Sunday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Tonight, Palaphita Gavea will host the party Praio with the pagode band from Sao Paulo, Exaltasamba, performing live with the best hits of pagaode that have defined their 30 year career.
In addition to the live performance from Exaltasamba, there will also be DJs Nicko and Lara Alves spinning the best of Brazilian music. Promotions will include an open bar for vodka and beer until 8PM.
OTHER:
Arte de Portas Abertas (Santa Teresa)
Today is the final day of Arte de Portas Abertas. At this special art event, locals will present their various forms of art for public viewing and buying in their homes and personal studios. Running alongside the event is Arte Sobre a Mesa with 11 local restaurants cooking up dishes in honor of their chosen artists.
Santa Teresa – 10AM
Santa Teresa – Tel: (21) 2507-5352
Entrance: FREE
Indian Curry Lunch (Catete)
Today, the Maze Rio will host a lunch of Indian curry. There will be three types of curry, homemade Indian bread, accompaniments, side dishes and vegetarian and vegan options. See their site to reserve your spot.
The Maze Rio – 1PM
R. Tavares Bastos, 414 – Casa 66 – Catete – Tel: (21) 2558-5547
Entrance: R$69
Oktobeerfest (Niteroi)
In the final day of the event, the Oktobeerfest will bring the best of imported and national beers, with special beers and chopps available to try. There will also be food trucks with a variety of different foods on offer.
Campo de São Bento – 12PM
Alameda Edmundo de Macedo Soares e Silva, Niteroi – Tel: (21) 2711-3266
Entrance: FREE
LIVE:
Jazz no Morro (Copacabana)
Today and tonight, Giovana Adoracion will perform live at Gilda no Cantagalo, bringing lively jazz music with wonderful views across Copacabana and Ipanema.
Gilda no Cantagalo – 3PM
Rua Saint Roman – Morro do Cantagalo, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 96494-6014
Entrance: R$15 – R$35
CLUBS:
Duo (Gávea)
The Duo party returns to Gávea’s chic 00 (Zero Zero) club tonight with DJs Andress Fleming, Dri Toscano, and Ani Haze spinning the best of house, electro, aand pop during the night.
00 (Zero Zero) – 8PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: See venue for more information.
Praio – Exaltasamba Ao Vivo (Gávea)
The party returns to Palaphita Gavea and will continue until the early hours of Monday morning. DJs will be spinning the bestof Brazilian music all throughout the night. Promotions will include open bar of vodka and beer until 8PM.
Palaphita Gavea – 6PM
Av. Bartolomeu Mitre, 1314, Gávea – Tel: (21) 99982 9195
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
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 – 10PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: See venue for details.
Roda de Samba with Ballet 2 Passistas (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 – 5PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$10-R$20 (Cash Only)
PUBS & BARS:
NFL Sunday @ Blue Agave Ipanema (Ipanema)
Blue Agave Ipanema is always a great place for Mexican food, drinks and for watching live sport streams and broadcasts. Just around the corner from Posto 9, the bar is also known for its mostly English-speaking staff and the mostly English-speaking crowd which frequents the establishment. Be sure to check out Blue Agave in Copacabana also for a great night out.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 1PM
Vinicus de Moraes 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-92717544-5151
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
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.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 4PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: See venue for details.
Mais que Nada (Copacabana)
A cuban themed bar in Copacabana, Mais que Nada serves good tapas-style meals, cold beers and an excellent selection of cocktails and shots. Tonight, they will host the after-beach party. Promotions will include double shots on caipirinhas, caipivodkas and mojitos until 12AM.
Mais que Nada – 9PM
R. Xavier da Silveira, 34 – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2267-0599
Entrance: See venue for details.
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
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