Saturday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – The popular Bless party will take over Espaço de Cultura São Conrado tonight, bringing an incredible party across the space’s two dance floors and swimming pool area.
There will be live DJs that will be bringing the best of dancehall, ragga, dub, ska, new roots, rap, pop, funk, trap, deep house and techno. There will also be food available on site.
CLUBS:
20 anos de Rock and Roll (Botafogo)
Tonight, Bar Bukowski will host the party 20 anos de Rock ‘n’ Roll (20 years of Rock ‘n’ Roll). There will be live band Power Trio Dark Blues bringing the best of The Police. Each attendee receives a free drink on arrival. Bar Bukowski is the hottest rock bar in Rio, attracting people from all over the city to enjoy the best of rock.
Bar Bukowski – 9PM
R. Álvaro Ramos, 270 – Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2244-7303
Entrance: R$40 – R$50. Free for workers in the public sector.
We Love RJ! (Copacabana)
The New Mariuzinn Copacabana will host the We Love RJ! party again tonight. As always, there will also be a four-hour open bar from 11PM to 3AM with Smirnoff Vodka, tropical drinks, caipirinhas, Sex on the Beach, Blue Lagoon, Antarctica beer, mineral water, and sodas. Tonight, there will also be free buffet of pasta and pizza all night. DJs Guga Fernandes and DLuccio will spin the best of house, hip hop, reggaeton, cumbia, funk and deep house throughout the night.
New Mariuzinn Copacabana – 11PM
Avenida Nossa Senhora 435, Copacabana– Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: R$30 – R$100
Tropical Funk (Gavea)
Tonight, Palaphita will host the Tropical Funk party, bringing the best of funk perfect for these hot summer days. The line up will include VALESCA, Felippe Sanches and Guga Fernandes. This venue is a place to get dressed-up for and waring flip flops could prevent guests from entering.
Palaphita Gávea – 9PM
Av. Bartolomeu Mitre, 1314 – Gávea – Tel: (21) 99982-9195
Entrance: See venue for details
Bless Summer (São Conrado)
Tonight, the popular Bless party will take over the Espaço de Cultura São Conrado with two dance floors and a swimming pool. On one dance floor, there will be the best of dancehall, ragga, dub, ska, and new roots brought to guests by DJ Saddock, DJ Nastyman, among others. On the other dance floor, live DJs will be spinning the best of rap, pop, funk, trap, deep house and techno among others.
Espaço de Cultura São Conrado – 11PM
Estrada do Joá, 835 – São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro
Entrance: FREE. After 1AM, R$20
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Ana Costa (Lapa)
Ana Costa will be starring tonight at Carioca da Gema, bringing the best of samba including her own personal music and versions of the greats such as Cartola, Nelson Cavaquinho, Chico Buarque, among others. The opening act will be a grand performance by Elisa Addor.
Carioca da Gema – 11PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$30
Bia Falcão, Banda JPG, Sarah and Forró-Calça Arriada (Centro)
Beginning at 8:30 PM, Bia Falcão will start off the night with the best of samba, followed by Banda JPG at 11PM bringing the best of MPB. Sarah will follow at 11:30 PM bringing her versions of music by Beth Carvalho, Martinho da Vila, Zeca Pagodinho, and Cartola. Then beginning at 3:30 AM, Forró-Calça Arriada will perform the best of forró.
Rio Scenarium – 8PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$45
PUBS & BARS:
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
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
Vinicus de Moraes 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-92717544-5151
Entrance: FREE.
Academia da Cachaça (Leblon)
For all things cachaça go here; it’s their specialty. They offer great caipifrutas and caipirinhas in a relaxed, trendy setting.
Academia da Cachaça – 9PM
R. Conde Bernadotte 26, Leblon – Tel: (21) 2239-1542
Entrance: Free
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