Monday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – It’s time again to glow in the moonlight as the Rio Moonday Boat Party returns with neon paint, drinks, DJs and a nighttime boat ride around Guanabara Bay.
The party boat will begin boarding at 11PM and feature welcome shots for men until 11:30 PM and an open bar of vodka, beer and soft drinks for women until 12AM.
The boat will depart at 12:15 AM and then make its way around Guanabara Bay for four hours with DJs Angola and ES$ spinning the best of world music, funk, house and reggaeton.
OTHER:
Rio Night Live (Copacabana)
The laughter returns tonight as Rio Night Live presents another edition of Comedy Improv with the new Brasil Impro team at Beco das Garrafa, “Bottles Bar” in Copacabana.
Beco das Garrafas – 8:30 PM
Rua Duvivier 37, Copacabana – Tel: (21)2543-2962/(21) 96800-8683
Entrance: R$20 with caipirinha/ R$30 without
LIVE:
Monsantino Trio (Botafogo)
The Monsanto Trio with guitarist Gukherme Monteiro, bassist Alberto Continentino, and drummer Stephane Sanjuan will perform live tonight at Audio Rebel in Botafogo.
Audio Rebel – 8PM
Visconde de Silva 55, Botafogo– Tel: (21) 3435-2692
Entrance: R$20
CLUBS:
Rio Moonday Boat Party (Glória)
The Moonday party returns tonight and that means it’s time once again to dance while glowing in the moonlight during a nighttime board ride around Rio’s Guanabara. Boarding will begin at 11PM at the Marina da Glória and there will be welcome shots for guys until 11:30 PM and an open bar of vodka, beer and soft drinks for girls until 12AM. The boat will then depart at 12:15 AM and make its way around Guanabara Bay for four hours withDJs Angola and DJ ES$ spinning best of trap, world music, funk, house and reggaeton.
Marina da Glória – Boarding begins at 11PM and departs at 12AM.
Marina da Glória– Whatsapp: +55 21 99772-9338
Entrance: R$25 – R$50 (Reservation only)
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Roda de Samba with Rixxa (Lapa)
For a great night of dancing and singing, head to Lapa’s Carioca da Gema. The venue will come alive at 9:30 PM with vocalist Rixxa providing three hours of lively samba. During the event, Rixxa will be accompanied by brilliant percussionists and members of the Zeca Pagodinho band.
Carioca da Gema – 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$23
Lunes Sessions @ Leviano (Lapa)
On Monday nights in October, the Leviano bar in Lapa is presenting Lunes Sessions with band Clandestinos, led by singer-songwriter Udi Fagundes, performing their covers of works by Manu Chao, Chico Science, Jorge Benjor, and Bob Marley as well as original arrangements of the best of reggae, dub, ska, and hip-hop.
Leviano Bar – 9PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$10- R$20 (Cash only)
PUBS & BARS:
Shenanigan’s (Ipanema)
With classic pub games like darts and pool, Ipanema’s Shenanigan’s is always a great spot to visit. Monday through Friday, Happy Hour is 6PM to 8PM and Monday is half price steak night starting at 8PM.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 7:00 PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: See venue for details.
Mab’s Restaurant and Bar (Copacabana)
This American-owned restaurant and bar on Copacabana Beach is a great place for food, drinks and entertainment. Additionally, every night, Tony Boka is performing live from 8PM until 1AM. Boka is known for his varied repertoire that always pleases the crowd.
Restaurante Mab’s – Monday-Thursday 8AM-2AM, Friday-Saturday 9AM to 4AM in the morning
Avenida Atlantica 1140, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
Entrance: Free
Gringo Cafe (Ipanema)
The Gringo Cafe brings all things great about America to Ipanema, including beers, food and atmosphere. Go there to enjoy waffles, pancakes, BBQ, real bagels, sliders, great cakes and more.
Gringo Cafe – 11AM
Rua Barão da Torre 240 Loja A, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3813-3972
Entrance: Free
La Calaca (Leblon)
For gourmet Mexican food and great tequilla and sangria, head to La Calaca restaurant in Leblon. They are also known for their executive lunches with one grilled main dish, three side dishes and dessert for R$32.
La Calaca – 11:30 AM
Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva, 1240, loja B, Leblon – Tel: (21) 3264-2217
Entrance: Free
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