For those seeking cultural activities in the central-west of São Paulo this weekend, there are several entertainment options and events scheduled in Bauru and Marília.
In the performing arts area, the 26th Week of Art and Culture at USP will feature the free presentation of the classic 'The Auto of the Pardoner' in Bauru, at the FOB USP Theater, on October 1, 2026, at 7 pm. Entry is free, with a suggested contribution being the donation of 1 liter of milk to local institutions.
Another musical highlight is the piano concert titled 'Between Roots and Universes,' presented by Cuban pianist and composer Pepe Rivero. The event will take place at Sesc Bauru on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 8 pm, blending influences from Afro-Cuban spirituality, Spanish musical nationalism, and Cuban lyricism. Tickets cost R$ 15 (Full Price), R$ 25 (Half Price), and R$ 50 (Full Price).
The Bauru Municipal Theater will also host free classical and contemporary dance performances on October 1 and 2, 2026, at 8 pm. São Paulo Dance Company and Companhia Estável will present works such as 'Harem of Absences,' 'Umbó,' 'Grand Pas de Deux of Don Quixote,' and 'Now.'
In a religious context, the São Benedito Parish, located in Vila Falcão, will hold its patron saint festival from October 2 to 4, 2026, including a liturgical triduum and fair. On October 5, solemn masses and free distribution of São Benedito's Sopão will take place after the 7 am mass.
Collector Meeting with Rarities
At Boulevard Shopping Bauru, Aonet Coworking will host the Collector Meeting on Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 10 am. This meeting, organized with the support of the Bauru Philatelic and Numismatic Club, is dedicated to the exhibition, negotiation, and exchange of items such as stamps, coins, banknotes, cards, and historical objects.
In Marília, Senac is promoting the exhibition 'Senac Fashion Collection - Ney Matogrosso,' which displays four original costumes by the artist. The exhibition, covering from the 1970s (the period of Secos & Molhados) until 2013 in his solo career, is available for free from October 1 to 17, 2026, at Senac Marília.
Other events include the Miss and Mister Best Senior Contest 2026 in Tarumã, marking the city's 99th anniversary, held at the Tarumã Rural Center Community Association (ACRUTA) on October 2, 2026, at 7:30 pm, with a solidarity entry fee of 2 liters of milk.
Jardim Square in Santa Cruz do Rio Pardo will be the venue for the 1st Solidarity Spring Fest on Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 3 pm, offering a fair, handicrafts, and samba and pagode performances.
In Itatinga, the Children's Month celebrations begin with the Canto da Seriema Cultural Fair in the Main Square on Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 2 pm, featuring a civic parade, theater, and musical performances.
Cineclube Persona, in partnership with the Diversity and Inclusion Committee of Pro Junior, will screen the documentary 'Game of Scene' by Eduardo Coutinho at Cineclube Persona at Unesp Bauru on October 2, 2026, at 4 pm, promoting debate on violence against women.
Finally, the film premiere of the week in central-west São Paulo is the movie 'Verity,' directed by Michael Showalter, arriving in cinemas on Thursday, October 1. The film tells the story of writer Lowen Ashleigh (Anne Hathaway), who takes on the role of ghostwriter to complete the series of Verity Crawford (Dakota Johnson) after a serious accident.