Friday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Teatro Odisséia in Lapa will host the Festa dos Signos (Sign Party), Cancer edition tonight.
There will be drinks celebrating each sign of the zodiac and sign stickers and cards to help partygoers show pride in their astrological signs.
DJs Burgos and Vitor Dill will spin the best of pop, funk, and hip hop and DJs Thyago Simas and Thais Rodrigues will spin the best of rock and Brazilian rhythms during the night.
OTHER:
Pub Crawl Lapa Loca (Lapa)
Tonight it’s time again for the Pub Crawl Lapa Loca. The meeting point to begin the crawl is at Rua Mem de Sá, 55 from 10:30 PM to 11PM. There will then be an open bar from 11:10 PM to 12:10 AM at Bar da Cachaça. Then from 12:20 AM to 1AM there will be free entry at the next location and one free shot of tequila or caipirinha. The crawl will then arrive at 1:20 AM at its final stop at Bar da Boa for the Lapa Loca party. Entry to that party will be free and pub crawlers will receive one free caipirinha.
Bar da Boa Show – 10:30 PM
Avenida Mem de Sá, 69, Lapa, – Tel: 55+ 21 96579-7643 Pub Crawl / 55+ 21 96900-1721 Vicente Sauer
Entrance: R$70
LIVE:
Xangai and Forró do Kiko (Lapa)
Xangai and Forró do Kiko will perform live at Circo Voador in Lapa tonight. Coconomã will play to open the night and DJ Lili Prohmann will spin during show intervals.
Circo Voador – Gates will open at 10PM
Rua dos Arcos, S/N, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2533-0354
Entrance: R$40 – R$80
Lucio Kropf (Botafogo)
Tonight Lucio Kropf will launch his new album Pela Rua live at Audio Rebel in Botafogo.
Audio Rebel – 8PM
Visconde de Silva 55, Botafogo– Tel: (21) 3435-2692
Entrance: See venue for more information.
CLUBS:
Porn (Centro)
Tonight La Paz in Centro will host the Porn party. During the night, DJs Nobru Black, Totonete, Ber Mc, and Pedro Passos will spin the best of trap, hip hop, funk and deep house.
La Paz – 11PM
Rua do Rezende 82, Centro – Tel: (21) 2509-2403
Entrance: R$15 – R$40
Festa dos Signos: Cancer Edition (Lapa)
The Festa dos Signos (Sign Party) will arrive at Teatro Odisséia in Lapa tonight with a special Cancer edition. DJs Burgos and Vitor Dill will spin the best of pop, funk, and hip hop and DJs Thyago Simas and Thais Rodrigues will spin the best of rock and Brazilian rhythms during the night. Additionally, there will be drinks celebrating each sign of the zodiac and sign stickers and cards to help partygoers show pride in their signs.
Teatro Odisséia – 11PM
Avenida Mem de Sá 66, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$20 – R$40
Morta (Copacabana)
It’s time for the best of pop and memes as Fosfobox in Copacabana hosts the Morta party tonight. During the night, Ravena Creole will perform and DJs Paula Queiroz, Beta Fittipaldi, Jeff Oliveira, and Matheus G will spin. Additionally there will be Coreokê with Beto Artista and Mayra & Ohana.
Fosfobox – 11PM
Rua Siqueira Campos 143, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$30 – R$50
ESPM Stay High (Arpoador)
The ESPM Stay High party returns to the CAVE club in Arpoador tonight with DJs Karpyn, Cout, Aldo Barranco, High!, DARC, Yago Gomes, Intr3pico, and João Velloso spinning during the night.
CAVE – 11:30 PM
Rua Francisco Otaviano 20, Arpoador – Tel: (21) 3576-8024
Entrance: R$30 – R$60
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Trio Pé de Serra, Empolga às 9, and COMANCHES! (Centro)
The band COMANCHES! will start the night at Rio Scenarium tonight beginning at 8PM with their show “Sambas Elétricos.” The group Empolga às 9 will follow at 11PM with samba, frevo, maracatu, and more. Finally, beginning at 3AM, Trio Pé de Serra will perform the best of forró.
