Sunday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Enjoy the music stylings of Samba DNA, a group formed by the offspring and grandchildren of famous samba music stars. If that wasn’t enough, singer, producer and keyboardist Donatinho, son of Joao Donato will be playing his funky blend of classic Brazilian black music.
CLUBS:
Doiz (Humaitá)
Check out this chic new retro lounge in Humaitá. With rotating DJs as well as a drink menu from master bartender Sandra Mendes, you will most likely stick around for the upbeat social environment and excellent dishes.
Doiz– 8PM
Rua Capitão Salomão, 55 Humaitá – Tel:(21) 2179-6620
Entrance: Free
Duo (Gávea)
Duo is back at 00 with resident DJs Pax and Rafael Calvente, along with their special guest DJs Paula Pedroza and Dri Toscano. 00 is on of the top venues in Rio, hosting a beautiful outdoor patio area and indoor club dancefloor with killer sound and lighting.
00 – 10PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: Prices range from R$15 to R$40
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Projeto Raiz (Laranjeiras)
Enjoy the music stylings of Samba DNA, a group formed by the offspring and grandchildren of famous samba music stars. If that wasn’t enough, singer, producer and keyboardist Donatinho, son of Joao Donato will be playing his funky blend of classic Brazilian black music.
Casa Rosa Cultural – 5PM
Rua Alice 550 – Laranjeiras -Tel:(21) 2557-2562
Entrance: Prices range from R$15 to R$30
Samba di Buteco (Lapa)
The union of three great friends who had the samba idea to hold an event without leaving their respective groups led the result of Samba di Buteco, with typical Brazilian rhythm.
Mofo Lapa – 9PM
Av. Mem de Sá , 94 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-9851
Entrance: R$15 with Lista Amiga, R$20 without
Samba do Mofo (Mofo)
The samba tunes for the night includes the wobbly Dona Ivone Lara, Candle, Noca da Portela, Nei Lopes, Sergeant Nelson, Silas de Oliveira, Martinho da Vila and many others.
Mofo – 9PM
Av. Mem de Sá , 94 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-9851
Entrance: R$17
PUBS & BARS:
Bar Urca (Urca)
If you have never have been to Bar Urca on a Sunday afternoon to drink beers and eat salgados while watching the sunset, you are missing a big part of what it means to be a Carioca. This establishment has been a hit since 1939.
Bar Urca – 6:30 PM (Saturday and Sunday 8PM)
Rua Cândido Gaffrée, 205, Urca – Tel: (21) 2295-8744
Entrance: Free
Shenanigan’s Live Music (Ipanema)
Shenanigan’s is always a good choice, with live music, all the sports games and all sorts of pub games such as darts and the only pool table in Ipanema.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 9:30PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: Check for nightly prices
Live Music @ Balcony (Copacabana)
Great lunch specials and live music starting at 5:30PM every day. Make sure to check the web site for a feel of the place.
Balcony Bar – Open 24 hours
Avenida Atlantica, 1424, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2541-8381
Entrance: Free
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