Can't make it to Rio this winter? Get down to the Carnival Kickoff party at Lafayette Grill & Bar, Friday, February 20, when Bossa5, joined by Brazilian dancer Marizete and special guests, put on the hottest party of the winter!

Bossa5 will be joined by Manhattan Samba's Ivo Araujo, and multitalented Blue Toucan recording artist Nanny Assis will be back with the band on drums, sparking some carnival rhythms that'll shake the roof!

Marizete will offer a dance lesson at 7:00 pm (no extra charge), to get you in the spirit. As always, the Lafayette Bar & Grill offers a menu of fine Greek and Mediterranean cuisine.

Bossa5 at Lafayette Grill & Bar: Friday, Feb. 20
7:00 pm Samba dance lesson with Marizete & Friends
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm live music, dance, drink, dinner
Cover: $5
54 Franklin St., Manhattan (between Broadway and Lafayette) (http://lafayettegrill...) Canal or Franklin Street subway stops.
Restaurant info & reservations: [masked]
Bossa5 info: [masked].

Bossa5 features: Jessica Chanin: vocals; Marc Ferranti: sax, flute; Toni Messina: keyboard; Jean-Louis Saillot: bass; Devin Leonard: trumpet; Ivo Araujo http://www.manhattans... percussion; Nanny Assis, drums http://nannyassis.com...
Marizete & friends, Dance. http://www.sambazina....

We'll see you there!