though the opening event in the municipal theater is invite/ticket-only, all other performances are both outdoors and free, and it is an excellent juxtaposition of local artists with others from all over brazil and the world.

september is the month for driving enthusiasts, with the statewide cruise in for classic cars on the first day of the month at são francisco beach, and the motofest motorcycle rally at itaipú the following week.

the cruise in (encontro estadual de veículos antigos) is organized by the nictheroy antique vehicles club, and motofest unites thousands of bikers from all over brazil around food, live music and a variety of theme tents and vendors - admission is free with an encouraged donation of nonperishable food items to be given to local charities.