Wednesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – The new Karaoke spot Gente Fina is hitting the streets of Leblon. At this lounge like setting, locals socialize in one of the swankiest neighborhoods of Rio. From 9PM DJ Moises Soares will take over and mixes house, hip hop, funk and sertanejo while you can grab a drink at the open bar.
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
Gente Fina (Leblon)
A new Karaoke spot is hitting the streets of Leblon. At this lounge like setting, locals socialize in one of the swankiest neighborhoods of Rio. From 9PM dj Moises Soares will take over and mixes house, hip hop, funk and sertanejo while you can grab a drink at the open bar.
Gente Fina – 7PM
Avenida General San Martin, 359 – Leblon – Tel: (21) 2249-2619
Entrance: R$10
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Oswaldo Cavalo convida Marquinhos Diniz (Lapa)
Oswaldo Cavalo convida Marquinhos Diniz will liven up your night with some samba at this local joint.
Carioca da Gema – 9:30 PM
R. Mem de Sá, 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$20
Salsa Café (Lapa)
Lapa Café presents the ‘anti-Brazilian’ Salsa Café. You want to hear something else than samba, funk and pagode? Enjoy this party hosted by dj Wagner Luz and show everyone your salsa, rumba and merengue moves.
Lapa Cafe – 8PM
Av. Gomes Freire, 457, Lapa – Tel: (21) 3971-6812
Entrance: R$10
PUBS & BARS:
Blue Agave (Ipanema)
Some of the best Mexican food — and the best margarita — in Rio, plus live American and European sports on TV. They also have their new second location in Copacabana.
Blue Agave– 12PM
Rua Vinícius de Moraes, 68, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free
Live Music @ Balcony (Copacabana)
Live music starting at 5:30 PM and nightly drink specials; Great lunch specials. Check their website for latest promotion.
Balcony Bar – 5:30 PM
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: Contact venue
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