We have top three picks for this Tuesday, and below a list of bars that are always a good option.
LIVE:
Jazz com Alma (Botafogo) – Tonight, New Yorker singer Alma Thomas performs a soulful jazz and blues show at Teto Solar venue, in Botafogo, at 8:30 PM.
The singer brings a sophisticated repertoire to the show, including jazz standards, like “Autumn Leaves” and “Summertime”, and a lot of improvisation.
Teto Solar – Rua Paulo Barreto, 110 – Botafogo
Check the event for further details.
LIVE:
Ed Motta (Centro) – Tonight, singer and composer Ed Motta will be starring at Teatro Riachuelo, in Cinelândia, Centro.
Starting at 8PM, the show will bring Motta’s greatest hits, like “Colombina” and “Fora da Lei”, but also classics from the 1970s and 1980s.
Teatro Riachuelo – Rua do Passeio, 40 – Cinelândia, Centro
Check the event for further details.
LIVE:
Escalandrum (Lagoa) – Argentinian group Escalandrum will be performing tonight at Blue Note Rio, in Lagoa, at 9PM.
The band, which includes the grandson of renowned Argentinian musician Astor Piazzolla, will play its authentic compositions of Latin music.
Blue Note Rio – Avenida Borges de Medeiros, 1424 – Lagoa
Check the event for further details.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
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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