Sunday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Tonight the 2016 Rio Olympic Games will officially end as Maracanã Stadium hosts the closing ceremony beginning at 8PM local time.
The ceremony is expected to last approximately four hours. It will include the extinguishing of the Olympic flame and the passing of the torch to Tokyo, Japan, the host of the 2020 Olympic Games.
Winner of four gold medals during the games, Simone Biles will carry the U.S. Flag during the closing ceremony.
OTHER:
The Mansion Rio Sem Fronteias (Santa Teresa)
During the Olympic Games in Rio from August 5th through August 21st, The Mansion Rio in Santa Teresa will be hosting special events including lunch, dinners, poolside bar, live bands, live samba, and DJs. See The Mansion Rio Facebook page for additional information.
The Mansion Rio
Rua Dr Julio Otoni 254 – Santa Teresa – Tel: (21) 99776-0477
Entrance: See venue for additional information.
Coro Come (Lapa)
Circo Voador will host the gastronomy event Coro Come from 12PM – 9PM. Approximately thirty stalls will offer food, snacks, and sweets, including vegetarian and vegan options, all for under R$20 each. Additionally, Alive! will sell records and DJs Calani, Alex Paz, Papaleo, Tee Cardaci, and Tatogan will spin during the event. There will also be live painting and Nathascha Francis will present the project ‘Poemas Expressos.’
Circo Voador – 12PM – 9PM
Rua dos Arcos, S/N, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2533-0354
Entrance: FREE
LIVE:
Jazz no Morro with the Allbrazz Quarteto (Cantagalo)
Tonight the weekly Jazz no Morro event returns to Gilda in Cantagalo with the Allbrazz Quarteto performing jazz standards and modern works live. During show intervals, DJs will spin the best of Brazilian music and pop.
Gilda – 3PM
Morro do Cantagalo – Tel: (21) 97101-8040
Entrance: R$20 – R$35
CLUBS:
I Hate Mondays (Arpoador)
Tonight to help close out the Olympics, the I Hate Mondays party will host a very special I Hate Sundays edition at CAVE club in Arpoador. DJs Elisa Amaral, Putos, Schlaepfer, Henri, Gaygher, Nepomuceno, and Marques will spin during the night.
CAVE – 11:45PM
Rua Francisco Otaviano 20, Arpoador – Tel: (21) 3576-8024
Entrance: R$30 – R$50
Duo (Gávea)
The Duo party returns to Gávea’s chic 00 (Zero Zero) club tonight with DJs Diego Valente, Lu Sampaio, and Caio spinning during the night and a live broadcast of the Olympics closing ceremony.
00 (Zero Zero) – 9:30PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: See venue for more information.
Inflamável (Copacabana)
It’s time again for the best of pop hits, new pop, hip hop, and indie rock as the Inflamável party returns to Fosfobox in Copacabana tonight. DJs Bgolls Incrível, Bøechat, and Buba will spin during the night.
Fosfobox – 11PM
Rua Siqueira Campos 143, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$20 – R$50
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Samba do Humaitá @ Cabaret (Botafogo)
Tonight Cabaret Lounge in Botafogo will host Samba do Humaitá with Bloco Match Comigo performing live and DJ Haron Dufau spinning the best of classic funk, house, hip hop, pop, sertanejo and more.
Cabaret Lounge – 6PM
Rua Voluntários da Pátria 449, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-4126
Entrance: R$15 – R$40
Roda de Samba with Ballet 2 Passistas (Football) (Lapa)
Sundays are all about samba at Lapa’s Leviano bar. Every week beginning at 5PM the venue hosts a roda de samba with the group Face a Face playing classics of the genre, including works by Arlindo Cruz, Zeca Pagodinho and João Nogueira, among others. Additionally, DJ Mukato spins during show intervals.
Leviano – 6PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$10-R$20 (Cash Only)
Rogê (Lapa)
It’s time to dance as singer-songwriter Rogê returns for his weekly show at Lapa’s Carioca de Gema. The lively performer will present his own compositions as well as covers of works by Jorge, Djavan, and Jorge Benjor, among others.
Carioca da Gema – 9PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$23
Empolga às 9 and Darcy Maravilha (Centro)
Darcy Maravilha will start the night at Rio Scenarium tonight at 8PM with the best of samba. The bloco Empolga às 9 will follow at 11:30PM with more lively samba.
Rio Scenarium – 8:30PM and 11:30PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$25 – R$40
PUBS & BARS:
Arpex Party (Leblon)
The Arpex Party returns to Melt Leblon tonight. DJ Ricardinho will spin funk, house, hip hop and reggaeton and saxophonist Marcelo Cebukin will perform live. Additionally, caipivodkas will be free until 12AM.
Barzin – 11PM
Rua Rita Ludolf, 47- Leblon
Entrance: R$20 – R$70
Karaokê – Lord Jim Pub (Ipanema)
Tonight the regular sunday night Karaokê nights event returns to the Lord Jim Pub. Promotions during the night include two-for-one specials on Sol Premium until 10PM.
Lord Jim Pub – 7PM
Rua Paul Redfern 44, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: R$25
Bar Urca (Urca)
If you have never been to Bar Urca on a Sunday afternoon to drink beers and eat salgados while watching the sunset, you are missing a big part of what it means to be a Carioca. This simple establishment on the bayside has been a hit since 1939.
Bar Urca – 11AM
Rua Cândido Gaffrée 205, Urca – Tel: (21) 2295-8744
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 burgers, hot dogs, waffles, pancakes, French toast, real bagels, buttermilk biscuits, great cakes, muffins, and more.
Gringo Cafe – 11AM
Rua Barão da Torre 240 Loja A, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3813-3972
Entrance: Free
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, different guest musicians will be performing live every Sunday in June from 6PM to 10PM.
Restaurante Mab’s – 9AM to 4AM everyday.
Avenida Atlantica 1140, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
Entrance: See venue for more information.
Shenanigan’s (Ipanema)
With classic pub games like darts and pool, Ipanema’s Shenanigan’s is always a great spot to visit. Every Sunday, promotions include two for one Sol beer, caipirinha and caipivodka. Pizza Pub is also only R$10.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 4PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: See venue for details.
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