We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
LIVE:
Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 (Lagoa) – Tonight, Seun Kuti will be starring at the Blue Note Rio, in Lagoa, at 8PM and 10:30 PM.
Son of legendary musician Fela Kuti, the “father of Afrobeat”, Seun will present, along with band Egypt 80 (founded by his father), his latest album “Black Times”.
Blue Note Rio – Avenida Borges de Medeiros, 1424 – Lagoa
Check the event for further details.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Sexteto Sucupira (Centro) – Tonight, the great Sexteto Sucupira will be starring at Instituto Cultural Ruínas, at 9PM.
The band will make everyone shake it with the most vibrant combination of forró and gypsy music until 4PM.
Instituto Cultural Ruínas – Praça Tiradentes, 75 – Centro
Check the event for further details.
PARTY:
Latin Party (Copacabana) – The Baronezza Club, in Copacabana, will be hosting tonight its vibrant Latin Party, at 11PM.
The party promises to make everyone move all night long with DJs Angola (Brasil), Djaneiro (Argentina) and Djah Koke (Chile), who will spin the hottest latin rhytms.
Baronezza Club – Avenida Prado Júnior, 63 – Copacabana
Check the event for further details.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Casa Momus (Lapa)
Run by two Italian expats, Momus’ interior design is already worth the experience. Among Momus’ highlights are its carefully prepared classic drinks, like the bloody mary (R$20), the pisco sour (R$22) and the negroni (R$22).
Casa Momus – 11:30 AM
Rua do Lavradio, 11 – Lapa – Tel (21) 3852-8250
Entrance: FREE
Mama Shelter (Santa Teresa)
Originally inaugurated in Paris, the boutique hostel and bar offers the perfect environment for enjoying a drink and a snack in style – specially on Fridays and Saturdays, when DJs spin on the house.
Mama Shelter
Rua Paschoal Carlos Magno, 5 – Santa Teresa – Tel: (21) 3980-0300
Entrance: FREE
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)
Blue Agave Ipanema is a great place for good Mexican food, drinks and live sports. It also has English-speaking staff and is a popular expat hangout. Be sure to check out Blue Agave in Copacabana also for a great night out.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 9PM
Rua Vinicius de Moraes, 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-92717544-5151
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
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