the most notable are the centro cultural laurinda santos lobo with three expo rooms and a video room - itis located at rua monte alegre, 306 - opening hours are10:0 - 18:00 from Tue - Fri and 14:00 to 18:00 on weekends. the contact phone number is 2242-9741.

the academia brasileira de literatura de cordel is an award-winning institution dedicated to literature from the brazilian north-eastthat can be found at
rua leopoldo fróes, 37 and is contactable on tel.: 2232-4801.

the centro cultural parque das ruínas, on rua murtinho nobre, 169 is dedicated to the studies of experimental languages, stands in a class of its own due to the incredible views from the top floor, and the hip parties and events often hosted on week-ends.  a must see for santa teresa visitors, day or nightit is open between 8:00 and 20:00 as well as special events and can be contacted by phone on 2215-0621.