We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Moça Prosa (Tijuca) – Exclusively composed of female musicians, Moça Prosa performs tonight at the great Dida Bar e Restaurante, in Tijuca.
Moça’s “roda de samba” will honor the day with the special participation of Luciene Lacerda and Ekeji, activists for the black feminism. The presentation starts at 6PM.
Dida Bar e Restaurante – Rua Barão de Iguatemi, 408 – Tijuca
Check the event for further details.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Festa da Raça (Centro) – Tonight, Praça Tiradentes, in Centro, will be hosting samba group “Festa da Raça”, at 6PM.
Paying tribute to International Women’s Day, the “roda” will invite singers Marcelle Motta and Andreia Caffe to perform.
Praça Tiradentes – Centro
Check the event for further details.
LIVE:
Orquestra Lunar (Lagoa) – The Orquestra Lunar will be starring tonight at the Blue Note Rio, in Lagoa, at 10:30 PM.
Composed of nine talented musicians, the orchestra will present a surprising blend of samba and jazz music.
Blue Note Rio – Avenida Borges de Medeiros, 1424 – Lagoa
Check the event for further details.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Winehouse (Botafogo)
Winehouse is a wine bar run by a British expat that has brought an eclectic range of wines to Rio including a mix of fabulous national wines and international favorites. There is also a great selection of nibbles and cheese boards. For those that aren’t too keen on wine, there is plenty of beer and cocktail options too. Happy hour begins at 5PM and finishes at 8PM.
Winehouse – 5PM
Rua Paulo Barreto, 25 – Botafogo – Tel: (21) 3264-4101
Entrance: FREE
Canastra Bar (Ipanema)
The Canastra Wine Bar in Ipanema offers a great selection of wines and cheeses and is quickly becoming known for its nice atmosphere and friendly service.
Canastra – 6:30 PM
Rua Jangadeiros, 42, Loja B – Ipanema – (21) 99656-1960
Entrance: Free
Pub Escondido (Copacabana)
Those into the pub atmosphere will also love Pub Escondido, a discrete venue with premium beer labels, modern design and a really cool vibe. The pub offers 24 different beer taps, which includes the house’s draught beer, Escondido Weiss, made of wheat.
Pub Escondido – 6PM
Rua Aires de Saldanha, 98 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2522-9800
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
Blue Agave Ipanema (Ipanema)
Blue Agave Ipanema is a great place for good Mexican food, drinks and live sports. It also has English-speaking staff and is a popular expat hangout. Be sure to check out Blue Agave in Copacabana also for a great night out.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 9PM
Rua Vinicius de Moraes, 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-92717544-5151
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
Yndú Lounge (Leblon)
With chilled out vibes during the week and a selection of top DJs playing shows at the weekends, the newly-opened Yndú Lounge in Ipanema is a great option to kick back. With a selection of drinks and tapas, the bar is quickly becoming one of Leblon’s best watering holes.
Yndú Lounge – 6PM
Rua Ataulfo de Paiva, 1321 – Leblon – Tel: (21) 3083-6486
Entrance: FREE
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