Valentino, Quincy Jones, and models Natalia Vodianova and Daria Werbowy have all confirmed that they will be in Rio for Carnival. If you are heading to Rio later this week as well, here is a list of parties and events you will not want to miss.

Friday, February 1st:
R:evolution Open Air with DJ Tony Moran at Sky Lounge.
Babylon International Connection with DJ Stephan Grondin at The Week Rio.

Saturday, February 2nd:
Banda de Ipanema street Carnival at Praça General Osório, starting at 4pm.
Cosmopolitan with DJ Peter Rauhofer at The Week Rio.
Verão TIM with David Guetta at Jockey Club (not a gay event).

Sunday, February 3rd:
The Original Brazilian Pool Party with DJ Roland Belmares at Clube Internacional de Regatas.
Day Party with Matinee Group at The Week Rio, starting at 4pm.
B.I.T.C.H. with DJ Offer Nissim at Fundição Progresso.

Monday, February 4th:
E.njoy with DJ Eric Entrena at Roda Skol.
Cosmopolitan with DJ Isaac Escalante at The Week Rio.

Tuesday, February 5th:
Banda de Ipanema street Carnival at Praça General Osório, starting at 4pm.
The Original Brazilian Pool Party with DJ Bill Halquist at Clube Internacional de Regatas.
Day Party with DJ Brett Henrichsen at The Week Rio, starting at 4pm.
X-Demente with DJ Pablo Ceballos at Marina da Glória.

Tickets for parties at The Week can be bought in advance at Ingresso Rapido.

Keep in mind that I will not be in Rio this year, and that I appreciate getting pictures of all the parties which I can post here.