A free celebration of South American food, music and culture!
Saturday, September 30th
12 - 4pm
sponsored by Peruvian Pride PDX
Come dance with Bloco Alegria at 3pm
Music! Dance! Art! River! Food! Drinks!
We will light up Green Anchors in the St Johns neighborhood from 5-9 pm with music, dancing, food, and drinks!
Food cart and bar in this creative space on the river. Parking is in the Cathedral Park parking lot next to Green Anchors.
All outdoors!
Sliding scale $5-$20
See you there!
6th Annual Brazilian Independence Day Festival at the Portland Mercado
A public event by Batucada Beats
Free Event!
Sunday, September 10th
From noon to 5 pm
Bloco Alegria at 4 pm
Come dance with us to samba and other Brazilian beats - celebrating Brazil with music, dance, art, food, snacks, culture, and much more. Enjoy summer while it lasts!
This is an amazing opportunity to learn directly from the experts, renowned for their performances at the iconic Rio Carnaval. Don't miss these events for a unique and unforgettable experience.
Don't miss this one-of-a-kind event featuring the acclaimed samba dancer, Alex Coutinho! director of the samba dancers wing at GRES Paraíso do Tuiuti & choreographer of the Rio Carnaval samba queen contest.
Day 1: Saturday, Sep. 9, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Day 2: Sunday, Sep. 10, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Reserve your spot! For more information and to register:
sambanationalleague.org/u-s-samba-tour-2023
Day 1: Saturday, Sep. 9, 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Day 2: Sunday, Sep. 10, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Reserve your spot! For more information and to register for Early-Bird pricing through August 23rd go to:
sambanationalleague.org/u-s-samba-tour-2023
* Intermediate/Advanced level players assumed to have prior experience and ability to play their instrument comfortably at 125-130 bpm or more
Less experience? New to Samba? Want to try a new instrument?
A survey of the instruments of the Samba School bateria:
$35
For more info and to reserve your spot contact us at:
blocoalegria.org/contact-us
* Some instruments will be provided if you don't have one. Please bring 'em if you've got 'em!
Choose from: Surdo, Caixa, Repenique, Repique Mor, Tamborim, Chocalho, Pagode instruments, and more!
Reserve your spot! Scheduling begins August 14. To schedule contact us at:
blocoalegria.org/contact-us
Serrinha Raiz
Serrinha Raiz is an acclaimed Brazilian percussionist who has directed renowned Samba Schools from Rio de Janeiro. Besides his career as Samba School Director, Serrinha has performed with important Samba musicians, including: Jorge Aragão, Monarco, Almir Guineto, and Luiz Carlos da Vila. Recognized as one of the best percussionists in the world, he is endorsed by Contemporanea Musical Instruments.
Markinhos
Markinhos began his career in the samba world at 7 years old at “Aprendizes do Salgueiro”, a junior samba school from G.R.E.S. Academicos do Salgueiro. Inspired by his father, the acclaimed Mestre Marcão, he debuted in the samba elite group in 2007, at 13 years old. Five years later, he became a director at Salgueiro. In 2019 he joined Mangueira as director of “ganzas” - the first director not originally from the Mangueira community. He is currently a director at Paraiso do Tuiuti. Throughout his career, Markinhos has been awarded several times as best chocalho section and is known for revolutionizing the way that the chocalho is played in samba baterias.
Kleyton Macedo
With over 30 years of experience in Rio Carnival parades, Kleyton Macedo has performed in top samba schools, such as: Imperatiz Leopoldinense, Sao Clemente, and Salgueiro. As a professional drummer, he has traveled all over the world playing samba. In addition to being a musician, he is also the music producer for Batuque Digital as well as several Rio de Janeiro blocos.
Waguinho do Repique
Waguinho do Repique is a director at G.R.E.S. Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel and one of the top samba players in Brazil. Son of Mestre Cosme, Waguinho is responsible for the introduction of Repique Mor at Unidos da Tijuca and Salgueiro and has been part of important samba schools, such as: Grande Rio, União da Ilha, Porto da Pedra, Vila Isabel, Imperatriz, Portela, and Salgueiro.
Thalita Santos
Thalita Santos is the director of “tamborim” at G.R.E.S Unidos de Vila Isabel, one of the most traditional samba schools from Rio de Janeiro. Graduated in Music at Villa Lobos Music School, Thalita has been teaching music for over 17 years and, more recently, created the first tamborim school 100% online, where she teaches tamborim to students all over the globe.
Bloco Alegria is back to play for the Portland Summer Free For All!
This year we'll be playing once again in the epic Mt. Tabor Volcano Caldera Amphitheater. Bring a picnic, wear your dancing shoes, and join us for Brazilian songs, rhythms and dance music!
Celebrate the 4th of July once again at the Portland Waterfront with some blues and samba!
Samba at the Festival Gate
10am - 11:15am
Samba at the Front Porch Stage
1:55pm - 2:30pm
Bloco Alegria will once again march to the beat with samba percussion and dance in the Lewis Community Pride Parade!
It starts at the Lewis Elementary School at 4401 SE Evergreen Street in the Woodstock neighborhood in Portland.
A school parade that started in 2021, it was initiated by a student and put on by parents and students. It is always a lot of fun, with drumming, lots of students and parents and community members, costumes and more! Join us in the celebration!
Come to celebrate 10 years of Brazilian Carnaval in Portland! A DECADE OF LIGHT!
Presenting:
+Mandela Dance Monster Performance - Dance presenter and instructor of all the Brazilian Festivals in Portland, guest in Seattle and more! You will be grooving Brazilian style with no time!
+Bloco Alegria! - High energy Rio Carnaval Drum Style Band, this community professional band will make you feel you are in Rio!
+Dj Dígo Dalí - Spinning the hottest Brazilian Tunes including: Samba, Funk Carioca, Forró, Pagode, and more!
+Amazing Guests !
+VIP Lounge with: Amazing Vip View of the show, Private Samba Dance Class, Private Bar, and more!
+ Brazilian snacks available (cheese bread, coxinhas and more!)
Saturday , April 1st at the BossaNova Ballroom
9pm, +21
Tickets in Advance:
$25 General Admission
$40 VIP Lounge
$200 VIP View Table (for 4 people)
Reserve your ticket before they sell out!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/10th-annual-brazilian-carnaval-ball-a-decade-of-light-tickets-526706482267
Tickets at the door:
$30 General Admission
$45 VIP Lounge
About VIP Lounge
+ Classy balcony area where you can watch the band and stage from above
+ Private bar and game room
+ Intimate samba class/presentation
Join us!
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At the Bossanova Ballroom:
“What a wonderful, authentic, historic, majestic, exciting setting! Lush woods and lighting fixtures adorn the soaring walls. I CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK!!!”
PARTY LIKE A BRAZILIAN AGAIN!
SEE YOU THERE!
Bloco Alegria will bring the samba explosion back to the Portland Winter Lights Festival this year! It was a lot of fun shaking off the winter grays with samba and lights last year, so come join us and dance to the energetic beats of our samba bateria’s percussion.
Two nights with four shows - there's a lot to see at both venues:
Friday, February 3rd at Pioneer Square at 8pm and World Trade Center at 9pm
Saturday, February 4th at Pioneer Square 8pm and World Trade Center at 9pm
All outdoors and all free!
Chase away those winter blues and dark days with lights, music, and celebration!
