Wednesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Studio RJ presents its Wednesday night edition by transforming the club’s decor and providing live musical performances throughout the night. Come get a dose of home at Studio RJ.
LIVE:
O Rappa- Álbuns Clássicos: Lado B Lado A (Lapa)
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Circo Voador in Lapa, the iconic venue has planned a series of commemorative shows. O Rappa began their road to success years back on the stage of Circo Voador and are back to honor the venue and its public. O Rappa takes the stage with a very special show, “Classic Albums: A Side B Side”.
Circo Voador – 10PM
Rua dos Arcos, 1 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2533-0354
Entrance: Check with venue
CLUBS:
Karaokê Indie (Botafogo)
Express yourself, Karaoke Night at Casa da Matriz. A weekly ritual for those who attend so know that its 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, mashups, Latin music, and MPB.
Galeria Café
Rua Teixeira de Melo, 31 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2523-8250
Entrance: R$22 with Lista Amiga, R$38 without
Sarau Déjàvu (Arpoador)
Lica Tito and Vanessa Longoni transform Studio RJ into a night of musical & art expression with O Sarau & o Varal Déjàvu, with the main floor decorated to resemble a living room at home and 3 special bands performing.
Studio RJ – 8:30PM
Av. Vieira Souto, 110, Arpoador – Tel: (21) 2523-1204
Entrance: R$30 with guestlist, R$15 without
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
Grupo Tendências (Lapa)
Wednesday samba nights come full force as Grupo Tendências takes center stage at Lapa 40º. This group is considered the new generation of samba.
Lapa 40º – 7PM
Rua do Riachuelo, 97, Lapa – Tel: (21) 3147-9005
Entrance: R30
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
Rua Vinícius de Moraes, 68, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free
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