The Zona da Mata region is set for a vibrant cultural weekend, offering a packed schedule of events for residents and visitors from May 8 to 10. The programming blends music, theater, art, and gastronomy, with special activities also honoring Mother's Day. A wide array of attractions is available across multiple cities, providing numerous options for entertainment.
In Juiz de Fora, the Cultural Bar will host live music on two consecutive nights. Friday features Tuatha de Danannan, while Saturday brings the sounds of Nos Embalos de Sábado à Noite. Also on Saturday, the parking lot of the Estádio Municipal Radialista Mário Helênio will host the 'BBQ Sem Fronteiras' event starting at 1 PM. The shopping experience is enhanced with the Ascomcer Mother's Day Fair at the Solar do Progresso building, running from Thursday to Saturday with free entry.
The city's cultural scene continues with the Arena Bandeirantes 16th-anniversary celebration at Terrazzo on Sunday, featuring singer Marvvila. The Shopping Jardim Norte marks its decade with a photographic exhibition, open to the public at no cost. Furthermore, the 'Nossa Feira JF e Plus Size' will offer a special Mother's Day program on Saturday at Moinho, combining gastronomy, live music, and crafts.
Looking ahead, the Cine-Theatro Central will host the 'Riso Solidário' spectacle on Wednesday, May 13, with performances by comedians Nerso da Capitinga and Paulinho Gogó. Nearby cities also present compelling options. Viçosa's Federal University hosts the 'BRASIS Cafés de Origem' exhibition and the 'Ocupação Giramundo' event, which includes a lecture and two theatrical performances.
Barbacena offers a free musical evening at the Heitor Villa-Lobos Conservatory with Epson Lima. São João Del Rei features an art exhibition at the Municipal Library and the Feira da Beirazona over the weekend. The city's Municipal Theater will host comedian Anderson Profeta in the show 'Tipatia, Sô' on Saturday night.
Further afield, Belmiro Braga holds its 3rd Cheese Festival and 2nd Gastronomic Festival from Friday to Sunday, featuring workshops and live music. Leopoldina's Stone House will rock on Saturday with a festival headlined by the bands Nenhum de Nós and Detonautas. Finally, Chiador's 16th 'Boi na Brasa' event, running Friday and Saturday, will feature Bruno e Barreto and other musical acts.
For those planning further ahead, the region's cultural calendar remains active. Upcoming highlights include a Ney Matogrosso concert in Juiz de Fora on May 16 and a show by Fábio Porchat on May 21. Barbacena will also host its Expo from May 13 to 24. Based on reporting from g1.