We have the top three picks for this Sunday, and below is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
PARTY:
Forró da Vizinha (Botafogo) – Forró da Vizinha is back to Vizinha 123 this Sunday.
There will be live forró music until 10 PM, and the special participation of musicians Bia Falcão and Yuri Villar.
Vizinha 123 – Rua Henrique de Novais, 123, Botafogo.
Check the event for further details.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Roda do Cacique de Ramos (Olaria) – Cacique de Ramos, one of the most important samba places in Rio de Janeiro, hosts its traditional Sunday “roda de samba”.
There will be live samba music until 11:30 PM, including the special participation of Marquinho Eddie Murphy and Quinteto SA.
Cacique de Ramos – Rua Uranos, 1326, Olaria.
Check the event for further details.
LIVE:
Navalha Carrera + Lésbicas Assassinas de Los Angeles (Botafogo) – The independent music scene lands on Audio Rebel tonight.
Singer Navalha Carrera and band Lésbicas Assassinas de Los Angeles will be the attractions on Audio Rebel stage. They will perform from 7 PM to 10 PM.
Audio Rebel – Rua Visconde da Silva, 55, Botafogo.
Check the event for further details.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Bar Urca (Urca)
Sunday afternoon drinking while eating salgadinhos and watching the sunset at Bar Urca is a regular pastime in Rio de Janeiro. This simple establishment on the bayside has been a hit since 1939.
Bar Urca – 11 AM
Rua Cândido Gaffrée 205, Urca – Tel.: (21) 2295-8744
Entrance: Free
Adega Pérola (Copacabana)
Preserving a vintage decoration, Adega Pérola’s specialty is its delicious Portuguese-Brazilian finger food, served quickly at the bar’s counter area.
Adega Pérola – 11 AM
Rua Siqueira Campos, Copacabana – Tel.: (21) 2255-9425
Entrance: Free
Bip Bip (Copacabana)
Alfredinho may be gone, but his legend lives on. Spend a Sunday evening listening to some of the most authentic live samba in this one-of-a-kind shrine to carioca bohemia.
Bip Bip – 7 PM
R. Alm. Gonçalves, 50 – Loja D – Copacabana – Tel.: (21) 2267-9696
Entrance: Free
Vizinha 123 (Botafogo)
A multipurpose event space, bar, and restaurant that is open 24 hours and often hosts excellent live events such as samba, jazz, theatre, and more.
Vizinha 123 – Open 24 hours
R. Henrique de Novais, 123 – Botafogo – Tel.: (21) 99999-8633
Entrance: Free
Blue Agave (Ipanema)
Just around the corner from Posto 9, Blue Agave Ipanema is also known for its mostly English-speaking staff and the international crowd which frequents the establishment. Be sure to check out Blue Agave in Copacabana for a great night out.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 2 PM
Vinícius de Moraes 68 – Ipanema – Tel.: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free
Food and drink prices vary.
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