About this Event
Come have a bite of Brazil’s biggest celebration right after the carnival, the Festa Junina (June Party) also known as Festa de São João (Saint John the Baptist Party)*.
The Brazilian theater company is thrilled to present Opa! São João! Dive into an eight-hour festa junina with live music from and + , and the DJs and spinning a mix of traditional songs and a variety of Brazilian rhythms that will keep everyone dancing all day.
There’s more: Enjoy performances and Brazilian digital arts presented by Group Dot BR, join a free crash course in forró and quadrilha with Sabrina Evangelista, and take part in the group mock wedding along with a quadrilha and quadrilha queen competition led by the one and only Pietra Parker.
Indulge in traditional food by Andrea's Brazilian Homemade Goods, Mari Tamiozzy Vegan Chef and Queijo Mel, and explore visual arts curated by Angelica Walker Projects. Don’t miss our free costume and makeup station and partake in traditional fun games! More to be announced! So, gather your plaids and ribbons and get ready to soak up all the fun.
Parents, we’ve got you covered! Kids can join the festivities from 3 - 6 PM. 21 + after 6PM.
This event is supported in part by the NYSCA-A.R.T./New York Creative Opportunity Fund (A Statewide Theatre Regrant Program) and is raising funds for Group Dot BR’s theater productions.
*Brought to Brazil by the Portuguese, this harvest celebration mixed with African and Indigenous traditions to become a unique and diverse Brazilian cultural manifestation.
⫸ MUSIC
DJS
Theater
Greg Caz
Tietta
More TBA
LIVE
Mambembé and special guest Marcos Costa
Forró in The Dark
VISUAL ARTS
Brazilia digital arts presented by Group Dot BR and visual arts exhibition presented by Angelica Walker Projects
⫸ FOOD
Andréa’s Brazilian Homemade Goods
Mariana Tamiozzy Vegan Chef
Queijo Mel
⫸ PERFORMERS
Pietra Parker
- TBA
FORRÓ AND QUADRILHA CRASH WORKSHOP
Sabrina Evangelista
⫸ PARTY TABLES
YES, we offer table packages for groups, special celebrations or just because you're fabulous. Reserve yours directly [email protected]
⫸ GET ON THE LIST
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◆INFO & FAQ◆
21+ | No Re-Entry | No Refunds| More questions? Check out: houseofyes.org/FAQ
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff Avenue, Brooklyn, United States
USD 20.00 to USD 35.00