🇧🇷 Discover Brazil in Australia 🇦🇺
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Gildo here. Hope your week’s been good. Here are a few quick picks for the weekend, plus a small update on the Canguaru artist directory.
In this edition:
🍽 Bahia is coming to Bondi
👋 Kitanda farewell gathering in Darlinghurst
🎶 Divino Samba pre-Carnaval in Marrickville
🗓 This weekend across Australia (NSW, SA, QLD, VIC)
🎤 New: Brazilian Artist Directory
New: Bahia Bondi
Chef Taty Albano, founder of Bahia Bondi
Bahia Cafe & Restaurant is evolving into a new concept in Bondi NSW.
Chef Taty Albano is bringing contemporary Brazilian cuisine to 227 Bondi Rd, blending Bahian tradition with a more contemporary approach while keeping its roots.
The official grand opening is set for 28 February.
Expect Bahian favourites like moqueca and acarajé, plus seafood dishes and new plates designed for the Bondi vibe.
Quick one: what’s your go-to Brazilian restaurant in Australia right now? Hit reply with the name.
One Last Weekend at Kitanda
Kitanda Bevs & Bites in Darlinghurst is closing its doors, with a farewell gathering this Sunday.
The team is marking the moment with food, friends and live Brazilian music, including Maitê Inaê, Marcello Maio and guests.
For many in Sydney, Kitanda became a regular spot for Brazilian tapas, choro nights and long afternoons that felt a bit like home.
Sunday 8 February · 4–6pm
261 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst
Pre-Carnaval in Marrickville
Divino Samba collective in Sydney
Divino Samba is warming up Carnaval season this Saturday at Casa do Benfica in Marrickville NSW.
Expect a samba circle with live percussion and chorus, Malandrinho do Samba bringing a high energy stage performance, and DJ Penguin keeping the mood going between sets.
Cold beers, big rhythms, and that feeling of a little slice of Brazil in Sydney.
Saturday 7 February · 4–10pm
Casa do Benfica · Marrickville NSW
This Weekend Across Australia
Here’s what’s happening across Australia this weekend. Full details and ticket links are available on the calendar.
NSW
Giroloco Selections — Baile Funk
Friday · Darlinghurst
QLD
Forró Praiero
Saturday · Carrara
Carnaval Comunidade do Samba
Saturday · Fortitude Valley
SA
Bloco do Segura Rápido — Carnaval & Batucada
Saturday · Glenelg
VIC
CarnaMEL 2026 — Carnaval & Samba
Saturday · Albert Park
Quick one: hit reply with your suburb. It helps me find more local recommendations near you.
Brazilian Artist Directory
Canguaru now has a dedicated directory for Brazilian artists across Australia, including DJs, bands, samba groups, dancers and cultural performers.
You can browse by city and genre, with direct links to follow and contact local talent.
This is a work in progress. The directory will keep growing as more artists get in touch and new scenes develop across different cities.
If you know an artist who should be listed, just reply with their name or send them the link below.
That’s it for this week.
If you know a Brazilian business or event that should be listed, just reply and send it through.
Até breve,
Gildo
Founder, Canguaru
Sydney
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