Thursday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Tonight the Cine Daros no Pátio film screening series will continue at Casa Daros in Botafogo. Running through August 16th, the events feature free screenings of animated films in the museum’s outdoor patio area.
Screening tonight will be the 2003 French film, “The Triplets of Belleville.” Directed by Sylvain Chomet, the film tells the comedic story of a boy who only feels happy when riding his bike. The film is in French with subtitles in Portuguese.
All films featured in the Cine Daros no Pátio series are being screened in their original language with Porturguese subtitles.
LIVE:
Clube da Encruza (Castelo)
Tonight Quintavant Qtv will present Clube da Encruza with Metá Metá, Passo Torto, Juçara Marçal, Rodrigo Campos, Romulo Fróes, and Sambanzo performing live at Sala Funarte Sidney Miller.
Sala Funarte Sidney Miller – 7:30PM
R. da Imprensa, 16 – Castelo – Tel: (21) 2279-8104
Entrance: R$20
Afrika Gumbe (Botafogo)
Tonight the group Afrika Gumbe will perform live at Audio Rebel in Botafogo.
Audio Rebel – 8PM
Visconde de Silva 55, Botafogo– Tel: (21) 3435-2692
Entrance: R$20
OTHER:
Cine Daros no Pátio, “The Triplets of Belleville” (Botafogo)
The free animated film screening series Cine Daros no Pátio continues tonight at the Casa Daros museum tonight with a screening of the 2003 film, “The Triplets of Belleville.” The film will be shown in its original language (French) with subtitles in Portuguese.
Casa Daros – 7PM
R. Gen. Severiano 159, Botafogo– Tel: (21) 2138-0850
Entrance: FREE
CLUBS:
Porn (Copacabana)
The Porn party returns to Fosfobox in Copacabana tonight for its seventh edition. During the night, DJs Erik Skratch, Nobru Black, Daniel Sydens, Bk’ and JXNVS will spin the best of trap, twerk, bass, boom bap, deep house and techno in the subsolo (basement) while DJs Bru Campos, Breaking Leg’s and Pedro Piu spin above at the Fosfofar.
Fosfobox – 11PM
Rua Siqueira Campos 143, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$15 – R$60
O Clube (Gávea)
Tonight the O Clube party returns to Gávea’s chic club 00 (Zero Zero) with DJs Bruno Vinelli, Farinha, RV and Flavia Xexeo spinning the best of hip hop throughout the night.
00 (Zero Zero) – 11PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: R$20 – R$40
Salsa in Rio (Copacabana)
Tonight the Salsa in Rio party returns to the the Mariuzinn club in Copacabana. DJ Sabroson will spin the best of Latin Ryhthms including salsa, bachata, reggaeton, cumbia, merengue and Latin pop and DJ Guga Fernandes will spin the best of house, deep house, hip hop and funk during the night. Additionally, caipirinhas and Cuba Libres will be free until midnight.
Mariuzinn Club – 11PM
Avenida Nossa Senhora 435, Copacabana– Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: R$30-R$50
Shake the Format (Lagoa)
On Thursday nights in August, the posh Lagoa nightclub, Miroir, is hosting the Shake the Format party. During each edition DJs will spin the best of hip hop, house, and funk throughout the night.
Miroir – 11PM
Avenida Epitácio Pessoa, 1484, Lagoa– Tel:(21) 2513-3898, Whatsapp: (21) 97577-2525
Entrance: See venue for details.
Veneno and Febre (Botafogo)
The 15th anniversary celebrations continue at Casa da Matriz tonight as the venue hosts a special edition of the Veneno party. For over ten years the weekly events, filled with good music and beautiful people, have helped start weekends early in Rio. Tonight will be no exception as DJs Tulio Araujo and Beto Artista will spin the best of rock and pop on the first floor and special guest Febre will spin the best of drum and bass and jungle on the second floor during the night.
Casa da Matriz – 11PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$20-R$35
Shake U Up! (Ipanema)
On Thursday nights the Praia Club, now located in Ipanema, is hosting the Shake u Party. DJs Angloa, Jonathan, Paulinho, and De Luca will spin the best of world music, trap, funk, and hip hop during the night. Promotions will include two for one beer all long.
