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23 December"

What's On Today: Wednesday 23 December 2009

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Expos & Trade Fairs
Women's fashion meeting
From: Tuesday 1 December 2009 To: Friday 15 January 2010
Textile, Clothing and Clothes. Open to the public
Exhibitions & Art
"Sonhos e Utopias dos Artistas do Brasil pela Liberdade"
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Monday 2 November 2009 To: Friday 15 January 2010
(Dreams and Utopias of Brazilian Artists through liberty) Brazilian Art to be given to Chile, 81 works of art from 71 artists - the majority Brazilian. Exhibition celebrates the half-century of Chilean independance and 5 years since the Museu Afro Brasil opened. Location: Museu Afro Brasil - pq. Ibirapuera - av. Pedro Álvares Cabral, s/ nº, portão 10, Parque Ibirapuera. Time: 10:00-17:00. Entrance: Free
Children's Events
Play Space
Every day
The colourful Play Space has an area with a pool of balls, greenroom and many toys. Accepts up to 45 children from 2 to 13 years, with 13 adult monitors. Location: Lazer floor - Av. Roque Petroni Jr., 1.089 - Jardim das Acácias - Sul. Entrance: R$ 12 (per 30 min.). Monday to Saturday 10:00-22:00 and Sunday 12:00-22:00. Tel: (11) 5182 2688.
Science Station
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Interactive scientific learning center for children with objects moving and producing sounds. Location: Rua Guaicurus, 1.394 - Água Branca - West. Entrance: R$ 2 (Free on 1st Saturday and 3rd Sunday of the month) Free for children aged 6 and under. Saturday and Sunday 09:00-18:00; Tuesday to Friday 08:00-18:00.
Natural Station
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Natural interactive Brazilian beauty, train wagons transformed in a natural theme, one includes sounds and smells from the Amazon rain forest. Location: Rua Guaicurus, 1.394 - Água Branca - West. Entrance: R$ 2 (free for 6 year olds and under and also on the 1st Saturday and 3rd Sunday of the month) Tuesday to Friday 08:00-18:00; Saturday and Sunday 09:00-18:00.
Pik's Space
Every day
Pik's Space has various activities for small children including a cinema and theatre. Location: Av. Brig. Faria Lima, 2.232, Jardim Paulistano, West. Entrance: R$ 30 for 1 hour, R$ 20 per additional hour. Monday to Friday 10:00-21:00, Saturday 10:00-22:00 and Sunday 14:00-20:00. Tel: (11) 3816 3957.
Monica's Park
Every day
Monica's Park has a plastic ball area, slides and giant dolls house's. Monica's Park has adult monitors, that take care of the children while parents can go shopping. Location: Shopping Eldorado - Av. Rebouças, 3.970 - Pinheiros - West. Tel: 3093 7766. Saturday to Sunday 11:00-20:00 Closed Mondays.
Kids Space
Every day
Kids play area within shopping Frei Caneca, for children from 3 to 12 years. Activities include: art and children's circus. On weekends: childrens book stories. Youngest age: 3 years. Location: Rua Frei Caneca, 569 - Consolação - Centro. Monday to Friday 12:00-22:00; Saturday 12:00-20:00; Sunday 14:00-20:00. Tel: (11) 3472 2000.
Cozinha da Dona Coelha
Every day
Mrs Rabbits kitchen contains pastry that can be rolled and baked and paper books that can be coloured. Children wear chef's hat's and are given free chocolate eggs. Location: Top Floor of the Shopping Cidade Jardim, Av. Magalhães de Castro, 12.000. Entrance: Free. Daily.
Church Classes With Nursery Facilities
Every day
Parents can enjoy Walking in Faith classes as well as morning services knowing that their children are safe and happy with an experienced babysitter. Nursery facility for babies and youngsters under 3. The Fellowship Community Church. Rua Carlos Sampaio, 107 - Bela Vista.
Visitas Mediadas - Ação Cultural e Educativa
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri From: Friday 21 August 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
Mediated Visits - Cultural and Educational Action. Visits for children from 5 years and adults can be arranged by calling 3383 3437. The visits are offered between 10:00 and 14:00 Monday to Friday and include contact with diverse aspects of Centro Cultural São Paulo: History, architecture, library and exposition agendas. Location: Location - Centro Cultural São Paulo - Paraiso. R. Vergueiro, 1000. Tel: 3397 4000
Events & Festivals
Christmas Lights
From: Tuesday 1 December 2009 To: Thursday 7 January 2010
São Paulo lights up for Christmas with decorations, lanterns and illuminations throughout the city centre, plus an opening night with orchestral music and fireworks.
