Monday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Promising to be their biggest night yet, Improbable Comedy will present the Stand-Up Comedy in English event tonight at Bottle’s Bar in Copacabana.
Performing will be magician/comedian Ben Ludmer from São Paulo, UK native Trevor Lock, Pedro Parga Bastos and relative newcomer Luisa Clasen. Additionally Giggling Guiri will serve as emcee for the event.
Now taking place every two weeks in its new location, Stand-Up Comedy nights are always great nights out, full of laughs with locals and expats. Everyone is welcome. Entry is R$30 and includes a free caipirinha.
LIVE:
Pax (Botafogo)
Tonight Quintavant Qtv will present a live show with Congolese rapper PAX at Audio Rebel in Botafogo. During the performance, Pax will be accompanied by guitarist Sérgio Zola, synth bassist Pedro Dantas, drummer Rodrigo Souza and Thomas Harres.
Audio Rebel – 8PM
Visconde de Silva 55, Botafogo– Tel: (21) 3435-2692
Entrance: R$15
OTHER:
Stand Up Comedy (Copacabana)
Improbable Comedy’s stand-up comedy nights are back with a new day and location. Now taking place on Mondays every two weeks at Bottle’s Bar in Copacabana, the events are a great night out and full of laughter and fun for all.
Bottle’s Bar – 9PM
Rua Duvivier 37, Beco das Garrafas, Copacabana – Tel: (21)2543-2962/(21) 96800-8683
Entrance: R$30
CLUBS:
Rio Boat Club (Marina da Glória)
A two-story boat turns into a nightclub complete with top DJs and a happy hour with two for one drinks for men and free drinks for women before midnight. Once the cruise starts, there are some amazing views to take in as the boat travels around Guanabara Bay.
Marina da Glória – boarding begins at 11PM, boat departs at 12:30AM
Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, Glória – Tel: (21) 7872-2748
Entrance: R$60
Tonight at the Leviano bar in Lapa, band Clandestinos, led by singer-songwriter Udi Fagundes, will perform their covers of works by Manu Chao, Chico Science, Jorge Benjor, and Bob Marley as well as original arrangements of the best of reggae, dub, ska, and hip-hop. Additionally during the night, Radiola Visto Rasta will play the best of reggae roots and dub.
Leviano Bar – 9PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$10- R$20
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Roda de Samba Pedra do Sal (Gamboa)
Weather permitting, classic roda de samba with an emphasis on the music’s African roots is back at Pedra do Sal tonight. The weekly event is considered by many to be one of the most authentic rodas de samba in the city.
Pedra do Sal – 6PM
Rua Argemiro Bulcão 38, Gamboa – (21) 9528-5060
Entrance: Free
Roda de Samba with Rixxa (Lapa)
For more dancing and singing, head to Lapa’s Carioca da Gema tonight. The venue will come alive at 7:30PM with singer Pedro Holanda starting off the night. At 9:30PM it’s time for three hours of live samba provided by vocalist Rixxa accompanied by brilliant percussionists and members of the Zeca Pagodinho band.
Carioca da Gema – 7:30PM and 9:30PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$23
PUBS & BARS:
Shenanigan’s (Ipanema)
With classic pub games like darts and pool, Ipanema’s Shenanigan’s is always a great spot to visit. Monday through Friday, Happy Hour is 6PM to 8PM and Monday is half price steak night starting at 8PM.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 7:00PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: See venue for details.
Mab’s Restaurant and Bar (Copacabana)
This American-owned restaurant and bar on Copacabana Beach is a great place for food, drinks and entertainment. Every night, Tony Boka is performing live from 8PM until midnight. Boka is known for his varied repertoire that always pleases the crowd.
Restaurante Mab’s –Monday-Thursday 8AM-2AM, Friday-Saturday 24 hours
Avenida Atlantica 1140, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
Entrance: Free
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