416-973-4000<\/strong>. Harbourfront Centre is located at 235 Queens Quay W. Toronto, ON.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFull event listings:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMUSIC:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAline Morales & Baque De Bamba<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFriday, July 16, 8-9 p.m. (Redpath Stage)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nBandleader, vocalist and percussionist Aline Morales<\/strong> heads up Baque De Bamba<\/strong>, a Toronto-based, ultra-urban, Afro-Brazilian drumming troupe performing a blend of different African rhythms from the northeast of Brazil.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBatucada Carioca Samba Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFriday, July 16, 9:30-11 p.m. (Sirius Stage)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nBatucada Carioca<\/strong> is a group of singers and musicians from Toronto\u2019s Brazilian community. Together they present a heavy Brazilian swing that is melodically accompanied by the cavaquinho (small string instrument), guitar and trombone. Led by Maninho Costa<\/strong>, the repertoire includes the songs of Beth Carvalho, Jo\u00e3o Norgueira and classics such as \u201cAquarela do Brasil.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nBruno Capinan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSaturday, July 17, 2-3 p.m. (Redpath Stage)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nWith a sensual voice and provocative Portuguese prose, Toronto-based Bruno Capinan<\/strong> just released his debut album Gozo<\/em>, which combines electronic and instrumental sounds with the rawness of Afro-Brazilian percussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMulambo Groove<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSaturday, July 17, 4-5 p.m. (Redpath Stage)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nMulambo Groove<\/strong> brings the magic of Brazilian folklore onto the stage with old and modern tunes that merge into an authentic and lively new sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRoda de Samba<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSaturday, July 17, 6-7 p.m. (Redpath Stage)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nRoda de Samba<\/strong> performs typical Brazilian \u201chang out\u201d music, including popular roots samba songs, accompanied by Brazilian drumming. The group was originally formed by four musicians: Carlos Augusto Cardozo<\/strong>, Betty Santos<\/strong>, Andrew Cabral<\/strong> and Giovanni Lopes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLaura Finocchiaro<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSaturday, July 17, 7-8 p.m. (Brigantine Room)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nSinger, producer, guitarist and composer Laura Finocchiaro <\/strong>has just finished her new CD, the sixth within a 25-year career. Her new CD, Lauras,<\/em> is a mosaic of songs and styles that ranges from bossa-nova to samba-jazz-funk, to rock and pop.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSambacana<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSaturday, July 17, 8-9 p.m. (Redpath Stage)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nSambacana<\/strong> is an exciting local music ensemble reflecting the richness and diversity of a new generation of Canadian artists. At Expressions of Brazil, Aline Morales<\/strong>, John Yelland<\/strong>, Wagner Petrilli<\/strong>, Luis Guerra<\/strong> and Alan Hetherington<\/strong> present their blend of folk, pop and jazz sounds from their first CD, N\u00f5s<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMallu Magalh\u00e3es<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSaturday, July 17, 9:30-11 p.m. (Sirius Stage)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nSeventeen-year-old Brazilian pop sensation Mallu Magalh\u00e3es<\/strong> has become the subject of countless blogs, and has reached the staggering figure of over 4.3 million hits at her MySpace page. Her sold out concerts have also caught the attention of critics. A talented multi-instrumentalist (guitar, harmonica, piano and blow keyboard), Magalh\u00e3es writes and sings in Portuguese, English and French.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDJ Raul Vax (with DJ Branko)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSaturday, July 17, 11:30 <\/em>p.m.<\/em> -2 a.m. (Brigantine Room)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nDJ Raul Vax<\/strong>, a S\u00e3o Paulo native, is the official DJ of the band Everlast Global Sounds in Brazil. Deeply influenced by the \u201cBrazilian grooves,\u201d Vax plays progressive house and electro house. <\/p>\n\n\n\nDJ Branko<\/strong>, originally from Belo Horizonte, Brazil and living in Toronto since 2001, has built a name for himself in Toronto, where he started exploring music. His stage presence, creative sound and unique way of mixing make him a hit at any kind of party. <\/p>\n\n\n\nEscola de Samba<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSunday, July 18, 3:30-4:30 p.m. (Redpath Stage)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nToronto\u2019s Escola de Samba<\/strong> is a steadily growing group of drummers, instrumentalists, singers and dancers who share a passion for Brazilian music and samba.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSinal Aberto<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSunday, July 18, 4:30-6 p.m. (Sirius Stage)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nSinal Aberto<\/strong> is an exciting new Brazilian jazz quintet featuring outstanding musicians from Brazil and Canada. The group brings a jazz approach to a repertoire consisting of classic Brazilian songs, as well as vibrant original compositions by band members Gordon Sheard<\/strong> and Luanda Jones<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nFOOD:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMario Cassini, Caj\u00fa Restaurant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSaturday, July 17 & Sunday, 18, 2:30-3:30 p.m. (Lakeside Terrace)
