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.
PARTY:
Welcome Kenny + Cave Open Bar @ Cave (Copacabana) – Kenny’s big party comes to Copacabana nightclub Cave.
This is a party for new students starting university, old regulars at Cave, and everyone in between. The lineup of DJs is as follows: Ingrid Nepomuceno, Meme no Beat, Jamal, and Dlevy. They will be playing funk, pop, trap, hip-hop, deep house and electro.
The open bar will be serving free drinks until 4AM, including vodka and energy, beer, caipivodka, caipirinha, water, soft drinks, blue lagoon, cuba livre, and hifi. Tickets are between R$40-R$120 and the night gets going at 11:45 PM.
Welcome Kenny + Cave Open Bar – Rua Francisco Otaviano, 20 – Copacabana
For more information, visit the event page.
LIVE:
Fagner @ Vivo Rio (Glória) – Beloved Brazilian musician Fagner is playing a concert which includes unpublished songs as well as his more popular hits, traveling through the four decades of his popular career.
Fagner is famous for singing and expressing his opinions with personality and force, without fear of exercising his freedom of expression. This has built up a great and faithful fanbase who will surely be rewarded this evening.
Fagner will be accompanied by Cristiano Pinho (guitar), Rafael Maia (keyboards), André Carneiro (bass), Robertinho Marçal (drums), Ricardo Neto (trumpet), Rômulo Santiago (trombone), Thiago Rocha (tenor sax and flute) and Manassés Souza (viola). Tickets are from R$120 and the night gets going at 9PM.
Fagner – Rua Jardel Jercolis – Glória
For more information, check the event page.
PARTY:
Festa I Love the 90s @ Jeito Carioca (Lapa) – I love the 90s returns to Lapa for a celebration of all things from the years 1990-2000. Get a free limited edition 90s mug with your ticket, plus a free lollipop upon entrance.
The DJs for the night are DJ Buba and DJ Igor Boechat. Expect plenty of hits from the likes of the Backstreet Boys, Nsync, Bon Jovi, Guns N Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Spice Girls, Oasis, Destiny’s Child, Britney Spears, and many more classic artists of the nineties. Tickets are between R$20-R$25 and the night gets going at 11PM.
Festa I Love the 90s – Rua Riachuelo, 15 – Lapa
For more information, go to the event page.
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
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
Delirium Tap House (Ipanema)
Run by Delirium, prestigious Belgium label that has already been awarded as the best beer in the world, the bar offers twenty different beer taps.
Delirium Tap House – 5PM
Rua Nascimento Silva, 51 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3795-4594
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.
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
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