The Boys They’ve been away from school for a week now. And with so much freedom and time on their hands, some parents, uncles and grandparents may already be running out of ideas on how to entertain them. But the Buenos aires city bustles with proposals for all ages and contemplates various budgets and interests. Next, programs to schedule in this second and last week of the winter vacation 2022.
the culture world
For kids with some sort of cultural sensitivity (or parents who want to start trying that approach for their kids), museums have a number of exciting activities.
in Palermo, Malba organized a special program with different workshops around the idea of the museum and a selection of artists from its collection, with their recurring themes and their main techniques. The activities are face-to-face and also virtual, and are included with the entrance ticket to the museum. On July 27, for example, there will be a fanzine workshop inspired by Yente’s artist books, present in the exhibition “Yente-Del Prete. blissful life.” The idea is to create, in one afternoon, a collective publication that works with drawing, writing and collage. There will also be a workshop on precious practices on basketry on July 28, seeking to build baskets with remnants of the textile industry, and on the 29th there will be an amulets workshop led by Lourdes Chicco Ruiz, an artisan shoemaker.
The tour of the works in the collection will be on the 25th and also on the 31st, and will invite you to focus on the characters created by the artists, to discover their characteristics, powers and stories. The activity ends in a workshop, where each child can make their own work of art. This activity is free and through Zoom (with prior registration).
In the Kirchner Cultural Center, meanwhile, “holidays to assemble” are offered, where from Wednesday to Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. all kinds of proposals for children and adolescents are displayed. Through an open call that allowed artists from all over the country to present their works, 80 shows, activities and workshops emerged. For this second week, for children, events such as the presence of the Santa Fe band Canticuénticos on Monday the 25th at the National Auditorium, the series of Pakapaka Afternoons of Terror on Wednesday the 27th in Room 307, the sticker workshop “Draw why yes” by Paula Ana Socolovsky on Thursday 28th in Room 305, the tango class with Matías Uribe and Gimena Bustamante that same day on the terrace of the Auditorium, the concert “Spinettalandia. A journey through the fantastic universe of Luis” on Saturday 30 in the Auditorium and the breakdance workshop by B-Girl Cielo on Sunday 31 in Room 305.
In addition, from July 11 to 31, the 30th Children’s and Youth Book Fair is held at this center, organized by the Fundación El Libro. It takes place in the Plaza Seca and offers stories, workshops, science, theatrical and puppet shows, in addition to the stands of each publisher. Admission is free and the space is open every day from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For the most curious children, meanwhile, the Cultural Center of Science is a good option. Open from Wednesday to Sunday from 12 noon to 7 p.m., admission is free and the activities only depend on space (you have to reserve an hour before on site). What can be done? Explore the universe of 3D printing, program the robots of the International Space Station, reflect on the ocean and marine biodiversity through games and generate inventions to express yourself through art, science and technology, among other proposals of the July schedule. And it can always be a good idea to take a walk around the Parque de las Ciencias, located behind the main building. This green space of 9,800 meters replaces the classic square games with versions that bring children closer to science, playing with concepts of physics, molecular biology, mathematics and chemistry.
eat, dance and play
If the idea is to look for outdoor programs, the gastronomic spaces come to the rescue for all fathers, uncles and grandfathers.
Bocha Polo, the open-air promenade that extends into the Polo Field and has the gourmet curatorship of Narda Lepes extended its opening days to cover these holidays, now open from Wednesday to Sunday from 12 pm to 8 pm. The plan consists of going to eat delicious from one of its more than 14 options from renowned chefs, which include Asian tapas from Apu Nena, hamburgers from Dogg, smoked ribs from Ribs al Río, NY-style pizzas from Togni’s, Mexican cuisine from Ulúa, Armenian proposals from Vika Cocina and specialty coffee from Cuervo, among other variants.
To this is added the entertainment specially designed for the little ones. Inflatables and make-up stations are combined these days with shows by bands such as Los Cazurros, Mundo Harlequín, Simply AZU, Fierita en la Tierra, Como pez en el agua, Retalbo Mágico, Mucho más que magic, El Juglar and Sin Cordones. In addition, there are horseback rides (this is the only activity with a cost).
In Caballito, meanwhile, the Patio de los Lecheros also seduces with an extensive agenda. In this space, which used to be the train station where milk wagons arrived from dairy areas, today various gastronomic proposals are offered, from seafood cuisine and sushi to Greek and North American dishes and pizzas. This second week the boys will be able to enjoy Rudy Güemes with his “Spectacular Show”, an engraving workshop on Tuesday 26, a cold porcelain workshop on Thursday 28, and two circus shows between Wednesday 27 (with the magician Ceci Zen) and Friday 29 (with the freestyle clown and WiFi juggler).
And another gastronomic space that opens its doors with options for children is the Belgrano Market, which offers workshops and cooking classes for children in order to encourage them to eat good food and use natural and fresh products.
let’s go to the theater
Finally, the theaters of the city light up in all the neighborhoods, from Corrientes Avenue to the most independent proposals.
In Paseo La Plaza, for example, the musical “El Encanto de la Familia” sells out seats among all the kids who have enjoyed the movie “Encanto”. At the Apolo Theater, “The Adventures of Peppa Pig” presents the characters of this animated cartoon developing an interactive story with the audience. And in the same theater, “Saltimbanquis” transmits to the children the importance of freedom, respect and solidarity.
In the San Martin TheaterFor their part, puppet lovers will be able to enjoy “The Green Ray”, a play based on a novel by Jules Verne in which a woman decides to go in search of the green ray that gives her the gift of understanding the mystery of love. . Also in the San Martín, “Tinker bell below zero” offers juggling, balance and great skills, covering much more than circus techniques.
In the riverside theater, in La Boca, “Mi don imaginario” is a musical that recreates the magical universe of Hugo Midón. In this space you can also enjoy make-up workshops, illustrated costumes and urban rhythms.
Meanwhile, at the Konex Cultural Center, the proposals range from a show by the Teatro Ciego Argentino based on “Cuentos de la selva” by Horacio Quiroga, and “El Cascanueces”, to presentations by bands such as Pequeño Pez, Dúo Karma, Anda Calabaza and Back Cinnamon. Also musicals like “Triciclas”, “Bacon and the papafritas” and shows like Tito y Coloso, where they mix virtual reality, theater, puppets and live band. In addition, the Konex classic “La bomba de tiempo” is reinterpreted in a children’s key with three simultaneous workshops to explore rhythm from the voice, body and percussion.
Until July 31, the boys have an open schedule to have fun, rest and recharge for whatever the second half of the year brings. Parents and caregivers without plans can breathe easy, in the city there is creativity for a while.
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