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:
El Miraculoso SambaJazz @ Praia Vermelha (Urca) – This is a free event for everyone to attend at the beautiful Praia Vermelha in Urca.
El Miraculoso SambaJazz are a great group of musicians specializing in inventive reinterpretations of Brazilian classics. They are, on guitar: Jefferson Moreira; on drums: Gabriel Barbosa; on bass: Marcos Luz; on trumpet: Henrique Vaz.
The music should start at around 5PM.
El Miraculoso SambaJazz – Praia Vermelha – Urca
For more information, head to the event page.
PARTY:
Arpex @ Woods Rio (Leblon) – The party that speaks all the languages of the world lands at Wood’s Rio de Janeiro for another Sunday bash!
There will be live saxophone from Marcelo Cebukin and then a DJ set from Ricardo Martins. For those looking for one last chance to celebrate the weekend, there are double doses of Caipirinha from midnight until 1AM.
Tickets are R$40 and suggested dress code is ‘formal’ so no flip flops or tank tops. Featuring the best music in unique surroundings, Woods guarantees a night of comfort, safety and fun. This night gets going at around 11PM.
Arpex – Avenida General San Martin, 1219 – Leblon
For more information, check the event page.
LIVE:
Camerata SESI ES toca Tom Jobim @ Sala Cecília Meireles (Lapa) – Sixty years after João Gilberto joined the Odeon label in the center of Rio de Janeiro and changed the Brazilian music scene, Camerata Sesi ES joins Danilo Caymmi to honor this one of the greatest aesthetic movements of popular music: bossa nova.
Camerata Sesi ES are: Leonardo David, conductor; Danilo Caymmi, voice; Flávio Mendes, guitar and arrangements.
Tickets are between R$20 – R$40 and the night begins at 7PM.
Camerata SESI ES toca Tom Jobim – Largo da Lapa, 47 – Lapa
For more information, go to the event page.
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 – 11AM
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 – 11AM
Rua Siqueira Campos, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2255-9425
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 – 2PM
Vinicus de Moraes 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
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