Annual festival of the City of Green Ohio.

This event is generously sponsored by Cleveland Cliffs as a replacement to the ABCAI Afro Brazilian Cultural Appreciation Initiative presentation of March 12th, that was cancelled due to the global health crisis. Cleveland Cliffs wants to share and support this Brazilian live music event on dinner time for you to enjoy with your family and friends. Founded in 1847, Cleveland-Cliffs is one of the largest producers of iron ore and steel in North America. The Company seeks to have a positive impact in the areas where Cleveland-Cliffs operates by partnering with and investing in non-profit organizations that enhance educational opportunities, promote human health and support vibrant communities. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Cleveland-Cliffs employs approximately 11,000 people across mining and steel manufacturing operations in North America.

Live Brazilian Music for lunch time sponsored by Cleveland Public Square.

I think many of you haven't heard the full band, it is a 7 piece with its own approach on the Bossa and Samba tunes blending with jazz, with the rhythm session featuring Dylan Moffiitt on drums and percussion, Liam Smith on percussion, plus Paul Ferguson on trombone, Jacob Wynne on trumpet, Matthew Horwich on tenor sax and Gary Aprile on electric bass. We will record live, it should be a fun night!

Memorial day has been a traditional day for a good time with family and friends. Batuqui Brazilian Restaurant wants to offer you Free Live Music for your dinner time and wishes of health and joy!

This performance is sponsored by www.clevelandpublicsquare.com as part of the lunch time Free Live Music to provide a break while everyone is working from home.

Our panelists will be professionals in Brazilian Percussion such as Marcus Santos (Boston), Diego Figueiredo ( Sao Paulo), Jamie Haddad (Oberlin) Fabio Gomes (Rio de Janeiro), Dylan Moffitt (Cleveland), Patrick Duke (Dubai), , Pato Irie (Toronto), Alex Bordokas (Toronto). We will be exploring the challenges of learning the Brazilian style from a foreign perspective versus being a native, while showing different percussive accents in different groups of beats. This will be a fun and lively educational experience for everyone! FREE.

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An introduction to the traditions of the Orishas, Candomble and Umbanda. Please join me and our panelists, Ana Paula Jones and Fabio Gomes from Raizes da Tradicao, a Brazilian Cultural non profit based in Rio De Janeiro as we share and talk about these traditions in this interactive panel. FREE.

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I'll be hosting our panelists, Chef Carla Flood from Batuqui Restaurant in Cleveland and Ana Paula Jones from Raizes da Tradicao, a Brazilian cultural non-profit based in Rio De Janeiro. Carla will share some delicious Afro Brazilian recipes for you to make and Ana Paula will talk on how the African food in Brazil is culturally used and its ties to African religiosity. FREE.

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A brief introduction to the history of samba dancing and an interactive practice session from its first steps into the full execution by Ms. Alysia Ramos! Ms. Ramos is currently on faculty at Oberlin College as an Assistant Professor of Dance with a specific emphasis on hybrid, intercultural and transnational movement practices. She received her MFA from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City where she also became a member of Samba Fogo, a company dedicated to sharing Brazilian culture through music in dance. She has since studied Samba and other Afro-Brazilian dances under master teacher Jorge Alabe in Rio de Janeiro. FREE.

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Join our panel of Capoeira Mestres as well as local teachers in an in depth discussion of how this Afro Brazilian body movement technique emerged; it's influence on the Brazilian culture; why it is so popular around the world and what is happening with Capoeira right here in Cleveland, Ohio! Confirmed panelists: Mestre Beiçola, Mestre Doutor, Contra-Mestre Dentista, Ismail Douglas, Laura Branco, Anthony Santo Domingo. FREE.

This event is though the Lightning Society, a organization from NY that brings live music to their Blue Room. Now during this period the music is being presented online, I am a proud participant of the music series by Meredith Hermann.

From Brazil! Internationally recognized pianist brings his All Brazilian Group to the Nighttown Stage. With over 40 CD's Andre Mehmari is an elite level Jazz Musician, whose credits also include work in Classical and Pop Music! Featuring: Andre Mehmari-piano, Neymar Dias-acoustic bass, & Sergio Reze-drums/percussion. Special Guest Opening Act Moises Borges.

This performance is sponsored by www.clevelandpublicsquare.com as part of the lunch time music to provide a break while everyone is working from home.

I will be playing drums and percussion along with Dylan Moffitt and Liam Smith for a 5 Rhythms meditation dance guided by Laura Branco. On this event you will dance in a wooden floor without shoes, come in comfortable clothes ready to get sweaty.

The ABCAI is a series of interactive educational experiences aimed at spreading awareness about Brazilian culture and tradition in school's, communities and public events throughout Northeast Ohio. Events, brought to life by Brazilian musician Moises Borges, who has African and Indigenous lineage will feature a variety of traditional components which includes Samba music/ dancing , Afro-Brazilian Food, Capoeira - Afro-Brazilian body movement technique, Drummers - Interactive workshop on African/Brazilian rhythms and a Keynote Speaker on Brazilian history.

Brazilian Vocalist/Percussionist/Guitarist Nanny Assis, based in NYC, and his son Dani Assis, based at Oberlin College, in a CD Release Celebration with All-Star Group Live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Nanny Assis - perc/guitar/vocals, Dani Assis -vocals, Jamey Haddad - drums/perc, Etienne Stadwijk - piano, Kip Reed - bass, Paul Lieberman - sax/flute, Special Guest opening act: Moises Borges $20.

"An exhibition of visual art and music from the heart of dancers"

DJ Micaela spinning salsa, bachata,hip hop, tango, etc. and some artists/dancers showing their art work. Featuring :

-Micaela Colleen Barrett: (designs on paper and fabric). Mica has been making art since she was very little, and fine art continues to be a constant touchstone in her life. Here she'll be showing a few pieces exploring the act of creative improvisation within a structure, like communication between two dancers.

-Corah Simone (acrylic and lino print) Painter and printmaker, Corah will be exhibiting a series of pieces inspired by the motions of dance and nature.

-Moises Borges (photography/music) Photographer, song writer, tango dancer, Moises will host showing a short set of live music and bring in a set of Brazilian artifacts from his mom's indigenous tribe in Brazil.

-Jordan Wong - (Acrylic) Artist, illustrator, graphic designer, and tango dancer, Jordan Wong (WONGFACE) will be showcasing works that were originally client commissions. He is excited to nostalgically share these past creations with both art and tango lovers.

BOYB $10 cash donation at the door

Brazilian Vocalist & Guitarist leads North Coast Quartet playing Bossa Nova, Samba, & More Live at Nighttown! Featuring: Moises Borges-Vocals & Guitar, Matt Horwich, Gary Aprile-bass, & Dylan Moffitt-Percussion.

Special Guest Opening Artist: Katherine O'Neill & Idris Phillips Duo. ?From Youngstown! Moises Borges is a native of Brazil now living in Cleveland and has become a prolific performer on the Northeast Ohio scene in recent years. A gifted vocalist and guitarist, Borges plays in the Bossa Nova tradition interpreting classics by Jobim, Gilberto, and many others. Far away from his native Brazil, the music of his homeland is very much alive when he is on stage. Don't miss the fun and engaging Brazilian guitarist Moises Borges. $20.

Live Brazilian Music Show