Wednesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Nuth nightclub in Barra da Tijuca has been a popular venue in Rio for years. This Wednesday, Nuth welcomes the new hit band African Tonic along with DJ guests.
CLUBS:
Nuth (Barra da Tijuca)
Nuth welcomes the band African Tonic, a revelation from E-Music, along with top djs Cuti e Halley Seidel, who were named two of the top hundred djs from DJ Sound Magazine.
Nuth – 11PM
Av. Armando Lombardi 999, Barra de Tijuca – Tel: (21) 3153-8595/2495-6008
Entrance: R$10 for men and women on the guest list after midnight
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
X-Tudo (Ipanema)
The term X-Tudo is also a summary of everything that we can expect from Brazil. This GLB-friendly venue throws a party of everything Brazil; current amazing remixes, B-Sides, vintage hits, mash-ups, Latin music, and MPB.
Galeria Café – 11PM
Rua Teixeira de Melo, 31, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2523-8250
Entrance: R$22 with Lista Amiga, R$38 without
MUSICA BRASILEIRA:
Grupo Semente (Lapa)
The Grupo Semente made their debut in Rio seven years ago, with a repertoire of music from Noel Rosa to Chico Buarque, the Gonzales, Ismael Silva Paulinho da Viola.
Carioca da Gema – 10PM
Av. Mem de Sá, 79 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$20
Moacyr Luz e Samba do Renascença (Lapa)
Experience the samba Renaissance as Moacyr Luz embodies all things samba, from the music the the clothes on their back. Expect to hear the samba you can only find here in Rio de Janeiro.
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, flashy drinks, and tunes from the likes of DJ Mary Byker.
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
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