Snack festival, skating competitions with free shows, party with Canalha, anniversary of the Museum of the Republic and more events in Rio

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ArtBattle. Guest artists create free themed paintings in real time using various techniques. On sound, DJ Bianca Gracio. Casa Shopping, Para. Saturday, 5 pm. free.

Dismantling serpentine. The 19th edition of the event combines talks about street carnival with presentations from the blocks 442 (Friday at 8pm) and Superbacana (Saturday at 6pm). Rio Art Museum, Prasa Maua. Friday, two o’clock in the afternoon. Saturday, 11 am. free.

Ax party. Kanalha, from the hit song “O baiano tem o sauce”, and the Bate e Volta concert are the attractions of this edition. Sao Clemente Court, Cidade Nova. Friday, 8 pm. From R$50 to R$80. 18 years old.

Literary Festival of the Parties (FLOP). It starts on Wednesday (19) and lasts until the 30th in Flops, in Madureira. The program includes talks, workshops, screenings and film screenings by British director Steve McQueen (from “12 Years a Slave,” winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture). At the opening, in Viadoto di Madureira, a table with Conceição Evaristo and Mireille Fanon (8:30 p.m.) and a performance by Jonathan Fair and Trio de Cordas (10:45 p.m.).

Science for Climate Festival With thematic panels, exhibitions, interactive games, film screenings and more activities. Completing the Grande Cia parade programme. de Mystérios e Novidades (Saturday, 12 noon), Samba do Sacramento circuits (Friday, 6 p.m.) and Samba Solto (Saturday, 5 p.m.). Quinta da Boa Vista, Sao Cristóvão. Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. free.

Literary follies. The event celebrates the “Tecelares de Leitura” project with literary workshops, community libraries, dialogue circles, performances, folk dances and more. Xavier de Brito Square, Tijuca. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. free.

Opening of Janella Laranjeiras. The party starts in the library with storytelling (11am), has a table with Gregorio Duvivier and Marcelo Moutinho (6pm) and ends with a samba circuit with Pedro Paulo Malta (in nearby Esperanza Eco, 7pm). Rua Professor Ortiz Montero 15, Laranjeiras. Saturday, 11 am. free.

Museum of the Republic. On the Museum’s 65th anniversary, the gardens of the Katete Palace will be the scene of extensive programmes, which include samba and foro circles, dance classes, a gastronomic exhibition, children’s activities and more. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

occupy the square. Book exchange and conversation about literature with local sustainability fairs Faz Girar and Junta (from 10am). Santos Dumont Square, Javea. Sun from 3 pm to 5 pm. free.

Pro tor sto rio. On the weekend, the skating competition event with big names like Rayssa Leal, Pedro Barros and Sky Brown hosts performances by Braza and Stefanie with MV Bill and Nega Gizza (Saturday); Papatinho and 2zdinizz with Camila Zasol (Dom). Dieu Square, Pará. Saturday and Sunday, from 10 am to 10 pm. 12 years. free.

80’s Rock Festival. The edition will feature performances by bands Modo Hard (3pm), A Conexão 80 (Sunday, 7pm) and more, as well as a food, wine and craft beer exhibition and a children’s area. Piazza Marechal Deodoro, Gloria. Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Free with 2 kg of food.

Great Saturdays at MAM Petrobras. The event takes over the museum’s gardens and aviators with etching workshops, group mural painting and mask making, as well as the Junta Local exhibition and Crizin da ZO show (5pm). Flamingo Park. Saturday from 12 noon to 7 pm. free.

I live on the beach. Ikarai Beach hosts sports and children’s activities, as well as shows by Maria Jado (Saturday, 7pm) and Maneva (Sunday, 7pm). Niteroi. Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. free.

Botikar Rio. The second edition of the gastronomic festival bringing together 40 bars in Rio kicked off yesterday. Each one will receive a competing snack under the slogan “Art with Your Hands” (between R$20 and R$45), which will be evaluated by the audience and judges. Among the debut venues are Bar Brasil (Lapa); Pracarense (Leblon); Dois de Fevereiro (Health); Botica (Botafogo); grilled fish (leblon); Soro Pafo (Lapa) joined the champion of the first edition, Par do Momo (Tijuca); Baixala (Copacabana) and more. Until December 14th.

On fire in bronze. Award-winning Chef Felipe Bruns prepares cuts of meat and seafood on the grill, plus snacks and side dishes that are served complimentary with drinks, beer, wine and sparkling wine. In audio, Feyjão and DJ. Balcony in Leblon shopping. Saturday from 2 pm to 9 pm. R$950 (via Sympla).