Curitiba has a Thursday (12) with a varied cultural schedule, study opportunities, and changes in traffic. The day's agenda includes choro performances and a concert by the Paraná Symphony Orchestra, a showcase of Brazilian cinema at Cine Passeio, and free cultural activities in venues such as Sesc and the Oscar Niemeyer Museum.
Among the training opportunities, the UFPR has opened registration for courses and prep courses, including a free community music entrance exam prep course and an AutoCAD extension course. Registration is also open for the language courses at the Center for Languages and Interculturality (Celin), with classes at different levels.
The city also reports a traffic change in the Jardim Social neighborhood, in addition to the traditional schedule of open-air markets, organic markets, and food fairs spread across different neighborhoods. The weather forecast indicates partly cloudy skies and showers, with temperatures between 16 °C and 21 °C.
🌧️ Weather forecast
| Day | Condition | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Partly cloudy with showers | 16 °C to 21 °C |
| Friday | Partly cloudy with showers | 17 °C to 24 °C |
| Saturday | Sun with many clouds | 18 °C to 25 °C |
| Sunday | Overcast | 18 °C to 27 °C |
| Monday | Sunny | 17 °C to 25 °C |
| Tuesday | Clear skies | 17 °C to 23 °C |
| Wednesday | Few clouds | 17 °C to 25 °C |
| Thursday | Few clouds | 16 °C to 25 °C |
🎓 Study opportunities
Free music entrance exam prep course (UFPR)
The Federal University of Paraná has opened registration for the 2026 Community Music Entrance Exam Prep Course, aimed at those who intend to take the university’s specific music exam.
The project is free and led by undergraduate Music students, with classes designed to prepare candidates for the exam’s requirements.
How it works
- Duration: about 8 months
- Start: March 9
- Classes:
- Monday: 18:30 to 20:30
- Wednesday: 18:30 to 20:30
- Location: UFPR DeArtes Campus (Rua Coronel Dulcídio, 638)
There is no selection by musical level — the form is only to understand participants’ profiles.
Registration:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3SFLRtxZULc2XW4VrRcU3oJiPHiPDVfGnJL2IAL-9mctwmw/viewform
More information:
https://www.plural.jor.br/curitiba/ufpr-oferece-cursinho-pre-vestibular-comunitario-de-musica-gratuito-em-curitiba/
Free AutoCAD course (UFPR)
Registration is open until Friday (13) for a basic AutoCAD extension course at UFPR.
- Period: March 16 to 25
- Hours: 17:30 to 20:30
- Location: Centro Politécnico
- Workload: 24 hours
There are 16 spots, distributed among UFPR students and staff and external students.
Registration:
https://forms.office.com/r/AjiPXhdN3F
Celin language courses (UFPR)
The Center for Languages and Interculturality (Celin) has opened registration for extensive language courses.
Available languages:
- German
- Spanish
- French
- English
- Italian
- Japanese
- Ancient Greek
- Latin
- Polish
There are free spots for specific audiences.
Prices: R$ 720 (UFPR community) and R$ 950 (external).
Information:
www.celin.ufpr.br
Instagram: @celin.ufpr
🚦 Traffic
Starting at 11:00 this Thursday (12), Rua Adelaide Stresser Scheleder, in Jardim Social, will have one-way traffic.
Traffic will flow from number 211 to 35.
According to the Traffic Department, the change aims to:
- organize the flow of vehicles
- increase the safety of pedestrians and drivers
Traffic agents will be on site to guide drivers.
🎵 Music
Choro jam at the MPB Conservatory
The Conservatory’s traditional choro jam welcomes flutist Clayton Silva.
When: Thursday (12), at 19:00
Where: MPB Conservatory
Rua Mateus Leme, 66 — São Francisco
Paraná Symphony Orchestra concert
The Orchestra performs the Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, by Sergei Rachmaninov.
Date: Thursday (12)
Time: 20:30
Music in the Hall — Marcela Martins
Free samba and choro performance at Sesc da Esquina.
Date: 12/03
Time: 11:30
Location: Entrance hall
Rua Visconde do Rio Branco, 969
🎬 Cinema
Showcase “Brazil at the Oscars”
Cine Passeio screens Brazilian films that have already been nominated for the Oscars.
Schedule
- 12/03 — O Pagador de Promessas
- 13/03 — O Quatrilho
- 14/03 — O Que É Isso, Companheiro?
- 17/03 — Central do Brasil
- 18/03 — Ainda Estou Aqui
📍 Cine Passeio — Rua Riachuelo, 410
📅 March 12 to 18 (except Sunday and Monday)
Tickets: Ingresso.com or box office.
🎭 Culture and activities
Roundtable on cultural management
Debate on cultural management and female leadership with industry specialists.
📅 12/03 — 19:30
📍 Sesc da Esquina — Auditorium
Free admission.
Walking Tour Women in Curitiba
Guided tour presents stories of women who left their mark on the city, such as:
- Enedina Alves Marques
- Helena Kolody
- Maria Olympia Carneiro Mochel
📅 March 12 and 15
📍 Sesc Paço da Liberdade
Pre-registration:
https://www.sescpr.com.br/atividade/walking-tour-mulheres-em-curitiba/
Storytelling: Obax
Children’s story starring an African girl.
📅 until March 13
📍 Library at Sesc da Esquina
Free admission.
Art experience for babies at MON
The MON First Steps program promotes a sensory experience inspired by the work “Flor Mineral”, by Franz Weissmann.
📅 12/03
🕥 10:30 to 11:30
📍 Oscar Niemeyer Museum
Tickets:
https://bit.ly/MONPrimeirosPassosMar%C3%A7o2026
🛍️ Fairs in Curitiba (Thursday)
Handicrafts
- Portão Art and Handicraft Fair
Avenida República Argentina, 3430
🕙 10:00 to 16:00
Open-air markets (morning)
- Ahú — 7:00 to 12:00
- Bairro Alto — 7:00 to 12:00
- Batel — 7:00 to 12:00
- Santa Quitéria — 7:00 to 12:00
Night markets
- Água Verde — 17:00 to 22:00
- São Francisco — 17:00 to 22:00
- Zumbi dos Palmares — 17:00 to 22:00
Others
- Cabral Organic Market — 7:00 to 12:00
- Praça do Japão Organic Market — 7:00 to 12:00
- Tarumã / Cristo Rei Food Fair — 17:00 to 22:00
- Boa Vista Fish Point — 8:00 to 17:00
