Being a big fan of TDK, I absolutely had to go to Batman alley - Beco de Batman! I find it…read morefascinating that an entire community is named after one of my favorite comic book characters! It was fun exploring and discovering all the vibrant and fascinating graffiti, artwork and wall murals. There's a bunch of cafes and art shops in the area, and the people were super welcoming. I heard the nightlife in Vila Madalena is pretty awesome, so I'd like to check it out next time!

Beco do Batman is an alley that is dedicated to street artist. The murals are so vibrant and it was…read morefun learning about some of the different artist who have come through to add their art. There is a bar there that has a small gallery in it. The owners were nice and let us walk around. Very batman themed which was so cool.

For many years, Kinoplex Itaim has been my favorite movie theater in town. It's not anymore, but I…read morestill like it. This is one of the few movie theaters that isn't located inside a shopping center. I think is a great place to catch a movie, maybe even bring a date and then have dinner afterwards. There are many good options in the neighborhood. The theater is clean, the popcorn is OK, and the movies selection is good. The price is fine, nothing different from the other theaters in town. You can park your car at the mall's parking lot. Ops, did I say mall? The theater is located on a mall that does't look like a mall, so it's fine.. lol.

This theater is clean, comfortable and, while small, often has a decent variety of films. The open…read moreair mall/office building courtyard where the theater is located is pretty lame. Compared to the rest of the dinner spots in the area, the food there is terrible. Just a block away you have La Guapa and a new Gelateria just opened in the building facing the courtyard which looks way better than the food court one. In other words, if you want to make a full date night of it, park your car there and then walk out of there for dinner and come back to peruse Saraiva (the book store) before heading into the movie. The theater has online booking, and all seats are pre-assigned. They also have automated electronic ticket machines to the right of the main box office which usually have no lines, as another reviewer mentioned. Occasionally shows sell out, mostly on popular weekend nights for new releases, but in general it's not nearly as crowded as the big fancy mall cinemas like JK Iguatemi. The downside of this place is the price, but most people can "qualify" for one of the "meia" (half price) tickets - you just have to be a student, elderly, or willing to borrow an Itau card to flash upon entry. I have once been asked to show my Itau card, but they are not crazy strict about it. Also sometimes the more interesting films are only shown in the VIP rooms, which in general are pretty fun with their giant lounger chairs but again are pretty expensive at R$60 for full price.

This is my favorite museum! I love all the different events and expositions that they do. There's…read morealways something going on and it's always great. I came here for the first time for the Hitchcock Expo, which was truly amazing. It was so well done, incredibly well-organized, and I thought it was a great value for the price. I came here a few weeks later for a showing of The Shining with a live band and that was a really crazy unique experience as well. I'd never been to a movie showing with a live band before and it was so intense, especially in a movie like The Shining. I recommend the MIS to everyone. Check out their website and see what special events are happening and make sure you go to at least one of them! There was a little market in the front courtyard of the museum when I went for The Shining and they were selling lots of artesanal foods and crafts. Eu amo esse museu! Vim aqui pela primeira vez quando teve a exposição do Hitchcock. Foi muito legal. Super bem organizado e não foi caro. Eu me diverti muito. Algumas semanas depois, eu voltei aqui pra assistir o filme The Shining com a banda tocando músicas ao vivo. Foi uma experiência única! Tomei muitos sustos. Certamente voltarei a próxima vez que eu estiver em São Paulo!

This is a great museum if you're familiar with the artists who are being featured. There are tons…read moreof pictures, memorabilia, album covers and places to hear the music and watch videos. The exhibits are very well done but are mostly appreciated if you're familiar with the artists.

I've been to the restaurant for lunch. Very nice buffet and many delicious options. The area is…read morenice and neat. Love it and highly recommend it.