Samba Nights in the Heights

Imagine hearing the batucada (Brazilian drums, if you didn't know) and feeling the rhythm. Close your eyes and you'll think you're standing in the middle of Carnival, but nope — you're right here in Houston, no flight necessary.

Join the Brazilian Arts Foundation and Grupo Capoeira Brasil to learn samba, samba-reggae and forro in an active and creative way. Experience the music, feel the beat and learn the rhythm to these three Brazilian dances. Finish your evening by watching a presentation of Capoeira — Brazilian martial arts — and Maculele — a Brazilian stick dance — by Grupo Capoeira Brasil.

The event, set for Saturday, will be the first in a series to celebrate Brazil and its culture. The cost is $10, and proceeds will benefit the Brazilian Arts Foundation. Houstonist will see you there ... be sure to wear your dancing shoes!

7 to 10 p.m. Saturday
Brazilian Arts Foundation
1133 E. 11th St.
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