Wednesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Tonight, Guimo’s Pub in Copacabana will host the latin party, La Fiesta Loca with DJs Angola, Jonaton Jdois and Djah Koke bringing the best of latin music.
At the beginning of the night, there will be a professional dance teacher from La Habana, Cuba to teach the best dancing of salsa to everyone and anyone that wants to participate.
Promotions will include open bar for caipirinhas and caipivodkas between 10PM and 11PM and open bar for beer between 10PM and 12AM.
CLUBS:
Karaokê Indie (Botafogo)
The Karaokê Indie party returns to Casa da Matriz tonight with six hours of singing. Promotions will include double shot specials on Frozen in various flavors and pizza distributed at random throughout the night.
Casa da Matriz – 9PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$20 – R$30
La Fiesta Loca (Copacabana)
Tonight, Guimo’s Pub will host latin party, La Fiesta Loca. DJ Angola will be spinning the best of Latin music and will be joined by guest DJs Jonaton Jdois and Djah Koke. Promotions include open bar for caipirinhas and caipivodkas between 10PM and 11PM, and open bar for beers between 10PM and 12PM.
Guimo’s Pub – 10PM
Copa Hostel – Av. Nossa Sra. de Copacabana, 1077 – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 97041-2026
Entrance: R$10 – R$30
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Lu Carvalho and Ed Ebano (Lapa)
Lu Carvalho and Ed Ebano will perform live tonight at Carioca da Gema, bringing the best of samba.
Carioca da Gema – 7:30PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$25
Taruíra and Gilmar Ferreira (Centro)
Taruíra will start the night at Rio Scenarium at 7:30PM bringing the best of chorinhos, sambas, baiões, maxixes, bossas and latin music. Gafieira na Surdina will follow at 10:30PM with the best of samba and MPB.
Rio Scenarium – 7:30PM and 10:30PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$35
Choro de Yara e Samba Semba (Lapa)
Leviano bar and lounge hosts Choro de Yara e Samba Semba tonight bringing the best of samba de raiz. The quartet Choro de Yara will start the night at 6PM and followed by Samba Semba. Additionally, DJ Aranha will spin during show intervals.
Leviano – 6PM
Av. Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$10
PUBS & BARS:
RockOKÊ – Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
Every Wednesday night is RockOKÊ (Karaokê Rock) night at Lapa Irish Pub. This is the place to be tonight for belting out rock classics in a lively environment whilst drinking imported beer.
Lapa Irish Pub – 9PM
Rua Evaristo da Veiga 147, Lapa – Tel (21) 2221-7236
Entrance: R$10
Mais que Nada (Copacabana)
Mais que Nada hosts a night filled with live samba with various options of shots, cocktails and beers.
Mais que Nada – 8PM
R. Xavier da Silveira, 34 – Copacabana – (21) 2267-0599
Entrance: FREE
Pavão Azul (Copacabana)
Pavão Azul is a lively bar in Copacabana, famous for its exceptionally cold beers and prawn pastels. It gets crowded there every night, making every day of the week seem like the weekend.
Pavão Azul – 6:30 PM – 1AM
Rua Hilário de Gouvêia, 71 – Copacabana – (21) 2236-2381
Entrance: FREE
Canastra Bar (Ipanema)
The Canastra Wine Bar in Ipanema offers a wide choice of wines and cheeses and is quickly becoming known for its trendy atmosphere and friendly service.
Canastra – 6:30 PM – 1AM
Rua Jangadeiros, 42 – Loja B, Ipanema – (21) 99656-1960
Entrance: See venue for details
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.
Blue Agave Ipanema (Ipanema)
Blue Agave Ipanema is a great place for good Mexican food, drinks and live sports. It also has English-speaking staff and is a popular tourist hangout. 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.
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