Cultural Agenda: Theater, Art, and Music in Belo Horizonte

The 51st Campanha de Popularização do Teatro has officially begun in Belo Horizonte and Betim. Organized by Sinparc-MG, the event aims to make theater accessible to a wider audience. The campaign features a diverse program including adult and children's shows, dance performances, and stand-up comedy.

The schedule runs until February 8 across various locations in the capital. In total, the event brings together more than 220 spectacles, comprising premieres and reappearances. Specifically in Belo Horizonte, there will be 197 productions. In Betim, the campaign includes 28 shows, reinforcing the decentralization of cultural programming. Tickets for all events are priced at R$ 25.

Separately, the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil de Belo Horizonte (CCBB BH) is hosting the national premiere of the play 'Saudade' on January 9. Conceived and directed by Douglas Novais, the play features dramaturgy by Julia Cavalcanti and Paula Guerreiro. Inspired by the tale 'Pinguinho' by Viriato Correia, the production brings together 13 performers to depict life in a small village where death and memory intertwine. The play will remain in the cast until February 2, with performances from Friday to Sunday at 20:00. Ticket prices are R$ 30 for full admission and R$ 15 for half-price.

The hyper-realistic exhibition Human Bodies – Maravilhas do Corpo Humano is open in Belo Horizonte until March 15. The exhibition has been viewed by more than 40 million people in various countries. It features eight full human bodies, one animal body, and approximately 100 real organs preserved through the technique of plastination.

Occupying an area of 800 m², the show is distributed across seven thematic galleries. It guides the public through a journey of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. The exhibition also addresses the impacts of diseases such as obesity, cancer, and smoking. The event is located at BH Shopping (BR-356, 3049 - Belvedere) and is open daily at 14:00.

For music and leisure, the Mercado de Origem in the Olhos d'Água neighborhood is hosting Samba de Verão. The event promises an afternoon of live samba music in a relaxed atmosphere. It takes place on the first floor of the market in a fully covered space with parking available. The venue also offers gastronomic options, drinks, and cold beer.

The event is scheduled for January 10 from 12:00 to 18:00. While entry is free, tickets must be reserved via the provided link. In the cinema sector, the movie Agentes Muito Especiais is currently showing in Belo Horizonte. A coproduction by Globo Filmes, the film stars Marcus Majella and Pedroca Monteiro under the direction of Pedro Antônio. The plot follows two friends attempting to join the Rio de Janeiro police force who are tasked with infiltrating a prison to dismantle a local gang.