weekly or monthly musical events or baile funk parties are usually announced via large signs across from the main entrance to the favela.  

vidigal's cultural contribution also includes acadêmicos do vidigal, a bloco (street party) that regularly gathers every carnival in leblon, sport and community involvement is encouraged through initiatives such as projeto boxe vidigal, a boxing club. readers interested in simple yet valuable architectural suggestions for the improvement of the community could also examine this blog.