Sunday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – British electronic duo The Chemical Brothers will perform live at Vivo Rio tonight.
Currently touring in support of their most recent release, Born in the Echoes, the duo consisting of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons, has released eight studio studio albums, to date.
Rowlands and Simons formed The Chemical Brothers in 1989 in Manchester, England and then become one to biggest names in 90s electronic music, They continued to go strong during the 00s and many critics claim their latest release is the duo’s triumphant return to the dancefloor.
This is a show not to be missed by fans in Rio de Janeiro of dance and electronic music.
LIVE:
Jazz no Morro (Cantagalo)
Today and tonight, the weekly Jazz no Morro event returns to Gilda in Cantagalo with Jazzophilia paying tribute to Mile Davis. Additionally during the night, DJ João Santiago will spin the best of Brazilian music, pop, and classic rock during show intervals.
Gilda – 4PM – 11:59 PM
Morro do Cantagalo – Tel: (21) 97101-8040
Entrance: R$15 – R$30
The Chemical Brothers (Parque do Flamengo )
British electronic duo The Chemical Brothers will perform live tonight at Vivo Rio.
Vivo Rio – Doors open at 9PM. Show is scheduled to begin at 10:30 PM.
Avenida Infante Dom Henrique 85, Parque do Flamengo – Tel: (21) 2272-2901
Entrance: R$230 – R$300
Canto dos Malditos na Terra do Nunca and Drops96(Lapa)
Tonight, bands Canto dos Malditos na Terra do Nunca and Drops96 will perform live at Teatro Odisséia in Lapa.
Teatro Odisséia – 5PM.
Avenida Mem de Sá 66, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2226-9691
Entrance: R$15 – R$30
CLUBS:
Duo (Gávea)
It’s time once again for the best of house, electro, and pop as the twelve-hour Duo party returns to Gávea’s chic 00 (Zero Zero) club. DJs will start the party around 5PM by spinning on the deck until midnight and more DJs will spin inside beginning at 10PM continuing throughout the night until 5AM Monday morning.
00 (Zero Zero) – 5PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: See venue for more information.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Roda de Samba and Football with Ballet 2 Passistas (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 Samba Di Buteco playing classics of the genre, including works by Arlindo Cruz, Zeca Pagodinho and João Nogueira, among others. Additionally, DJ Mukato will spin during show intervals.
Leviano – 4PM
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 – 9:30 PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$23
PUBS & BARS:
NFL Sunday at Shenanigan’s (Ipanema)
With a room full of TV screens, Ipanema’s Shenanigan’s is always a great spot to watch the NFL football. 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
Arpex Party (Ipanema)
The Arpex Party returns to Barzin Bar and Restaurant in Ipanema tonight with DJ Daniel Faria spinning funk, house, hip hop and reggaeton and saxophonist Marcelo Cebukin performing live. Additionally, caipivodkas will be free until 12AM.
Barzin – 11PM
Rua Vinícius de Moraes 75, Ipanema
Entrance: R$20 – R$50
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