Praia Club – 11PM
Rua Barão da Torre, 344 – Tel: (21) 9688 7404
Entrance: R$20 – R$30
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Rodrigo Sha, Capim-Acú, Trio Lero Lero, Pixin Bodega, and Luau do Peixe (Centro)
Tonight Rio Scenarium presents Luau do Peixe, Pixin Bodega, Trio Lero Lero, Capim-Acú, and Rodrigo Sha.
Rio Scenarium – 7PM, 19:30PM, 10PM, and 1AM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$25- R$40
Salsa and Forró Leviano (Lapa)
It’s time to dance at Lapa’s Leviano tonight as the group Mano a Mano starts things off at 8PM with salsa and merengue on the first floor. Later on the second floor the weekly Forró Leviano party will welcome special guests to perform live. Additionally, DJ Angolano will spin salsa and DJ Léo Araripe will spin forró during the night.
Leviano – 8PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$15-R$25
Toninho Geraes and Nelson Felix (Lapa)
Tonight at 8:30PM, Nelson Felix will start things off at Carioca da Gema with the best of samba. Then, composer and singer Toninho Geraes will follow at 10:30PM. Geraes has composed for artists including Martinho da Vila and Zeca Pagodinho and during his show tonight, he will sing their hits, as well as his own compositions. Additionally, he will reinterpret the works of Moacyr Luz, Paulinho da Viola, and Chico Buarque, among others.
Carioca da Gema – 8:30PM, 10:30PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$25
PUBS & BARS:
Venus Café and Riccochet @ Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
Nomadis will present live performances by Venus Café and Riccochet at Lapa Irish Pub tonight. If you want to hear great live music while drinking some quality imported beers in a welcoming environment with a friendly crowd, this is the place to go tonight.
Lapa Irish Pub
Rua Evaristo da Veiga 147, Lapa – Tel (21) 2221-7236
Entrance: R$10
#ThirstyThursday @La Calaca (Leblon)
Tonight is #ThirstyThursday at La Calaca restaurant in Leblon and that means that beginning at 9PM, Adriana Carvalho and DJ Adriani Miranda will provide great music while the restuarant offers special promotions. Go for the music and for some of the best gourmet Mexican cuisine and signature drinks offered in Rio.
La Calaca – 8:30PM
Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva, 1240, loja B, Leblon – Tel: (21) 3264-2217
Entrance: Free
OMG Lounge (Leblon)
Since its opening in March, the OMG Lounge has been attracting both locals and tourists alike. In addition to offering an intimate atmosphere and new varieties of food and drinks, the venue is hosting events on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.
OMG Lounge – 9PM
Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva, 1321, Leblon – Tel:(21) 3083-6486
Entrance: See venue for more information.
Clube do Rock @ Saloon 79 (Botafogo)
Tonight Saloon 79 will host the Clube do Rock event with the band Reverse performing live joined by special guests, Latin Grammy nominated artist Marilia Bessy and George Israel of Kid Abelha. Additionally during the night, DJ Theddy-O will spin during show intervals.
Saloon 79 – House will open at 8PM and the shows are scheduled to begin at 9PM.
Rua Pinheiro Guimarães 79, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 7544-5151
Entrance: R$20 – R$25
Shenanigan’s (Ipanema)
With classic pub games like darts and pool, Ipanema’s Shenanigan’s is always a great spot to visit. Happy Hour is dose dupla (two for one) on Thursdays 6PM-8PM.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 6PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: See venue for details.
Mab’s Restaurant and Bar (Copacabana)
This American-owned restaurant and bar on Copacabana Beach is a great place for food, drinks and entertainment. Every night, Tony Boka is performing live from 8PM until 1AM Boka is known for his varied repertoire that always pleases the crowd.
Restaurante Mab’s –Monday-Thursday 8AM-2AM, Friday-Saturday 24 hours
Avenida Atlantica 1140, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
Entrance: Free
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