Sunday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – The Sundae Tracks party returns to Casa da Matriz in Botago tonight.
Continuing to celebrate its final season this year, the well-known party tonight will, as always, feature DJ Melvin spinning the very best of rock and classics on the first floor.
Tonight the All the Rocker Ladies party will take over the second floor with DJs Beto and Ohana spinning the best of classic rock and Beyoncé.
Promotions will include two-for-one specials on caipirinhas and mojitos until 1AM.
LIVE:
Jazz no Morro (Cantagalo)
Today and tonight, the weekly Jazz no Morro event returns to Gilda in Cantagalo with Tudo é Jazz performing live. Additionally during the event, DJ João Santiago will spin the best of Brazilian music, pop, and classic rock during show intervals.
Gilda – 4PM – 11PM
Morro do Cantagalo – Tel: (21) 97101-8040
Entrance: R$10 – R$25
Marrero (Botafogo)
Tonight the band Marrero will perform live for the first time at Audio Rebel in Botafogo. Consisting of vocalist and keyboardist Anderson Kratsch, guitarist Estevan Sinkovitz, and drummer Felipe Maia, Marrero is known for their heavy, angry rock filled with dense riffs.
Audio Rebel – 7:30PM
Visconde de Silva 55, Botafogo– Tel: (21) 3435-2692
Entrance: R$20
Korpiklaani (Lapa)
Tonight progressive folk metal band Korpiklaani will perform live at Teatro Odisséia in Lapa.
Teatro Odisséia – 6PM.
Avenida Mem de Sá 66, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2226-9691
Entrance: R$100 – R$120
Asking Alexandria and Blessthefall (Lapa)
Tonight the post-hardcore and metalcore bands Asking Alexandria and Blessthefall will perform live at Circo Voador in Lapa. The first 300 people who purchase tickets will gain access to a meet and greet with both bands.
Circo Voador – 6PM
Rua dos Arcos, S/N, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2533-0354
Entrance: R$130 – R$260
CLUBS:
Soda (Copacabana)
Once again making Sunday night more lively, the Soda party will return to Fosfobox in Copacabana tonight. DJs Thi Araujo, Marcelo Haubrich, Fernanda Fox, Felipe Malfoy, and Samantha Banks will spin the best of singles and hits on Stage A while DJs Ravanelly, Felipe Visant, Laryssa Albuquerque, and Vinny Motta spin the best of b-sides on Stage B.Promotions will include two-for-one specials on Screwdrivers for R$20 and #DrinkSoda (a drink with rum, soda, and mojito syrup) for R$10 each.
Fosfobox – 11PM
Rua Siqueira Campos 143, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$20 – R$40
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. The nights usually start with DJs Fabiano Pax and Marcia Bertonni spinning on the deck beginning at 5PM with resident DJ Rafael Calventes, Dri Toscano and special guests following, spinnning inside on the dancefloor until 5AM Monday morning..
00 (Zero Zero) – 5PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: See venue for more information.
Sundae Tracks (Botafogo)
The Sundae Tracks party returns to Casa da Matriz tonight with DJ Melvin spinnining on the first floor and DJs Beto and Ohana spinning for the All the Rocker Ladies party on the second floor. Promotions will include two-for-one specials on caipirinhas and mojitos until 1AM.
Casa da Matriz – 11PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$20 – R$35
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 – 9:30PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$23
PUBS & BARS:
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.
Barzin – 11PM
Rua Vinícius de Moraes 75, Ipanema
Entrance: R$20 – R$50
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 burgers, hot dogs, waffles, pancakes, French toast, real bagels, buttermilk biscuits, great cakes, muffins, and more.
Gringo Cafe – 11AM
Rua Barão da Torre 240 Loja A, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3813-3972
Entrance: Free
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