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 Judas F spinning the best of world music, funk, house and reggaeton.
LIVE:
Overseas (Botafogo)
Tonight Bichano Records will present a live performance by Costa Rican group Overseas at Audio Rebel in Botafogo. Additionally Canadian Chris Snelgrove and the group Regular Boat Driver will perform live during the night.
Audio Rebel – 6PM
Visconde de Silva 55, Botafogo– Tel: (21) 3435-2692
Entrance: R$10
OTHER:
Vent! (Copacabana)
Tonight for live storytelling returns as Rio Night Live presents a new edition of the VENT! tellling it like it was event in Beco Das Garrafas in Copacabana. The international lineup of storytellers tonight will include Michael Royster (US), Stephen Garland (IRE), Raf Kiss (Belgium), Amit Kumar (UK/India), Jose Calneto (BR) and Thalya Goldfeld (US).
Beco Das Garraas – Doors open at 8PM and showtime is at 8:30PM.
Rua Duvivier 37, Copacabana – Tel: (21)2543-2962/(21) 96800-8683
Entrance: R$20 with caipirinha/ R$30 without
CLUBS:
Rio Moonday Boat Party (Glória)
The Rio Moonday Boat Party returns tonight. Boarding will begin at 11PM at the Marina da Glória and the boat will then depart at 12:15 AM to its way around Guanabara Bay for four hours. During the trip, DJs Angola and Judas F will spin 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 7:30 PM as singer and guitarist Marcos Novatto performs live. Then at 9:30 PM it’s time for three hours of samba provided by vocalist Rixxa 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 September, 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 – 7PM
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. They are now serving New York-style pizza and during happy hour from 5PM to 8PM, Monday through Friday petiscos are fifty percent off and chopp is R$5.50. There is also a kilo buffet Mondays through Fridays 11-4PM. 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 specials.
La Calaca – 11:30 AM
Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva, 1240, loja B, Leblon – Tel: (21) 3264-2217
Entrance: Free
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