We have the top three picks for this Sunday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
LIVE:
The Neighbourhood @ Vivo Rio (Centro) – Come see one of only two Brazilian shows that The Neighborhood are performing as part of their world tour.
The American rockers will be playing songs from their latest bestselling eponymous album, plus they will be supported by cult LA noise group HEALTH.
Doors open at 7 PM, and tickets start from R$150.
The Neighbourhood – Avenida Infante Dom Henrique 85 – Centro
For more information, go to the event page.
LIVE:
Gloriosa Roda de Samba @ Feira Popular da Glória (Glória) – If you want some live samba this Sunday, then you can do no wrong with the Gloriosa Roda de Samba, commanded by the excellent musician Paulão 7 Cordas.
Expect to hear plenty of special guests and tributes to the greats of the genre such as Pixinguinha, Cartola, Noel Rosa, Barden Powell, Maria Betânia, Paulinho da Viola, and many others.
This free event starts at 3 PM.
Gloriosa Roda de Samba – Avenida Augusto Severo – Glória
For more information, head to the event page.
LIVE:
The Maine @ Sacadura 154 (Saúde) – Join American emo rockers The Maine tonight in Saúde as part of their world tour for their latest album “You Are Ok.”
Hear their latest single “Numb Without You” live, plus you can also celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the release of their debut album “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop.”
The night begins at 8 PM, and tickets are currently sold out.
The Maine – Rua Sacadura Cabral, 154 – Saúde
For more information, try the event page.
LOUNGES, PUBS &; BARS:
Bar Urca (Urca)
Sunday afternoon drinking while eating salgadinhos (appetizers) and watching the sunset at Bar Urca is a regular pastime in Rio de Janeiro. This simple establishment on the bayside has been a hit since 1939.
Bar Urca – 11 AM
Rua Cândido Gaffrée 205, Urca – Tel.: (21) 2295-8744
Entrance: Free
Vizinha 123 (Botafogo)
A multipurpose event space, bar, and restaurant that is open 24 hours and often hosts excellent live events such as samba, jazz, theatre, and more.
Vizinha 123 – Open 24 hours
R. Henrique de Novais, 123 – Botafogo – Tel.: (21) 99999-8633
Entrance: Free
Bip Bip (Copacabana)
Alfredinho may be gone, but his legend lives on. Spend a Sunday evening listening to some of the most authentic live samba in this one-of-a-kind shrine to carioca bohemia.
Bip Bip – 7 PM
Rua Alm. Gonçalves, 50 – Loja D – Copacabana – Tel.: (21) 2267-9696
Entrance: Free
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