By Good day, Buen dia to all. Here’s your weekly summary of what is going on, things to do, activities, tours, freebies, events and all that is Buenos Aires. For a more general list of activities, tours and events that are not time sensitive check out our article Things You Must do in Buenos Aires
We would like to wish a farewell to our special friends Miguel Salas and Sarah Scott. We will miss you guys!
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Random Thing You Should Do This Week:
Presenting our latest creation: The Unique 1920 Gentleman’s Tour. Visits to a traditional barber shop, hattery, antique market and cigar bar. Get a straight razor shave, smoke a nice Cuban cigar, ride the original trains from the 1920′s and more!
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Weather Forecast
Expect the following “wintery” weather for this week in Buenos Aires:
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*Suggestions for Activities, Tours and Events this Week*:
Tuesday, August 23rd:
-The Buenos Aires Tango Festival and the Dance World Cup (August 16-30). Tons of free concerts, tango dance shows both open to the public and choreographed, tango lessons and more. Please see the tango festival schedule to find out what is going on when. The 29th and 30th Luna Park will host the quarter finals to the championship of the Dance World Cup. Tickets available for free the day before and of at the respective locations.
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Wednesday, August 24th:
Your last day for free ice skating! The Buenos Aires Ministry of Public Space has opened a free, open air ice skating rink to the public running until August 24th. Hours everyday run between 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and then reopen at 2:00 pm and run until 9:00 pm. Free skates provided in exchange for your passport or DNI. 30 minutes max per person. Plaza Uruguay, located at the corner of Libertador y Figueroa Alcorta in Recoleta. No “trencitos” of more than 2 people though!
-Join BAFA Football Amigos and play with travelers, expats, students and locals alike on Wednesday. Five-a-side football matches organized by BAFA. Matches starting at 7pm and 8pm at Soler 3231. Cost is $25 pesos per game.
-A special series of concerts will be taking place in the beautiful Palacio Paz on Santa Fe 750 in downtown Buenos Aires. The first show will be classical music by Chopin and Mozart at 7:00 pm: Fantasy in C Minor KV 475, Sonata in C Minor KV 457 (Mozart) – 24 Preludes Op 28 (Chopin). Tickets for the first 5 rows are $120 pesos, rows 6-20 are $80 pesos and all back sections are $50 pesos. Reservations can be made at telephone 4311 – 1071 in Spanish or you can show up 45 minutes before the show to make purchases.
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Thursday, August 25th *Discount Day*:
-Cafe de los Angelitos Dinner and Tango show is offering their executive service (transportation to and from, 3 course dinner, bottomless wine glass and 1.5 hour tango show) for $115 USD discounted from the public price of $125 USD. For your discounted tango show contact us directly at LandingPadBA@gmail.com or mention your discount in the tango reservation form.
-Fierro Hotel, located at Soler 5862 has quietly begun to hold small group wine tastings for up to 7 people in their cellar room Thursdays at 6:00 pm. $25 USD per person for 6 wines from Salta, San Juan, Mendoza, Rio Negro and Neuquen Argentina are served along with light snacks and hors d’oeuvres. Wines selected by Andrés Rosberg, President of the Argentina Sommelier Association and foods selected by Chef Hernán Gipponi. Reservations required*: flights@fierrohotel.com
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Friday, August 26th:
-Gallery Nights will be running from 7:00 pm until 12:00 midnight. Over 65 museums, antique shops, art galleries, cultural centers and showrooms will participate by opening their doors for free, offering free Chandon champagne. Free transportation is provided circulating around Barrio Norte, Recoleta and Retiro neighborhoods making it possible to see multiple locations. For more information check out the Gallery Nights web page. Free maps will be provided at each location.
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Saturday, August 27th:
-Flea markets, outdoor artisan markets, hand made goods- check out one of Buenos Aires’ many ferias on Saturday or Sunday. Everything from antiques and collectables to modern leather purses and silver work. Here’s a link to our list of the best outdoor markets and ferias in Buenos Aires.
-Velez Sarsfield vs All Boys football game at 9:15 pm, for football tickets and reservations please contact us. Game details and pricing below.
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Sunday, August 28th:
-Go get a tasty Sunday morning/early afternoon Buenos Aires brunch
-Visit the San Telmo fair and try and find local hot sauce peddlers and celebrities Ya Ya Bean. You’ll know when you find them.
-Boca Juniors (home) vs. San Lorenzo football game. One of the derby or classic match ups, this will be a great football match to see. For football tickets and reservations please contact us. Game details and pricing below.
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Monday, August 29th:
-We are continuing the promotion for Verde Manzana, Urban Spa for $25 USD 1 hour massages. Feel free to schedule an appointment directly and mention the promotion or if your Spanish skills are lacking or you just have “fiaca” request a reservation for a massage through LandingPadBA.
-Jack and Cinema: Every Monday at 9pm, from August 8th to October 10th, 878 (Thames 878, Villa Crespo) in partnership with Jack Daniels, will project a series of cult movies you’d associate with bourbon drinking characters. The series kicks off with Easy Rider, followed by All Tomorrow’s Parties, The Rocky Horror Picture Show and more.
Football Games This Weekend
Velez Sarsfield vs All Boys, Saturday August 27th
Kick off: 21:15 (9:15 pm)
Pick up from meeting points starts at: 7:00 pm
Price: $370 pesos
Includes: Transportation to and from the game from meeting points in Palermo and Centro, bilingual guides, ticket to platea (deck seating)
To make a reservation please email us at LandingPadBA@gmail.com or visit the Buenos Aires Tickets and Tours section
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Boca Juniors vs San Lorenzo, Sunday August 28th
Kick off: 18:10 (6:10 pm)
Pick up from meeting points starts at: 3:00 pm
Seating and Pricing Options:
Popular (General entry, lower deck behind goal with bench seating), $93 USD
Includes: Transportation to and from the game from meeting points in Palermo and Centro, bilingual guides, ticket to Popular section and pre-game snacks
Platea Alta, Sector K (Upper deck, behind goal with individual seats), $140 USD
Includes: Transportation to and from the game from your hotel, apartment or hostel, bilingual guides, ticket to sector K
Platea Baja Lateral (Lower side deck, individual seats), $175 USD
Includes: Transportation to and from the game from your hotel, apartment or hostel, bilingual guides, ticket to Baja Lateral
To make a reservation please email us at LandingPadBA@gmail.com or visit the Buenos Aires Tickets and Tours section
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