Saturday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Enjoy a traditional setting of Christmas Eve at Christ Church in Botafogo. The only English speaking church in Rio, will host its annual Christmas Eve Service.
CHRISTMAS EVE:
Christmas Eve Service (Botafogo)
Christ Church in Botafogo, the only English speaking church in Rio, will host its annual Christmas Eve Service.
Christ Church
Rua Real Grandeza, 99 – Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226 7332
Entrance: Free
CLUBS:
Putafestinha (Copacabana)
Since this is the last Christmas of our lives and apocalyptic Putafesta has already marked, it is only fair that we go out with a bang: PUTAFESTinha Christmas party at Fosfobox!
Fosfobox
Rua Siqueira Campos, 143 – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$25 with Lista Amiga, R$35 without
00 – Zero Zero (Gávea)
Kick off your Saturday night with a dose of relaxation at 00. This lounge like setting has a mixture of genres from electronic, house, and hiphop *Check in with 00 regarding Christmas Eve.
00 – 10PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: Not available at time of press
Santa Chaos (Botafogo)
After celebrating Christmas with the family, it’s time to celebrate with friends.
Studio Line
Rua Alvaro Ramos, 414, Botafogo
Entrance: Not available at time of press
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Orquestra Republicana (Lapa)
The only joint in Lapa to give a whole night forró on this Saturday! A group of talented musicians originating from different groups of samba and choro city as Anjo da Lua, Tira Poeira, Garrafiera, and Choro na Feira. *Check in with Clube de Democráticos regarding Christmas Eve.
Clube de Democráticos 10:30 PM
Rua do Riachuelo, 91, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2252-4611
Entrance: R$25
Galeria Café (Ipanema)
Saturdays at Galeria Café are a new and improved party every week! Check for resident DJs + guests, promoters and promotions on our virtual flyer! *Check in with Galeria Café regarding Christmas Eve.
Galeria Café – 10PM
Rua Teixeira Melo, 31 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2523-8250
Entrance: Not available at time of press
Vinícius Bar (Ipanema)
Looking for a low key romantic place for Christmas Eve? Many of artists have performed at this very well known joint in Ipanema. *Check in with Vinícius Bar regarding Christmas Eve.
Vinícius Bar – 8PM
Rua Vinícius de Moraes, 39 – Ipanema- Tel: (21) 2523-4757
Entrance: Not available at time of press
PUBS & BARS:
Caroline Café (Lagoa)
A mix of casual chic Village with the sunset at Dois Irmãos (two brothers), premised the idea of merging the modern with the cool of Soho artsy Botanical Garden and the other of stirring things up with the hubbub of the Stone Street in Buzios. Hence was born Caroline Café. Most well known pub in Jardim Botânico. *Check in with Caroline Café regarding Christmas Eve.
Caroline Café
Rua J. J. Seabra 10, Jardim Botânico – Tel: (21) 2540-0705
Entrance: Not available at time of press
Live Music @ Balcony (Copacabana)
Live music starting at 5:30 PM and nightly drink specials; Great lunch specials. Check their website for latest promotion. *Check in with Balcony Bar regarding Christmas Eve.
Balcony Bar
Avenida Atlantica, 1424, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2541 8381
Entrance: Free
Blue Agave (Ipanema)
Mexican bar with an open atmosphere where you can sit and check out all the people that pass by. This hot spot in Ipanema not only has some of Rio’s best cocktails, but has recently opened its doors in their second location in Copacabana! *Check in with Blue Agave regarding Christmas Eve.
Blue Agave
Rua Vinicius de Moraes 68, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free
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