A program for every day of the week

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Under the direction of Barbara Abi Rayhan and Ricardo Rocha, Juliano Lafayette stars in his own script, “20 minutes from here”. In the monologue he is a young man who builds his own rocket and ends up on an unknown planet, where he reflects on the relationship between time, body and memory. CCBB Center. Wednesday through Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday at 6 pm. 30 Brazilian reals. 14 years old. Until December 22. It premieres this Thursday.

First edition of Literary Festival of the Casa de Ruy Barbosa Foundation – FliRuiThe topic will be “Literature and Democracy.” Highlights include a reading by Maria Bethania (Friday at 6pm); Conference with Minister Carmen Lucía (Saturday, 10:30 a.m.); A drawing workshop with Pedro Vinicio (Sunday, 10 a.m.), plus a finale with Aylton Krenak (Sunday, 5 p.m.). Rua Sao Clemente 134, Botafogo. Friday to Sunday. Free, first come first served. Subject to capacity.

With 35 years on the road, the prestigious Lia Rodrigues Cia de Dança concludes the way Panorama Festival Introducing “Borda,” which premiered at the Lyon Biennale in France, and has already had a season in São Paulo. João Caetano Theater, Prasa Tiradentes. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. 20 Brazilian real. Individual offers.

One day is not enough to celebrate Samba daycelebrated on December 2 (Tuesday). To get you in the mood, Cidade do Samba will have three days of celebration. The itinerary includes performances by Momouzinho (Friday), Martinho da Vila (Saturday), and Zeca Bagudinho (Sunday), as well as miniature performances from the 12 schools in the special collection, four daily. Samba City, Gamboa. Friday, 7 pm. Saturday, 5 pm. Sunday at 6 pm. Free, with 1 kg of food.

The musical is written and performed by Vitor Rocha “Donatello” It tells the story of a boy who begins a creative strategy to prevent the development of his grandfather’s Alzheimer’s disease. Directed by Victoria Arianti. Cultural Center of the Judiciary, Center. Monday to Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Free, with the possibility of collecting tickets via Sympla. free. See you Wednesday.

On Samba Day, Casa Brasil opens its doors for the event “Dobras da folia: pop e popular”, which proposes a reflection on the performances of samba schools based on the story of the singer Jamilao (1913-2008) and the carnival performers Fernando Pinto (1945-1987) and Joacinho Trenta (1933-2011). One room in the cultural center is set up to resemble Rio’s parades and hosts talks and workshops. At the opening, an immersion session with Leandro Vieira and other carnival attendees (recording via Sympla). Starting on Wednesday, the event extends to Al-Farabi (Mercado Street 34), with a singing conversation with Paulo Cesar Vital, at 6 p.m. Via Conde de Itaborai 78, Centro. Until December 14th. Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Opening on Tuesday. free.

Thirty-three years of work in one night. To celebrate his career, rapper Gabriel O Pensador is performing an acoustic DVD recording. The setlist includes older hits, such as “Retrato de um playboy” and “Cachimbo da Paz,” and newer songs, such as “Solitário Survista” and “Fé na Luta,” all with new arrangements. Contributions by Manu Brown, Lolo Santos, Armandinho, MV Bell, Cidade Negra, Rail, Ventania, Negra Li, Xamä, and Papatinho. Progress Foundation, Lapa. Wednesday, 7 pm. R$ 130 (third installment, route). O GLOBO subscriber has a discount.