Rio Bans Megablocos for Carnival 2019 in Zona Sul
In 2019, Carnival megablocos that gather over 200,000 people will not be permitted to parade in Rio's Zona Sul (South...
May 8, 2018Topic
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Residencies Provide Thriving Arts Scene in Rio de Janeiro
Artist residencies in Rio are a way for creative foreigners to have an experience that goes far beyond the beaches...
May 8, 2018
Lavradio Street Market to Honor Mother’s Day this Saturday in Rio
Live samba music and a flea market are some of the attractions at "Feira do Lavradio", one of the most...
May 4, 2018
Rio’s Museum of Art Hosts Exhibition on Samba History in Centro
Blending visual arts, anthropology and sociology, “O Rio do samba: resistência e reinvenção” (Samba's Rio de Janeiro: resistance and reinvention)...
May 1, 2018
Where to Celebrate International Jazz Day 2018 in Rio
At least three Carioca venues will honor the New Orleans music genre this Monday, April 30th, hosting performances by American...
April 30, 2018
Santa Teresa: Rio’s Vibrant Hilltop Neighborhood
Attracting artists, intellectuals and musicians, who walk its winding hills in search of crumbling Gallic mansions and alternative living, Santa...
April 28, 2018
Lapa: The Historical Center of Samba in Rio de Janeiro
While many know Lapa for its nightlife, it is also a residential neighborhood and home for many who enjoy its...
April 25, 2018Rio’s ‘Presente’ Security Operation Announces Over 12,000 Arrests
Earlier this week the state government of Rio announced that its ongoing ‘Operação Segurança Presente’ (Operation Security Today) program is...
April 24, 2018
National Day of Choro Celebrated Across Rio this Monday
Celebrated along with São Jorge's Day, the Carioca music genre will be honored with several shows across the city, including...
April 23, 2018