Tuesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Bem Brasil, Cariocas and foreigners’ favorite Tuesday’s sweet escape, returns to Barzin Live tonight, in Ipanema, at 11PM.
The party includes live “roda de samba”, run by group Pretensão, and an eclectic set list with Brazilian funk, house, hip hop and reggaeton, making everyone dance all night long. Promotions on caipirinhas until 1AM.
LIVE:
Cumbia no Mike’s (Santa Teresa)
Composed of Brazilian singer and clavier player Leonardo Fiuza, Venezuelan sax and percussion player Alexis Graterol and Colombian percussionist Victor Giraldo, the Dale Pra Ca trio presents the best of Cumbia music tonight at Santa Teresa.
Mike’s Hauss – 8PM
Rua Paschoal Carlos Magno, 90 – Santa Teresa
Entrance: R$10
Pimenta Jazz Trio (Botafogo)
Tonight, the Pimenta Jazz Trio presents creative renditions of masters like Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington and authentic compositions.
CoLAB – 8PM
Rua Fernandes Guimarães, 66 – Botafogo – Tel: (21) 3592-0470
Entrance: voluntary contribution
CLUBS:
Festa Bem Brasil (Ipanema)
One of the trendiest parties in Rio, where Brazilians and foreigners always end up hanging out together. Besides DJ Haron Dufau, who will be playing a set list with the best of hip hop, house, reggaeton and funk, group Pretensão (Pretension) will be in charge of the live samba music.
Barzin Rio Live – 11PM
Rua Vinicius de Moraes, 75 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2522-1809
Entrance: R$20 – R$50
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Marcelle Motta (Lapa)
Singer Marcelle Motta will be starring at Carioca da Gema tonight, bringing to the audience a great selection of samba and MPB songs.
Bar Carioca da Gema – 9PM
Avenida Mem de Sá, 79 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$15
PUBS & BARS:
Comuna (Botafogo)
Botafogo’s favorite bar for undergrad students and hispters. Comuna is famous for its homemade burgers and variety of beer labels.
Comuna – 7PM
Rua Sorocaba, 582 – Tel: (21) 3579-6175
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)
Located just around the corner from Posto 9, Blue Agave in Ipanema is well known for great Mexican food, drinks and for broadcasting live sports. Additionally, most of the wait staff and crowd speak English.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 1PM
Vinicus de Moraes 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
Lord Jim’s Pub (Ipanema)
Lord Jim’s Pub is the oldest pub in Rio and its well known for live music and promotional specials. During Happy Hours (6PM to 8PM) on Mondays through Fridays, the pub offers two for one draft beer. This is also a great place to watch live sports.
Lord Jim’s Pub – 7PM
Rua Paul Redfern 44, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: Free
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