Maiko’s (the Concierge at Casa Cool Beans) choices for this week: Dec 29th to Jan 6th 2012
Expositions
*O Sacrifício pela Vida na Guarita ( The sacrifice of life in the Guardhouse) at CCBB’s Sala A Contemporânea
The Sala A Contemporânea is a space exclusively dedicated to promote solo exhibitions and unpublished works of contemporary Brazilian artist.
Tue to Sun – 9am – 9pm until Jan 6th 2013.
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB), Rua Primeiro de Março 66 – Centro
Free
*The Impressionist
Some of the most important impressionist works of art from the Museu d’Orsay like Van Gogh, Cezanne, Renoir and Monet are displayed at the CCBB.
Tue to Sun 9am – 9pm – until Jan 13th 2013
Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB), Rua Primeiro de Março 66 – Centro
Free
New Year Eve’s Firework Displays at Copacabana Beach
Celebrate the arrival of the year 2013 with a lot of music, in a colorful and environment-friendly way at a sandy beach in Copacabana.
Tuesday, midnight
Copacabana Beach
Free
Music
*Dhi Ribeiro at Rio Scenarium
Dhi Ribeiro signs samba in its various aspects such as romantic samba, samba rock and gafieira (a partner samba dance).
Wednesday, 7:30pm
Rio Scenarium – Rua Lavradio 20, Lapa – Centro
Entrance fee: R$35,00
Sururu na Roda
The group makes a great mix of various genres of Brazilian music, a true musical miscegenation. One of the most popular samba singer of Lapa, Rogê will sign as a special guest.
Thursday, 9pm
Studio RJ – Rua Vieira Souto 110 – Ipanema.
Entrance fee: R$40,00
*The Maze
All night jazz in a mix of bar and guesthouse with one of the greatest night views in Rio
Friday, 8pm
Tavares Bastos 414, Catete
Entrance: R$ 30,00; from 10pm, R$40,00am
*This area might be unsafe; please discuss with us before going!