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:
Arraiá Profano! @ BCo. (Santo Cristo) – Come celebrate the start of “Festas Juninas” (June Parties) in the most profane way.
The “Vaca Profana” (Profane Cow) is known for putting on some of the best and wildest parties in the city and this June-themed will be no different. Party with Transpira, the feminist DJ-performers who are traveling all the way from São Paulo for this special night – plus many more surprises, musical and otherwise.
Tickets are available from R$0-R$10 and the night starts at 11 PM.
Arraiá Profano! – R. Gen. Luís Mendes de Morais, 210 – Santo Cristo
For more information, check out the event page.
PARTY
Baile da Lapa @ Antonieta (Lapa) – There’s only one place to go in Lapa for a night filled with carioca funk, and that’s Baile da Lapa at Antonieta in Lapa, Rio’s party neighborhood.
Get down to the best funk, pagode, hip-hop, and pop, courtesy of Anderson America (Baile da Pesada) and DJ Careca (Favela Bass).
The party starts at 10 PM, and tickets are available from R$10-R$30.
Baile da Lapa – Avenida Mem de Sá 104 – Lapa
For more information, head to the event page.
LIVE:
Anelis Assumpção @ Circo Voador (Lapa) – Catch two great shows in one tonight at Circo Voador, as both Anelis Assumpção and Tulipa Ruiz, two of the most exciting contemporary Brazilian artists around, will be performing together for one night only.
You’ll be able to see Anelis Assumpção sing from her latest album, “Taurina”, while Tulipa will be returning to the Circus Voador stage with her band Pipoco das Galáxias to celebrate the four albums of her career.
Tickets are available from R$50, and the show starts at 10 PM.
Anelis Assumpção – Avenida Mem de Sá – Lapa
For more information, check out the event page.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Delirium Tap House (Ipanema)
Run by Delirium, the prestigious Belgian label having an award for the best beer in the world, the bar offers twenty different beer taps.
Delirium Tap House – 5 PM
Rua Nascimento Silva, 51 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3795-4594
Entrance: See venue for details.
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 – 9 PM
R. Conde Bernadotte 26, Leblon – Tel: (21) 2239-1542
Entrance: Free
Boteco Cabidinho (Botafogo)
This twenty-four-hour bar specializes in stacked sandwiches, excellent pastéis, and ice-cold draft beer served throughout the night and into the morning to a lively and mixed crowd.
Boteco Cabidinho – Open 24 hours
Rua Paulo Barreto, 65 – Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2527-2942
Entrance: Free
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