Here are our top three picks for this Monday, as well as a list of bars and lounges that are always a great option.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
The 11th Anniversary of Bar da Dona Onça (Centro) – A true bohemian pearl encrusted in São Paulo’s downtown area, Dona Onça will be celebrating its 11th year of existence tonight.
Starting at 5PM, the free event will include a number of Brazilian music attractions, including members of São Paulo’s notable samba schools Camisa Verde and Vai Vai; the Pernambuco Afro-Brazilian band Afroxé Ogbon Obá; Rio’s Nanana da Mangueira, and more.
The bar will be serving a special menu tonight with both seafood and feijoada, both vegan and traditional.
Bar Dona Onça – Copan building, Avenida Ipiranga, 200 (next to República metrô station).
Check the event for further details.
PARTY:
Escuro (Centro) – Another edition of the Escuro party will take place in downtown São Paulo this evening.
Afro music lovers looking to dance to a delightful merge of Afrobeat and Afro-Brazilian sounds until 2AM should not miss this.
Mandíbula Bar – Galeria Metrópole, Praça Dom José Gáspar, 106 (next to República metrô station).
Check the event for further details.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Conjunto Chora Cavaquinho (Vila Olímpia) – Chora Cavaquinho will be performing the finest choro at All of Jazz.
The instrumental quintet will be playing standards from choro legends Pixinguinha, Jacob do Bandolim, Waldir Azevedo, and others.
Chora Cavaquinho is made up of musicians Roberto Cavalcanti (solo cavaquinho); Jean Francisco (center cavaquinho); Erick Morais (seventh chords guitar); Altair Radiuc (sixth chords guitar); and Marcos Madeira (tambourine).
All of Jazz – Rua João Cachoeira, 1366 – Vila Olímpia.
Check the event for further details.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Athenas (Consolação)
The restaurant-bar-café is a great choice for those hanging around the Rua Augusta. Besides the delicious Greek food, Athenas offers nice happy hour promotions and affordable drinks, such as mojitos and the “Margarita Morango Frozen”.
Athenas – 7AM – 2:30AM
Rua Augusta, 1449 – Consolação – Tel: (11) 3262-1945
Entrance: FREE
Empanadas Bar (Vila Madalena)
They claim to have served the first Chilean-Argentinian empanadas in Brazil. We don’t know about that, but their empanadas sure taste original. Established in the heart of Vila Madalena in the 1980s, the bar’s combination of pleasant atmosphere, great draft beer and delicious empanadas of endless flavors make it a must-visit.
Empanadas Bar – 12PM
Rua Wizard, 489 – Vila Madalena – Tel.: (11) 3032-2116
Entrance: FREE
Bar Brahma (Centro)
One of the oldest bars in São Paulo, the seventy year-old Bar Brahma is a reference when it comes to the city’s bohemian scene. It’s famous for its tremendously cold beer, nice finger food, and live Brazilian music.
Bar Brahma – 11:30 AM – 1AM
Avenida São João, 677 – Centro – Tel: 1(1) 2039 1250
Entrance: Free
Desembargador (Perdizes)
Offering a diverse, creative finger food menu, Desembargador is excellent for both a family dinner and a happy hour. It offers a wide variety of cocktails, wines, and beers.
Bar Desembargador – 5PM – 1AM
Rua Desembargador do Vale, 253 – Perdizes – Tel: (11) 3672-3676
Entrance: See venue for details.
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