Get Out!: Country nights and cosmic shows light up Buenos Aires

Summer it’s starting to cool down, but that doesn’t mean you should. Our lineup of recommendations for this weekend ranges from country line dancing at ICANA to cosmic installations at the Galileo Galilei Planetarium, including open-air cinema and major live shows.  You can reminisce about The Police songs with original guitarist Andy Summers, revel in themed dining inspired by Wong Kar-wai, or dance cumbia at the rhythm of Villa Diamante under the stars. Or, as we strongly recommend, all of the above. Vermouth & Live Country Music at ICANA February 27, 7:30 p.m.ICANA (Maipú 672, CABA) Baigorria String Band at ICANA US-Argentine Cultural Institute ICANA is sending summer off country-style — vermouth in hand, boots on the floor and bluegrass in the air — with La Baigorria String Band bringing high-energy fiddles, banjos and that unmistakable Appalachian groove to downtown Buenos Aires. Expect foot-tapping rhythms, tight harmonies and a country line dance session that’s more fun than formal, led by Beatriz Pazo’s Line Dance Club. Feel free to dress the part — jeans, boots, a flannel if you’ve got one — but no pressure. You can country your own way. Tickets and details are available on ICANA’s website and social media. Festival Planetario 2026  February 28, 1 p.m.Galileo Galilei Planetarium, Av. General Sarmiento and Belisario Roldán, inside the Tres de Febrero Park Galileo Galilei Planetarium The Buenos Aires sky has its own plans: the Festival Planetario 2026 at Planetario Galileo Galilei will blend science and art, starting at 1 p.m. Both inside and outside will offer immersive shows about the universe, an interactive installation on the dome and live music mixing tango and mathematica in a hypnotic combination. The lineup includes a science masterclass by Guggenheim scholar and former Herald writer Diego Golombek as well as telescope observation (subject to weather and visibility conditions) Some of the activities are free of charge, although seats are limited to 250 people. Tickets are required for the immersive shows, and will be available for online purchasing starting on February 25 at noon.  Argentina, 1985 at Parque de la Memoria February 28 — 6:30 p.m.Parque de la Memoria — Av. Costanera Rafael Obligado 6745Free admission Argentina, 1985 In the context of their Cinema Under the Stars series, the Memorial Site Parque de la Memoria organized a free screening of Santiago Mitre’s Oscar nominated film Argentina, 1985, which depicts the story behind Argentina’s landmark Trial of the Military Juntas.  The event is also part of the exhibit “Your Honors, Never Again — From the Trial of the Juntas to the Present Day”,  which taps into the way Argentine society’s efforts to rebuild truth and seek justice for crimes against humanity perpetrated by the military dictatorship. Wong Kar-wai menu at Tony Wu February 26 to March 1Tony Wu Cantina China (Loyola 851) Tony Wu Cantina China Cinephile streaming platform and distributor MUBI is premiering Chinese filmmaker Wong Kar-wai’s new series Blossoms Shanghai. The oniric, neon-filled and colorful visual style of the renowned director (who shot his 1997 groundbreaking film Happy Together in Buenos Aires three decades ago) was a strong influence for Chinese restaurant Tony Wu, one of the hottest recent openings in Villa Crespo. The self-described canteen will be serving four off-menu dishes, while MUBI will offer patrons a 30-day free subscription to its platform.  The off-menu choices include a Shanghai Shengjian Bao, Cu Chao Mían Shanghai Noodles,  a shareable fish dish called Songshu Guiyu and Mango Tres Leches with tapioca pearls for dessert. Reservations can be made through Woki.  Egypt in Buenos Aires  Tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. / Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.Buenos Aires Fine Arts Museum (Av. del Libertador 1473)Free admission The National Museum of Fine Arts has extended its amazing egyptology exhibition “Science and Fantasy: Egyptology and Egyptophilia in Argentina”, a display that explores the presence of ancient Egypt in Argentine culture and our country’s interest in the ancient civilization. Featuring more than 180 pieces, all together for the first time in Argentina, the Temporary Exhibitions Pavilion displays authentic sarcophagi, papyri, statuettes, funerary masks, figurines, casts of sphinxes and busts, vases, amulets, and stones carved with hieroglyphs. Also on display will be a vast collection of documents, books, magazines, posters, and photographs. Call The Police March 1, 8.30 p.m.ND Teatro (Paraguay 918)Admission AR$ 90,000-145,000 World-famous guitarist Andy Summers celebrates the tenth anniversary of the band that plays his songs of The Police. The rock trio includes famed Brazilian musicians Joao Barone (from Paralamas) in drums and Rodrigo Santos (from Barão Vermelho). The setlist features hits “Every Breath You Take”, “Message in a Bottle”,  and “Roxanne”. Tickets for the first show on February 27 are sold-out but you can still make it to the March 1st show.  Jason Mraz at Gran Rex February 27, 8.30 p.m.Teatro Gran Rex (Av. Corrientes 857)Admission AR$ 95,000-140,000 Two-time Grammy winner American singer-songwriter and guitarist returns to Argentina after ten years, with an intimate show that includes all his major hits. Villa Diamante: For the Love of Dance February. 21, 7 p.m. to midnightAche ParajeFree admission Villa Diamante DJ and producer Villa Diamante brings Por Amor al Baile back for a summer evening dedicated to dancing and discovering new sounds. Known for blending digital cumbia, hip-hop and electronic music, the founder of Zizek Club remains a key figure in the region’s mashup scene. Right next to Buenos Aires’ Law School and a few steps from the H subway line station Facultad de Derecho, Villa Diamante will be hosting a pretty chill, cumbia-dancing evening outdoors, also featuring Juanelo and La Chavy DJ