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.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Samba na Serrinha (Madureira) – One of the samba sanctuaries in Rio de Janeiro, Serrinha will be hosting its outstanding “roda de samba” this Sunday.
The event will be specially dedicated to Carioca samba composer and singer Arlindo Cruz. The entrance is free, and the music goes on until 10 PM.
Casa do Jongo – Rua Silas de Oliveira, 101, Serrinha
Check the event for further details.
LIVE:
Forró de Rabeca (Centro) – The Forró de Rabeca will be performing tonight in a lively Festa Junina party, in Zona Portuária, Centro.
The “Arraiá” happens from 12 noon to 10 PM, and Forró de Rabeca plays forró and other Northeastern genres at 5 PM.
Casa Porto – Largo São Francisco da Prainha, 4, Centro
Check the event for further details.
LIVE:
Baile Saia de Chita (Catete) – Espaço Catete hosts the Baile de Saia de Chita tonight.
There will be live Brazilian music with Silvan Galvão (photo) and band Cordel Negro, and also food stalls selling typical dishes from Brazil’s North and Northeast.
Espaço Catete – Rua do Catete, 97, Catete
Check the event for further details.
LOUNGES, PUBS &; BARS:
Bar Urca (Urca)
Sunday afternoon drinking whilst eating salgadinhos 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
Adega Pérola (Copacabana)
Preserving a vintage decoration, Adega Pérola’s specialty is its delicious Portuguese-Brazilian finger food, served to you quickly at the bar’s counter area.
Adega Pérola – 11 AM
Rua Siqueira Campos, Copacabana – Tel.: (21) 2255-9425
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
R. Alm. Gonçalves, 50 – Loja D – Copacabana – Tel.: (21) 2267-9696
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
Blue Agave (Ipanema)
Just around the corner from Posto 9, Blue Agave Ipanema is also known for its mostly English-speaking staff and the international crowd which frequents the establishment. Be sure to check out Blue Agave in Copacabana also for a great night out.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 2 PM
Vinicus de Moraes 68 – Ipanema – Tel.: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free
Food and drink prices vary.
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