Welcome to the Brazil-Minnesota Chamber of Commerce events page

Discover the upcoming events of the Brazil-Minnesota Chamber of Commerce (BMCC), created to connect professionals, strengthen partnerships and promote business opportunities between Brazil and Minnesota. Attend exclusive workshops, lectures, and networking events

Upcoming Events

Brazil Day MN 2025

September 20th

Come celebrate Brazil Day 2025, which will take place on September 20, from 2 pm to 6 pm, at La Doña Cerveceria.

Tickets that guarantee FREE ENTRY to BRAZIL DAY MN 2025 are now available!

Get your free ticket here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/.../brazil-day-2025-tickets...

We already have several attractions confirmed! And to entertain all audiences, the event will feature a combination of well-known and beloved talents, as well as new and exciting shows that will bring even more innovation to BRAZIL DAY MN!

Confirmed attractions:

- Roda de Samba, Brasil com S (samba e pagode)

- André Neves (MPB, Rock Brasileiro, Sertanejo, Bossa Nova)

- Outta Coentro (Jazz Funk Brasileiro)

- DJ Udo

- Capoeira Minnesota

- Dança Latina MN

Food:

- Little Brazil Market & Cafe

- Bullvino’s Churrascaria

- Anelisa’s Treats

- Brewow Cookies

We would also like to thank our incredible sponsors by name:

- DIAMANTE: Bay Creek Dental & KNOCK Inc.

- OURO: Bullvino’s Churrascaria

- PRATA: Little Brazil Market & Cafe e McCormick’s Pub & Restaurant (Wayzata)

- BÁSICO: Zen Healing Center, Fernanda Matsuda

Past Events

Seattle Sounders FC at Minnesota United FC

August 16

Given the success of previous years, BMCC is once again offering *DISCOUNTED tickets to one of Team MN UFC's games at Allianz Field.

Remembering that BMCC does not earn anything from ticket sales - it is just to help our community come together and celebrate this sport that is part of our culture.

And this year, the Seattle Sounders have a Brazilian player, João Paulo, in midfield for this match. Let's celebrate!

Come and cheer with the Brazilian fans gathered to watch an exciting game, with lots of excitement and lots of green and yellow!

- Special seats for Brazilian fans close to the brewery in zone 6

- Brazilian player on the field

- Fun and networking

- Flags, prize draws and much more!

Saturday, August 16, 7:30 pm

Teams on the field: Seattle Sounders FC x Minnesota United FC

Last day to purchase discounted tickets in the BMCC special zone is August 4th - get yours now!

Buy here

Chat | Meet Monica's Gang

July 26th

Registration is now open for the last meeting of the year of PAPINHO, BMCC's children's project to support Portuguese as a heritage language - July 26, 2 pm to 4 pm at the International School of Minnesota.

This wonderful BMCC project, which has the recognition of our Consulate, is heading into its fourth successful year.

The theme of this meeting will be full of fun for our little ones: Turma da Mônica & Arraiá do Chico Bento!

Places are open and the registration fee is $10 per family (brothers/sisters), to help with the purchase of materials - we cannot refund in case of cancellation.

Places are limited for children aged 4 to 12, and parents who wish to register their children should do so as soon as possible by filling out the form and making the payment* using the link below:

https://papinho.brazilminnesotachamber.org/inscricao

We'll have volunteer educators leading fun activities in Portuguese, such as movie nights, square dancing, July games, and crafts. A guardian must be present at the event for the entire duration.

As always, fun is guaranteed. Come build incredible memories with your little ones while we introduce them to our culture. Sign your kids up now!

See you! See you at Chico Bento's Arraiá!

*You don't need a PayPal account. Just click on PayPal and select "Pay with debit or credit card" to pay as a guest.

Empreendedores On Call!

