Tuesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – With the hopes of welcoming all the international visitors in Rio de Janeiro during the Olympic Game, the CAVE club in Arpoador will host the first edition of the Paradise Rio party tonight.
During the night DJs Doper, Vixen Dream, Lofaro, D Groov, and Zepv will celebrate the current blending of cultures in the city by spinning an eclectic mix of the best of hip hop, rap, trap, funk, and electronic.
Currently one of the hottest clubs in the city, the underground venue Cave opened in 2014. Since its launching it has hosted top notch events including Dutch DJ Eelke Kleijn as part of the Rio Music Conference Club Week and the Friendly Fires and Charli XCX as part of the MECAPresent Rio Festival.
OTHER:
The Mansion Rio Sem Fronteias (Santa Teresa)
During the Olympic Games in Rio from August 5th through August 21st, The Mansion Rio in Santa Teresa will be hosting special events including lunch, dinners, poolside bar, live bands, live samba, and DJs. See The Mansion Rio Facebook page for additional information.
The Mansion Rio
Rua Dr Julio Otoni 254 – Santa Teresa – Tel: (21) 99776-0477
Entrance: See venue for additional information.
CLUBS:
Hostel Party (Lagoa)
Tonight the posh venue Miroir in Lagoa will host the Hostel Party with DJs John Failly and Carol Legaly spinning the best of reggaeton and various rhythms.
Miroir – 11PM
Avenida Epitácio Pessoa, 1484, Lagoa– Tel:(21) 97577-2525, Whatsapp: +55 21 97577-2525
Entrance: R$40 – R$70
Bem Brasil – The Rio Hostels Party ( Gávea )
The Bem Brasil party will return to 00 (Zero Zero) in Gávea tonight with DJ Haron Dufau spinning the best of hip hop, Latin rhythms, reggaeton, cumbia, and kuduro throughout the night. Promotions will include free caipirinhas from 10PM until midnight.
00 – 11PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca, 240 – Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: R$40 +. See venue for more information.
Paradise Rio (Arpoador)
Tonight the CAVE club in Arpoador will host the first edition of the Paradise Rio party. During the night DJs Doper, Vixen Dream, Lofaro, D Groov, and Zepv will spin the best of hip hop, rap, trap, funk, and electronic.
CAVE – 11:55PM
Rua Francisco Otaviano 20, Arpoador – Tel: (21) 3576-8024
Entrance:R$30+
Rio Fest (Leblon)
The Rio Fest party is back at Sette Leblon bar and lounge tonight. There will be welcome glasses of champagne for women until 12AM and free caipivodkas for all until 12:30AM. Promotions include two-for-one specials on Budweiser long neck beers and various drinks all night long. During the event, DLuccio and a special guest will spin the best of electronic, trap, house, indie rock, funk Carioca, hip hop, reggaeton, and samba.
Sette Leblon – 11PM – 6AM
Avenida General San Martin 1011, Leblon– Tel: 21-32981941
Entrance: R$30 – R$50 +
Dobradinha (Copacabana)
The Dobradinha party returns to Fosfobox in Copacabana tonight with the Dobradinha team and guests spinning the best of rock, pop, techno, funk, and axé during the night. There will be two-for-one specials on Jagermeister and promotions on caipirinhas and Heinekens. Ziper will distribute pizza and as always, twins pay only one entry fee.
Fosfobox – 11PM
Rua Siqueira Campos 143, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$25- R$50
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Samba do Mercado (Lapa)
Tonight the group Samba do Mercado will perform live at Carioca da Gema in Lapa.
Carioca da Gema – 9:30 PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$25
Terças Di Som (Lapa)
Tonight Leviano bar in Lapa will host Terças Di Som with the group Eletronaipe performing live and DJ Chicote spinning during the night.
Leviano – 9PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$10 – R$20 (Cash only)
Roda de Samba @ Trapiche Gamboa (Gamboa)
The weekly roda de samba with Paulão 7 Cordas returns to Trapiche Gamboa tonight.
Trapiche Gamboa – 8:30 PM.
Rua Sacadura Cabral, 155, Gamboa– Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$15
Zeca do Trombone, Nana Kozak, and Nilze Carvalho (Centro)
Singer-songwriter Nilze Carvalho will start the night at Rio Scenarium tonight at 7:30 PM with the best of classic samba and more. Singer Nana Kozak will follow at 8:30 PM with more liveley Brazilian rhythms and then Zeca do Trombone will perform his unique repertoire beginnig at 11:30PM.
Rio Scenarium – 7:30 PM and 11:30 PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$35
PUBS & BARS:
Language Exchange – Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
Tonight the Portuguese/English Language Exchange returns to Lapa Irish Pub. Set up like speed dating, native English speakers will be paired with native Portuguese speakers at tables. The pairs will then speak English for five minutes followed by Portuguese for five minutes. After those ten minutes, each speaker will move on to a new table and conversation partner. It’s both a fun and educational night. Teca Figueiredo will perform r&b live following the Language Exchange tonight.
Lapa Irish Pub – 7PM
Rua Evaristo da Veiga 147, Lapa – Tel (21) 2221-7236
Entrance: R$10 to stay for the show.
Mab’s Restaurant and Bar (Copacabana)
This American-owned restaurant and bar on Copacabana Beach is a great place for food, drinks and entertainment. Additionally, Tony Boka will be playing at Mab’s Mondays through Saturdays from 6PM to 10PM. Boka is known for his varied repertoire that always pleases the crowd.
Restaurante Mab’s – 9AM to 4AM everyday.
Avenida Atlantica 1140, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
Entrance: See venue for more information.
The Lucky Screw American Irish Pub (Copacabana)
Know for its cold, specialty beers, and great atmosphere, The Lucky Screw American Irish Pub also hosts live music every night of the week except for Wednesdays.
The Lucky Screw American Irish Pub – 5PM – 2AM
Av. Atlântica, 3056, Loja B, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 98317-5258
Entrance: See venue for more information.
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 – 1AM
Rua Jangadeiros, 42 – Loja B, Ipanema – (21) 99656-1960
Entrance: See venue for details.
Blue Agave Ipanema (Ipanema)
Located just around the corner from Posto 9, Blue Agave in Ipanema is well known for great Mexican food, drinks and for broadcasting live sports. Additionally, most of the wait staff and crowd speak English. Be sure to check out Blue Agave in Copacabana also for a great night out.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 1PM – 3AM
Vinicus de Moraes 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-92717544-5151
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
Games Night – Lord Jim Pub (Ipanema)
It’s time to play darts, chess, and FIFA 2014 on XBOX 360, as the Lord Jim Pub hosts the weekly Games Night event tonight. Promotions include two-for-one specials on Jim’s Lager until 12AM. There will also be live rock’n’roll.
Lord Jim’s Pub – 7PM
Rua Paul Redfern 44, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: R$10
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