This holiday weekend in Rio is full of good things. The program features attractions for children, such as the Galactic Cat show, comedy shows, farewells to the theater and more. The list has performances by artists such as Matheus and Kauan, Dorina, Leandro Hassum, the band Moinho and more. Check out the highlights and enjoy!
- ‘Longing maloca’: Paulo Miklos plays Adoniran Barbosa in the film wearing the samba singer’s hat and glasses
- On TV: Check out the summaries of the soap operas and find out what will happen in the next chapters of ‘Renascer’, ‘Elas por elas’ and more
theater
Humor Strikes Back Festival
Qualistage (Av. Ayrton Senna 3000, Barra da Tijuca) hosts the comedy show “É noix Família”, by Leandro Hassum, and also the opening of Matheus Mad this Friday (29), at 9:30 pm. Tickets from R$40 (half) on the website ticketmaster.com.br. 18 years.
‘Frida’s Seasonings’
The musical play, playing at Teatro Glauce Rocha (Av. Rio Branco 179, Centro) portrays the life and work of Mexican Frida Khalo with live songs and has the Day of the Dead, November 2, in Mexico as its backdrop. Fri and Sat, at 7pm; Sun, at 6:30 pm. Until March 31st. Tickets from R$20 (half) on sympla.com.br. 16 years.
‘The crazy women of Copacabana’
The tribute to playwright and screenwriter Gugu Olimecha, who died in 2014, features Narjara Turetta and Pitty Webo in a comedy with unexpected situations that happen to a couple in the 90s. The season ends this Saturday (30), at 6pm at Teatro Cândido Mendes (R. Joana Angélica 63, Ipanema). Tickets for R$30 (half) at sympla.com.br. 14 years
‘Yellow moths’
The show, on display at Espaço Cultural Municipal Sérgio Porto (Rua Humaitá 163), brings stories from six collectives of women from Rio, covering themes such as struggle, resistance, survival, mourning and joy. Thurs to Sat, 8pm; Sun, 7pm. Until April 14th. Tickets R$ 15 (half). 12 years.
‘Porchat Stories’
In stand-up, the presenter addresses experiences from various trips. It is showing at Teatro Multiplan, at VillageMall (Av. das Américas 3900, Barra da Tijuca). Extra session this Friday at 9pm. Sat, 9pm; Sun, 7pm. Tickets from R$50 (half) at sympla.com.br. Until May 19th. 14 years.
‘Passion of the Christ for children’
In a playful and musical way, the play tells the story of Easter for little ones in a session this Friday, at 4pm, at Teatro Clara Nunes, in Shopping da Gávea (R. Marquês de São Vicente 52). Tickets from R$45 (half) at sympla.com.br. Free.
Music
Matheus and Kauan
Also this Friday, starting at 2pm, the duo debuts their new tour, “Praiou 2024”, with a show lasting more than three hours at Cidade das Artes (Av. das Américas 5300, Barra da Tijuca). Tickets from R$ 160 (half) on the website brasilticket.com.br.
Meeting of wheels
The groups Samba Independente dos Bons Costumes, Cozinha Arrumada and Samba Pra Roda come together at the event that takes place this Saturday, starting at 7pm, at Bco. Space Makers (Rua General Luís Mendes de Morais 210, Santo Cristo). Tickets are R$40 (visit @encontroderodas on Instagram to buy). 18 years.
Rival’s Feijoada
The edition of the event will feature Dorina, Bia Aparecida and the group Mulheres na Roda de Samba, with the participation of Áurea Martins, this Saturday, starting at 1 pm, at Teatro Rival Petrobras (Rua Álvaro Alvim 33, Cinelândia). Tickets R$60. 18 years old.
‘Galactic Cat in Prismagic Adventure’
The children’s show mixes music, imagination and fantasy. It will be this Saturday, at 11:30 am, at Qualistage. Tickets from R$50 (half) at ticjetmaster.com.br. Free.
Cinthia Ribeiro
The former “The Voice Brasil” will give a free performance, with a samba repertoire, this Saturday at the West Shopping Food Court (Estrada do Mendanha 555, Campo Grande), at 7pm.
Moinho Band
Formed by Emanuelle Araújo and Lan Lanh from Bahia and Toni Costa from Rio, the band celebrates 20 years with a show dedicated to women at Blue Note (Av. Atlântica 1910, Copacabana) this Saturday, at 8pm. Tickets from R$30 (half) at eventim.com.br. 18 years.
Zé Neto and Cristiano
The duo performs on Saturday, at Via Music Hall (Rod. Pres. Dutra 4200, Parque Barreto, São João de Meriti), with an opening show by Bruno Cesar and Rodrigo. The house opens at 10pm and tickets start at R$70 (half) on the website uhuu.com. 18 years.
Quintal and Arruda Fund
The two groups will perform this Saturday, starting at 6pm, at Casarão do Firmino (Rua da Recção 19, Lapa). Entry costs a collaborative fee. 18 years.
Naldo
The singer performs at Bosque Bar (Av. Bartolomeu Miter 1314, inside the Jockey Club in Gávea) this Saturday at an event starting at 7pm. Tickets are R$60 for women and R$100 for men on the website ingresse.com. 18 years.
Other events
Guadalupe Backyard
This weekend, there will be free shows at Shopping Jardim Guadalupe (Avenida Brasil 22155), always starting at 7pm. Friday has singer Eduardo Almeida, with a lot of forró; Saturday there is the group Batuque Different, with samba and pagode; On Sunday, Claudinho Guimarães performs with voice and guitar.
Backyard of pubs
The event will have its third edition in Downtown (Av. das Américas 500, Barra da Tijuca) this weekend, from 12pm to midnight. In addition to bar cuisine, there will be space for children and musical performances, all for free. Friday has the band Galena and Casuarina; Saturday, Nure Guidah and the samba circle with Marcelle Britto with the participation of Arlindinho; On Sunday, at the end, there is a Rock Blenders band and Baile do Zen.
Madame Club launches autumn dish
Madame Club launches new autumnal dish. With the arrival of the season, the establishment offers the Autumn Dish (R$120), rescuing traditional flavors and combining them in a creative and sophisticated way. The starter is the traditional Italian Bruschetta. But it’s the main dish that steals the show: the Risotto ai Piedi.
Inspired by the flavors of southern Italy, this pear risotto is a true gastronomic masterpiece. With a creamy texture with gorgonzola creating a harmony of flavors. Madame Clube is located inside the Wyndham Hotel (Av. Lúcio Costa, 3150 – Barra da Tijuca).