Exhibitions & Art
Terra em Transe - Manuel Vilariño
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
The Spanish artist Manuel Vilariño displays his photo exhibition, the theme is "the solitary world". Works of art in silence. MASP - Museu de Arte de São Paulo. Av. Paulista, 1578. Tuesday - Sunday 11:00-18:00. (On Tuesday the entrance is free) Thursday 11:00-20:00. Free for children under 10 years of age and for adults over 60. Tel: (11) 3251 5644.
Entre-Temps (between times) & Solar (sun)
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Between times and Solar are a selection of audio visual exhibitions from the collection of the modern art museum of Paris. Location: Museu da Imagem e Do Som, Jardim Europa: Av. Europa, 158 Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00. R$ 4, adults; R$ 2, students; free on Sunday and daily for the over 65s. Tel: (11) 3062 9197.
Artists from the decades of 1960 & 1970 & Dois Tempos
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Artists include: Aguilar, Baravelli, Cabral, Cláudio Tozzi, Gilberto Salvador, Gregório Gruber, Marcello Nitsche, Takashi Fukushima and others. Location: Rua José Maria Lisboa, 1.008, Tel: 3063 3707. Monday to Friday 09:00-19h:00 or by reservation. http://www.acgaleria.com
Paulo de Tarso - Exposição de Relevos e Esculturas
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Paulo de Tarso exhibits 24 works of art. Lcoation: Pinheiros: Rua Mateus Grou, 629, Tel: (11) 3032 3151. From 20:00.
Lu Lu - Estrangeiras Brasileiras
Every day
French artists present beautiful works of art for sale. Estrangeiras Brasileiras - Vernissage Time: 19:00 Location: Jardins: Rua Oscar Freire, 562, Tel. (11) 3062 7350. Monday to Friday 10:00-21:00; Saturday and Sunday 10:00-18:00.
Virtual Exhibition Collection
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
The gallery brings images of selected works and two new acquisitions: a watered down Nankeen of Iberê Camargo and a painting of Amílcar Castro. Location: Rua Bahia, 871, Higienópolis, Tel: (11) 3661 9595. Monday to Friday 11:00-19:00; Saturday 10:00-15:00.
Triangle Collections
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
The gallery collection displays works from Adrianne Gallinari, Albano Afonso, Alex Cerveny, Assume Vivid Astro Focus, Carlito Contini, Daniel Acosta, Felipe Barbosa, Lucia Koch, Marcia Xavier, Mariana Palma, Mauro Restiffe, Nazareth Pacheco, Paulo Whitaker, Pazé, Raquel Garbelotti, Rodrigo Matheus, Rogério Degaki, Rubens Mano, Sandra Cinto, Sergio Romagnolo, Vania Mignone, Valdirlei Dias Nunes and others. Location: Itaim: Rua Paes de Araújo, 77. Tuesday to Saturday 11:00-19:00. Tel: (11) 3167 5621.
A Retícula, A Cor e A Luz
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
The display Retícula, "The Color and the Light", of the concretista from São Paulo Hermelindo Fiaminghi, gathers 20 paintings, mostly from the decades 80, 60 and 70. The gallery maintains in collection works of Almir Mavignier, Guignard, Cícero Dias, Lygia Clark, Sacilotto, Macaparana, Carlos had Bent, Lothar Charoux, Wyllis of Castro, Hércules Barsotti and other. Location: Jardim América: Rua Estados Unidos, 1.638. Monday to Friday 10:00-19:00; Saturday 10:00-13:00. Tel: (11) 3083 4600.
Xiloceasa
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Modern and contemporary art. Sreens, drawings, photographs and pictures from artists such as Piza, Cruz-Diez, Krajcberg, Geraldo de Barros, Baravelli, Nelson Felix, Goeldi, Rubens Ianelli, Sérgio Sister, Charoux, Cássio Michalany, Rubens Gerchman, Lizárraga, Barsotti and others. Location: Estudio Buck, Vila Olímpia: Rua Lopes Amaral, 123. Monday to Friday 11:00-19:00; Saturday 11:00-14:00. Tel: (11) 3846 4028.
