International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8th. The date, recognized by the UN since 1975, marks the struggle of women for better social, professional and economic conditions.
It is also an occasion to celebrate the progress women have made in society, albeit at a slow pace. In Rio de Janeiro, some activities and initiatives are already planned for the week. Check them out!
Special dinner at Prosa na Cozinha
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Manu Zappa, from Prosa na Cozinha, is welcoming special guests to praise the strength of women in gastronomy. The program kicks off with chef Jess Hulme from Pitanga, in Itacoatiara (Niterói), on March 6 at 8pm .
The exclusive dinner will feature recipes that have already been part of her restaurant’s menu, such as Polynesian ceviche made with coconut milk, shrimp ravioli with Thai moqueca sauce and the passion fruit quindim dessert. You have to book, okay?
📌Rua Alberto Ribeiro, 26 – Horto
Women’s Trails at the Botanical Garden
On International Women’s Day, there’s a special program for and about women at the Botanical Garden. It’s the Women’s Trail, which will tell us a little more about the role of women in the institution. Participants will learn about the work of Brazilian researchers Maria Bandeira and Graziela Maciel Barroso, pioneers in scientific research at the institution and in Brazil.
In addition, during the guided tour, you can see the feminine elements represented by sculptures, plants and spaces in the Arboretum. Women and girls are free on the trail and departures are at 10am and 2pm.
Where: Rua Jardim Botânico, 1008 (Visitor Center)
Midnight Movies at Estação NET
Every Friday and Saturday, Estação NET Botafogo has a special program of Midnight Movies.
On this International Women’s Day, Friday’s screening is of the movie “Sea of Roses” (1977), which is anything but easy! The movie tells the story of Sérgio and Felicidade, who travel by car to Rio de Janeiro with their teenage daughter, Betinha. But during a fight in a hotel and a possible murder, the trip becomes a game of manipulation.
Where: Rua Voluntários da Pátria, 88 – Botafogo
Contraponto’ exhibition at Ava Galleria Rio
Ava Galleria Rio is presenting the exhibition ‘Contraponto’, featuring the artists Maria Helena Messeder and Marilene Tapias, with works of opposite expressions, but which talk to each other because of their strong preservational and sustainable appeal.
While Marilene works with flowers and bright colors, Maria Helena works with neutral colors, but gives life to disposable and reusable materials. But both transform the figurative and abstract of their canvases into unforgettable emotions. The opening will be on March 9, starting at 5pm.
Where: Shopping Cassino Atlântico | Av. Atlântica, 4.240 – 2nd floor – store 221 – Copacabana
Lotus’ in Santa Teresa
The play, being performed at the Ruth de Souza Theater, takes as its starting point the poetics of women. Themes such as love, overcoming, beauty and life are present in the show ‘Lótus’, but within a context of the hypersexualization of female bodies.
Thus, the monologue is an invitation to reflect and reframe the view of feminine and masculine sacredness within affective relationships.
Where: Rua Murtinho Nobre, 169 – Santa Teresa
Free distribution of books on empowerment
Botafogo Praia Shopping will be celebrating International Women’s Day in a special and meaningful way. From 12 noon to 2pm, the mall will be distributing free books for women.
Among the 50 carefully selected books are copies of inspiring works such as “Women Who Run with the Wolves” by Clarissa Pinkola Estés, and “Freedom is a Constant Struggle” by Angela Davis. To take part, simply redeem your voucher via the Botafogo Praia Shopping app.
Where: Praia de Botafogo, 400 – Botafogo
