The World Cup semifinals are about to start as we write this on Wednesday, so if you’re reading this afterwards, Buenos Aires is now in absolute joy or suffering from utter despair.Either way, the city offers plenty of chances to take a break from the celebrations or switching off from the World Cup completely. Highlights range from Malba’s annual Reading Fest, where books, independent publishing and live music take over the museum, to film screenings celebrating Jim Henson, Ernst Lubitsch and producer Lita Stantic.
If you’re looking for something to eat, several restaurants are rolling out seasonal menus built around hearty comfort food, while a one-night-only pop-up offers a creative twist on familiar dishes. Round it all out with live performances by tango icon Adriana Varela, indie favorite Flopa and soul outfit Palta & The Mood.
Reading Fest at MALBA
July 21, 3 p.m to 9 p.m.MALBA (Av. Pres. Figueroa Alcorta 3415)Free admission
The annual Reading Fest of the Buenos Aires Latin American Art Museum turns the gallery into a lively meeting point for readers, writers and the simply curious. Throughout the afternoon, visitors can browse independent publications, fanzines and experimental libraries from Argentina, Chile and Mexico, discover contemporary authors through Malba’s specially curated lending library, or even send a free postcard or letter anywhere in the country from a temporary post office set up inside the museum.
