast News The amazing Cine York presents ¡Extra Extra! Periodismo en el cine, a series that highlights the historical relationship between journalism and cinema and explores newsroom routines, media egos, and the transformation of news into spectacle throughout the 20th century.  Curated by Manuel Barrientos and former Herald writer Federico Poore (creators of the site Journalists in Cinema), the program features some of the greatest comedies ever made, like George Cukor’s The Philadelphia Story, James L. Brooks’ Broadcast News, and Harold Ramis’ now-classic Groundhog Day. Bleak Week: Contemporary Nightmares on Screen June 7–14, 8 p.m.Cine Gaumont (Rivadavia 1635) and Arthaus (Bartolomé Mitre 434)Tickets available at venue box offices and online Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair, the festival organized by the American Cinematheque, lands in Buenos Aires co-organized with Caligari film magazine. This edition features a high-profile residency by director Ari Aster, who will participate in live Q&A sessions at Cine Gaumont following screenings of his films Eddington, Midsommar, and Hereditary.  The diverse program also includes Nicolás Sarquís’s Palo y Hueso and Béla Tarr’s The Turin Horse. Beyond the screen, Aster will join director Laura Casabé for a talk titled Contemporary Nightmares at Arthaus on June 11, offering a deep dive into the genre’s modern evolution. POP UPS Patagonian seafood at La Pescadorita June 10 & 11, 8.30 p.mLa Pescadorita (Humboldt 1905) La Pescadorita presents a special culinary collaboration featuring guest chef Darío Gualtieri alongside the restaurant’s executive chef, David Ribulgo. This exclusive event offers a multi-course tasting menu centered on fresh fish and shellfish sourced directly from Patagonia.  The evening’s selection is supported by Mar de Jade, a project dedicated to southern Argentine mariculture, ensuring the highest quality local produce. To complete the experience, each course is expertly paired with wines from the Luigi Bosca winery.  Casa Cavia’s Blending Sessions June 10, 7 p.m.Casa Cavia (Cavia 2985)Admission: $18,000 (includes one cocktail and one glass of wine) The garden of Casa Cavia hosts a new edition of Blending Sessions, a series that explores the concept of the blend through wine and mixology. This event features guest sommelier Valentina Litman and bartender Vico Etchaide, joining hosts Delvis Huck and Flavia Arroyo.  The experience includes signature cocktails, curated wines, and a live DJ set by Lupe, complemented by a selection of small plates created by chefs Félix Babini and Fabio Mandia.  MUSIC BA Tango Orchestra: Cultural Heritage Celebration June 10, 5 p.m.Buenos Aires LegislatureFree admission The Orquesta del Tango de Buenos Aires (OTBA) will be officially honored as Cultural Heritage of the City at the Buenos Aires City Legislature, celebrating the group’s legacy since 1980 and its vital role in preserving tango as a key identity of porteño culture.  Tango masters Néstor Marconi and Juan Carlos Cuacci will lead a special concert featuring works by icons like Astor Piazzolla, Enrique Delfino, and Raúl Garello. Soda Stereo Ecos June 4, 9 p.m.Movistar Arena (Humboldt 450) After a successful Latin American tour, drummer Charly Alberti and bassist Zeta Bosio are back in Argentina with the dazzling concert that brings their legendary rock band together thanks to a technological feat that lets them perform live with recordings and videos of frontman Gustavo Cerati. Due to huge demand for tickets, more shows were added for June 9, 10, 11, and 14. Diego Torres June 5 and 6, 9 p.m.Movistar Arena (Humboldt 450) Always optimistic and uplifting, this popular Latin pop artist has a new album and a tour that showcases new songs with an array of greatest hits Lali June 6 and 7, 9 p.m.River Plate stadium, Av. Figueroa Alcorta 7597 Both a successful actress and pop star, Lai Espósito is enjoying new milestones in her career thanks to her last album No vayas a atender cuando el demonio llama. After five sold-out shows at Vélez stadium, she now plays twice at the biggest venue in Argentina. Fiesta ¡Fa! June 7, 9 p.m.Movistar Arena (Humboldt 450)  Mex Urtizberea’s popular YouTube show (@estoesfa) began reaching live venues with excellent results, always with the premise of not revealing which high-profile artists will perform on stage. Now, after sold-outs in C Art Media and Obras stadium, he returns to the Villa Crespo arena. Akiko Suwanai June 5, 5 p.m.Colon Theater (Libertad 621) Superb Japanese violinist Akiko Suwanai will perform with Canadian pianist Ryo Yanagitani as part of the celebrations for the 140th anniversary of Japanese immigration in Argentina. The program includes compositions by Beethoven, Franck and De Sarasate. Lollapalooza Argentina is on! The gigantic music festival will take place March 12-13-14, 2027, and the lineup is still under wraps, but tickets are now on sale in the “Early Bird” style, at lower prices in AllAccess.com