Sunday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – It’s time for the best of pop and b-sides as the Soda party returns to Fosfobox in Copacabana tonight.
During the party, DJs Thiago Araujo, Lay Albuquerque, Luan Poffo, and Caio Guip will spin on the Pop stage while DJs Vinny Motta, Julio Doutor, and Iellamo spin on the House stage.
Promotions will include DrinkSoda for R$15 all night and two-for-one specials on Screwdrivers for R$25 until 10PM.
LIVE:
Kamelot (Lapa)
American metal band Kamelot will perform live at Circo Voador tonight. Formed in 1991 in Tampa, Florida by Thomas Youngblood and Richard Warner, the band is currently on tour in support of their newest album, Haven. Circo Voador gates will open at 6PM and the band Innocence Lost will play to open the night.
Circo Voador –Gates open at 6PM
Rua dos Arcos, S/N, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2533-0354
Entrance: R$130 +
Jazz no Morro with Dezmeia Onzemeia Cantagalo)
Tonight the weekly Jazz no Morro event returns to Gilda in Cantagalo with the Dezmeia Onzemeia trio performing 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$15-R$35
Gloria (Lapa)
Tonight Cena Rock Produtora presents bands Gloria, Âncora, The Ocean Revives, and 8mm (Oito Milímetros) live at Teatro Odisseia in Lapa.
Teatro Odisséia – 5PM.
Avenida Mem de Sá 66, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2226-9691
Entrance: R$25 – R$40
CLUBS:
Duo (Gávea)
The twelve-hour Duo party returns to Gávea’s chic 00 (Zero Zero) club tonight with DJs starting things off by spinning on the deck beginning at 5PM. Then beginning at 11PM, more DJs will follow, spinning inside until 5AM Monday morning.
00 (Zero Zero) – 5PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: See venue for more information.
Soda (Copacabana)
The Soda party returns to Fosfobox in Copacabana tonight with DJs Thiago Araujo, Lay Albuquerque, Luan Poffo, Caio Guip, Vinny Motta, Julio Doutor, and Iellamo spinning on two stages throughout the night.
Fosfobox – 10PM
Rua Siqueira Campos 143, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$20 – R$40
0800 (Centro)
Today and tonight La Paz in Centro will host the 0800 party with Tekinho G-Rap serving at Master of Ceremonies and Goribeatzz, Asluc, Kawo, DJ LN, DJ Will oW, Kennyᐱ, DJ Arielo, M$E, and Dr LP performing and spinning during the night.
La Paz – 4PM
Rua do Rezende, 82 – Centro – Tel: (21) 2224-8602
Entrance: See venue for more information.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Samba do Humaitá @ Cabaret (Botafogo)
Tonight Cabaret Lounge in Botafogo will host Samba do Humaitá with Fróes, Gabriel, and Betin 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 and Football with Ballet 2 Passistas (Football) (Lapa)
Sundays are all about samba and soccer at Lapa’s Leviano bar. Every week beginning at 5PM the venue plays live games on their screens with samba dancers following the matches and the group Samba Di Buteco playing classics of the genre, including works by Arlindo Cruz, Zeca Pagodinho and João Nogueira, among others. Additionally, DJ Mukato will spin 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 vocalist and guitarist Marcos Novatto starts the night at Carioca da Gema at 9PM. Singer-songwriter Rogê will follow at 11PM, returning 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
PUBS & BARS:
Arpex Party (Ipanema)
The Arpex Party returns to Barzin Bar and Restaurant in Ipanema 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 Vinícius de Moraes 75, Ipanema
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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