Rio de Janeiro Entertainment

  1. Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil

    Reopened in 1989, the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB) is housed in a beautifully restored 1906 building. It's one of Brazil's best cultural centers, with more than 120,000 visitors per month. Facilities include a cinema, two theaters and a permanent display of the evolution of currency in Brazil. CCBB hosts excellent exhibitions that are among the city's best. A recent display of African art garnered international attention.

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  2. Centro Cultural Telemar

    One of Rio's intriguing new additions, Centro Cultural Telemar is a six-story ultra-modern exhibition space featuring multimedia installations focusing on architecture, urban design and video art. The top floor auditorium has a regular line-up of film screenings and concerts. The first floor functions as a library where visitors can peruse art books and design mags; a listening station features eclectic music.

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  3. Cine Lapa

    In the heart of Lapa, this newly revamped space serves up a steady diet of punk, psychedelic, Brit pop and straight-up classic rock. Live bands sometimes take the stage, and the two-floor space also has a small cinema (seating 40), and plans for club events and art events throughout the year.

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