Every Sesc facility in Sao Paulo is a first class option for several kinds of entertainment, and Sesc Bom Retiro is no different.
Located right in the middle of what is called "crackland", a place known for being home of several crack heads, Sesc is like an oasis in the middle of the crack desert, along with Sala Sao Paulo and Porto Seguro cultural center.
Sao Paulo is struggling to make this region habitable again, Sala Sao Paulo and Sesc are part of that plan, but until now, 2019, they have not being successful at achieve that.
The place itself is what Brazilians call "the Brazil that went right", because everything works, everything is first class and with accessible prices for everything: food, theater, art expositions, classes, gym, sports courts, you name it. It fills a huge cultural gap on the city, and makes everyone feels what is like to enjoy a place that is democratic and accessible for all...
Read moreA place for (educated) human beings. An extra-clean and orderly, fabulous and peaceful environment, accessibility-friendly features and gorgeous neat-futurist architecture, full of facilities and culture: with a stage right at the entrance, hosting theatrical and musical performances by top-ranking local artists, also in other rooms there're movies, got awesome weekly art displays, an updated library, the day's newspapers, a gym, inner soccer and basketball fields, fancy snacks, cold water spots, great personnel, open wifi, plus heaps of good things - most of them free - all won't fit in this short description, so pay a hit there and enjoy it at will. Take the chance to get your instant card tag on the 1st floor: it opens many great doors. More photos...
Read morethey have free shows and free plays. at times it is so full of people that you won't be able to read a book (they have a library). but if you like lively places, that's for you! full of people full of energy and full of culture as well. the surrouding is not degradated as much as the places nearby are, but is still a little bit dangerous. gotta keep an eye...
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