Alceu Valença Brings His 80th-Birthday Musical to Rio’s Revitalised Downtown
Alceu Valença's Anunciação musical premieres in Rio July 23–Aug 16, 2026, for his 80th. Tickets from R$40 at Teatro Carlos...
July 18, 2026Topic
Praca Tiradentes
Tips for Visiting Rio’s Centro in the Afternoon and Evening
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Rio’s ‘Centro’ (city center) is packed with history and life,...
September 25, 2018
Traditional Rio Samba House Estudantina Closes After 90 Years
Recently declared a Carioca cultural heritage site, the traditional MPB and samba house owned R$790,000 in rent arrears since 2005.
October 18, 2017
National Choro Festival Continues in Rio Through April 23rd
The National Choro Festival will continue in Rio de Janeiro through Saturday, April 23rd with lectures, workshops, and live performances.
April 20, 2016
Praça Tiradentes in Rio Sees New Design Boutique Open
Featuring a small collection of hand-picked designers, Frey Kalioubi is a fashion-led boutique that is sells some most of Rio’s...
October 28, 2015
Dia da Musica Festival in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, June 21st
More than forty musicians and bands will perform live for free on Sunday, June 21st in Rio de Janeiro as...
June 21, 2015
Rio Celebrates National Forró Day on Saturday, December 13th
The Northeastern Brazilian musical genre, forró, will be commemorated throughout Rio de Janerion on December 13th as the county celebrates...
December 13, 2014
Student Exhibition “Canteiro” Opens at Studio-X in Rio
The PUC students' exhibit "Canteiro" is featured at Studio-X in Praça Tiradentes in Centro, and runs through to August 30th.
July 15, 2014
Checking Rio Restaurants After Explosion: Daily
New rules will be enforced for all Rio dining establishments following last Thursday’s explosion at Filé Carioca restaurant in Praça...
October 18, 2011