The glorious and magestic 4-day weekend that we’ve all been waiting for is finally upon us. Buenos Aires comes alive for carnaval, and if you’re not celebrating, you’re not living. Don’t be surprised if you find less people in the streets than usual – most porteños take this long weekend opportunity to travel to the coast.
Take advantage of the glorious activities and have a great L-O-N-G weekend!
Friday, February 21
Verano Plop
Never fear- Fiesta Plop! is QUEER and they’re here to make all your problems disappear. Being sincere, word on the street is this party is the best in the hemisphere. Before you start singing and swinging from the chandelier, the fiesta’s start time is a little unclear. The drag queens won’t usually appear until between 2-3am. So grab yourself a beer and rush to the front of the stage for a premier view of the show.
12 midnight / Teatro Vorterix, Av. Federico Lacroze 3455 / More Info / Tickets
Freaky Friday Pub Crawl
Remember that random group of Argentine friends you always wanted to meet? Word on the street is they are still waiting for you at Freaky Friday. This group will be crawling through four different bars before finishing the party at a nightclub. Free beer, wine and pizza will be offered during the first hour of the festivities. As always, drink responsibly! 🙂
10 pm / Fauna, Costa Rica 5198 / More Info / Tickets
Saturday, February 22
Raly Barrionuevo at Konex
It is VERY hard to beat a show at Ciudad Cultural Konex. Raly Barrionuevo is an Argentine hip folk singer who will knock your socks off and make you fall in love with his voice AND his guitar. Enjoy this short lyric sample for proof that his music is mystical and raw.
Las ganas de volver
me hicieron partir otra vez.
Y hoy saber que volver
no és más que partir otra vez.
7 pm / Ciudad Cultural Konex, Sarmiento 3131 / More Info / Tickets
Vintage Shopping, Music Sesh
First and most importantly, this event is free! There will be vintage shopping, which means thrift store vibes galore while listening to sweet vinyl tunes. Rolando Bruno and his Midi Orquestra will be playing some live music while you look for new additions to your wardrobe.
5-9 pm / La Confiteria, Av Federico Lacroze 2963 / More Info
Sunday, February 23
Dilda Feminist Festival
DILDA is the Feminist Festival we all need this weekend. This performance will feature Sasha Sathya and Negra Liyah. Anyone who goes is cool and accepting, so join the fun this Sunday at 9pm!
9 pm / Ladran Sancho, Guardia Vieja 3811 / More Info
Rock & Roll
Rock and Roll, baby. It’s where it’s at! Never danced to this kind of music before? Don’t worry, let loose, think like a greaser because Rock and Roll is the Bee’s knees.
11 pm / Rivadavia Club Local Bailable, Rivadavia 8619 / More Info
Carnaval in San Telmo
Drum show in the San Telmo Barrio, anyone? While you browse the streets for your favorite artesanal (handmade) art, listen to some funky percussion grooves. Take advantage of this area and its many cultural performance and outdoor activities.
3 pm / All over the Calle Defensa in San Telmo / More Info
Monday, February 24
Fiesta Bomba de Carnaval
This February 24th is celebrating Carnaval! Just like its classic celebration every Monday, this edition is DOUBLE the percussion and double the joda. Don’t miss this edition.
12 midnight / Ciudad Cultural Konex, Sarmiento 3131 / More Info / Tickets