For his second tour in the U.S., lead singer Neguinho da Beija-Flor brings Rio’s 2018 champion samba school spirit from Brazil. Neguinho is considered one of the most iconic Carnival performers of Brazil. Since 1976, he has been affiliated with the winning parade, Beija-Flor de Nilópoles, one of the largest samba schools from Rio de Janeiro. Neguinho da Beija-Flor is sure to bring the true Carnival spirit to American audiences of all ages. Batalá Durham is honored to open the show.

Fullsteam Brewery and Bull City Running Co. proudly present Durham’s most favorite fun run, The Point 262!

An all-day party featuring:

• A very serious run for, well, the serious people
• A rather fun run for the rest of us
• Impromptu feats of strength
• Costumes pretty much expected
• Batalá Durham at 2:00 pm and 2:30 pm!

Batalá is back again this year at Habitat for Humanity’s Bull Moon Ride + Run at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Help support Habitat for Humanity by joining the race (on foot or on bike) or come support the participants and stay for the show! Batalá will perform before the event (around 7-ish?) and then help drum the participants off the starting line at 7:30pm and 7:45pm. More details on the event or on getting involved on the Bull Moon website.

After a bit of a break this summer, we’re back to performing. Come see us at Southern Village in Chapel Hill for [TGI] Friday on the Green. Batalá plays around 7pm and the show is free, open to the public, and all ages. More details available at Southern Village’s Facebook event.

On Friday, June 1st 2018, Batalá will be performing at the Durham Community Land Trustee’s annual fundraiser. Other performancers will include Kooley High, DJ Yammy, Students of Blackspace Poetry, CEF Advocacy Choir, and the event will be hosted by Pierce Freelon. This will be a family-friendly event and there will be food trucks, but bring some chairs and get your tickets to support DCLT ahead of time. Come early as we’re playing closer to 6pm, but the event goes until 9pm.