Rio Scenarium – 8PM, 11PM, and 3AM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$45
Julio Estrela, Marina Iris and Carla Gomes
Carla Gomes will start the night at Carioca da Gema tonight and Julio Estrela and Marina Iris will follow with the best of samba.
Carioca da Gema – 7:30 PM, 9:30 PM and 11:30 PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$30
Lapafest (Lapa)
It’s time again for Lapafest at Leviano bar tonight. Singer Lucas de Moraes will start off the night by performing his reinterpretations of works by Zeca Pagodinho, Jorge Aragão, and Clara Nunes, among others. Singer Mar Cesar will follow, performing the best of sambalanço, MPB, and samba reggae. On the second floor during the night, the power trio Johnny’s will perform the best of international pop rock. Additionally during the night, DJs Chicote and Ailton Areas will spin the best of samba, sambalançco, funk, hip hop and electronic during show intervals.
Leviano – 7PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$20-R$40 (Cash only)
Balanço do TG (Lapa)
Tonight Paiol 08 in Lapa will host Balanço do TG withThiago Martins performing live. Additionally during the night, DJ Leo Gattuso will spin during show intervals.
Paiol 08 – 10PM
Rua dos Arcos, 24,, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2524-2950
Entrance: R$20 – R$40
PUBS & BARS:
Magnatas Acusticos @ Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
It’s time for the best of world rock and accoustic as the band Magnatas Acusticos performs live at Lapa Irish Pub tonight. If you want to hear great live music while drinking some quality imported beers in a welcoming environment with a friendly crowd, this the place to go.
Lapa Irish Pub
Rua Evaristo da Veiga 147, Lapa – Tel (21) 2221-7236
Entrance: R$10 until 10PM and R$20 after.
Sexta Sertaneja (Ipanema)
Tonight Barzin in Ipanema will host the Sexta Sertaneja party with Wendel Moraes performing live and DJ Bruno Rebello spinning the best of pop and funk during the night. Caipivodkas will be free until 12AM.
Barzin – 11PM
Rua Vinícius de Moraes 75, Ipanema
Entrance: R$20 – R$70.
London Burning Party @ Saloon 79 (Botafogo)
Saloon 79 will host the London Burning party tonight. Bands Planar and Second Come will perform live and DJ Luciano Vianna and guests will spin during the night.
Saloon 79 – House will open at 10PM.
Rua Pinheiro Guimarães 79, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 7544-5151
Entrance: R$20 – R$30
Ladies Night – Lord Jim Pub (Ipanema)
It’s Ladies Night at the Lord Jim Pub tonight. A DJ will spin the best of the 80s and promotions will include two-for-one specials on sparkling wine for women and tequila and Jagermeister for everyone.
Lord Jim’s Pub – 6PM to 4AM
Rua Paul Redfern 44, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: R$20 for women and R$25 for men.
Blue Agave Ipanema (Ipanema)
Blue Agave Ipanema is always a great place for Mexican food, drinks and for watching live sport streams and broadcasts. Just around the corner from Posto 9, the bar is also known for its mostly English-speaking staff and the mostly English-speaking crowd which frequents the establishment. Be sure to check out Blue Agave in Copacabana also for a great night out.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 1PM – 3AM
Vinicus de Moraes 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-92717544-5151
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
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.
Shenanigan’s (Ipanema)
With classic pub games like darts and pool, Ipanema’s Shenanigan’s is always a great spot to visit. This is a great place to watch live streaming sports, both international and national.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 7PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: See venue for details.
The Lucky Screw American Irish Pub (Copacabana)
Know for its cold beer, specialty beers, and great atmosphere, The Lucky Screw American Irish Pub also hosts live music every night of the week except for Wednesdays. Additionally, this is a great place to watch live sports.
The Lucky Screw American Irish Pub – 5PM – 2AM
Av. Atlântica, 3056, Loja B, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 98317-5258
Entrance: Free
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.
Mud Bug (Copacabana)
Mud Bug in Copacabana provides a great selection of food and drinks, including more than thirty types of international and national beers
Mud Bug – 5PM – 3AM
Rua Rudolpho Dantas 16, Copacabana – Tel:(21) 2543-5052
Entrance: Free
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