Wednesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – X-Tudo is also a summary of everything that we can expect from Brazil. It may be the “Brasilero” that our people gave the famous American sandwich, but the producers of the event can also be the perfect example creation. A party of everything Brazil; current amazing remixes, B-Sides, vintage hits, mashups, Latin music, and MPB.
CLUBS:
Karaokê Indie (Botafogo)
Express yourself, Karaoke Night at Casa da Matriz. Weekly ritual for those who attend so this ain’t no joke, bring your game face!
Casa da Matriz – 8PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$20 with Lista Amiga, R$25 without
X-Tudo (Ipanema)
X-Tudo is also a summary of everything that we can expect from Brazil. It may be the “Brasilero” that our people gave the famous American sandwich, but the producers of the event can also be the perfect example creation. A party of everything Brazil; current amazing remixes, B-Sides, vintage hits, mashups, Latin music, and MPB.
Galeria Café
Rua Teixeira de Melo, 31 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2523-8250
Entrance: R$22 with Lista Amiga, R$38 without
Idioteque (Copacabana)
The Idioteque brings alternative rock and dance to Fosfobox, and each week a party guest line-up that promises not to leave you standing! Check their website for details on this week’s line-up. This week, Chocolat party!
Fosfobox
Rua Siqueira Campos, 143 – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$20 with Lista Amiga, R$30 without
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Pegada Brasileira (Lapa)
Pegada Brasileira will liven up your night at this local joint.
Lapa Na Pressão – 8PM
R. Mem de Sá, 59, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507.0580
Entrance: R$15
Quarta Democrática (Lapa)
Northeastern Brazil invades Rio with your weekly dose of forró, accordion-fueled country tunes. With artists such as Marcia Guzzo and Band, Edson Duarte, & DJ Sergio Feijó.
Clube dos Democráticos – 11PM
Rua do Riachuelo 91/93, Lapa – Tel: (21) 8848-8889
Entrance: (With Lista Amiga) Women R$10 until 11PM / R$13 until midnight, Men R$13 until 11PM / R$16 until midnight
DNA do Samba (Lapa)
The group’s repertoire includes sambas as well as renowned as the wobbly Dona Ivone Lara, Candle, Noca da Portela, Nei Lopes, Sergeant Nelson, Silas de Oliveira, Martinho da Vila and many others.
Mofo Lapa – 9PM
Av. Mem de Sá , 94 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-9851
Entrance: R$12 with Lista Amiga, R$15 without
Batuque na Cozinha (Lapa)
Four years after releasing their first CD, “Smile for Samba”, acclaimed by audiences and critics, the group, Batuque na Cozinha, offers the music scene again with a more refined and amazing work, their live DVD, titled “Rise Brazil “.
Rio Scenarium – 10PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Lapa – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$15 with Lista Amiga, R$20 without
PUBS & BARS:
Live Music @ Balcony (Copacabana)
Live music starting at 5:30PM and nightly drink specials; Great lunch specials. Check their website for latest promotion.
Balcony Bar
Avenida Atlantica, 1424, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2541 8381
Entrance: Free
Banana Jack (Ipanema)
This bar specializes in entertainment, attractions and drink specials all night. Call nightly to check entertainment.
Banana Jack – 9PM
Rua Jangadeiros, 06 – Praça General Osório – Ipanema – (21) 2521-9055
Entrance: Not available at time of press
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