São Paulo’s Weekend Agenda: Music, Theater, and Exhibitions

This weekend, Fernanda Montenegro offers a free performance at Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo, reading from Simone de Beauvoir’s “A Cerimônia do Adeus.”

Meanwhile, other Brazilian drama icons remain available. Nathalia Timberg stars at Sesc Pinheiros in Alan Bennett’s “A Mulher da Van”.

Alessandra Negrini and Renato Borghi captivate audiences at CCSP and Teatro Oficina, respectively, in their unique plays.

Music

Anhembi promises a vibrant country music scene with the Farraial festival. Artists like Simone Mendes and Leonardo will perform, alongside others such as Léo Jaime and Filipe Catto across the city.

Exhibitions

MIS launches the extensive “Cinema of Billy Wilder” exhibition. It includes dedicated spaces for Wilder’s classics like “The Apartment” and “The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes”.

Additional Agenda Highlights

Concerts

• Mayana Neiva: August 15, Thursday, 8 PM – Actress and singer Mayana Neiva blends Northeastern roots with modern themes at Blue Note. Tickets: R$ 120.
• Brisa Flow: August 16, Friday, 9 PM – Brisa Flow mixes rap with ancestral chants at Sesc Belenzinho. Tickets: R$ 18/R$ 60.
• Léo Jaime: August 16 and 17, Friday and Saturday, 8 PM and 10:30 PM – Léo Jaime performs acoustic hits at Blue Note. Tickets: R$ 160/R$ 260.
• Farraial: August 17, Saturday, 12 PM to 11 PM – Enjoy country music and culinary delights at Arena Anhembi. Tickets: R$ 225/R$ 1,300.
• Amaro Freitas: August 17 and 18, Saturday and Sunday, 9 PM and 6 PM – Jazz pianist Amaro Freitas honors the Amazon at Sesc Vila Mariana. Tickets: R$ 21/R$ 70.
• Angra: August 17, Saturday, 10 PM – Heavy metal band Angra plays acoustic versions at Espaço Unimed. Tickets: R$ 200/R$ 420.
• Half Unplugged – Tribute to Os Mutantes: August 17, Saturday, 10 PM – A tribute to Os Mutantes at Casa de Francisca. Tickets: R$ 178.
• Filipe Catto: August 18, Sunday, 3 PM and 6 PM – Filipe Catto pays homage to Gal Costa at Arena B3. Tickets: R$ 40.
• Giants of the 80s: August 18, Sunday, 7 PM – Icons of the 80s Brazilian pop rock at Teatro Sabesp Frei Caneca. Tickets: R$ 60/R$ 120.
• Alice Caymmi: August 21, Wednesday, 8:30 PM – Alice Caymmi relaunches her successful album at Teatro Oficina. Tickets: R$ 120.

Theater

• Fernanda Montenegro: August 18, Sunday, 7 PM – Fernanda Montenegro reads Simone de Beauvoir at Ibirapuera Auditorium. Free (tickets sold out).
• Alessandra Negrini: August 15 to September 1 – Alessandra Negrini stars in “A Árvore” at CCSP. Tickets: R$ 40.
• Marcelo Serrado: August 16 to September 8 – Marcelo Serrado explores modern fatherhood in “Um Pai de Outro Mundo” at Teatro J. Safra. Tickets: R$ 60/R$ 120.
• Nathalia Timberg: August 16 to September 15 – Nathalia Timberg leads “A Mulher da Van” at Sesc Pinheiros. Tickets: R$ 70.
• Renato Borghi: August 17 to September 1 – Renato Borghi celebrates 65 years in theater with “O que nos mantém vivos?” at Teatro Oficina. Tickets: R$ 80.

Cinema

• Alien Night: August 16, Friday, 11:30 PM – “Alien: Romulus” and classics screen at Cine Reag Belas Artes. Tickets: R$ 60.
• Meu Nome é Bagdá: August 16, Friday, 6:30 PM – Free screening of “Meu Nome é Bagdá” at the Brazilian Cinematheque. Free.

Outdoors

• Festival VIVA! Italy: August 17 and 18, 11 AM to 6 PM – Celebrate Italian immigration with music, dance, and food at the Museum of Immigration. Free.