A Night in 67

Forget that it’s winter outside and heat up your Valentine’s Day with music and passion from one of the most exciting moments in Brazil’s musical history.

Not unlike today’s American Idol, Brazil’s music “festivals” of the mid-1960s were televised competitions that launched the careers of countless Música Popular Brasileira artists. The festivals were raucous affairs known for their vocal and partisan audiences, and the boos and cheers were especially loud during a 1967 event that, in one night, created a revolution that forever changed Brazilian music, and eventually world music as well.

The festival was known for a certain amount of decorum on the stage, so it was scandalous when Sérgio Ricardo got so fed up with the booing audience that he smashed his guitar. The upheavals continued with Caetano Veloso, who came out in an outfit other than a suit to sing “Alegria, Alegria,” which went on to become a generational anthem. And this is not to mention Gilberto Gil showing up with Os Mutantes, who might as well have been from outer space, as his backing group for the classic “Domingo no Parque.” With captivating performances and archival footage interspersed with contemporary interviews from the key players, this film essentially documents the night that the still-forming Tropicália movement was introduced to the public. Among the other artists performing that night were Brazilian legends Chico Buarque, Roberto Carlos, and Edu Lobo. (85 mins., video)

Heirloom features specials on Valentine’s Day to delight your palate before the film, including an almond-crusted, pan-seared trout with citrus beurre blanc, a berry and chocolate mousse parfait, and more. The café will be open until 8 PM.