Wednesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – It’s the eve of the Corpus Christi holiday and that means there will be more Wednesday night parties than usual throughout the city tonight.
In Lapa, Circo Voador will host the popular Eu Amo Baile Funk party with special guests including Mr. Catra and MC Carol.
Additionally performing during the night will be DJ Grandmaster Raphael, Sany Pitbull, DJ Saddam, Ritmo de Favela, and Velha Guarda do Funk. Leo Barata and MC Lipe will also present during the night.
OTHER:
XANAXOU #01(Botafogo)
Tonight Audio Rebel in Botago will host the first edition of XANAXOU. Performers and guests will include Ana Cláudia Lomelino, Bel Baroni, Camila Costa, Clara Cosentino, Giulia Drummond Battesini, Ju Storino, Laura Lavieri, Marc Kraus, Mari Romano, Paola Alfamor, and Poliana Pieratti.
Audio Rebel – 8PM
Visconde de Silva 55, Botafogo– Tel: (21) 3435-2692
Entrance: See venue for more information.
LIVE:
Eu Amo Baile Funk (Lapa)
The Eu Amo Baile Funk returns to Circo Voador in Lapa tonight with special guests Mr. Catra and MC Carol. Additionally, DJ Grandmaster Raphael, Sany Pitbull, DJ Saddam, Ritmo de Favela, and Velha Guarda do Funk will perform during the night.
Circo Voador – Gates will open at 11PM
Rua dos Arcos, S/N, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2533-0354
Entrance: R$40 – R$80
CLUBS:
Karaokê Indie (Botafogo)
The Karaokê Indie party returns to Casa da Matriz tonight with a special Mean Girls edition. In addition to eight hours of singing, there will be decorations including pink cups and crowns for “prom queen” and “prom king.” Ten liters of Jurupinga and two hundred brownies will be distributed during the night and promotions will include two-for-one specials on caipirinha and Sex on the Beach until 12AM. Additionally during the night, DJs Pilar Garcez, Marcus WR, and Lis Amaral will spin on the second floor.
Casa da Matriz – 9PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$35- R$45
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. Special guest Luccas Carlos will perform with an opening of C.R.I.A and Barão Records. Additionally during the night, DJs Donnie Jay, Terror dos Beats, and Igor Sardinha will spin and Shock O Qxo will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Caipirinhas are free for women until 12:30 AM and entrance fee for women is free with their names on the list until 12AM.
Miroir – 11PM
Avenida Epitácio Pessoa, 1484, Lagoa– Tel:(21) 2513-3898, Whatsapp: (21) 97577-2525
Entrance: Women with their names on the list get in free until 12AM, R$30 +
Local Beatz (Copacabana)
Bem Brasil’s Local Beatz party will return to Fosfobox in Copacabana tonight with DJ Haron Dufau and a special guest spinning the best of hip hop, funk, house, EDM, pop rock, and Latin rhythms throughout the night. Promotions will include all your can drink caipifrutas from 11PM to 12AM.
Fosfobox – 11PM
Rua Siqueira Campos 143, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$30-R$50 +
Quarta (Botafogo)
Tonight the Cabaret Lounge in Botafogo will host the Quarta (Wednesday), “O Melhor Happy Hour da Zona Sul” (The Best Happy Hour in the South Zone) party. DJ Mary Dee will spin during the event. Promotions will include two-for-one specials on Sol Premium and sparkling wine from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
Cabaret Lounge – 6:30 PM
Rua Voluntários da Pátria 449, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-4126
Entrance: R$15 – R$30
Red Monkey (Gávea)
Tonight the chic club 00 (Zero Zero) Gávea will host the Red Monkey party with DJs Mr. Red Monkey, Ambassador, Dedé Menezes and ?ENNY spinning through the night.
00 (Zero Zero) – 11PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: R$30 – R$40 +
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Grupo Dose Certa (Lapa)
Tonight Grupo Dose Certa will perform live at Carioca da Gema.
Carioca da Gema – 8:30 PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$25
Gafieira na Surdina, Daniela Spielmann, Silverio Pontes, and Zé da Velha (Centro)
Daniela Spielmann, Silverio Pontes, and guest, Zé da Velha will start the night at Rio Scenarium at 7:30 PM with their reinterpretations of works by Pixinguinha, Severino Araujo, K-ximbinho, Chico Buarque, and Tom Jobim. Group, Gafieira na Surdina will follow at 11:30PM will the best of samba de gafieira blended with jazz and MPB.
Rio Scenarium – 7:30 PM and 10:30 PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$35
A Festa da Toalha (Lapa)
Tonight Leviano in Lapa will host A Festa da Toalha. During the event Bloco Marcha Nerd will peform live. Bloco Picada de Primeira will play to open and DJ Wagner will spin on the second floor during the night.
Leviano – 7PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$10 – R$20 (Cash only)
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
No Subtitles @ Blue Agave Copacabana (Copacabana)
Tonight Blue Agave Copacabana will host No Subtitles, an open mic comedy event produced by Rio Night Live. Amitvo, Tammy Gates, Xris Roxxx, Harri Soinila, and Maisa Fonseca will perform and Jon Jonz will serve as Master of Ceremonies during the night.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 8PM
Aires Saldanha, 21 – Copacabana
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary and tips welcome.
Open Bar – Lord Jim Pub (Ipanema)
Tonight from 8PM to 12AM, the Lord Jim Pub will host its weekly open bar with chopp and caipirinha.
Lord Jim Pub – 8PM to 12AM
Rua Paul Redfern 44, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: R$35 for women, R$40 for men
Bar 48 (Ipanema)
Located in the heart of the Ipanema neighborhood, Bar 48 (Quarenta e Oito) is one of the hottest new bars in the city. Owned and operated by French expats, the bar is making a name for itself by hosting live music, DJ sets and by offering a nice atmosphere and great mixed drinks including caipirinhas.
Bar 48 – 11AM – 3PM and 6PM – 3AM
48 Rua Teixeira de Melo – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2548-8484
Entrance: See venue for details.
Canastra Bar (Ipanema)
The Canastra Wine Bar in Ipanema offers a great selection of wines and cheeses and is quickly becoming known for its nice atmosphere and friendly service.
Canastra – 6:30 PM – 1AM
Rua Jangadeiros, 42 – Loja B, Ipanema – (21) 99656-1960
Entrance: See venue for details.
Mab’s Restaurant and Bar (Copacabana)
This American-owned restaurant and bar on Copacabana Beach is a great place for food, drinks and entertainment. Additionally, Tony Boka will be playing at Mab’s Mondays through Saturdays from 6PM to 10PM. Boka is known for his varied repertoire that always pleases the crowd.
Restaurante Mab’s – 9AM to 4AM everyday.
Avenida Atlantica 1140, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
Entrance: See venue for more information.
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