We have the top three picks for this Sunday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
LIVE:
Foo Fighters (Maracanã) – Tonight, American rock bands Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age will be starring at the Maracanã stadium.
The show starts from 6PM, and promise to amaze the fans of both bands with the best of rock music.
Maracanã Stadium – Av. Pres. Castelo Branco, Portão 3 – Maracanã
Check the event for further details.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Samba Pede Teresa (Catete) – Group “Pede Teresa” will bring its lively “roda de samba” to Catete this afternoon, starting from 3:30 PM.
One of the favorite “roda de samba” among Cariocas, “Pede Teresa” plays both classic and contemporary samba and pagode compositions.
Espaço Catete – Rua do Catete, 97 – Catete
Check the event for further details.
CARNIVAL:
Feijoada do Empolga às 9 (Cosme Velho) – Carnival bloco “Empolga às 9” will be playing tonight in Cosme Velho, promoting a true Post-Carnival celebration.
The bloco will bring all the joy from the Carnival marchinhas from 3PM to 12PM, and DJ Guid will close the night with MPB hits.
Casarão Floresta – Ladeira dos Guararapes, 115 – Cosme Velho
Check the event for further details.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Bar Urca (Urca)
Sunday afternoon drinking whilst eating salgadinhos and watching the sunset at Bar Urca is a regular pastime in Rio de Janeiro. This simple establishment on the bayside has been a hit since 1939.
Bar Urca – 11AM
Rua Cândido Gaffrée 205, Urca – Tel: (21) 2295-8744
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
Blue Agave (Ipanema)
Just around the corner from Posto 9, Blue Agave Ipanema is also known for its mostly English-speaking staff and the international crowd which frequents the establishment. Be sure to check out Blue Agave in Copacabana also for a great night out.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 2PM
Vinicus de Moraes 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
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