São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Sunday, February 23, 2020
We have the top three picks for this Sunday, and below is a list of bars and lounges that are...
February 23, 2020Topic
Bloco
The Best Blocos this Weekend at Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2019
Some say Carnival is officially over, but the ‘blocos’ (Carnival street parties) don’t seem to have received the message. Though...
March 8, 2019
British Group New York Brass Band Team Up with Favela Brass at Rio’s Carnival
This Carnival has been a very special one for Yorkshire-based jazz group ‘New York Brass Band.’ For the first time...
March 6, 2019
The Best Pre-Carnival ‘Bloco’ Parties in Rio this Weekend
It may still be two weeks until the biggest party on the planet, but cariocas and gringos alike are already...
February 15, 2019
Rio’s Favela Brass Sets Up New Home and Big Plans for 2019
Since 2014, English expatriate Tom Ashe has been running Favela Brass, an NGO that provides free music lessons to some...
January 29, 2019
Five of the Best Pre-New Year’s Eve Parties this Weekend in Rio
With this year’s famous ‘Reveillon’ (New Year’s Eve) celebrations falling on a Monday, here are five of the best Pre-Reveillon...
December 27, 2018
Over 100 Blocos Celebrate Pre-Carnival in Rio this Weekend
The final pre-Carnival weekend began on the streets of Rio at 7AM today, Saturday (February 3rd) with the bloco 'Céu...
February 3, 2018
Rio’s Mayor Crivella to Release R$10 Million for Carnival and Blocos
Rio's Mayor Crivella announced that on January 15th there will be R$10.3 million released for the lower level Access Group...
January 9, 2018
Rio Officials Plan More Regulation for 2018 Carnival Blocos
Riotur, the government tourism body responsible for approving licenses for Carnival blocos, is already considering changes for next year to...
March 6, 2017