It’s the second weekend of the decade! As we mentioned last week, the month of January in Buenos Aires is a little complicado given most porteños take advantage of the warm weather and go on vacation! It’s also an amazing time to experience the wonders of the city without the grief of what sometimes seems like seas of people in the streets and parks. In addition to the weekend highlights, we would like to offer an interesting activity for all of you to try during the week (or weekend)- going to see una película en el cine!
The Argentine film industry is one of the most developed in all of Latin America, along with that of Mexico and Brazil, and remains one of the major film industries in the Spanish-speaking world. Argentina is the most awarded country for its cinema, winning Academy Awards for films The Official Story (1985) and The Secret in Their Eyes (2009). Where can you see the latest and greatest movies WHILE practicing your listening comprehension skills in Spanish? We thought you would never ask!
The Cine Gaumont is a movie theater that shows only national films. It is located in Congreso at Av. Rivadavia 1635. Check out the cartelera, or movie listing in English, to watch trailers and get showtimes.
Below are the selected events for this weekend’s highlights.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10
Tap Room at Kilian Brewery
Every Friday from 7-10pm Kilian offers their artesenal craft brew straight from the barrel.
7pm -10pm / Kilian Craft Brewery, Marcos Paz 1556 / More Info
SATURDAY, JANUARY 11
Free Tango Classes
This free tango class by Rozenek Fabio is open to the whole community every Saturday at 9pm. Practice will last until midnight. There is air conditioning! 🙂 Some events that are advertised as “free” are really a la gorra, which means the class is technically free, but participants are encouraged to leave a tip in the amount of their choice.
9pm / Centro Cultural PKR, Av. Santa Fe 2520 1ºP / More Info
Cumbia Konex
This edition of Cumbia Konex will begin at midnight, featuring the open skies and ragin’ cumbia beats. Those in charge of the boogie are: Jambao, Los Del Fuego, Sombras Nada Más and Karicia.
Show starts at midnight / Ciudad Cultural Konex, Sarmiento 3131 / More Info / Tickets
Brown Sugar
If you love Funk, Soul, Disco and R&B, Makenna Cantina Club is the place for you to be this Saturday at 11:30pm! Brown Sugar has quite the following and is highly recommended by its fans.
11:30pm / Makena Cantina Club, Fitz Roy 1519 / More Info
Bourbon Sweethearts
This feminine trio’s repertoire includes classic genres made popular in the mid-20th century, such as Swing, Calypso, Blues and Jazz. Their vocal style is influenced by artists such as The Andrews Sisters, Billie Holiday, The Mills Brothers, Josephine Baker, among others.
Midnight / Bebop Club, Moreno 364 / More Info / Tickets
SUNDAY, JANUARY 12
San Telmo Walking Tour
If you want to discover the bohemian neighborhood of San Telmo, this is the walking tour for you. This tour is free, however, participants are expected to leave a tip (suggested 200 pesos) for the guide. The main languages are Spanish, English and French. The tour starts from Plaza Dorrego (next to the Starbucks) at 3:30pm and ends around 5:00pm. In order to attend, you must register at least one hour before the tour begins. Bring some extra cash, water, and comfortable walking shoes as you will have the opportunity to do some food and beer tasting during the tour!
3:30pm – 5pm / Meet at Starbucks in Plaza Dorrego, Defensa 1102/ More Info / Register here