Carnaval runs Thursday through Tuesday. They'll perform at least Friday night through Sunday night. Food and lodging provided. Carnaval Brasiliero de Austin celebrates its 20th year. 8p.m.-3 a.m. Also in Austin, Feb. 28, Carnaval at La Zona Rosa with Sambaxe' and Susanna Sharpe and the Samba Police.
All shows traditionally sell out in advance.
Los Angeles is host to one of the biggest carnival ball outside of Brazil attracting between 2000 and 3000 people each year. Located at the Palladium in Hollywood Brazil Carnaval '97, this spectacular includes many live bands, lots of prizes, and many colorful costumes. In its third year, the Brazilian Street Carnaval in Long Beach is expected to attract well over 5000 people. This is the only annual Brazilian-style carnival parade in southern California and is in conjunction with Brazilian Independence day. 1998's event will include not only the lolcal samba groups, but special samba celebrities from Brazil.