Wednesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – The Tradicional Batalha do Real will begin its 13th edition tonight at Imperator Centro Cultural João Nogueira in Méier
During the night, sixteen young male and female MCs will battle in attempt to qualify for the finals which will take place later at Arcos da Lapa.
Presenters and special guests tonight will include MCs Marechal and Coé and DJs Babz, LP and Broa. Additionally, Inumanos, Kayuá and Piramide Perdida will perform live during the night.
LIVE:
Dibuk Motel (Botafogo)
Tonight Dibuk Motel will perform live at Audio Rebel in Botafogo. The group consists of Leonardo Marona on vocals, maracas, and harmonica; Jhou Rocha on vocals and bass; Luca Santiago on guitars; and Cassiano Viana on drums and cello.
Audio Rebel – 8PM
Visconde de Silva 55, Botafogo– Tel: (21) 3435-2692
Entrance: See venue for more information.
Tradicional Batalha do Real (Méier)
Tonight Imperator Centro Cultural João Nogueira in Méier will host the beginning of the 13th edition of the Tradicional Batalha do Real. Sixteen young MCs will battle and presenters and special guests will include MCs Marechal and Coé and DJs Babz, LP and Broa. Additionally, Inumanos, Kayuá and Piramide Perdida will perform live during the night.
Imperator Centro Cultural João Nogueira – 6:30 PM
Rua Dias da Cruz 170, Méier– Tel: (21) 2597-3897
Entrance: R$10 – R$20
CLUBS:
Latin Party (Lapa)
Tonight Pub Kriok again will host the Latin party. During the night DJ Angola will spin the best of reggaeton, trap, funk, trap, pop, Latin beats, and house. Caipirinhas and beers will be free until 12AM.
Pub Kriok – 11PM
Rua Mem de Sa 65 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 99772-9338
Entrance: R$10 – R$30
Karaokê Indie (Botafogo)
The Karaokê Indie party returns to Casa da Matriz tonight with eight hours of singing. Promotions will include two-for-one specials on caipirinhas and Cuba Libres all night.
Casa da Matriz – 9PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$25 – R$35
Happy Hour with Karaokê (Botafogo)
Tonight the Cabaret Lounge in Botafogo will host the Quarta (Wednesday), Happy Hour with Karaokê party with DJ Mary Dee spinning 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 – 6PM
Rua Voluntários da Pátria 449, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-4126
Entrance: Free for women until 8PM, R$10 – R$20
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 in the subsolo (basement) and above at the Fosfobar during 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 +
Breaking Rules (Lagoa)
The Breaking Rules party returns to Miroir tonight with DJs Lorão, Mondraga, Dinho Porto, and Zimba spinning the best of hip hop, rap, trap, funk, and deep house throughout the night.
Miroir – 11:59PM
Avenida Epitácio Pessoa, 1484, Lagoa– Tel:(21) 2513-3898, Whatsapp: (21) 97577-2525
Entrance: See venue for more information.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Roberta Espinosa, Tropical Nova, Daniela Spielmann, and Silverio Pontes (Centro)
Daniela Spielmann and Silverio Pontes 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, among others. Singer Roberta Espinosa and the group Tropical Nova will follow at 10:30PM with the best of classic samba.
Rio Scenarium – 7:30 PM and 10:30 PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$35
Leo Gandelman with Marquinho Osócio (Lapa)
Leo Gandelman will perform live with special guest Marquinho Osócio at Carioca da Gema in Lapa tonight.
Carioca da Gema – 7:30 PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$25
Quartas do Cacique (Lapa)
It’s time for the best of chorinho and samba de raiz as the Leviano bar and lounge hosts Quartas do Cacique tonight. The quartet Choro de Yara will start the night at 7PM and followed by Quinteto Cacique. Additionally, DJ Chicote will spin during show intervals.
Leviano – 6PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: FREE until 8PM, R$10
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
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.
Blue Agave Ipanema (Ipanema)
Blue Agave Ipanema is always a great place for Mexican food, drinks and live sports. 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 – 9PM
Vinicus de Moraes 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-92717544-5151
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
Karaokê @ Lord Jim Pub (Ipanema)
It’s also karaoke night at the Lord Jim Pub in Ipanema. During the night there will be promotions on beer and various drinks.
Lord Jim Pub – 8PM to 12AM
Rua Paul Redfern 44, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: R$10 +
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