Saturday’s Rio Nightlife Pick –The weekly We Love RJ! party is back at New Mariuzinn Copacabana tonight with DJs Guga Fernandes and DLuccio spinning the best of house, hip hop, reggaeton, cumbia, funk and deep house throughout the night.
As always, there will be a four-hour open bar from 11PM to 3AM with Smirnoff Vodka, tropical drinks, caipirinhas, Sex on the Beach, Blue Lagoon, Antarctica beer, mineral water, and sodas.
Additionally, shots of tequila will be distributed and promotions will include two-for-one specials on beer, caipirinhas, various drinks, and Chandon until 3AM.
LIVE:
Web FestValda with Paralamas do Sucesso (Lapa)
Tonight Fundição Progresso will host the final night of the WebFestValda, an independent music festival. To open the night, Djambê Banda will perform at 9PM. They will be followed by a performance by Suricato at 10PM. The annoncement of the results of the 2016 edition of WebFestValda competition will take place at 11:05PM. Then the band Paralamas do Sucesso will perform at 1:15AM to close out the night and this edition of the festival.
Fundição Progresso – 8PM
Rua Dias da Cruz 170, Méier– Tel: (21) 2597-3897
Entrance: R$40 – R$300
Titãs (Lapa)
Tonight Brazilian band Titãs will present their fourteenth studio album Nheengatu live at Circo Voador in Lapa. Toni Platão will perform to open the night.
Circo Voador – Gates will open at 10PM
Rua dos Arcos, S/N, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2533-0354
Entrance: R$60 – R$120
CLUBS:
Vinyl United (Arpoador)
The CAVE club in Arpoador will host another edition of the Vinyl United party tonight with DJs Pacho, Lulinha, Tucho, and Saddam spinning the best of hip hop on vinyl.
CAVE – 11:30PM
Rua Francisco Otaviano 20, Arpoador – Tel: (21) 3576-8024
Entrance: R$20 – R$50
Recalcada (Copacabana)
It’s time once again for the best of baile funk and pop as the Recalcada party returns to Fosfobox in Copacabana tonight. DJs Ingrid Nepomuceno, Paula Queiroz, Bia Marques, Matheus G, and Doug Def will spin during the party.
Fosfobox – 11PM
Rua Siqueira Campos 143, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$30 – R$50
We Love RJ! (Copacabana)
The New Mariuzinn Copacabana will host the We Love RJ! party again tonight. As always, there will be a four-hour open bar from 11PM to 3AM with Smirnoff Vodka, tropical drinks, caipirinhas, Sex on the Beach, Blue Lagoon, Antarctica beer, mineral water, and sodas. Additionally, there will be shots of tequila. Promotions will include two-for-one specials on beer, caipirinhas, various drinks, and Chandon until 3AM. DJs Guga Fernandes and DLuccio will spin the best of house, hip hop, reggaeton, cumbia, funk and deep house throughout the night.
New Mariuzinn Copacabana – 11PM
Avenida Nossa Senhora 435, Copacabana– Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: R$30-R$100
Cabaret Night (Botafogo)
Tonight the Cabaret Lounge in Botafogo will host the Cabaret party with Mary Dee spinning the best of house, pop, rock, hip hop and more throughout the night.
Cabaret Lounge – 9PM
Rua Voluntários da Pátria 449, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-4126
Entrance: R$25 – R$38
Bear Nation (Centro)
The Bear Nation party returns to La Paz in Centro tonight with a special Jogos Vorazes Peludos (The Hunger Furry Games) edition. DJs Thiago Billboard, Fabiano Penna, and Titoneli will spin on the POP stage and DJs Great Guy and Ber Back will spin the best of rock, 80s, 90s, synths, trap, and more.
La Paz – 11:50PM
Rua do Rezende 82, Centro – Tel: (21) 2509-2403
Entrance: R$20 – R$40
Babylon and Wallpaper (Saúde)
The Babylon and Wallpaper parties return to The Week in Saúde tonight. DJs Flavio Lima, Anne Louise, Gustavo Junior and Edu Quintas will spin on the Babylon stage and DJs Felipe Mar and guests will spin on the Wallpaper stage during the night.
The Week – 11:59PM
Rua Sacadura Cabral 135, Saúde – Tel: (21) 2253-1020
Entrance: R$40 – R$50 +
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Sertanejo na Lagoa with Felipe and Hudson (Lagoa)
The posh venue Miroir in Lagoa will host the weekly Sertanejo na Lagoa party with Felipe and Hudson performing live tonight. Additionally, Daniel Tremmel will spin the best of house and hip hop before the show and the best of funk following the show. Caipirinhas will be free until 12AM for women and there will be promotions on Heineken for all throughout the night.
Miroir – 11PM
Avenida Epitácio Pessoa, 1484, Lagoa– Tel:(21) 97577-2525, Whatsapp: +55 21 97577-2525
Entrance: Entry is free for women with their names on the list until 11:30PM, R$30 – R$70
Calça Arriada, Empolga às 9, and Thiago Genthil (Centro)
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Thiago Genthil will start the night at Rio Scenarium at 8PM with the best of samba, jazz, and bossa nova. The group Empolga às 9 will follow at 11PM with the best of samba, frevo, and maracatu. Finally at 3AM, the group Calça Arriada will peform the best of forró.