Fragmentos de Una Casa
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Argentinian artist Leandro Erlich displays "fragments of one house" Location: Luciana Brito Galeria, Vila Olímpia: Rua Gomes de Carvalho, 842. Tel: 3842 0634. Tuesday to Friday 10:00-19:00; Saturday 11:00-17:00.
31st Panorama da Arte Brasiliera
Every day
The modern art museum of Sao Paulo (MAM) will host an exhibition of art works by foreigners. The art must have some kind of connection with Brazilian culture. The curator of the exhbition is Adriano Pedrosa. Location: Parque do Ibirapuera, Av. Pedro Alvares Cabral, gate 3. Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00. Free on Sundays. Tel: 5085 1300.
Exposição quadrinho marginal – 40 anos
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 17 October 2009 To: Sunday 28 February 2010
An exhibition of cartoon type paintings from the comic Zap. Front pages of the comic, internal pages, hero's and villains and the Adventures of Robert Crumb, Freak. Tuesday to Friday from 10:00-20:00. Location: Centro Cultural São Paulo, Sala Adoniran Barbosa Rua Vergueiro 1000 - Paraiso SP
Graça Sobre Pressão
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 28 November 2009 To: Sunday 21 February 2010
Grace Under Pressure is a show of paintings, performance and video by the Portuguese artist Julião Sarmento. Location: Estação Pinacoteca - Largo General Osório, 66, Luz. Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00. Entrance: R$ 6
Gordon Klabin Collection
From: Tuesday 20 October 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
The collection of Ema Gordon Klabin (1907-1994) portrays 3,000 years of history from early Greek civilizations to mdoern day Europeans. Brazilian artists such as Portinari & Di Cavalcanti contribute. Until the end of 2009. Location: Jardim Europa: Rua Portugal, 43. Entrance: R$ 10. Tuesday to Friday 14:00-18:00 and Saturday 10:00-16:00.
Red Bull House of Art
Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 13 November 2009 To: Friday 29 January 2010
An abandonded hotel constructed in 1911 recieves international artists from 7 countries. Visit each of the historic central São Paulo hotel room to wonder in the artistic collections. Location: Red Bull House of Art, av. São João, 288, Centro. Entrance: is Free. Times: Wednesday to Friday 12:00-18:00, Saturday & Sunday 10:00-18:00.
Adriana Varejão
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 13 November 2009 To: Tuesday 22 December 2009
Adriana Varejão is a carioca artist who is inspired by old Portuguese wall tile designs, she shows her paintings which represent fresh fruits, under water scenes and shells and sand castles. Location: Galeria Fortes Vilaça, rua Fradique Coutinho, 1.500, Pinheiros. Entrance: Free. Time: 10:00-17:00.
Graffit Fine Art
From: Thursday 10 December 2009 To: Sunday 31 January 2010
Graffitti artists such as Afirma, Tikka, Markone & Shock show off their talents with the spray can. Location: MuBE, rua Alemanha, 221, Jardim Europa. Entrance: Free
Persona, do coletivo SX70
From: Thursday 10 December 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
SX70 is the name of the special polaroid camara from the 1970's. Gigantic prints of Avenida de São Paulo can be viewed at this fine art exhibition. Location: Galeria Mezanino, rua Haddock Lobo, 1.151, Jardins. Entrance: Free
Ora Bolas! O Futebol Pelo Mundo
From: Thursday 10 December 2009 To: Sunday 14 March 2010
51 photographs which show and represent the playing of the game in the most inhospitable places in the World. Besides photos there are videos and texts about the countries that practice the sport of football. Location: Museu do Futebol, Pça. Charles Muller. Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-17:00. Entrance: Free
Food & Drink Events
Azucar
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 24 October 2009 To: Saturday 30 January 2010
Azucar is famous for its Cuban cocktails amongst them the Mojito. The mixture of rum, lemon and mint can be found on the drinks menu of this Cuban bar in Itaim Bibi. Location: Rua Dr. Mário Ferraz, 423, Jardim Paulistano -São Paulo. Entrance: R$ 15 and R$ 40. 20:00-02:00.
