Wednesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Tonight the Praia Club, now located in Ipanema, will host the Eu Não Sou Surfista Mas Vivo na Praia party.
Special guests MCs Koruja and Tarapi will perform live and DJ De Luca will spin the best of trap.
Additionally during the night, there will be an open bar with caipirinhas, sparkling wine and shots.
Arrive early, as entry is free for both men and women until 12AM and the venue tends to fill up quickly.
LIVE:
Eu Não Sou Surfista Mas Vivo (Ipanema)
Tonight the Praia Club, now located in Ipanema, will host the Eu Não Sou Surfista Mas Vivo na Praia party with special guests MCs Koruja and Tarapi performing live. Additionally during the night DJ De Luca will spin the best of trap and there will be an open bar with caipirinhas, sparkling wine and shots. Arrive early, as entry is free for both men and women until 12AM and the venue tends to fill up quickly.
Praia Club – 11PM
Rua Barão da Torre, 344 – Tel: (21) 9688 7404
Entrance: FREE for both men and women until 12AM.
CLUBS:
Arte Inn (Centro)
Tonight La Paz in Centro presents the fifteenth edition of the Arte Inn event. Resident DJs Sean Diss, πollanda and Gui Toledo, and special guest Amanda Mussi will spin during the night. Additionally the B.L.E.S.S. collective will perform on the first floor and VJ Maddog will provide visuals during the night.
La Paz – 11PM
Rua do Rezende 82, Centro – Tel: (21) 2509-2403
Entrance: R$10 – R$30
Local Beatz (Copacabana)
The Local Beatz party returns to Fosfobox in Copacabana tonight with DJ Haron Dufau spinning the best of hip hop, funk, and Latin rhythms. Caipifrutas will be all you can drink from 11PM to 12AM.
Fosfobox – 11PM
Rua Siqueira Campos 143, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$30-R$50
Karaokê Indie, Arraiá do Karaokê (Botafogo)
Tonight the Karaokê Indie party returns to Casa da Matriz with a special Arraiá do Karaokê edition. In addition to eight hours of singing on the first, the venue will be decorated, and popcorn, mulled wine and shots of Chuva cachaça will be distributed throughout the night. Additionally, DJ Sal from the 7 Day Weekend and Crush parties will spin on the second floor during the night. Promotions will include two-for-one specials on five drinks; caipirinha, caipivodka, Hi-fi, Cuba Livre, and mojito.
Casa da Matriz – 9PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$35-R$50
Latin Party Rio (Copacabana)
Tonight the weekly Latin Party Rio returns to Guimo’s Pub in Copacabana. During the party DJs Mateus, Jo, and special guests will spin the best of reggaeton, merengue, salsa, pop, house, and hits. Caipirinhas will be free until 11PM and beer will be unlimited until midnight.
Guimo’s Pub – 10PM – 4AM
Av. Nossa senhora de Copacabana 1077, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$10 – R$40
Ai Sim (Gávea)
Tonight the Ai Sim party returns to the chic club 00 (Zero Zero) Gávea with DJs JR Mahr, Feijão, Troía, and D-GROOV spinning throughout the night.
00 (Zero Zero) – 11PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: R$20-R$40
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Henrique Cazes and Marcelinho Moreira (Centro)
Known as one of the best contemporary ukulele players, Henrique Cazes will start things off at Rio Scenarium tonight at 7:30PM. Marcelinho Moreira will follow at 10:30PM with the best of contemporary samba.
Rio Scenarium – 7:30PM and 10:30PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$25 – R$40
Tomaz Miranda and Pedro Holanda (Lapa)
Singer and guitarist Pedro Holanda will start the night at Carioca da Gema in Lapa tonight at 7PM and at 9:30PM Tomaz Miranda will launch his newest album live.
Carioca da Gema – 7:30PM and 9:30PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$25
Roda de Samba with Rodrigo Moreira and Chinelo de Ded (Lapa)
Tonight the Leviano bar in Lapa will present a roda de samba with guests Rodrigo Moreira and Chinelo de Ded. Additionally, DJ Márilo will spin during shows intervals.
Leviano – 9PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$10
PUBS & BARS:
RockOKÊ – Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
Every Wednesday is RockOKÊ (Karaokê Rock) night at Lapa Irish Pub. If you’re looking for quality imported beer and a nice environment to drink it in before, during and after belting out some classic rock tunes, this is the place to be tonight.
Lapa Irish Pub – 9PM
Rua Evaristo da Veiga 147, Lapa – Tel (21) 2221-7236
Entrance: R$10
Chris Hazeltucky and River Country @ Saloon 79 (Botafogo)
It’s time for the best of folk and American roots as Chris Hazeltucky and River Country perform live tonight at Saloon 79 in Botafogo. Hazeltucky, arriving directly from Berlin, Germany is known for his original folk as well as his unique covers. River Country, a group of North American expats and musicians, are well known it the city for their bluegrass and American roots sounds.
Saloon 79 – House opens at 7PM and the shows will begin at 9PM.
Rua Pinheiro Guimarães 79, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 7544-5151
Entrance: R$15
Ferro e Farinha (Catete)
With Neapolitan-style gourmet pizza finished off with unique toppings, Ferro e Farinha in Catete is a great place to drop in before heading out for a night on the town.
Ferro e Farinha – Wednesday through Saturday, 7PM to 11:30 PM, Sunday 6:30PM – 11PM (hours may be subject to change)
Rua Andrade Pertence 42D, Catete, RJ
Entrance: Free. Food and drink prices vary.
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 1AM. 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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