April 15th

The meeting aims at an open discussion, with the exchange of good practices and ideas, sharing of success stories and challenges, with mediation by BMCC member Bruna Valente. Bruna is a marketing professional and micro-entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Terrain Brazilian Botanicals.

Event: Entrepreneurs On Call - Quarterly Virtual Meeting

Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Time: 11:00 am CDT (the program will start punctually)

Location: Online through the Google Meet platform

Discovery Cocktail

April 22

BMCC's 10-year anniversary will be celebrated on April 22, the day of the Discovery of Brazil,

with an exclusive and free cocktail for BMCC members,

in partnership with KNOCK Inc. It will be a night of great celebration and gratitude to all partners and members who support and make possible all the initiatives to which BCMM is dedicated to continue the mission of promoting inclusion, connection, enterprises, and Brazilian cultural values and talents. Active BMCC members up to date with their due, click

here

to RSVP Were you a BMCC member but not up to date with your due? Click

here

to renew your membership and be eligible to attend the event Not yet a member of BMCC and want to be included in the guest list for this special event? Click

here

to become a member until March 31st and receive the exclusive invitation to participate.

International Day 2025 - International School of Minnesota (ISM)

March 29th

Join the International Day and experience diverse cultures through country exhibitions, presentations, and cuisine. The featured countries for 2025 will be India, Argentina, Ivory Coast, and the USA. This is a free event open to families, friends, and parents interested in joining the ISM community. March 29, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

ISM, 6385 Beach Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Click here for more information and to confirm your attendance.

Carnival Saturday

March 1st

Come and experience a cultural immersion with Afro-Brazilian rhythms and steps! Take part in the hand drum/tambourine workshop with Troy Wilson from BFA Samba School and dance workshop with Alessandra Silva from Aquarelle of Samba and energized skirt.

Date: Saturday, March 1Time: 2 PM to 4 PMLocal: Center for Performance Arts, Room 105Address: 3754 Pleasant Ave, MinneapolisAdmission: $20 at admission | Venmo: @Alessandra-Silva-32 (kids free!)

Investing in the U.S.

February 14th

Choice of Brokers:

Learn how to select a reliable broker for investments in the US, considering factors such as fees, customer support, and regulation.

How to choose stocks:

Tips for identifying stocks with potential, based on market analysis and without indications of specific assets. Important: This webinar does not offer personalized financial advice or specific investment recommendations, as the presenter is not certified to do so. The goal is to educate on the basics so that you can make informed decisions. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your financial knowledge and make more informed decisions about your international finances! Date and time:

Tuesday, February 14, at 7:00 pm (Minnesota time). Registration link:

https://tinyurl.com/bmccinvestwebinar

Noites Cariocas - Sounds of Brazil with Choro Borealis

January 23

Start the New Year with great music!

Choro Borealis

brings the infectious rhythm of choro from Rio de Janeiro, with a mix of classics and original compositions. The group, made up of Twin Cities musicians passionate about Brazilian music, explores the energy of choro with clarinet, mandolin, cavaquinho, and more. Musicians: Pat O'Keefe: Clarinet Tim O'Keefe: Percussion, Mandolin Robert Everest: 7-string guitar, Vocals John Croarkin: Flute Dave Burk: Cavaquinho

Date: January 23, 2025

Time:6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Crooners Super Club - Dunsmore Jazz Room,

Minneapolis Tickets: $25 - $35

Fernanda Torres wins Best Actress at the Golden Globes - Watch the film soon

January 16th

Brazilians around the world celebrated last Sunday, January 4th, with the Golden Globes award for Best Actress presented to Fernanda Torres for the film

"I'm Still Here"

by Walter Salles. It was an unforgettable night! We wish the actress and her team much success on their way to the Oscars. Don't miss this film, which will have a special screening in select AMC theaters here in

Minnesota. Tickets are now on sale for the

January 16th session at 9:00 pm at the AMC Inver Grove. For more information, visit the link below: https://www.amctheatres.com/showtimes/128611927/seats