Friday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Tonight, the legendary samba venue Carioca da Gema brings back their regular Sunday performance by Rogê, at 11PM.
The singer and composer does a show designed for dancing, mixes several rhythms. In the performance repertoire Rogê includes songs by Seu Jorge, Jorge Ben, Djavan and others, besides his own. Singer Marcos Novatto opens the night at 9PM.
LIVE:
Quarteto Rudigliano, Ferté, Carvalho e Barrozo (Botafogo)
Tonight, musicians Sergio Barrozo (double bass), Alexandre Carvalho (guitar), Thiago Ferté (sax) and Roberto Rutigliano (drums) present a jazz show with original compositions and standards by Coltrane and other legends.
Audio Rebel – 8PM
Rua Visconde da Silva, 55 – Botafogo – Tel:(21) 3435-2692
Entrance: R$30
CLUBS:
Candy Pop (Copacabana)
Tonight, Fosfobox will host the Candy Pop party, bringing together a lively blend of pop and indie rock. Playing hit songs all night long, DJs are guaranteed to keep guests dancing throughout the night.
Fosfobox – 11PM
Rua Siqueira Campos, 143 – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$30 – R$50
Maria Chiquinha (Gávea)
Tonight, Palaphita will host Maria Chiquinha party, with Gabi Lima and Fre Lima playing live sertanejo music (Brazil’s countryside music) and Perlla playing live Brazilian funk. Dj Silvio Rio will be spinning pop, hip hop and funk during the breaks.
Palaphita Gávea – 9PM
Av. Bartolomeu Mitre, 1314 – Gávea – Tel: (21) 99982-9195
Entrance: R$0 – R$50. Pay R$30 – R$40 in advance to avoid queues
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Baile do Rogê (Lapa)
Singer Rogê will star tonight at Carioca da Gema, presenting both his own compositions and renditions of MPB artists like Seu Jorge, Jorge Ben, Djavan, among others.
Carioca da Gema – 11PM
Av. Mem de Sá, 79 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$30
Carioca da Gema – 11PM
Av. Mem de Sá, 79 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$30
Lapa Loca (Lapa)
It’s time again for Lapafest at Leviano bar tonight. Singer Mar César will start off the night on the first floor performing a roda de samba with well-known samba classics. DJs Aílton Areas and Ricardinho will be spinning the best of samba, funk, hip hop and electronic. The band Johnny’s will also be there performing the best tracks from the international rock scene.
Leviano – 7PM
Av. Mem de Sá, 47 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$20 – R$40 (cash only)
PUBS & BARS:
Winehouse (Botafogo)
Winehouse is a wine bar run by a British expat that has brought an eclectic range of wines to Rio including a mix of fabulous national wines and international favorites. There is also a great selection of nibbles and cheese boards. For those that aren’t too keen on wine, there is plenty of beer and cocktail options too. Happy hour begins at 5PM and finishes at 8PM.
Winehouse – 5PM
Rua Paulo Barreto, 25 – Botafogo – Tel: (21) 3264-4101
Entrance: FREE
Mud Bug (Copacabana)
Mud Bug in Copacabana provides a great selection of food and drinks, including more than thirty types of international and national beers
Mud Bug – 5PM until 3AM
Rua Rudolpho Dantas 16 – Copacabana – Tel:(21) 2543-5052
Entrance: See venue for details
Mais que Nada (Copacabana)
Cuban bar Mais que Nada offers a lively and friendly night, drawing in a younger crowd just as much during the week as on the weekend. Tonight, they host their weekly pop and rock party with live bands and a great atmopshere.
Mais que Nada – 9PM
Rua Xavier da Silveira, 34 – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2267-0599
Entrance: FREE for women. See site for details.
Pavão Azul (Copacabana)
Pavão Azul is a lively bar in Copacabana, famous for its exceptionally cold beers and prawn pastels. It gets crowded there every night, making every day of the week seem like the weekend.
Pavão Azul – 6:30 PM
Rua Hilário de Gouvêia, 71 – Copacabana – (21) 2236-2381
Entrance: FREE
Canastra Bar (Ipanema)
The Canastra Wine Bar in Ipanema offers a great selection of wines and cheeses and is quickly becoming known for its nice atmosphere and friendly service.
Canastra – 6:30 PM
Rua Jangadeiros, 42, Loja B – Ipanema – (21) 99656-1960
Entrance: See venue for details.
Blue Agave Ipanema (Ipanema)
Blue Agave Ipanema is always a great place for Mexican food, drinks and for watching live sport streams and broadcasts. Just around the corner from Posto 9, the bar is also known for its mostly English-speaking staff and the mostly English-speaking crowd which frequents the establishment. Be sure to check out Blue Agave in Copacabana also for a great night out.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 1PM
Rua Vinicus de Moraes, 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-92717544-5151
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
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