Sunday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – After a break, the popular Arpex party is back tonight, making its debut at the Barzin Bar and Restaurant in Ipanema.
An intimate venue located on Rua Vinícius de Moraes in Ipanema, Barzin is known for hosting quality live shows. With its open floorplan and wraparound balcony, it also promises to be a great venue for the Arpex Party’s return.
During the event tonight, DJ Daniel Faira will spin the best of funk, house, hip-hop and reggaeton and saxophonist Marcelo Cebukin will perform live.
Additionally, caipivodka will be free until 12AM.
CLUBS:
Duo (Gávea)
The twelve-hour Duo party is back tonight at Gávea’s chic 00 (Zero Zero) club. DJ Gustavo Tatá will start off the event at 5PM by spinning outside on the deck and DJs Marie Bouret, Leo Gattuso, and Pedro Massucatti will follow, spinning inside throughout the night until 5AM Monday morning.
00 (Zero Zero) – 5PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: Free from 5PM to 8PM, R$20 – R$40 after 8PM.
Arpex Party (Ipanema)
Tonight Barzin Bar and Restaurant in Ipanema hosts the return of the Arpex Party. Caipivodkas will be free until 12AM. DJ Daniel Faira will spin the best of funk, house, hip-hop and reggaeton and saxophonist Marcelo Cebukin will perform live.
Barzin – 11PM
Rua Vinícius de Moraes 75, Ipanema
Entrance: FREE
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Ballet 2 Passistas 1 Year Anniversary (Football) (Lapa)
Sundays are all about samba and soccer at Lapa’s Leviano bar. Every week beginning at 5PM the venue plays live games on their screens with samba dancers following the matches and the group Ballet 2 playing classics of the genre, including works by Arlindo Cruz, Zeca Pagodinho and João Nogueira, among others.
Leviano – 5PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$10-R$20 (Cash Only)
Rogê (Lapa)
It’s time to dance as singer-songwriter Rogê returns for his weekly show at Lapa’s Carioca de Gema. The lively performer will present his own compositions as well as covers of works by Jorge, Djavan, and Jorge Benjor, among others.
Carioca da Gema – 8:30PM
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. Every Sunday, promotions include two for one Sol beer, caipirinha and caipivodka. Pizza Pub is also only R$10.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 4PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: See venue for details.
Bar Urca (Urca)
If you have never been to Bar Urca on a Sunday afternoon to drink beers and eat salgados while watching the sunset, you are missing a big part of what it means to be a Carioca. This simple establishment on the bayside has been a hit since 1939.
Bar Urca – 11AM
Rua Cândido Gaffrée 205, Urca – Tel: (21) 2295-8744
Entrance: Free
Gringo Cafe (Ipanema)
The Gringo Cafe brings all things great about America to Ipanema, including beers, food and atmosphere. Go there to enjoy waffles, pancakes, BBQ, real bagels, sliders, great cakes and more.
Gringo Cafe – 11AM
Rua Barão da Torre 240 Loja A, Ipanema- Tel: (21) 3813-3972
Entrance: Free
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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