Historic 10th edition at Kartódromo Sapiens Parque, Canasvieiras (~15 min from Jurerê). João Gomes, BaianaSystem, Gilsons, Duquesa, Carol Biazin, Maracatu Arrasta Ilha + Beco do Samba stage all day. 14h straight of music. Tickets via Shotgun.
Grammy and BRIT Award-winning British soul singer plays FREE outdoor concert on Beira-Mar Continental. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Ponte Hercílio Luz. All ages, no ticket required. “Super Duper Love,” “Right To Be Wrong.” Same day as ARVO — epic Floripa music Saturday.
Iconic Floripa partnership returns after 4 years to their home stage. Rock-native sound fused with orchestral arrangements. R$50–R$180, tickets via Blueticket. Also plays Apr 30. Same-day action needed tonight.
Free screening of Lô Borges — Toda Essa Água (documentary on the Clube da Esquina co-founder). Opening short + Q&A after. Pick up free ticket 1 hour before. Tonight only.
Ana (MPB)
Cinema
Apr 30 (Thu) — Cinema Release
⭐ O Diabo Veste Prada 2
Sequel to the 2006 classic. Meryl Streep returns as Miranda Priestly. Book ahead — first weekend sells out.
ARVO Festival pre-warmup. 6km run with Temple running club (9 AM), then samba + DJ from noon: RICARDJIN, Samba Yalodê, DJ Tahira. Special menu by chef Léo Abreu. Rio Tavares. 18+ only (Lia excluded). Two ticket tiers: corrida+samba or samba only.
Six bands: Gambitos, Explícitos, Vazio Sujo, Pachorra, Cranqz & Dark Surtado. Closing party for a beloved indie venue in Centro. Culturally significant local scene event. Free.
Intimate “Duplinha” format: acoustic guitar, keys, samples. The band that went viral in 2011 with “Oração” — one of Brazil’s first YouTube viral hits. Promotional tickets available. 18+.
Florianópolis. Organized by ASBBM. Check Brazil Que Corre for registration. Also: ARVO “Do Corre ao Samba” at Rio Tavares offers a 6km + samba combo for 18+ (see Scot section).
Major landmark race on Beira-Mar Norte. 12,000+ participants, athletes from 16 countries. Registration for main distances may be closed — check for waitlist or relay slots.
Upcoming SC races not yet confirmed with dates: Maratona de Jurerê SOS Cárdio, Sunset Jurerê Corrida & Vinho, Grand Premium Brasil Floripa. Check catarinarun.com.br for dates and registration.
Grammy-winning house/techno duo. Classics: “Say Hello,” “Flashdance.” Part of 8-date Brazil tour. P12 beachside, walking distance. Labour Day — this is the one.
Progressive metalcore/djent headliner at Cat’s Cradle main stage. Strongest metal show at Cat’s Cradle this month. Right in Chapel Hill — easy for Luisa.
Lorna Shore is the biggest name in deathcore right now. Paleface Swiss and Signs of the Swarm are elite co-bills. This is the metalcore event of the month.
Biggest Commander event of the year at TGP. Commander Legends draft, Two-Headed Giant EDH, Planechase, deckbuilding workshops, artists, Alpha Pie pizza, door prizes. This is the one.
Heel Life requires browser-rendered JS — check heellife.unc.edu directly for biomedical engineering talks, science events, outdoor adventure club outings. Usually has 20+ active events per week.
