Thursday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Thursday nights are on fire at Studio RJ for the weekly shindig Arpex. This funk fest is a party for all nationalities, acknowledging the various cultures and visitors in Rio. This party is aimed at tourists, gringos and locals alike, or anyone who likes music, dancing and drinks.
Held at Studio RJ, this beautiful live venue is located in Arpoador, overlooking the beautiful beach. Arpex plays a variety of music from international pop hits to famous Brazilian classics. Also enjoy 40 liters of free caipirinhas to get things rolling. Lots of gorgeous people there, both local and non. Be ready to party.
LIVE:
Cannibal Corpes (Lapa)
Cannibal Corpse is an American death metal band that hails from Buffalo, New York. Formed in 1988, the band has released twelve studio albums, one box set, and one live album. A cult following began to build behind the group with the release of albums such as 1991’s Butchered at Birth and 1992’s Tomb of the Mutilated. The band became the top-selling death metal band of all time in the US.
Circo Voador – 10PM
Rua dos Arcos, 1, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2533-0354
Entrance: R$160
CLUBS:
Arpex Party (Ipanema)
Arpex returns for their Thursday night weekly dominance, with DJ Bruno Lima playing top hits of house, world music, funk and reggaeton. Get there early while the bar serves up 40 Liters of free frozen caipirinhas! Come enjoy the environment, music and drinks with the assortment of beautiful in attendance.
Studio RJ– 11PM
Av. Vieira Souto, 110, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 7872-2748
Entrance: R$25
Rapsoul (Gávea)
Thursdays are now filled with soul as resident DJs Bruno Vinelli, Pedro Piu and Fabio Farinha bring the funk at 00 in Gavea. Hip hop, funk and soul blend so well together, and are now enjoyed in the comfort of the chic venue 00, which features an outside patio deck and and inside dancefloor.
00 – 10PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: R$30
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Mofo’s(Lapa)
Mofo’s is a great two story live music venue, which normally hosts live Brazilian music and DJs during the intervals. Two bars and an outside smoking patio available.
Mofo Lapa – 9PM
Av. Mem de Sá , 94, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-9851
Entrance: R$12 with Lista Amiga, R$15 without
Forró do Mercado e Mano a Mano + Dj Chicote (Lapa)
Thursday nights at Leviano are strictly for those who want to dance to quality music! The night will feature the best of salsa, forrogroovejazz, samba and more!
Leviano – 10PM
Mem de Sá, 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$20
PUBS & BARS:
Shenanigan’s Live Music (Ipanema)
Shenanigan’s is always a good choice, with live music, sports games and all sorts of pub games such as darts and the only pool table in Ipanema. You can also check out the Spain vs. Tahiti game of the Confederations Cup series! You can also catch the NBA finals game San Antonia at Miami.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 7PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: R$25 after 8PM
Blue Agave (Copacabana)
Some of the best Mexican food — and the best margaritas — in Rio, plus live American and European sports on TV. They also have the original location in Ipanema. You can also check out the Spain vs. Tahiti game of the Confederations Cup series! You can also catch the NBA finals game San Antonia at Miami.
Blue Agave – 5PM
Rua Aires Saldanha 21C, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free
Mab’s Restaurant and Bar (Copacabana)
The new American-owned beachfront restaurant and bar on Copacabana Beach is a great place for food and drinks to kick off Saturday night.
Restaurante Mab’s – 9AM
Avenida Atlantica, 1140, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
Entrance: Free
Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
If you are up for some Irish beer and a nice environment to drink it in, this is the place to go. With its trendy decor, this pub attracts many different kinds of people and offers Guinness and the German brand of Erdinger. You can also check out the Spain vs. Tahiti game of the Confederations Cup series! You can also catch the NBA finals game San Antonia at Miami.
Lapa Irish Pub – 5PM
Rua Evaristo da Veiga 147, Lapa – Tel (21) 2221.7236
Entrance: R$10
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