Culture Guide: Culture

Sports, cinema and culture in Brazil and around the world: explained news, stories and guides to explore with Becoartes.

Joan Manuel Serrat standing at a lectern behind two microphones

Joan Manuel Serrat: retired from touring, not public life

His 2022 farewell ended regular tours, but not conversations, honors, or occasional musical appearances.

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Photographer in front of a band and spectators behind blue police tape beside a street.

New York City Marathon 2026: broadcast, course and finish

A guide to watching the race, tracking a participant and choosing a free viewing point in New York.

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Low, tile-roofed Brooks Institute buildings surrounded by trees and cars

Closed school: who may qualify for student loan discharge

The Gaussoin lawsuit challenges denials involving an expanded window, but it has not automatically canceled anyone’s debt.

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Patrick Stewart in a gray suit beside another man in front of a red Peabody Awards backdrop

Patrick Stewart: Macbeth, Hamlet and A Christmas Carol on Stage

Three official records show the actor as a tragic lead, ensemble performer and solo storyteller.

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Indoor bar area with tables and chairs at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace: kick-off times by country

The match starts at 17:30 GMT in London; here is the conversion for Brazil, France, Spain, the UK and the US.

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Costumed children walk at night near a machine releasing illuminated blue smoke

Halloween costumes: seven checks before you pay

An in-store checklist for clothing, masks, makeup and contact lenses during a last-minute US purchase.

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Group gathered on a stage around the Dakar 2026 flame

Dakar 2026: free activities, bookings, and tickets

A guide to open access, free reserved passes, session tickets, and day passes across the three Games clusters.

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Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts building behind a lawn and trees

Brazil’s 2027 CBS: TCU approves 11.3%, Senate decision pending

The transitional rule points to an 11.2% general rate, but the Senate has not formally set it.

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AMC Kips Bay 15 facade with AMC and IMAX signs, seen behind a bike docking station

AMC Kips Bay 15: Closure Is Scheduled for January 3

The 2027 date remains the current plan, while proposals to stay, the property sale and possible rezoning remain unresolved.

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Fleetwood Town supporters’ entrance behind metal gates

Arsenal vs Fleetwood: who O’Neill, Salmon and Dowman are

The rotated lineup includes one senior Arsenal debutant, a defender used in two competitions and an early Premier League debutant.

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Woman knits while seated and waiting during the Enem

Enem 2026 essay: what earns zero and what lowers the score

A practical table separates annulment, competency limits and recommendations, with guidance on official accessible booklets.

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Geoffroy-Guichard stand covered by a green-and-white display during a match

Geoffroy-Guichard: combining the stadium and Musée des Verts

The guided-tour ticket includes the museum, but match dates and admission validity require some planning.

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Exterior of a large stadium illuminated at night, seen behind trees and a dark foreground area.

AT&T Stadium: art and backstage options for visitors

How to choose an art, self-guided, or guided tour without assuming the field will be accessible

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Red promotional sign with the Xbox logo and the words Xbox Series X

Mouthwashing on Game Pass: release date and platforms

The psychological horror game joins the service on October 29 for cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handhelds, and PC.

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View of the pitch and crowded stands at the Parc des Princes during a match

PSG vs Lyon: postponement shortens rest before Matchday 9

A Police Prefecture order prevented the Sunday game; the clubs play again on October 30 and 31

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Centre Pompidou among the rooftops of Paris, seen from a distance

Centre Pompidou closed: where to find its art in Paris

The Beaubourg building is under renovation, while the collection and program continue at partner venues.

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Red stands and illuminated pitch seen from above inside Philips Stadion

PSV in Eindhoven: a one-day football, art and design itinerary

How to combine Philips Stadion, industrial history and Van Abbemuseum, with a backup plan when tours are unavailable

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Thibaut Courtois, wearing white, walks with Real Madrid players out of the tunnel

Courtois ruled out of El Clásico with flu-like illness

Lunin, Mestre and Illia Voloshyn are in the squad, but Real Madrid has not confirmed who will start in goal.

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Real Madrid and Barcelona players challenge for the ball in a historic black-and-white match.

Barcelona: can Real Madrid end its nine-game winning run?

Barça enter El Clásico with nine wins from nine in LaLiga; Mourinho’s side won all four of its October matches.

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Real Madrid players in suits pose on steps with two trophies; Vini Jr. appears on the right.

Vini Jr. out of El Clásico as Diomande makes the squad

The Brazilian’s suspension rules him out on October 25, but the Ivorian’s inclusion does not guarantee a start.

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Wide view of a packed football stadium, with a red-and-yellow mosaic in the stands and players gathered on the pitch.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: time, venue and how to watch

The Matchday 10 Clásico starts at 4 p.m. in New York; the official guide lists options for the US, Brazil, Spain and France.

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