We have three top picks for Saturday’s Rio Nightlife, and below a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Acarajazz (Centro) – Tonight, the Acarajazz brings the best of instrumental music and Bahian rhythms to Santo Cristo, in Centro, at 10PM.
Performing at the same venue will be singers Juliana Linhares and Doralyce. Djs Eppinghaus and Tata Ogan will be spinning in the intervals.
Avenida Professor Pereira Reis, 76 – Santo Cristo – Centro
Check the event for further details.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Samba dos Guimarães (Santa Teresa) – The “Samba dos Guimarães” is back to Santa Teresa tonight with its lively “roda de samba”.
Starting from 7:30 PM, the samba invites tonight singer Nego Álvaro to perform at the venue. DJ Cícero will be playing the best of Brazilian music during the breaks.
Mercado das Pulgas – Rua Almirante Alexandrino, 501 – Santa Teresa – Centro
Check the event for further details.
LIVE:
Afrika Bambaataa (Centro) – Tonight, New Yorker artist Afrika Bambaataa performs at HUB RJ, in Centro, at 10PM.
Singer, composer, musical producer and DJ, Afrika Bambaataa is known as the “father of hip hop and electro funk”.
Also starring at the event will be Brazilian hip hop artists like Totonete, Jimmy Jay, Bruno Vinelli, Ambassador, DJ LP, Brentar and Vith Faria.
HUB RJ – Avenida Professor Pereira Reis, 50 – Santo Cristo
Check the event for further details.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
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 – 1AM
Rua Hilário de Gouvêia, 71 – Copacabana – (21) 2236-2381
Entrance: FREE
Shenanigan’s (Ipanema)
With classic pub games like darts and pool, Ipanema’s Shenanigan’s is always a great spot to visit. Happy Hour is dose dupla (two for one) on Thursdays 6PM-8PM.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 6PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá, 122A (Upstairs) – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: See venue for details.
Canastra Bar (Ipanema)
The Canastra Wine Bar in Ipanema offers a wide choice of wines and cheeses and is quickly becoming known for its trendy atmosphere and friendly service.
Canastra – 6:30 PM – 1AM
Rua Jangadeiros, 42, Loja B – Ipanema – (21) 99656-1960
Entrance: See venue for details
Academia da Cachaça (Leblon)
For all things cachaça go here; it’s their specialty. They offer great caipifrutas and caipirinhas in a relaxed, trendy setting.
Academia da Cachaça – 9PM
R. Conde Bernadotte 26, Leblon – Tel: (21) 2239-1542
Entrance: Free
Yndú Lounge (Leblon)
With chilled out vibes during the week and a selection of top DJs playing shows at the weekends, the newly-opened Yndú Lounge in Ipanema is a great option to kick back. With a selection of drinks and tapas, the bar is quickly becoming one of Leblon’s best watering holes.
Yndú Lounge – 6PM
Rua Ataulfo de Paiva, 1321 – Leblon – Tel: (21) 3083-6486
Entrance: FREE
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