Cultural Agenda: Events in Rio Preto and Araçatuba

The cultural schedule for the regions of São José do Rio Preto and Araçatuba is packed with activities from January 8 to 11. The agenda highlights the arrival of the Circo dos Sonhos with the musical "No Mundo da Fantasia," directed by Marcos Frota.

Additionally, the Sesc Verão 2026 event takes place in multiple cities, featuring special guests like Olympic medalists Duda and Ana Patrícia, gymnast Caio Souza, and judokas Alana Maldonado and Willian Lima. The play "Azul" will be presented, focusing on Autism Spectrum Disorder (TEA) through music and poetry. The schedule also includes performances by Banda Chic in Soul and Noturnall, among others.

The city of São José do Rio Preto hosts several major attractions starting January 8. The Circo dos Sonhos presents the musical circense "No Mundo da Fantasia," promising magic and acrobatics for the whole family.

The Sesc Verão event offers a program with activities for physical development and chats with sports figures. Highlights include:

• Duda and Ana Patrícia, gold medalists in Beach Volleyball at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
• A show by the band The Chambers.
• Free entry at the Sesc de Rio Preto.

The theater company Artesanal Cia de Teatro presents two shows. "Azul" addresses Autism Spectrum Disorder (TEA) using music, poetry, and delicate scenes, scheduled for January 10 at 16:00. "Tatá – O Travesseiro" is a fantasy adventure scheduled for January 11 at 16:00. Prices for these plays start at R$ 12.

Other cultural interventions include "Nós da Terra," a rural-themed interactive performance on January 10 and 11, and "Soberanas do Samba," a group formed exclusively by women celebrating Afro-Brazilian roots on January 11 at 17:00. Both of these events offer free entry.

In Birigui, the Sesc Verão event is also taking place from January 8 to 11. It features a talk with gymnast Caio Souza, a Pan-American medalist in artistic gymnastics. The event offers free entry at the Sesc de Birigui.

On January 9 at 20:00, the Banda Chic in Soul will perform. The band celebrates Brazilian Black music by mixing sambarock and classics from the 1970s to the 1990s, inspired by the traditions of bailes black.

On January 11 at 16:00, the Núcleo VRAAA presents "Povo Polvo." This performance features a massive sea creature invading urban space, inviting children and artists to a collective choreography that transforms the street into an ocean. This event is also free.

The Sesc Verão in Catanduva runs from January 8 to 11 and includes talks with judo champions. Guests include Alana Maldonado, a two-time Paralympic champion, and Willian Lima, an Olympic vice-champion. Entry is free.

On January 8 at 20:00, the band Noturnall will perform. With almost ten years of career, they bring the power of national heavy metal to the "Cosmic Redemption" tour.

On January 10 at 10:30, the interactive mission "Detetives do Espavô" takes place. Led by the charismatic Espavô, the audience learns to identify and combat fake news through humor and games. This event is free.

Most events listed are hosted at Sesc units in Rio Preto, Birigui, and Catanduva. While many activities, particularly those associated with Sesc Verão, offer free entry, some theatrical productions have a cost. For instance, tickets for "Azul" and "Tatá – O Travesseiro" start at R$ 12.

The Circo dos Sonhos is located at Av. Boulevard Zaia Tarraf, next to Havan in São José do Rio Preto, with tickets starting at R$ 25. Specific schedules and further information are available on the respective event websites.