Where: Quiosque do Bispo, Marina da Gloria, Rio de Janeiro
Here's something new in Rio de Janeiro pre-Carnival this season: the 1st Meeting of Independent Blocos, a get-together promoted by Coletivo Cultural Carnavalesco Enxota que Eu Vou (www.enxota.com; contato@enxota.com) in defense of free street Carnival.
According to a note on Carnaval Virtual (one of the best sources for Rio de Janeiro's street Carnival schedule), several blocos have confirmed their participation, among them Enxota Que Eu Vou, Arruda, Bafo da Onça, Block 'n Roll, Bloco dus Impussivi, Boêmios da Senado, É Tudo ou Nada, Ébrios do Napoleão, Embaixadores da Folia, Exagerados, and Ih, É Carnaval.
Where: Quiosque do Bispo, Marina da Glória, Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro
When: Jan 19, 2013 at 4p.m.