As Buenos Aires gears up for Mother’s Day weekend, the Argentine capital offers an extensive cultural lineup designed to help residents and visitors revisit old memories, explore new worlds, and enjoy the city’s vibrant nightlife well into the evening. From long-forgotten family home movies returning to the big screen to immersive comic strip exhibitions, craft-focused social hours, celestial rooftop gatherings, and a packed calendar of live music, the city provides a rich array of options for the upcoming days.
Whether one is looking to dive into culinary pop-ups featuring Japanese yakitori and Vietnamese street food, catch retrospective screenings of world cinema, or participate in a citywide game night, the weekend schedule reflects the diverse and active cultural pulse of Buenos Aires. As always, local cultural venues and independent spaces have curated a comprehensive slate of events to mark the occasion.
Home Movie Day at the Buenos Aires Film Museum
For those looking to engage with personal history and collective memory, the Buenos Aires Film Museum is hosting Home Movie Day on October 17 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Located at Museo del Cine on Agustín Caffarena 51, the event offers free admission and invites the public to bring in homemade or family videos recorded in Super 8mm, 8mm, 16mm, or 9.5mm formats.
Participants are encouraged to bring any archival material they may have, ranging from family gatherings, vacations, birthdays, and weddings to travelogues, personal home recordings, or historic records. Home Movie Day is an open, worldwide collaborative project dedicated to celebrating amateur filmmaking, memory, and family heritage. It provides a unique opportunity for individuals who no longer possess the projection technology to watch vintage homemade films that have been stored away in closets or boxes for decades, allowing these historical fragments to be projected once again on the big screen.
Las Argies’ Crafty Happy Hour
For travelers, visitors, and expatriates living in Buenos Aires who enjoy socializing alongside hands-on activities, Las Argies is hosting its monthly crafting event for women on Thursday, October 22, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The gathering will take place at Fare Pinsa & Vermú, located at Paraguay 3882 in the neighborhood of Palermo.
Tickets start at US$27, or approximately AR$35,000, with prices varying depending on the chosen payment method. The monthly meetup combines the casual atmosphere of a happy hour featuring Italian pizza and Aperol spritz with a crafting workshop where attendees decorate glass cans using UV DTF stickers. Organizers note that no prior crafting experience is necessary, and all required materials are included in the package price. While food and drinks are not included in the ticket and must be purchased directly from the restaurant, the event aims to foster a welcoming environment for women to share a table and connect with new friends while creating a personalized glass to take home.
Vermouth and Stargazing at Fuerza Bar
Fuerza Bar, situated at Dorrego 1409, is turning its gaze toward the cosmos this weekend with a three-day event combining vermouth and guided stargazing from October 16 to 18, starting at 7:00 p.m. each evening. Astronomer Franco Meconi, representing Terraza al Cosmos, will set up his telescope on the establishment’s rooftop, offering patrons the chance to observe celestial objects while enjoying La Fuerza Sideral, a local vermouth inspired by the stars and the night skies of Mendoza.
To complement the astronomical theme, the venue will offer a special-price Negroni Sideral alongside promotional discounts on bottles of Sideral to take home. A cosmic-themed DJ playlist will provide the musical backdrop for the evenings. While reservations are available for guests wishing to secure spots on the rooftop, sidewalk, dining room, or within the store, walk-in visitors are also welcome to join the gatherings.
Immersive Mafalda at Recoleta Cultural Center
Throughout the month of October, the Centro Cultural Recoleta, located at Junín 1930, is hosting a multisensory, interactive exhibition that brings Quino’s iconic comic strip to life for the very first time. The exhibition invites visitors to step directly inside the world of Mafalda by exploring her bedroom, visiting Manolo’s grocery store, and wandering through her meticulously recreated neighborhood, complete with evocative environmental smells and tangible textures.
The comprehensive experience integrates 360-degree projections, surround sound, interactive screens, virtual reality installations, and three-dimensional sculptures, accompanied by original musical compositions and faithful two-dimensional animations. For an additional fee, visitors can also access "Dreaming of Mafalda," a 10-minute multiuser virtual reality adventure. This experience allows groups of up to six people to join Sara, a teenage fan, as she journeys inside the characters’ dreams, observing Mafalda acting as a United Nations translator, Manolito operating as a business tycoon, and Susanita experiencing her dream wedding.
Admission prices for the exhibition range from AR$33,600 to AR$57,200 on weekdays, and from AR$55,000 to AR$68,320 on weekends and holidays. Family packs covering four attendees start at AR$96,000 on weekdays, while children under the age of three can enter for AR$5,600. Virtual reality upgrades are available separately.
Game Night Takes Over Buenos Aires
Competitive spirits across the capital will have the chance to test their skills when La Noche de los Juegos (Game Night) returns for its second edition on Wednesday, October 21, running from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The citywide event connects six bars and nine distinct venues for an evening dedicated to games, challenges, and social play.
Participants can engage in a variety of activities ranging from ping-pong and arcade games to bowling and archery, with each participating location offering its own unique slate of games and exclusive prizes. The official circuit includes Jobs Bar, Café San Bernardo, Bar Ping Pong, Bar El Destello, Pier 54 in the San Telmo neighborhood, and Le Park Entretenimientos. Attendees are invited to select their preferred venues along the circuit and participate in the citywide festivities.
