If you’re already looking for things to do this weekend in Rio de Janeiro, you can stop searching, because we’ve put together the perfect itinerary for you!
Whether you want to have fun to the sound of pop and rock, enjoy an outdoor festival, or immerse yourself in historical exhibitions and award-winning plays, the calendar is packed with attractions for all tastes and ages!
Check out our tips on what to do this weekend!
Weaving Stories – Latin American Textile Art
This powerful exhibition by the Instituto Artistas Latinas combines ancestral techniques of embroidery, weaving, and sewing with political activism and contemporary aesthetics. The exhibition features works by 11 artists and two collectives from Brazil, Argentina, Guatemala, and Peru.
Curated by Francela Carrera, it highlights the leading role of women’s textile art and its ability to tell profound stories of resilience through its weaves.
Magnolia
Freely inspired by the song of the same name and the iconic album “A Tábua de Esmeralda,” the musical fable “Magnólia” offers a feminine and sensitive perspective on the work of Jorge Ben Jor.
The narrative follows the mythical journey of an astronaut goddess who, upon meeting the black knight Saint George, is tasked with descending to Earth to experience human life.
Heart in the Mouth
Delving into the philosophical and existential questions of Jean-Luc Godard, the play “Coração na Boca” premieres this weekend and takes the Nouvelle Vague classic “Pierrot Le Fou” as its starting point.
Directed by Felipe Vidal, the production invites reflection on desire, freedom, and the limits of escape, superimposing the characters of the couple Marianne and Ferdinand onto the actors themselves (Priscilla Rozenbaum and José Karini) and the filmmaker.
This weekend in Rio, it’s also worth checking out the short documentary ‘Sonho e Delírio, ‘ which blends photographs by Luiz Baltar with text by João do Rio to explore the tradition of bate-bolas.
The session is free and will feature a discussion with the team at the Sesc Arte Cultural Space in Flamengo.
To kick off the weekend right, Breakfast Weekend returns to Rio de Janeiro starting March 28, with exclusive breakfast menus at hotels, bakeries, boulangeries, restaurants, and coffee shops.
Prices range from R$ 39.90 (standard) to R$ 129.90 (Signature).
For those looking for something different this weekend, Sesc RJ’s Picadeiro Móvel arrives in Madureira starting March 27 with a free marathon of circus performances, including shows at the Sesc Theater and Madureira Park.
Duda Beat – Tara & Delírio Tour
Singer Duda Beat arrives in Lapa with a tour that blends the electronic energy of the dance floor with the classic sensibility of her love songs.
Featuring hits from her career, in addition to the recent “Tara & Tal” and the EP “Esse Delírio Vol. 1, “ the artist promises a cathartic show .
The evening also features an opening performance by Natascha Falcão and special guest appearances by AJULIACOSTA and rapper TZ da Coronel.
O Formigueiro
This dramatic comedy explores with humor and sensitivity the dynamics of a family dealing with the matriarch’s Alzheimer’s disease .
During preparations for a birthday lunch, the unexpected arrival of a brother-in-law on the run from the police brings to light old traumas, disputes, and secrets kept hidden for decades.
An entire afternoon of activities at the Museum of Astronomy and Related Sciences focused on celebrating and encouraging women’s participation in science.
With the theme “Women’s Radar: Climate Change in Rio de Janeiro – Women in Action!”, the program features the traditional Discovery Tent (varied workshops), roundtable discussions with experts, guided tours, and stargazing with astronomical stories told from a feminist perspective.
If you’re looking for things to do this weekend in Rio de Janeiro, this historic exhibition is a must-see.
Celebrating four decades of one of the country’s most iconic cultural spaces, the exhibition brings together around 160 works by more than 100 artists from different generations, such as Adriana Varejão, Hélio Oiticica, and Beatriz Milhazes.
Spread across 12 galleries, the curation brings together folk and contemporary art in thematic sections, offering a true cultural immersion.
This month, Arena Dicró has prepared a very special free program.
Among the highlights this Friday is the “Cypher do Passinho, “ an unmissable gathering celebrating urban culture with dancers and fans of the style.
Rock 80 Festival – Saint Patrick’s Edition
A perfect event to enjoy with the whole family (and the pets!) with Sugarloaf Mountain as the backdrop.
The festival, in the spirit of Saint Patrick’s Day, will feature 10 bands taking turns throughout the weekend with the greatest rock classics and tributes (such as Queen, Legião Urbana, and Metallica).
To round out the experience, green beer, a wide variety of food, a fashion fair, and a special area dedicated to kids.
