Saturday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Pickups provide the unmistakable sound of the cracks and pops of vinyl. Not to many DJs still playing this classic format. Expect to hear vinyl hits from indie rock, pop, new disco, and club music at Stereo Zero.
LIVE:
Diogo Nogueira (Lapa)
Singer and composer Diogo Nogueira presents his new show in Rio de Janeiro, on stage at Circo Voador. The samba player will play the hits which contributed to successes of his career. Last year, the Diogo Nogueira appeared on stage twice at Circo Voador and packed the house both nights.
Circo Voador – 10PM
Rua dos Arcos, 1 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2533.0354
Entrance: Contact venue
Teatro Mágico (Lapa)
Jugglers, singers, poets, clowns and dancers. This varied cast is back at Fundicao Progresso for the show Teatro Mágico. Produced by Daniel Santiago, who has released his third album “The Society of the Spectacle”.
Fundição Progresso – 11PM
Rua dos Arcos, 24 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2220.5070
Entrance: Contact venue
CLUBS:
Nuth (Barra da Tijuca)
One of the few joints in Rio with a spacious venue, nice jungle theme, three floors and a pool table. There is also another location in Lagoa so be sure to check them both out.
Nuth – 11PM
Av. Armando Lombardi 999, Barra de Tijuca – Tel: (21) 3153-8595/2495-6008
Entrance: Not available at time of press
Stereo Zero (Gávea)
Pickups provide the unmistakable sound of the cracks and pops of vinyl. Not to many dj’s still playing this classic format. Expect to hear vinyl hits from indie rock, pop, new disco, and club music at Stero Zero.
00 – 10PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: R$25
Bitch, Please! Bruna Is The New Black (Botafogo)
Moving away from the Bitch, Please! cliché, a night of fun and unprejudiced mixes and style is the new sensation at the moment, bringing all the HITS of the decade together.
Casa da Matriz – 11PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$15 with guestlist, R$30 without guestlist
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Sururu na Roda (Lapa)
Sururu na Roda is one of the most popular samba circles and was an integral part in the process of the revitalization of Lapa, the bohemian iconic neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro
Centro Cultural Carioca – 11PM
Rua do Teatro, 37 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2252.6468
Entrance: R$25
Ana Costa (Lapa)
Ana Costa, the pleasant revelation of the old samba, sing, talent, charm and warmth, songs from their 2nd album “New Target”, super praised by critics as “Beating Leg” (Ana Costa / George Cress) and more.
Carioca da Gema – 11:30PM
Av. Mem de Sá, 79 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$25
PUBS & BARS:
Blue Agave (Copacabana)
Some of the best Mexican food — and the best margarita — in Rio, plus live American and European sports on TV. They also have the original location in Ipanema.
Blue Agave
Rua Aires Saldanha 21C – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free
Lord Jim’s Pub (Ipanema)
The oldest pub in Rio in its newest guise and a great local crowd. Known for its live music and happy hour.
Lord Jim’s Pub – 7PM
Rua Paul Redfern, 44, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: Not available at time of press
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