Music: Classical & Opera
Mid-day Concerto at CCSP
Every day
The Centro Cultural São Paulo has a program of lunchtime classical music shows from National and Foreign performers. Location: Centro Cultural São Paulo Sala Adoniran Barbosa Rua Vergueiro, 1.000 - Liberdade - Centro. Tel: 3397 4002 Time: 12:30
Music: DJ & Clubbing
Bubu Lounge
Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Sunday 15 November 2009 To: Thursday 24 December 2009
Big lounge with shows (GLS) Friday from 00:00, Wednesday & Saturday from 23:30; Sunday (Matinee) 19:00-24:00. Location: R. dos Pinheiros, 791 - Pinheiros
Music: Jazz, Blues & Soul
Jazz - Johnny and band
Every Wed
Live jazz - Johnny and band Bar do Alemão Location: Avenida Antártica, 554 - Água Branca - São Paulo. Bar opens at 21:30 and can hold 70 people. Tel: 3879 0070
Various Jazz artists at Tocador de Bolacha
Every Tue, Wed
Jazz artists perform from 21:00 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Normally on the bill are songs from: Tom Jobim, Chico Buarque & João Bosco (modern and classic Jazz) Location: Tocador de Bolacha - Rua Patizal, 72 - Vila Madalena. Tel: 3815 7639. Bar opens 19:00-00:00. Entrance: Varies depending on artists.
Jazz Nights @ Berlin
From: Sunday 15 November 2009 To: Thursday 24 December 2009
Berlin nightclub hosts the best jazz representatives on the Sampa scene. Also jazz, latin, funk and groove vinyl spun. Location: R. Cônego Vicente Miguel Marino, 85 - Barra Funda. Time: 21:00-05:00.
Music: Reggae, Hip Hop & Latin
Samba & Afro-Cuban Rythms Live
Every Wed
Samba and Latin-Afro-carabbean influenced live music at the Ó do Borogodó on Wednesday nights. Bar opens 22:00. Location: Ó do Borogodó - Rua Horácio Lane, 21 - Pinheiros - São Paulo. Entrance R$ 3 & Food: R$ 6. Tel: 3814 4087
Choro with Luis Nassif
Every Wed
Every Wednesday Luis Nassif with Dudah Lopes and Wesley, from 20:00. Live choro night in Bar do Alemão. Location: Avenida Antártica, 554 - Água Branca - São Paulo. Tel: 3879 0070
Ivete de Souza - Salve Simpatia
Every Wed From: Tuesday 22 September 2009 To: Wednesday 23 December 2009
Every Wednesday night sees Ivete de Souza perform live her samba choro "chega de Saudades". On the menu "croquete de mandioca com carne seca" Location: Rua Mourato Coelho, 1329. Tel: 3814 0501. Entrance: R$ 15 (woman free before 22:00)
Music: Rock, Pop & Country
Papo de Gato
Every Wed
Papo de Gato play live at Location: Rua Ministro Jesuino Cardoso, 178 - Vila Olimpia. Time: 18:00 until last client leaves
Pub & Café Entertainment
Armazén Paulista
From: Tuesday 22 September 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
Decorated as an old grocery store, the bar is known for it's Saturday feijoada and the extra-creamy draft beer. Location: Al. Jauaperi , 570 Moema. Entrance: R$ 30. Timings: Monday to Friday from 17:00, Saturday from 12:00, Sunday from 16:00.
Armesto Discos
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Tuesday 22 September 2009 To: Wednesday 30 December 2009
This pizza bar has 37 different types, and is a good happy hour location. Location: Rua Aspicuelta , 251 Vila Madalena. Entrance: R$ 30.
All Black
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Tuesday 22 September 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
The corner of the streets Oscar Freire and Peixoto Gomide has a pub with an Irish style and cheerful atmosphere. Musicians play rock and acoustic versions. Location: R. Oscar Freire , 163 Jardim Paulista. Entrance: R$ 50 to R$ 80. Times: 18:00-02:00.
Social & Community Events
INC Flower Arranging Class
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri From: Sunday 2 August 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
The INC Flower Arranging Class meets weekday mornings once a month at INC Member and florist Alejandra Hekma's home in Morumbi for classes, and makes a different arrangement each month. Participants are asked to bring a vase (details specified each month) and shears. All other materials are provided. Cost R$ 90 per class. No previous experience is required, and at the end of the class, everyone takes home their arrangement. For information on the next scheduled classes, please contact Coordinator Alexis Pesquin: flowers@newcomers-sp.com.br
Talks & Workshops
Oficina Cultural Oswald de Andrade
Every day
The space offers free courses, offices and workshops in the areas of plastic, action and gesture, culture, cinema, dance, design, photography, literature, history, music, radio, theatre and video amongst other arts. Location: Oficina Cultural Oswald de Andrade - Bom Retiro, Rua Tres Rios, 363. Tel: 3221 5558 Time: 09:00-21:00, Saturday and Sunday 14:00-17:00.
