Piano International Festival Opens in Rio this Sunday
Paying homage to Brazilian composers Villa-Lobos and Camargo Guarnieri, the "II Semana Internacional de Piano" (2nd International Piano Week) brings...
September 1, 2017Topic
Lapa
Afro Carioca Cinema Center Presents Cultural Attractions
Event in Lapa celebrates the International Afro Latin-American and Afro-Caribbean Women's Day with film exhibits, Afro Brazilian culinary and DJs.
July 21, 2017
Celebrating Colombia’s Independence Day in Rio this Weekend
Parties in Lapa and Copacabana celebrate the Colombian culture with typical food, Caribbean music and an Afro-Colombian dance workshop this...
July 20, 2017Rio’s Fundição Progresso Celebrates National Reggae Day on May 13th
On the next Saturday (May 13th), Brazilian reggae artists Armandinho and Onze:20 perform at Lapa.
May 9, 2017
New Rio Bar Brings the Full Cachaça Experience to Lapa
Newly-opened bar Cachaça Social Club, in the heart of Rio’s nightlife area, is bringing cachaça’s history and culture to the...
April 13, 2017
Blocos Welcome Carnival 2017 to Rio’s Streets Tonight
The night before Carnival begins will see dozens of celebrations in the streets of Rio de Janeiro, including several blocos...
February 23, 2017How to Spend 10 Days Traveling in Rio de Janeiro
Like a lot of places, ten days is not enough to experience all that Rio de Janeiro has to offer,...
January 7, 2017
Fresno Performs at Fundição Progresso in Rio, Nov. 19th
On Nov 19th, rock band Fresno will perform at Fundição Progresso, their first show to promote their new álbum, A...
November 12, 2016
Freixo Holds Final Rally Before Oct. 30 Rio Mayoral Election
Despite latest poll numbers showing the evangelical senator, Crivella, holding a substantial lead over the former history teacher, Freixo tells...
October 27, 2016