We have the top three picks for this Saturday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
LIVE:
El Miraculoso Samba Jazz (Tijuca) – If you feel like enjoying great jazz music, you must check El Miraculoso Samba Jazz band this afternoon at Dida Bar, in Tijuca.
Composed of Henrique Vaz (trumpet), Marcos Luz (double bass), Gabriel Barbosa (drums) and Jefferson Moreira (guitar), the band performs from 4PM to 7PM.
Dida Bar e Restaurante – Rua Barão de Iguatemi, 408 – Tijuca
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LIVE:
Salsa com La Original (Lapa) – It’s time for some salsa music as La Original orchestra stars tonight at Memórias do Rio, in Lapa.
Starting at 9PM, the show brings classics from Cuban and Puerto Rican salsas, as well as salsa versions to MPB compositions.
Memórias do Rio – Avenida Gomes Freire, 289 – Lapa
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LIVE:
Pagode do Cozinha Arrumada (Laranjeiras) – This Saturday, “Cozinha Arrumada” will be playing at Armazém do Cardozão, in Laranjeiras, from 5PM to 11:30 PM.
Cozinha’s lively “roda de samba” will play the best from samba music, MPB and pagode, including Zeca Pagodinho, João Nogueira, Luiz Carlos da Vila, Fundo de Quintal and Candeia.
Armazém do Cardozão – Rua Cardozo Júnior, 312 – Laranjeiras
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LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
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
Shenanigan’s (Ipanema)
With classic pub games like darts and pool, Ipanema’s Shenanigan’s is always a great spot to visit. Happy Hour is dose dupla (two for one) on Thursdays 6PM-8PM.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 6PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá, 122A (Upstairs) – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: See venue for details.
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
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
Yndú Lounge (Leblon)
With chilled out vibes during the week and a selection of top DJs playing shows at the weekends, the newly-opened Yndú Lounge in Ipanema is a great option to kick back. With a selection of drinks and tapas, the bar is quickly becoming one of Leblon’s best watering holes.
Yndú Lounge – 6PM
Rua Ataulfo de Paiva, 1321 – Leblon – Tel: (21) 3083-6486
Entrance: FREE
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