A place to share Brazilian issues and activities of interest to Brazilians in Alberta & Canadian Friends of Brazil.Our mandate is to promote the Brazilian cultural heritage in Alberta, amateur sports, and community life.We appreciate your comments & suggestions, contact us via email to info@brazilianassociation.org
Please note that all BCAAB board members are volunteers.
For ALL issues related to the Brazilian Consulate services, please visit the Brazilian Consulate of Vancouver website, for assistance in Calgary, please email the Honorary Consulate in Calgary: honorario.calgary@gmail.com
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2026 Brazilian Carnaval in Calgary
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Saturday, February 28th doors at 6:30pm
- SAMBACOUVER Band from Vancouver
- JOSÉ NETO & Os BANANAS Band from Calgary
- Catering Service by Minas Restaurant
- Kids Entertainment
Get ready for an exhilarating BRAZILIAN CARNAVAL rythm and vibrant performances
CULTURAL PROGRAM
Subject to Change
- 6:30 kids play & facepainting
- 7:00 Costume Contest
- 7:30 pm JOSÉ NETO & Os Bananas Band
- 8:45 pm Samba Brasil Heritage dance samba show
- 9 pm Dance Workshop
- 9:20 PM SAMBACOUVER Band from Vancouver – with MENILSON Filho (lead singer)
- 11 pm Doors closed
Tickets on Sale NOW – please note below the prices by batch and end dates for each batch or until supplies last:
- Adult:
Batch#1 @$15 ends Feb. 17
Batch#2 @$18 ends Feb. 25
Batch#3 @$22 Feb. 26 until available to event’s date - Adult Member*:
Batch#1 @$8 ends Feb. 17
Batch#2 @$10 ends Feb 25
Batch#3 @$15 Feb. 26 until available to event’s date - Kids 12 and under: $7
- Kids Member* 12 and under: $5
- Kids 5 and under (including babies): $2
* Members’ ticket prices are for Members with active membership status at the date of the event. In case of questions please contact us at membership@BrazilianAssociation.org
Poster Art work credits: Carla Springer Studios
Meni: Menilson Filho
José Neto’s photo: Zak Souter-Lucas
Brazilian Portuguese School for KIDS
NEW PROGRAM
ARTS & CRAFTS
For the learning & practice of Brazilian Portuguese
To register or more information, please email us at school@brazilianassociation.org
The BCA Library is Now Open for Business! (more…)
CALL FOR REGISTRATION
Portuguese Classes for Adults
FALL 2025
Starting in September 16 @ Casa do Brasil
BEGINNER 1 & 2 – INTERMEDIATE – ADVANCED (more…)
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Calling ALL Short Filmmakers – Focus on Brasil!
Festival Dates: June 4-13, 2026
The Okotoks Film Festival is a 10-day international festival that is held annually in the town of Okotoks. (located in Alberta, Canada, just south of Calgary). We are entering our 10th year of the festival!
We are thrilled to continue to support filmmakers as well as give the opportunity for audiences and filmmakers to connect.
Each year we create a short films package from a specific country (The country will change each year). This year the selected country is BRAZIL. We are looking for films that were shot in or made by filmmakers from Brazil or with Brazilian heritage.
What kind of films are we looking for?
Films in any genre shorter than 45 minutes in length and completed after Jan 1, 2021. Narrative, Documentary, art films, music videos, and any other film
creation.
Films will need to be presented in English or with English subtitles.
Submissions Site: https://filmfreeway.com/OkotoksFilmFestival
Submissions cost* and deadlines:
Sept 1-19 – Early Bird submissions – Free
September 20-October 31 – Regular Submissions – $5
November 1-January 31 – Late Submissions – $10
February 1-March 31 – Late Late Submissions – $20
*Please contact the BCA ref. the fee.