We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
LIVE:
Teresa Cristina canta Noel (Copacabana) – Tonight, singer Teresa Cristina will be gracing the stage of Theatro NET Rio, in Copacabana, with a show dedicated to renowned samba composer Noel Rosa, “Vila Isabel’s poet”.
With musical direction of Caetano Veloso, the show “Teresa canta Noel – Batuque é um Privilégio” will bring the most remarkable samba compositions of Noel. Teresa Cristina will be supported by guitarist Carlinhos Sete Cordas.
Theatro NET Rio – Rua Siqueira Campos, 143 – Copacabana
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LIVE:
The National + Spoon (Lapa) – Two great rock bands are about to thrill Rio de Janeiro tonight: Spoon and The National, which will perform at Circo Voador, at 8PM.
Texan quartet Spoon will play the best of indie rock music, while Ohio group The National returns to Rio to present its latest album, “Sleep Well Beast”.
Circo Voador – Rua dos Arcos, s/n- Lapa
Check the event for further details.
LIVE:
Lolla Side Shows – Imagine Dragons (Barra) – Those who cannot attent to Lollapalooza in São Paulo will get the chance to see one of its attractions tonight: the Imagine Dragons, which performs in Barra at 8PM.
The indie rock band from Vegas will involve the audience with its greatest hits, like “Demons” and “Radioactive”.
Km de Vantagens Hall – Avenida Ayrton Senna, 3000 – Barra
Check the event for further details.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
If you want to hear some great live music while drinking some quality imported beers in a welcoming environment with a friendly crowd, this the place to go.
Lapa Irish Pub – 8PM
Rua Evaristo da Veiga, 147 – Lapa – Tel (21) 2221-7236
Entrance: R$10
Symposium Bistro (Laranjeiras)
Run by Uruguayan expat José Hodara, the bistro offers the best national and international labels, which can be accompanied by a selection of cheeses, sausages or a main dishes, like the majestic Uruguayan chorizo beef.
Symposium Bistro – 6:30 PM
Rua Ipiranga, 65 – Laranjeiras – (21) 2205-3122
Entrance: Free
Winehouse (Botafogo)
Winehouse is a wine bar run by a British expat that has brought an eclectic range of wines to Rio including a mix of fabulous national wines and international favorites. There is also a great selection of nibbles and cheese boards. For those that aren’t too keen on wine, there is plenty of beer and cocktail options too. Happy hour begins at 5PM and finishes at 8PM.
Winehouse – 5PM
Rua Paulo Barreto, 25 – Botafogo – Tel: (21) 3264-4101
Entrance: FREE
Pub Escondido (Copacabana)
Those into the pub atmosphere will also love Pub Escondido, a discrete venue with premium beer labels, modern design and a really cool vibe. The pub offers 24 different beer taps, which includes the house’s draught beer, Escondido Weiss, made of wheat.
Pub Escondido – 6PM
Rua Aires de Saldanha, 98 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2522-9800
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
Blue Agave Ipanema (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.
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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