Monday’s culture story is about January “restarts”: the city launches a month-long free school-holiday program across municipal culture houses, community spaces run hands-on food workshops, and a two-day networking forum closes its São Paulo edition.
For at-home culture, two national TV channels program recognizable films and Brazilian cinema blocks. For daytime visual culture, several contemporary galleries keep major shows on view in the city’s core art corridors (confirm Monday visiting hours, as some operate by appointment).
Top 10 Headlines
1. Prefeitura de São Paulo: Férias Culturais starts today across 20 Casas de Cultura (10:00–17:00).
2. Casa 1: Oficina de Cuscuz (listed for today).
3. Conexão Global (Hotel Dan Inn Planalto): second day of the São Paulo forum (today).
4. Pre Moot São Paulo 2026: registrations open (deadline and schedule posted).
5. Canal Brasil: curated Monday lineup with an evening double feature plus earlier films.
6. TV Globo: Sessão da Tarde airs Crazy Rich Asians (afternoon).
7. Nonada São Paulo: Travessia (Domingos de Barros Octaviano) remains on view (through Jan 18).
8. Zielinsky: Guarda-Corpo (Vilanismo) remains on view (through Jan 17).
9. Mendes Wood DM: Nascimento (Antonio Obá) remains on view (through Mar 14).
10. Aura Galeria: Entre Terra e Memória (Leandro Júnior) remains on view (through Jan 31).
Prefeitura de São Paulo — Férias Culturais (10:00–17:00)
Summary: The city’s free school-holiday program begins today across 20 Casas de Cultura Municipais, with daily activities for kids, teens, and families.
Why it matters: A high-volume, low-cost way to “plug into the city” during January—especially useful for newcomers who want structured daytime options.
Casa 1 — Oficina de Cuscuz
Summary: A listed hands-on cooking workshop centered on cuscuz, run in a community-space format with a fixed date.
Why it matters: Practical culture you can participate in, not just watch—good for visitors who want a local, social experience.
Conexão Global — Hotel Dan Inn Planalto (day 2)
Summary: The São Paulo edition runs over Jan 11–12, with talks and networking positioned as a “new year strategy” event.
Why it matters: A city-life/international-networking block for professionals in town during the first business week of January.
Pre Moot São Paulo 2026 — registrations open
Summary: Registration and preparation schedule for the 2026 Pre-Moot in São Paulo is posted as open, with dates and participation notes.
Why it matters: A serious “ideas and institutions” signal—law, arbitration, and international education meetups bring visitors and speakers into the city.
Canal Brasil — Monday film block
Summary: The channel’s posted schedule for today includes a Brazilian cinema run through the evening, including a late double feature slot.
Why it matters: A strong “culture at home” option if you’re jet-lagged, working, or avoiding Monday traffic.
TV Globo — Sessão da Tarde: Crazy Rich Asians
Summary: The afternoon free-to-air film slot lists Crazy Rich Asians today.
Why it matters: Easy, familiar entertainment for visitors and families without needing subscriptions.
Nonada São Paulo — Travessia (through Jan 18)
Summary: A solo exhibition remains in its listed run window this week at the Praça da Bandeira address.
Why it matters: A central contemporary-art stop that pairs well with downtown coffee or an early dinner; confirm Monday hours.
Zielinsky — Guarda-Corpo (through Jan 17)
Summary: The exhibition remains within its listed run window in Higienópolis.
Why it matters: A compact gallery visit in a neighborhood that’s easy to combine with cafés and design stores; confirm Monday hours.
Mendes Wood DM — Nascimento (through Mar 14)
Summary: The Antonio Obá exhibition remains on view within its stated long run.
Why it matters: A heavyweight contemporary show in Barra Funda—good for visitors who want “serious São Paulo galleries,” not just tourist circuits; confirm Monday hours.
Aura Galeria — Entre Terra e Memória (through Jan 31)
Summary: The Leandro Júnior exhibition remains on view within its stated run window.
Why it matters: A clean, visitor-friendly gallery stop in the Rua da Consolação corridor; confirm Monday hours.
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