\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t Yes, this weekend it\u2019s all about Argentina\u2019s quarterfinals match against Switzerland. But there is life apart from the World Cup (apparently), and Independence Day on July 9 will offer a chance to catch some folklore concerts and traditional pe\u00f1as, as well as steaming bowls of locro.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once Thursday\u2019s celebrations wind down, you can keep the momentum going before the match with acclaimed musicians, one-off restaurant pop-ups and a rare chance to revisit Richard Linklater\u2019s beloved Before films on the big screen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As always, the Herald\u2019s got you covered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Independence Day traditional celebrations July 9
\n9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Casa de la Cultura, Av. de Mayo 575)
\n2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Usina del Arte, Agust\u00edn R. Caffarena 1)<\/p>\n
On July 9, Buenos Aires City will celebrate Independence Day with concerts, folklore pe\u00f1as and activities in museums, cultural spaces and iconic stages. At Casa de la Cultura, the former building of La Prensa newspaper, the program includes music and dancing shows as well as hot chocolate and churros.<\/p>\n
Usina del Arte will be one of the main gathering spots, hosting a traditional pe\u00f1a: a day of music, dance and tradition with folk rhythms curated by DJ Ana Z, dance lessons, and a closing performance by Oiga! Orchestra<\/p>\n
Before Sunrise + Before Sunset at Cine York\u00a0 July 11, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
\nCine York (Juan Bautista Alberdi 895, Olivos)
\nFree admission, first come-first served<\/p>\n
Before the national football team destroys our nerves again on Saturday night\u2019s\u00a0 quarterfinals, Cine York will host a perfect quiet afternoon with Richard Linklater\u2019s marvelous Before Sunrise and Before Sunset, two-thirds of the trilogy that taught us everything we wanted and didn\u2019t want to know about love.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Relax and dive into the complexities of love, cinephilia, heartbreak, and the wonderful talents of Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Independence Day Locro Might sound like a contradiction, but on July 9, Independence Day, we\u2019re all subjected to a city-wide quest for locro. This typical corn stew became a national holiday dish only half a century ago, with the 1960s boom of folklore music and a cultural search for national identity. Today, it\u2019s the Argentine\u2019s favorite meal on national holidays, and restaurants all over town will be offering their own versions.<\/p>\n
Apart from basically every bodeg\u00f3n in the city, other restaurants on the more sophisticated and cool side of the spectrum will be serving locro as well, many with takeout options you should definitely reserve in advance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Santa Evita
\nJuli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez 1479<\/p>\n
The lines outside the most Peronist restaurant in Buenos Aires are proof their locro is one of the city\u2019s best \u2014 as they themselves state: \u201clocro is not just a dish, it\u2019s memory, gathering and roots.\u201d You can either purchase takeout portions in advance or make a reservation to have it in the salon. Whatever you choose, hurry up, because demand is high. You can reach them via Whatsapp.<\/p>\n
Abreboca
\nFraga 541<\/p>\n
In its hidden and beautiful Andalusian patio, Abreboca will celebrate Independence Day with two menu options. The first one is an empanada plus locro or lentils stew, a pastelito and two glasses of wine. The other, more informal, features the house specialty: homemade charcuterie, cheese, liverwurst, bread and a glass of wine.<\/p>\n
Sif\u00f3n
\nJorge Newbery 3881<\/p>\n
Sif\u00f3n will celebrate Independence Day with a special edition of locro, available from July 9 to 12 \u2014 or until it\u2019s sold out. As part of the celebration, the restaurant will exceptionally open for lunch on Thursday and Friday starting at 12 p.m., in addition to its regular weekend hours.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Their locro will come in two versions: the traditional one (white corn, lima beans, kidney beans, pork sausage, chorizo, ham, and bacon) and the vegetarian choice (white corn, lima beans, kidney beans, pumpkin, sweet potato, and corn on the cob).<\/p>\n
Picar\u00f3n
\nAv. Dorrego 866<\/p>\n
Picar\u00f3n will offer three Argentine dishes for lunch: fried matambre empanadas (two for $14,000), locro with pork belly and trotters ($22,000), and for dessert, a twist on the classic vigilante cake with homemade quince paste and artisanal goat cheese ice cream. Starting at 12:30 p.m. with or without reservations.<\/p>\n
Condarco
\nAv. Dorrego 901<\/p>\n
One of the coolest corners in Chacarita will offer a hearty locro stew with chorizo, bacon, and meats; homemade fried empanadas with meat or a mix of cheeses; and choripanes from their street parrilla. All at very wallet-friendly prices.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Enjoy it on their heated outdoor seats, in their small, vintage-style dining room, or order in advance for takeout.<\/p>\n
Aire Libre
\nAv. del Libertador 6327<\/p>\n
An urban garden in the middle of Nu\u00f1ez, Aire Libre\u2019s plant-filled dining room will offer a menu that includes one choice of empanada appetizer (beef or corn) and a classic locro stew made with select ingredients and slow-cooked to enhance its flavors. The dessert is the traditional vigilante: a mixture of Brie cheese and quince in syrup.<\/p>\n
MUSIC La Fern\u00e1ndez Fierro July 11, 9 p.m.
\nClub Atl\u00e9tico Fern\u00e1ndez Fierro (CAFF), S\u00e1nchez de Bustamante 772
\nAdmission AR$ 27,000<\/p>\n
The celebrated pioneer of the \u201cnew tango\u201d movement of the Noughties will perform new songs from their 2024 Basta album, plus their most famous classics.<\/p>\n
Ricardo Arjona July 9, 9 p.m.
\nMovistar Arena (Humboldt 450)
\nAdmission: AR$ 120,000<\/p>\n
Colombian star closes his historic 20 sold-out shows in Buenos Aires with his Lo que el Seco no dijo tour.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hnos. Ibarburu July 10, 8.30 p.m.
\nCentro Cultural Cuerda Mec\u00e1nica, Juramento 4686
\nAdmission AR$35,000<\/p>\n
Highly praised twins Martin and Nicol\u00e1s Ibarburu are two great talents from Uruguay that have played with artists like Jaime Roos, Rub\u00e9n Rada and Fito P\u00e1ez during the last decades. Now they will showcase their joint instrumental project at the series of shows under the Sures umbrella.<\/p>\n
POP UPS Mambo anniversary lunch with Alcanfor July 11, noon
\nMambo (Malabia 820)<\/p>\n
Villa Crespo restaurant Mambo is marking its first anniversary with a month-long series of guest chef collaborations celebrating open-fire cooking, friendship and shared ideas. On Saturday, July 11, chef Santiago P\u00e9rez and Calvin Daniele will welcome Juli\u00e1n Galende, of Alcanfor, for a special lunchtime event.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The one-off menu blends Mambo\u2019s wood-fired cooking philosophy with Galende\u2019s distinctive approach, creating a collaborative dining experience that highlights some of Argentina\u2019s most exciting contemporary culinary talent. Reservations are recommended<\/p>\n
A Coru\u00f1a Spanish pop-up at El Patio de Mabel July 11, noon to 4 p.m.
\nEl Patio de Mabel (Dr. Adolfo Dickman 1100)<\/p>\n
Spanish cantina A Coru\u00f1a is leaving its home in Versalles for a one-day pop-up at El Patio de Mabel in La Paternal. Chefs Carolina Giuliani and Vanina Heredia will join Luciano Lucho Pacello and his team for a collaborative menu inspired by Galician cuisine, featuring tapas, paella and dishes created exclusively for the occasion.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Live music by singer-songwriter Joaco Burgos and a vinyl soundtrack will round out the relaxed afternoon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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