SP Children’s Calendar features a musical about Nelson Mandela – 11/29/2025 – Children


Sao Paulo

The weekend children’s program highlights attractions that appreciate São Paulo’s black culture. The city hosts the musical “Menino Mandela”, which tells about the childhood of the former South African president and Nobel Peace Prize winner. The black clown show “Buka Pio” was also highlighted.

Another highlight is Bailinho, produced by Banda Glória, in a performance dedicated to the compositions of Chico Buarque.

See below the agenda targeting children in the capital, São Paulo.


Five actors on stage with purple and yellow lighting. Two actresses in the middle, one wearing a printed dress and scarf, the other wearing a light dress and black stockings, holding hands. In the background, three actors wear traditional African costumes, one of them playing a stringed instrument. Theater with wooden seats and patterned floor.

A scene from the series “Mandela Boy”


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The sixth edition of the International Black Audiovisual Festival in Brazil

free
It is promoted by APAN (Association of Black Audiovisual Professionals), and features five short films. National productions include “Carrinho de Rolimä – Uma Aventura em Alta Velocidade”, “Valentina”, “A Menina que Queria Voar” and “Pedro Bom de Bola ea Chuteira de Led”. The program also features the American episode “Enkai – Kizazi Moto: Geração Fogo”. The short films cover themes such as imagination, creativity, friendship, adventure and the future. There will also be a conversation with director Theis Scapio, co-founder of audiovisual company Cavallo Marinho.

Cesc Boom Retiro – Al. Notman, 185, Kampos Elysius, Central District. He sat down. (29) at 2 pm. Free, with tickets received 30 minutes before the start of the session


Story telling

Fleehans – Hans’ Literary Party

free
Children will be able to enjoy two stories during the event. The first takes place at noon with author Edna Alencar presenting the book “Manuela and Audi.” The work addresses the grieving process and feelings toward pets. At 12:30 p.m., Adriana Araldo, author of “Dora,” tells the story of a fisherman who wants to catch the love that his net has stolen. Finally, at 1 p.m., narrator Ivany Magalhães leads a conversation.

Hans Christian Andersen Library – Str. Celso Garcia, 4142 Tatuape, Eastern Province. He sat down. (29) From 12 noon to 2 p.m. free


Long live the green

free
The story is inspired by the book of the same name by Simon Benzinski, and invites children to unite literature, music and environmental awareness through experience. Educators and musicians Arjen Evascu and Tatiana Furtado address nature, imagination, environmental care and magic through art with an interactive pocket show. Each child will receive a copy of the work at the end of the attraction.

R. Oscar Freire, 2500, Pinheiros, Western region. sun. (30), at 3:30 pm. free

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Director: Heraldo Firmino. With: Ibo Jean Rocha, Marcela Saba, and Vitor Ugo. free
The show combines humour, music and black clowning in a tale of new beginnings and discoveries. The story revolves around three black sheep who find themselves trapped in a post-apocalyptic barn. With nothing but a book in their hands, the trio discovers that they will only reach freedom if they cross symbolic walls.

Alfredo Mesquita Theater – Street. Santos Dumont, 1770, Santana, Northern District. He sat down. (29) at 4 pm. sun. (30) at 4 pm. free


Three actors on stage in elaborate costumes: two wearing brown fur and gold and blue clothes, holding banners and a cane, and the third in the background in a blue and white hat, holding a tambourine. Dark background with black curly texture.

A scene from the show “Boca Bio”


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Where do the questions come from?

Director: Maria Helena Schirra. free
The picturesque show is based on the book of the same name by Alexandre Coimbra Amaral. The narrative reveals the protagonist returning to his childhood in a dream. Inspired by the question, the character embarks on a journey that takes the audience through different audio and visual environments.

Cesc Santana – A. Louise Dumont Villares, 579, Santana, North District. Premiere: The Sun. (30) at 12 noon. Until 2/22 Sunday, at 12 noon. Entrance fee: from R$40 at Sesc SP


A lion in the room Classroom

With: Gustavo Müller and Evandro Soldatelli. free
On stage, the Gaucho’s theatrical troupe Gatiluba opens boxes that reveal memories—some lived, some invented; Happy memories, others not so much. From the reliquary emerged a runaway lion, an insect hero wearing glasses, the sad story of a fire truck and an embroidered apron, a monster living in a hole in the wall, old photos, childhood toys, friendships and bullying situations.

Eugenio Cosnett Arena Theater – p. Dr. Teodoro Baima, 94, Villa Buarque, Central Region. Premiere: Saturday. (29) at 4 pm. Until 7/12. Saturday, 4 pm. Sunday at 3 pm. Entry fee: R$50 at Sympla


A scene from a play in which a character dressed as a lion holds a wooden plank, and an actor wearing an orange suit and hat, both on a stage decorated with boxes and posters, including a banner reading

Presentation of the play “Lion in the Classroom”


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monastery.: Arlindo Lopez. WITH: Peter, Kimberly Abrau, Aline Valentim, and Vanessa Pascal. free
With a script by Ricardo Gomez and Mariana Gaspe, the show charts the path of Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The lawyer was a prominent figure in defending human rights against the oppressive apartheid regime. The play takes a tour of Mandela’s childhood and shows, using poetry, indigenous songs, puppets and African dances, how dreams of freedom and justice can be born from simple gestures.

Caixa Cultural Sao Paulo – phere. Da C, 111, Centro. Until the sun. (30) at 3 pm. free


The black-clad individual wears a large white mask on stage with a brown background decorated with abstract designs. Cast shadows highlight the central figure.

A scene from the series “Mandela Boy”


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King in road

With: Pando Julliardis. free
Inspired by the classic novel The Emperor’s New Clothes, by Hans Christian Andersen, the parody discusses hierarchy, alienation, and social inequality in a critical and humorous way. The story is built on a texture that only very smart people can see.

Villa Guilherme Culture House – pça. Oscar da Silva, 110, Villa Guilherme, Northern District. He sat down. (29) at 4 pm. free


Two clowns on a dark stage; One of them dressed in gold and yellow receives a purple powder blow from the other, who is wearing a red and black plaid shirt and a purple wig.

A scene from the performance “Rei na Rua” by Pando Guilliardis


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Offers

dance

free
Banda Glória targets children in a show dedicated to the compositions of Chico Buarque. The repertoire combines “Saltimbancos”, “O Grande Circo Mistico” and “Arca de Noé”. The show also includes a selection of other great Brazilian songs, such as the famous “O Vira” by Secos e Molhados, “Menina Ajante de Manhão” by Tom Zee, and the famous “Não Vá se Perder por Aí” by Os Mutantes.

Cesc Casa Verde – F.C. Casa Verde, 327, Jardim Sao Bento, North Region. sun. (30) at 4 pm. free