Awareness Week Black has different programming all over Rio

The month of November gains a special meaning in Rio, with a series of events spread throughout the city that invite reflection on the history, culture and contributions of the black population to the formation of the country. Music, theatre, literature and debates integrate the activities of the Week of Black Consciousness, held at different points of the city.

Check out some of the programming highlights:

Seaside concert at the Copacabana Fort

On Saturday (15), the Strong Orchestra of Copacabana transforms the Alameda do Forte into an outdoor stage, starting at 18h, with a special concert aimed at Black Consciousness Month. The show promises a unique sound experience, with the sea as scenery and music as an instrument of reflection and expression.

Copacabana Fort Alameda
Free entry

Black Silver Cord: 21 years of cultural resistance

Also on Saturday (15), the Black Silver Cord marks two decades of trajectory with a large samba wheel in the Afro-Brazilian Museum of History and Culture (MUHCAB), Gamboa. Free programming includes the Honest Samba, Beans from 1 pm And the performance of the band on the block.

Rua Pedro Ernesto, 80 – Gamboa

Jardim Botânico Black Consciousness Week

From 24 to 28 November, Jardim Botânico of Rio de Janeiro performs the third edition of the event that integrates its equity and diversity agenda. With the theme “Diversity, Culture and Creative Economy”, free programming brings together theater, audiovisual exhibitions, lectures and workshops in the Art House (Jardim Botânico Street, 1008)8:30 to 5:00. The activities propose reflections on ancestry, ecology and the role of art as a transforming agent.

1008 Jardim Botânico Street - Jardim Botânico
Free entry

Kynnie sings Stevie Wonder

On the day 20 November, the singer Kynnie Gets up on the stage of Dolores Club, on Lapa, with a show in honor of Stevie Wonder. The artist — who mixes R&B, soul, funk and charm — gives voice to themes related to diversity, racial equality and the pride of its roots.
Rua do Lavradio, 10 – Lapa

“Breaking Paradigmas”, with Lucas Popeta

The actor Lucas Popeta presents the monologue “Breaking Paradigmas” at Centro Cultural Justiça Federal (CCJF), at Centro. The play addresses the black identity in Brazil from the experience of a 23-year-old, combining art, emotion and representativeness.
From 14 to 30 November (sex. the gift.) and 4 to 21 December (here. the gift.), at 7pm

Black is Beautiful Festival in the Flying Circus

O Flying Circus becomes, in November 20th, receives Black is Beautiful Festival, a free event that brings together music, art and thought around black identity.
Rua dos Arcos, s/n – Lapa
From 3:00 p.m.

Black Good Review

On Friday, November 21, the Black Good is back at CCBB for another review packed with the greatest hits of Black Music and perfect for practicing the steps of charm.

March 1st, 66 - Center
From 5:00 to 8:00.

Grupo Arruda no Casarão do Firmino

The group celebrates 20 years of career and promises a performance full of samba hits. The party will also feature Aunt Zelia's Samba at the opening, as well as DJ Nicolle Neumann at musical intervals. The presentation will be on Jorge Jeronymo. The entrance is collaborative.
19th Senate Street - Lapa
From 4:00 p.m.

Samba do Sacramento - Commemorative Edition of 2 Years

Already on Saturday, November 22, the wheel commanded by Marcos Sacramento, welcomes guests for a special edition dedicated to the month of Black Consciousness in Pira Square.

March 1st, 66 - Center
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FLUP - Literary Party of Peripherals

Between the days 19 and 23 and 27 to 30 November, FLUP — Literary Feast of Peripherals — Madureira Viaduct, CUFA and Zê Ene, with an edition dedicated to the writer Evaristo Conception, first honored in the history of the event still alive.
R. Carvalho de Souza, 211 – Madureira
From 14h

You can check these and other events in Rio All Year Round - Official City Events Calendar