Rio’s Cultural Week: Fan Fest Opens, Bethânia’s Finale, ‘Viagem ao Espaço’ Debuts

Overview

• The free Carnaval Fan Fest on Copacabana Beach launches with Belo and Neguinho da Beija-Flor, with tickets issued online via the Rio Carnaval app.
• Maria Bethânia closes her ‘60 years of career’ tour this weekend at Vivo Rio with two shows scheduled to be recorded.
• The immersive exhibition ‘Viagem ao espaço’ opens Jan. 16 at Rio Design Barra, offering 360° projections across ten chapters through March 15.
• Carnival bloco rehearsals headline the week, including Bangalafumenga’s show at Fundição Progresso and Cordão do Boitatá’s 30th-anniversary ensaios at Circo Voador.
• Food and community events include Feira do Podrão at Carioca Shopping in Penha and free Rio Gastronomia ‘aula show’ demos with chefs Danilo Parah and Bruno Marasco in São Gonçalo and Icaraí.