WHAT’S ON January-February
AMERICAS Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil February 13-18
Rio Carnival Are you ready to shake and shimmy at the world’s most famous carnival? The colourful five-day fiesta hosts a dazzling array of events including street bands playing along Copacabana and Ipanema beach. Of course, you can’t miss the Samba Parade, where Rio’s rival samba schools battle it out with music and dance amid a blur of imaginative and elaborate costumes. See who will be named Queen of Carnival, a contest based on competitors’ beauty, self-assurance, samba abilities and “carnival spirit” during the festival. Tickets start from R$39 (US$15).
rio-carnival.net
Colorado,
US March 13-15
Frozen Dead Guy Days If you can’t wait for next Halloween, take a trip to the mountain community of Nederland to enjoy a zombie procession, coffin racing and more. This quirky festival, inspired by Grandpa Bredo, the town’s cryogenically frozen resident, also offers plenty more icy fun, including a frozen salmon toss, Wu Shu performances, and frozen dead poet society readings.
frozendeadguydays.org
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Anime Japan 2015 Tokyo, Japan March 20-22 The world’s largest anime industry event will come to Tokyo Big Sight in March, attracting a wide range of visitor, fans, artists and producers from around the world. The main area will feature booths from Japanese anime companies, exhibits, seminars and a theatre. There will also be a family area for kids, and the Red, Green and Blue stages for talk shows, live performances and entertainment. Admission costs ¥1,600 (US$13).
anime-japan.jp
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Melbourne, Australia March 25-April 19 With over 470 individual performances, this is one of the biggest comedy festivals in the world. Launched in 1987, the cultural event takes over Melbourne with an impressive programme of stand-up comedy, cabaret, theatre, street performance, film, television, radio and visual arts. Performers include funnywoman CJ Delling and well-known Aussie comic Dave Hughes. Tickets start from A$16 (US$13).
comedyfestival.com.au
The Original Harlem Globetrotters London, UK April 18
The world-famous basketball team including members Big Easy Lofton, Hi-Lite Bruton and Firefly Fisher, will kick off their UK tour at the SSE Arena Wembley. With incredible ball handling wizardry, amazing rim-rattling dunks and trick shots, side-splitting comedy and on-court fan interaction, it is guaranteed to entertain your whole family. Tickets start from £20.75 (US$33).
harlemglobetrotters.com
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Cape town, South Africa March 14
MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series 2015 The Middle East’s most prestigious international polo tournament is set in the stunning surroundings of the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club. The event will see the world’s best polo teams and players compete for the Gold Cup trophy while the crowd will be full of Gulf VIPs and celebrities. Entrance costs Dhs150 (US$40).
dubaipologoldcup.com
Dubai, UAE
Silver Cup January 23- February 6, Gold Cup February 23- March 13
Zanzibar, Tanzania February 12-15
Sauti za Busara Music Festival This four-day musical event features a rich variety of indigenous African music, from niche genres such as bongo flava (Swahili hiphop) and Tanzanian taarab music, to traditional ngoma drums, religious music, comedy and dance. This year’s performers include Blitz the Ambassador, Alikaba and Ifa Band. Tickets start from US$90 for international visitors.
busaramusic.org
Cape Town Carnival The Cape Town Carnival is an exuberant celebration of African identity. This year’s theme focuses on the elements – earth, fire, water and air. A firework display will kick off the parade at 7pm, before 2,000 costumed dancers, musicians and performers take to the streets of Fanwalk in Greenpoint. Large floats, food vendors and stalls will also add to the atmosphere. The public are encouraged to join in the fun by donning their wildest and wackiest mask or outfit. Free admission.
capetowncarnival.com
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