# Interesting Events - A Night in Rio, Book Swap, Bike…

> Source: https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/interesting-events-a-night-in-rio/
> Updated: 2020-02-13T15:21:27+00:00
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> Categories: Exploring Charlotte | Contributors: Porter Metzler

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! We've compiled a list of 12 interesting Charlotte events that will add a little extra fun to your life! Read below to

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Extra! Extra! Read all about it! We’ve compiled a list of 12 interesting Charlotte events that will add a little extra fun to your life! Read below to learn more about how you can spend A Night in Rio, swap stories, celebrate local artists, make a little art of your own, take part in a Mardi Gras parade and more, next week.

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### Dance the night away

![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/A-Night-In-Rio-1.jpg)
*PHOTO CREDIT: Ernest Moren Photography*

**A NIGHT IN RIO: 11th Annual Brazilian Festival**
 **February 22 at 7pm**
 **The Neighborhood Theatre**

Want to spend an evening in Brazil without leaving the Queen City? *Nosotros te tenemos.* (We got you.)

There’s no passport required to take this trip to Rio de Janerio with the **Latin American Coalition’s**11th Annual Brazilian Festival. Hosted by LAC, the event promises to be bigger than ever. The festival will feature energetic dance performances, capoeira martial arts presentations, live music, and a lively Carnaval parade finale that you won’t want to miss!

Experience the dancing, live music, authentic food and drinks traditional to Brazil’s biggest celebration. If you’ve ever wanted to get a taste of Carnaval, put on your yellow and green, head to Neighborhood Theatre on Saturday, February 22, and let La Coalición sweep you off your feet for A Night In Rio! **[Click here to learn more about the event, see who’s performing and purchase your tickets](http://www.RioCharlotte.com)**.

### Watch A Recap Of Last Year’s Festival

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### Events, events, and more events:

**Carboholics, Unite!**
 **[Bread Baking Basics](https://www.facebook.com/events/224822455217128/)**
 February 17 – Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen

**And, mom said video games would rot our brains …
 It’s a joy it is to hop on the joysticks for a good cause and a whole lotta friendly competition.**
 **[Nintendo Nite Hi-Score Contest](https://www.facebook.com/events/445467509677392/?event_time_id=445467546344055)**
 February 18 – Lower Left Brewing Company

**Celebrate the RAW talent of our local artists!**
 **[RAW Artists Charlotte Presents Premiere](https://www.facebook.com/events/463041144355604/)**
 February 19 – The Fillmore Charlotte

**Bring the family and learn how to create gorgeous woven-paper patterns.**
 **[Kente-Inspired Paper Weaving](https://www.facebook.com/events/183123779671524/)**
 February 19 – Harvey B. Gantt Center

**Get your book buzz on! Swap stories over a few beers … literally!**
 **[Swap Series: Book Swap](https://www.facebook.com/events/224869808509548/)**
 February 19 – Free Range Brewing

**Make your new business POP up and up and up!**
 **[Pop-Up Market Basics SkillPop](https://www.facebook.com/events/478649946418162/)**
 February 20 – 8.2.0 Pizzeria & Bar

**Artists known for their outside murals give us a glimpse inside themselves.**
 **[Intimismos: Franco Fasoli & Octavio Garabello](https://www.facebook.com/events/175895073766045/)**
 February 21 – LaCa Projects

**This audio/visual/performance festival is bound to be the “hi lite” of your week!**
 **[HI LITES FEST 2](https://www.facebook.com/events/goodyear-arts/hi-lites-fest-2/2616124495300113/)**
 February 22 – Goodyear Arts

**The bike lanes are open and the parade floats (AKA bikes) are rolling.**
 **[Shifting Gears: Mardi Gras Bike Parade](https://www.facebook.com/events/2410525672595929/)**
 February 22 – The Plaza

**Hang out with friends and air out your “dirty” laundry at this powerful workshop.**
 **[Artists + Friends Laundry Day Workshop](https://www.facebook.com/events/209887266719795/)**
 February 22 – The Metropolitain

**Donut pass this delicious festival up! You cronut miss this!**
 **[CLT Donut Festival](https://www.facebook.com/events/643927642795306/)**
 February 23 – Norfolk Hall