Sunday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – The pick for Sunday night is a thrashing, headbanging night of true heavy metal. The Misfits and Anthrax, two bands celebrating more than thirty years in the business join forces for a perfect night of thrash metal, heavy metal and punk rock. The tour passes through Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Porto Alegre, São Paulo, but Sunday they are ours, here in Rio.
LIVE:
The Misfits and Anthrax (Lapa)
The Misfits and Anthrax, two bands celebrating more than thirty years in the business join forces for a perfect night of thrash metal, heavy metal and punk rock. The Tour passes through Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Porto Alegre, São Paulo, but Sunday they are ours, here in Rio.
Fundição Progresso – 11PM
Rua dos Arcos, 24, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2220-5070
Entrance: Contact Venue
CLUBS:
Pulp! (Botafogo)
The alternative party from Pista 3 has joined together with Casa da Matriz, from the illustrious Mr. Melvin, to make your Sunday night complete with a moral hangover the next day.
Casa da Matriz – 11PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$20 with Lista Amiga, R$25 without
Café Del Mar (Copacabana)
This lounge-like setting at one of the most famous beaches in the world serves tapas while in a laid back ambiance overlooking the ocean. Café Del Mar is known for keeping the beaches of Copa alive, even on a Sunday.
Café Del Mar – 6PM
Av Atlântica 1910, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 3649-9658
Entrance: Not available at time of press
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
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
Eu Amo Baile Funk (Lapa)
After the “tour” of the incredible mountain side favellas of Rio de Janeiro, Eu Amo Baile Funk promises an unforgettable night in Lapa! This will celebrate 10 years of the career of Mc Sabrina.
Circo Voador – 10PM
Rua dos Arcos, 1, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2533-0354
Entrance: Contact Venue
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 – 11AM
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 – 4PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: R$10 after 8PM
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