Rio Scenarium – 8PM, 11PM, and 3AM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$45
Let’s Pop (Lapa)
Tonight beginning at 7PM Leviano bar in Lapa will host the Let’s Pop party, Guns’n’Roses and Bon Jovi edition. The bands Os Viboras and Runaway will perform on the first floor during the night and power trio Johnny’s will perform on the second floor. Additionally, DJ Aílton Areas will spin during the night. Promotions will include two-for-one specials on caipirinhas and Mojito.
Leviano – 7PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: Roda da Samba – R$20-R$30 (Cash only)
Claudinho Guimarães and JP Silva (Lapa)
JP Silva will open the night tonight at Carioca da Gema tonight and singer-songwriter and instrumentalist Claudinho Guimarães will follow. Guimarães released his first album entitled, A Luz do Criador in 2009 and is well known for his lively performances.
Carioca da Gema – 9:30PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$30
Arraiá do Samba do Chapéu with Moyseis Marques (Lapa)
Tonight Paiol 08 in Lapa will host Arraiá do Samba do Chapéu with special guests, singer Moyseis Marques and forró group Trio Ustrês.
Paiol 08 – 6PM
Rua dos Arcos, 24 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2524-2950
Entrance: R$25 – R$30
PUBS & BARS:
Cobber @ Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
It’s time for the best of classic rock as the band Cobber performs live at Lapa Irish Pub tonight. If you are looking for quality imported beers and a welcoming environment to drink them in while enjoying great live music, this is the place to go.
Lapa Irish Pub – 9PM
Rua Evaristo da Veiga 147, Lapa – Tel (21) 2221 – 7236
Entrance: R$10 until 10PM and R$20 after.
CollegeRock @ Bar do B (Laranjeiras)
The CollegeRock party returns to Bar do B in Laranjeiras tonight with The Courettes performing live and DJ Bacalhau spinning during the night.
Bar do B – 10:50PM
Rua das Laranjeiras 90, Laranjeiras – Tel: (21) 98477-2442
Entrance: R$13 with name on the list until 1AM
Barzin Sabanejo with Bernardo Ritto (Ipanema)
Tonight Barzin Bar and Restaurant in Ipanema will host Barzin Sabanejo with Bernardo Ritto performing the best of sertanejo live. Additionally during the night, DJ Daniel Faria will spin the best of hip hop, pop, house, and funk.
Barzin – 11PM
Rua Vinícius de Moraes 75, Ipanema
Entrance: R$30 – R$80
Arraiá do Saloon 79 (Botafogo)
Tonight Saloon 79 in Botafogo will host the Arraiá do Saloon 79 event. The Dirty Devil Band will perform live and DJs Lattari and Trovão will spin during the night.
Saloon 79 – House will open at 8:30PM.
Rua Pinheiro Guimarães 79, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 7544-5151
Entrance: R$15 – R$30
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 – 3AM
Vinicus de Moraes 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-92717544-5151
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
Tequila Jager – Lord Jim Pub (Ipanema)
Tonight the Lord Jim Pub will host the weekly Tequila Jager Night. Promotions will include two-for-one specials on tequila and Jagermeister. Six Nations and Premier League matches will be broadcast the in pub during the night.
Lord Jim’s Pub – 6PM to 4AM
Rua Paul Redfern 44, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: R$20 for women and R$25 for men.
Bar 48 (Ipanema)
Located in the heart of the Ipanema neighborhood, Bar 48 (Quarenta e Oito) is one of the hottest new bars in the city. Owned and operated by French expats, the bar is making a name for itself by hosting live music, DJ sets and by offering a nice atmosphere and great mixed drinks including caipirinhas.
Bar 48 – 11AM – 3PM and 6PM – 3AM
48 Rua Teixeira de Melo – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2548-8484
Entrance: See venue for details.
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 – 6:30PM – 1AM
Rua Jangadeiros, 42 – Loja B, Ipanema – (21) 99656-1960
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, Tony Boka will be playing at Mab’s Mondays through Saturdays from 6PM to 10PM. Boka is known for his varied repertoire that always pleases the crowd.
Restaurante Mab’s – 9AM to 4AM everyday.
Avenida Atlantica 1140, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
Entrance: See venue for more information.
Academia da Cachaça (Leblon)
For all things cachaça go here; it’s their specialty. They offer great caipifrutas and caipirinhas.
Academia da Cachaça – 9PM R. Conde Bernadotte 26, Leblon – (21) 2239-1542
Entrance: Free
Canastra Bar (Ipanema)
Situated in the heart of Ipanema, the Canastra Wine Bar offers a great selection of wines and cheeses and is quickly becoming known for its nice atmosphere and friendly service.
Canastra – 6:30PM – 1AM
Rua Jangadeiros, 42 – Loja B, Ipanema – (21) 99656-1960
Entrance: See venue for details.
Shenanigan’s (Ipanema)
With classic pub games like darts and pool, Ipanema’s Shenanigan’s is always a great spot to visit. This is another great bar for watching live sports.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 7PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: See venue for details.
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