<\/em>Chef Mario Cassini<\/strong>, the owner and executive chef of the award-winning restaurant, Caj\u00f9, <\/strong>demonstrates his kitchen prowess. Famous for its innovative Brazilian food served in a contemporary atmosphere, Caj\u00f9 brings the true essence of Brazil to Toronto.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDANCE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCapoeira Camar\u00e1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSunday, July 18, 2-2:45 p.m. (Redpath Stage)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nFounder Contra Mestre Bola<\/strong> presents Capoeira (ca-po-era), a form of martial art that combines self-defense with music and acrobatics. In 2005, Bola founded Capoeira Camar\u00e1 which now boasts academies in Toronto, Peterborough, Montreal and Calgary, Canada; Bermuda; Russia and Brazil.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFAMILY:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBrazilian Drumming Workshop For All Ages, with Bavia Arts Studio<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSaturday, July 17, 1:30-4 p.m.., Sunday, July 18, 2:30-5 p.m. (Lakeside Terrace)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis fun and exciting drumming workshop encourages kids to be loud! They can direct their energy into learning rhythmic skills and songs from various traditional styles. Participants learn the parts for several different instruments including hand drums, bass drums, snare drums, shakers and bells. The arrangements have parts appropriate for every skill level and no one is left out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pinhole Photography Workshops by ImageMagica<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSaturday, July 17, 4-5 p.m. & 6-7 p.m.., Sunday, July 18, 2-3 p.m. (Lakeside Terrace)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nKids will learn about photography with the use of a can! They will learn how the image is created, the difference between film, digital and cellular pictures and how to develop pictures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SPORT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBrazilian Soccer Academy Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSunday, July 18, 1-2 p.m. (Ann Tindal Lawn)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nLocal coaches demonstrate the \u201cBrazilian style\u201d of soccer through kicks, passes and juggling. This will help kids develop soccer skills through fun activities and mini soccer games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FILM:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFull Length Series<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf I Were You<\/em><\/strong> (Se Eu Fosse Voc\u00ea)<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Directed by Daniel Filho<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFriday, July 16, 8:30 -10 p.m. (Studio Theatre)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf I Were You<\/em>, is a refreshing Brazilian comedy in which a husbandand wife inexplicably wake up one morning in each other\u2019s bodies. Cl\u00e1udio (Tony Ramos<\/strong>) and Helena (Gl\u00f3ria Pires<\/strong>) struggle to keep their relationship afloat when this strange phenomenon forces them to change roles and results in a phase of mutual rediscovery and understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRomeu and Julieta Get Married<\/em><\/strong> (O Casamento de Romeu e Julieta) <\/em><\/strong>– Directed by Bruno Barreto<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSaturday, July 17, 4:30-6 p.m. (Studio Theatre)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nA Romeo-and-Juliet kind of love affair. The difference here is what sets the two lovers apart: their soccer teams. Being a fan of Corinthians, Romeu has to fake that he really likes Palmeiras in order to gain Julieta’s heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wandering Heart (Cora\u00e7\u00e3o Vagabundo)<\/em><\/strong> – Directed by Fernando Grostein Andrade<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSaturday, July 17, 7:30-9 p.m. (Studio Theatre)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis documentary about the greatest figure of the Tropic\u00e1lia musical revolution shows the many sides of Caetano Veloso<\/strong>. The director offers a different perspective on Veloso, capturing the musician-vocalist\u2019s laid-back sense of humor. It is an entertaining profile of Veloso that will please longtime fans and intrigue new listeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBossa Nova in Japan (Bossa Nova Sol Nascente)<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 <\/strong>Directed by Al\u00ea Braga<\/strong>
Sunday, July 18, 4- 5 p.m. (Studio Theatre)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nBossa Nova in Japan <\/em><\/strong>looks at Japan\u2019s voracious appetite for Brazilian music. This documentary film shows how Rio and Tokyo are connected by a shared passion – bossa nova. It also shows why Japan became the biggest market for Brazilian music.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAnimated Short Series:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nOsmar, the Heel of the Loaf<\/em><\/strong> <\/strong>– Directed by Ale McHaddo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSunday, July 18, 2-3 p.m. (Studio Theatre)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nOsmar, the heel of the loaf, feels rejected and suffers from low self esteem. He wins a coupon and goes to see Dr. Croix Saint, a psychologist. During the consultation he remembers his past of disappointments and funny events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Princess and the Fiddler<\/em><\/strong> <\/strong>– Directed by Guto Bozzetti<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSunday, July 18, 2-3 p.m. (Studio Theatre)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nA tale about the rise of sadness, told through the eyes of a girl, following the story of a king in search of a beautiful princess kidnapped by a fiddler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Belly Button Story<\/em><\/strong> <\/strong>– Directed by Michelle Gabriel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSunday, July 18, 2-3 p.m. (Studio Theatre)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen little Milu realizes that she\u2019ll have to share her own private kingdom with a younger brother, something strange happens to her belly. Belly Button Story<\/em>, a tale about jealousy and affection.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Scarecrow<\/em><\/strong> <\/strong>– Directed by Ale Abreu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSunday July 18, 2-3 p.m. (Studio Theatre)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nAn elderly woman\u2019s memories mix with the discoveries of a little girl in love with a scarecrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Freed <\/em><\/strong>– Directed by Jackson Abacatu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSunday, July 18, 2-3 p.m. (Studio Theatre)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nA sparrow in free flight finds a parakeet behind bars in a place that he\u2019s never seen before. Is this life really what he wanted or is it worth an attempt to escape the shackles?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wasting Earth<\/em><\/strong> <\/strong>– Directed by Cassie Mary Itamoto<\/strong> and Celina Kurihara<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSunday, July 18, 2-3 p.m. (Studio Theatre<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen a man realizes and faces the consequences of his excessive use and consumption of the Earth\u2019s resources, he feels obligated to adopt methods that will change his lifestyle and preserve the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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