Wednesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Living legend of punk Jello Biafra returns with a historic show to Teatro Odisséia in Lapa. The former Dead Kennedy member along with local DJs will provide the audience with rare punk from the seventies and eighties, music to surf, psychobilly and garage rock.
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
Jello Biafra (Lapa)
Living legend of punk Jello Biafra returns with a historic show to Teatro Odisséia in Lapa. The former Dead Kennedy member along with local DJs will provide the audience with rare punk from the seventies and eighties, music to surf, psychobilly and garage rock.
Teatro Odisséia – 8pm
Av. Mem de Sá, 66, Lapa – Tel:(21) 2224-6367
Entrance: R$55 with guest list, R$65 without guest list
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
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
Leandro Fregonesi (Lapa)
Considered one of the great revelations today, singer-songwriter Leandro Fregonesi shows the strength of his repertoire of samba. People who see his shows say they are always quite memorable.
Rio Scenarium – 10PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Lapa – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$20
PUBS & BARS:
Mekong (Leblon)
The Asian fusion restaurant hosts an early evening party featuring tasty food and flashy drinks.
Mekong – 7PM
Rua General Urquiza, 188A, Leblon – Tel: (21) 2243-1040 / (21) 2529-212
Entrance: Free
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)
Great lunch specials and live music starting at 5:30 PM 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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