Wednesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – It’s time for the best of hip hop, funk, and electronic as CAVE in Arpoador hosts the Vem Que Tem party tonight.
During the night DJs Paula Carvalho, Schlaepfer, Akira, David Levy, and Cavera will spin.
Promotions will include two-for-one specials on caipirinhas.
An underground venue, CAVE is one of the most talked about clubs in the city. Since its opening it has continued to host top events.
LIVE:
Quarta Sertaneja a Original (Leblon)
Tonight Sette Leblon will host a new edition of Quarta Sertaneja a Original. The event tonight will feature a live performance by Leo Lemos plus Universitário karaoke with Rick Lima and DJ Paulinho spinning the best of house, hip hop, and funk. Promotions will include two-for-one specials on beer until 12AM.
Sette Leblon – 10PM
Avenida General San Martin 1011, Leblon – Tel: (21) 3298-1941
Entrance: FREE for Women with names on the list until 11:30 PM, R$30 – R$60
CLUBS:
Karaokê Indie – Neon Edition (Botafogo)
Tonight Casa da Matriz will host a special neon edition of the Karaokê Indie party. In addition to eight hours of singing on the first floor, there will be black lights, body painting, and gifts including necklaces, rings, bracelets, hats, and glow sticks. Additionally, during the night on the second floor, DJs Phunktronick and Dobradinha will spin for the Go Indie Go party. Promotions will include two-for-one specials on five drinks; caipirinha, caipivodka, Hi-fi, Cuba Libre, and mojito.
Casa da Matriz – 9PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$35 – R$45
Vem Que Tem (Arpoador)
DJs Paula Carvalho, Schlaepfer, Akira, David Levy, and Cavera will spin the best of hip hop, funk, and electronic during the Vem Que Tem party tonight at CAVE in Arpoador. Promotions during the party will include two-for-one specials on caipirinhas.
CAVE – 11:30 PM
Rua Francisco Otaviano 20, Arpoador – Tel: (21) 3576-8024
Entrance: R$40+
Local Beatz (Copacabana)
Bem Brasil’s Local Beatz party returns to Fosfobox in Copacabana tonight with DJs Haron Dufau and guests spinning the best of hip hop, funk, house, EDM, pop rock, 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
Breaking Rules (Lagoa)
It’s time again for the best of rap, hip hop, deep house and trap as the weekly Breaking Rules party returns to the posh Lagoa nightclub, Miroir tonight. DJs ИICKØ, Thai Beats, Alê Sousa, Lorão, and Roffer to spin during the night.
Miroir – 11PM
Avenida Epitácio Pessoa, 1484, Lagoa – Tel:(21) 2513-3898, Whatsapp: (21) 97577-2525
Entrance: FREE for women with their names on the list until 12:30 AM, R$20 – R$60
Art Inn with Susana Guardado (Centro)
Tonight the Art Inn party returns to La Paz in Centro with special guest Susana Guardado. Additionally, residents πollanda, Sean Diss, Gui Toledo, and SERP4F will spin during the night.
La Paz – 11PM
Rua do Rezende 82, Centro – Tel: (21) 2509-2403
Entrance: R$20 – R$40
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Claudinho Guimarães, Karyme Branca, and Pedro Holanda (Lapa)
Vocalist and guitarist Pedro Holanda will start of the tonight at Caricoa da Gema at 7:30 PM. Singer-songwriter and instrumentalist Claudinho Guimarães and guest Karyme Branca will follow. Guimarães released his first album entitled, A Luz do Criador in 2009 and is well known for his lively performances.
Carioca da Gema – 9:30 PM and 11:30 PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$30
Roda de Samba with Lucas de Moraes (Lapa)
On Wednesday nights in January Leviano in Lapa is continuing to host rodas de samba with Lucas de Moraes. During the nights, de Moraes is performing his reinterpretations of works by João Nogueira, Beth Carvalho, Zeca Pagodinho, and Clara Nunes, among others. DJ Gustavo Goranmo is also spinning during show intervals.
Leviano – 7PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$10
Gafieira Popular Brasileira and Leo Gandelman (Centro)
Leo Gandelman and guests will open the night at Rio Scenarium at 7:30 PM with the best of classic gafieria as they present the project “Quartas-feiras de gafieira” (Gafieira Wednesdays). The group Gafieira Popular Brasileira will follow at 11PM with the best of modern Gafieira.
Rio Scenarium – 7:30PM and 11PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$35
PUBS & BARS:
RockOKÊ – Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
Every Wednesday night 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
Open Bar – Lord Jim Pub (Ipanema)
Lord Jim’s Pub is the oldest pub in Rio and is well known for streaming live sports, both national and international, and for its promotional specials. Tonight from 8PM to 12AM, the Lord Jim Pub host its weekly open bar with chopp and caipirinhas.
Lord Jim’s Pub – 8PM-12AM
Rua Paul Redfern 44, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: R$35 for women, R$40 for men
Blue Agave Ipanema (Ipanema)
Check out Blue Agave in Ipanema for some of the best Mexican food and the best margaritas in Rio. They also stream American and European sports live.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 1PM-3AM
Vinicus de Moraes 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-92717544-5151
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
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-Saturday, 7PM-11:30 PM, Sunday 6:30 PM-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. Tony Boka is performing every night of the week from 8PM to 1AM.
Restaurante Mab’s – Monday-Thursday 8AM-2AM, Friday-Saturday 9AM-4AM in the morning
Avenida Atlantica 1140, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
Entrance: Free
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