We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
LIVE:
Samba do Trabalhador @ Renascença Clube (Andaraí) – One of the most authentic samba nights in the city, Samba Do Trabalhador, led by the legendary musician Moacyr Luz, will be sure to kick off the week in true carioca style.
With cold beer, traditional Brazilian food and a convivial atmosphere, the Renascença Clube is well worth the trip to Andaraí for those who are more used to spending time in Zona Sul (South Zone).
Things usually get going at 4:30PM and tickets are between R$20 – R$40.
Samba do Trabalhador – Rua Barão de São Francisco, 54 – Andaraí
For more information, try the event page.
PARTY:
The Glow Party! @ New Mariuzinn (Copacabana) – You know what you’re getting with The Glow Party!: free caipirinhas until midnight, random tequila shots, and of course lots of dark light and fluorescent paint.
Come and dance away the Monday blues to both a live samba act and resident DJs spinning house, hip-hop, reggaeton, and of course plenty of pop classics.
The party starts at 11PM and tickets are between R$40-R$60.
The Glow Party! – Av. Nossa Sra. de Copacabana, 435 – Copacabana
For more information, head to the event page.
LIVE:
Pavel Nersessian @ Theatro Municipal (Centro) – One of the most versatile and admired Russian pianists stops by for a Monday evening at Rio’s illustrious Theatro Municipal.
Fans of classical piano from the likes of Bizet and Debussy will be in for a treat as Nersessian presents a wide-ranging repotoire that will no doubt have something for everyone.
Tickets are between R$50 – R$300 and the evening begins at 8PM.
Pavel Nersessian – Praça Marechal Floriano, s/n – Centro
For more information, go to the event page.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Winehouse (Botafogo)
Run by a British expat, Winehouse boasts an eclectic range of wines both local and international. 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 5 PM and ends at 8 PM.
Winehouse – 5PM
Rua Paulo Barreto, 25 – Botafogo – Tel: (21) 3264-4101
Entrance: FREE
Nosso (Ipanema)
Located in a charming house at Maria Quitéria street, Nossos’s sophisticated drinks and dishes are undoubtedly worth a try. You will also enjoy Nosso if you are a rum lover: Their rum drinks, with labels from Cuba and Jamaica, are the house specialties.
Nosso – 7PM
Rua Maria Quitéria, 91 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 99619-0099
Entrance: R$15
Macaco Caolho Rock ‘n’ Drinks (Copacabana)
Open until 3AM and with an ever-changing drinks and food menu, this Irish pub is always busy with live entertainment, karaoke, and special offers to keep their loyal clientele coming back for more.
Macaco Caolho Rock ‘n’ Drinks – 7PM
Avenida Atlântica 3056 B – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 99525-3192
Entrance: See venue for details.
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