Walks & Visits
Guided Tours
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
The Educational and Cultural Action organizes free guided tours from Tuesday to Friday between 10:30 and 14:30. Tours last 1 1/2 hours. They consist of presentations of artistic languages with readings of the works of art and a guided discussion. At the end there will be a practival activity. Reservations can be made by phone Tel: (11) 3383 3436, Monday to Friday, 14:00-18:00. Location: Centro Cultural São Paulo, Rua Vergueiro, 1000, Paraíso.
Guided History Tour of the Municipal Market of São Paulo
Every Tue, Wed, Thu
The start point of the tour is the Gourmet Market where visitors can learn about the history of the market that was constructed in 1932. The following year the space was used as an arms munition dump during the constitutional revolution. Groups visit the Hocca Bar and VIP sala. Each tour has up to 15 people, to participate you need to ring 3313 2444. Each tour lasts approximately 2 hours. Location: Rua da Cantareira, 306. Time: 10:00 Tickets: Free.
Visitas Mediadas - Ação Cultural e Educativa
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri From: Friday 21 August 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009
Mediated Visits - Cultural and Educational Action. Visits for children from 5 years and adults can be arranged by calling 3383 3437. The visits are offered between 10:00 and 14:00 Monday to Friday and include contact with diverse aspects of Centro Cultural São Paulo: History, architecture, library and exposition agendas. Location: Location - Centro Cultural São Paulo - Paraiso. R. Vergueiro, 1000. Tel: 3397 4000
Local São Paulo markets taking place today
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Municipal Market
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
A lively and bustling Sao Paulo indoor food market with snack foods, the bacalhao (salted cod) pie, open all day but more interesting early in the morning. Open Monday to Saturday 05:00-16:00 Luz metro In the city centre, between Rua 25 de Marco and Parque D. Pedro II.
Mercado Municipal Kinjo Yamato - Cantareira
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Next to the Municipal market (and less busy) the Kinjo Yamato market functions like a street market but is under a giant warehouse style roof. Plants, fresh fruits and vegetables. Rua da Cantareira, 377. The market is held Monday to Saturday from 00:00-15:00.
Mercado Tucuruvi
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Fruit, vegetables, meat and fish market at Av. Nova Cantareira, 1686. Wednesday to Saturday 08:00-19:00 and Sunday 08:00-13:00.
Mercado Municipal of Pirituba
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Fresh fruit and vegetable market also flowers and plants available. Rua Almirante Isaias de Noronha 163. Monday to Saturday 08:00-20:00 and Sundays 08:00-14:00. Telephone: (11) 3975 5300
Mercado Municipal de Pinheiros
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and fish at Rua Pedro Cristi, 89 Pinheiros - 05421-040 Telephone (11) 3032 3551 Monday to Saturday 08:00-18:00, closed on Sunday's.
Mercado Municipal de Lapa
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Typical fruit, vegetable and fresh food market at Rua Herbart, 47 Lapa - 05072-030 Telephone (11) 3832 1834 Open from Monday to Friday 08:00-19:00 and Saturdays 08:00-18:00, closed on Sunday's.
Mercado Municipal de Santo Amaro
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Fresh fruit and vegetables also nuts and dried fruits at Rua Min. Roberto Cardoso Alves, 359 Santo Amaro - 04737-000 Telephone: (11) 5687 2707 Monday to Saturday 08:00-19:00, closed on Sunday's.
Mercado Municipal de Vila Formosa
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Fresh fruits and vegetables. Flowers and plants, fresh fish and meats at Pça. das Canárias, s/nº Vila Formosa - 03359-120 Telephone: (11) 6674 0531 Tuesday to Saturday from 08:00-19:00, Sunday's 08:00-13:00
Mercado Municipal de São Miguel
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Fresh fruit and vegetables, every 3rd Sunday of the month in the carpark area of the market you can find antique and classic cars. Av. Marechal Tito, 567 São Miguel - 08010-090 Telephone: (11) 2297 0549 Monday to Saturday 08:00-19:00.
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