We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
PARTY:
A Rua É Nossa @ Núcleo de Ativação Urbana (Santo Cristo) – Reclaim the street with the help of Núcleo de Ativação Urbana and Baile Black Bom.
So head to Santo Cristo for a two-day creative fair of art, gastronomy, fashion and, of course, music!
This free event begins at 7 PM.
A Rua É Nossa – Passeio público Ernesto Nazareth (Av Prof Pereira Reis) – Santo Cristo
For more information, go to the event page.
LIVE:
Metalviolin In Concert @ Teatro Riachuelo Rio (Centro) – Head down to Teatro Riachuelo for a chance to hear your favorite rock and metal songs as you’ve never heard them before.
Carioca violinist Thiago Teixeira will be playing the best of Queen, Scorpions, Metallica, Guns ‘n’ Roses, Nirvana, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, System of a Down, Linkin Park and many more, accompanied by piano, guitar, bass, and drums in what promises to be an epic concert experience.
Tickets are available from R$25 and the night starts at 8 PM.
Metalviolin In Concert – Rua do Passeio, 40 – Centro
For more information, head to the event page.
LIVE:
Cozinha Arrumada @ Bar dos Irmãos (Catete) – If you love live samba, you’ll be in for a treat when Cozinha Arrumada perform their monthly “baile” (party) this evening at Bar dos Irmãos.
Expect to hear plenty of “samba suburbano” including some heroes of the genre such as Zeca Pagodinho, João Nogueira, and Ivone Lara, plus some rap, MPB, and forró thrown into the mix.
This free event starts at 9 PM, though participants are encouraged to contribute at least R$5.
Cozinha Arrumada – Rua Pedro Américo 371 – Catete
For more information, visit the event page.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Bartman (Flamengo)
This eccentric boteco does everything right. With great Brazilian bar food, excellent beer, and a loyal crowd, Bartman also sets itself apart from the competition with its mad decor of kitschy comic book regalia. Try the carne de sol with fried aipim for a real hearty treat.
Bartman – 9 AM
Rua Buarque de Macedo, 83 – Flamengo – Tel: (21) 2558-6913
Entrance: Free
Casa da Cachaça (Lapa)
This cultural heritage site of Rio de Janeiro was the first cachaçaria to open in the city, back in 1960. And by the looks of things, they’ve been busy ever since, with over 200 cachaças piled up the walls and hanging from the ceiling. The regular caipirinhas here are a great value and pack a punch. For an interesting twist, try a flavored shot, such as the açaí-infused cachaça.
Casa da Cachaça – 4 PM
Av. Mem de Sá, 110A – Lapa – Tel:(21) 2531-7219
Entrance: Free
Imaculada Bar e Galeria (Saúde)
A charming old-world bar that hosts music and art exhibitions while serving excellent food and drinks. Located near both Pedra do Sal and Praça Mauá, they offer a hearty feijoada on Fridays and Saturdays, plus live music on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, including karaoke, samba, and jazz.
Imaculada Bar e Galeria – 11:30 AM
Ladeira do João Homem, 7 – Saúde – Tel: (21) 2283-2747
Entrance: Free
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