Museums Spring in Recife: what to do September 25 to 27 at Paço do Frevo and MAMAM
See activities, times, registration rules, age limits and costs at Paço do Frevo and MAMAM from September 25 to 27, with availability and access notes.
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Fazendo Rádio in Recife: free September 23-25 schedule, workshops and registration
Frei Caneca FM's free seminar takes place at five Recife venues from September 23 to 25. See times, addresses, workshops and how to register.
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Sonora Brasil in Recife, September 23 to 29: dates, venue and Afro-Indigenous edition groups
The free event takes place at Sesc Casa Amarela from September 23 to 29. See the venue, the 2026 acts and where to check the daily schedule.
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Free Chico Science route in Recife: departure, stops and how to join on Sept. 22
The free tour departs Praça do Arsenal at 10:00 a.m. on September 22, requires no registration and visits places linked to Chico Science and Manguebeat.
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Recife traffic closures for seven weekend events: times, routes and affected roads
CTTU is preparing traffic operations for seven events on September 19 and 20. Check start times, routes, closures, detours and where no reopening time has been announced.
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Boa Viagem Square turns 100: free program for September 18 and 19
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SPA das Artes 2026 in Recife: a Sept. 19–27 guide by activity and free venues
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See when and where Recife's Mobile CadÚnico Unit will serve Caxangá and San Martin in September 2026, including hours, announced services and documents to bring.
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Read articleMuseums Spring in Recife: what to do September 25 to 27 at Paço do Frevo and MAMAM
See activities, times, registration rules, age limits and costs at Paço do Frevo and MAMAM from September 25 to 27, with availability and access notes.
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Recife Neighborhoods and Services
Health, education, social assistance, employment, urban services, and changes that affect Recife's neighborhoods.
Free courses in Recife: 16 upcoming classes at Centros Arrecifes through Oct. 2
See the classes that have not started yet in Afogados and Imbiribeira, with dates, sessions, topics, addresses and registration details.
Read articleQualifica Recife: how to choose among 581 places and register through GO Recife
A guide to filtering Qualifica Recife's free courses by start date, location and professional goal, then completing registration through GO Recife.
Read articleRecife mobile CadÚnico: Caxangá and San Martin dates and available services
See when and where Recife's Mobile CadÚnico Unit will serve Caxangá and San Martin in September 2026, including hours, announced services and documents to bring.
Read articleRecife Mobility and Traffic
Buses, VEM, CTTU, road closures, traffic flow, bike lanes, and changes to travel around the city.
Recife traffic closures for seven weekend events: times, routes and affected roads
CTTU is preparing traffic operations for seven events on September 19 and 20. Check start times, routes, closures, detours and where no reopening time has been announced.
Read articleCasa Amarela traffic changes: how access works after the new street layout
CTTU introduced one-way sections and changed routes toward Avenida Norte and Sítio da Trindade. See how each access now works.
Read articleRecife Events and Culture
Cultural schedules, festivals, sports, leisure, fairs, heritage, and activities open to the public.
Museums Spring in Recife: what to do September 25 to 27 at Paço do Frevo and MAMAM
See activities, times, registration rules, age limits and costs at Paço do Frevo and MAMAM from September 25 to 27, with availability and access notes.
Read articleFazendo Rádio in Recife: free September 23-25 schedule, workshops and registration
Frei Caneca FM's free seminar takes place at five Recife venues from September 23 to 25. See times, addresses, workshops and how to register.
Read articleSonora Brasil in Recife, September 23 to 29: dates, venue and Afro-Indigenous edition groups
The free event takes place at Sesc Casa Amarela from September 23 to 29. See the venue, the 2026 acts and where to check the daily schedule.
Read articleFree Chico Science route in Recife: departure, stops and how to join on Sept. 22
The free tour departs Praça do Arsenal at 10:00 a.m. on September 22, requires no registration and visits places linked to Chico Science and Manguebeat.
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