Wim Wenders on the Big Screen
Film enthusiasts will have a rare opportunity to experience the work of renowned German filmmaker Wim Wenders through a major retrospective running from October 15 to 30 at the Sala Leopoldo Lugones within the Teatro San Martín, located at Av. Corrientes 1530. Titled En las rutas de Wim Wenders, the retrospective forms part of the 22nd European Film Festival in Argentina.
Most of the screenings featured in the series are presented in recently restored 4K copies, highlighting some of the most emblematic works from Wenders’ career. The program is organized collaboratively by the Buenos Aires City Theater Complex, the Delegation of the European Union in Argentina, the German Embassy, and Fundación Cinemateca Argentina. The lineup includes celebrated classics such as Paris, Texas, Wings of Desire, and Buena Vista Social Club—the latter offering a cinematic prelude to the upcoming live performance by Cuban jazz pianist Roberto Fonseca in the city. Detailed screening schedules and ticket information are available through the Sala Lugones official website, with general tickets priced at AR$12,000.
Culinary Pop-Ups
Saigón x La Calle Bar
Marking a decade of serving Vietnamese street food in Buenos Aires, Saigón Noodle Bar is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a one-night-only collaboration alongside La Calle Bar, a Palermo-based speakeasy recognized for its distinctive atmosphere and cocktail offerings. The event takes place on Friday, October 16, from 7:00 p.m. until midnight at the Saigón Noodle Bar location on Soler 4388.
The special anniversary menu features traditional Vietnamese dishes including phở chiên phồng, nem cá, tậy bò xá túm tái, and bò tái xoài, complemented by bánh khoai mỡ nướng for dessert. To pair with the food, La Calle Bar will supply three signature cocktails, highlighted by a custom Bloody Mary prepared with Absolut Tabasco. DJ Lenny Funk will provide the musical soundtrack, and a drinks happy hour will run from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Admission operates on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last, and no advance reservations are required.
Tori Tori at Cruz Godoy
Gastronomic collaborations continue as Cruz Godoy teams up with Tori Tori for a special evening celebrating Japanese culinary traditions and grilled skewers on Wednesday, October 15, starting at 8:00 p.m. at Cruz Godoy, located at Godoy Cruz 1725.
Chef Sergio Higashiyoshihama of Tori Tori Yakitori will join forces with Tute Gutiérrez to craft a multi-course tasting menu centered on Japanese-inspired dishes. The meal will be accompanied by pairings of Kira craft beers, designed to match the flavors of the grilled skewers. Because seating is strictly limited, interested diners are required to secure their spots in advance by sending a direct message to the venue’s official Instagram account.
Live Music Highlights
Roberto Fonseca
Cuban jazz pianist Roberto Fonseca, widely known for his association with the legendary Buena Vista Social Club, is set to perform in Buenos Aires on October 16 at 9:00 p.m. The concert will take place at La Trastienda, located at Balcarce 460, where the acclaimed musician will showcase his distinctive stylistic blend and virtuoso piano technique. Ticket prices for the performance range from AR$60,000 to AR$100,000.
All for Kubero
On Tuesday, October 14, at 9:00 p.m., Rondeman Abasto—located at Lavalle 3177—will host a special benefit concert titled All for Kubero. The event has been organized to support legendary Argentine rock pioneer and guitarist Kubero Díaz, who requires financial assistance to cover medical procedures. A prominent roster of fellow musicians, friends, and admirers will take the stage to perform in his honor, including Litto Nebbia, Miguel Cantilo, Piti Fernández, Juan del Barrio, and Pollo Raffo. Admission to the benefit concert is set at AR$30,000.
Babasónicos
Following two sold-out performances at the same venue in June, the prominent Argentine rock and pop band Babasónicos has added two additional dates at the Movistar Arena, located at Humboldt 450. The concerts will take place on October 16 and 17 at 9:00 p.m. The setlist for these performances will feature tracks from the band’s 2025 release Cuerpos, alongside a selection of enduring hits from their extensive career. Tickets are priced at AR$65,000.
Charly García’s Unplugged
Just over thirty years after Charly García recorded his celebrated performance for the iconic MTV Unplugged series, many of the original musicians who participated in that historic session will reunite to recreate those arrangements. The tribute concert takes place on October 19 at 9:00 p.m. at the Teatro Coliseo, situated at Marcelo T. de Alvear 1150, arriving just days before García’s 75th birthday. The lineup features original backing musicians Fabián Quintiero, Fernando Samalea, and Erica and Ulises Di Salvo, alongside special guest appearances by Emme and Matías Mango. Tickets range from AR$35,000 to AR$90,000.
Leo García
Singer-songwriter Leo García is commemorating the 25th anniversary of his landmark pop album Mar through a series of intimate performances. The residency takes place at Artlab, located at Roseti 93, running across three dates from October 16 to 18, with each show beginning at 7:00 p.m. The retrospective concerts revisit the album that spawned the hit single "Morrissey" and featured extensive production and collaboration by Soda Stereo frontman Gustavo Cerati. Admission is priced at AR$20,000 per show.
