Tuesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – The Dobradinha party returns to Fosfobox in Copacabana tonight and will kick off the Olympic season.
During the night, the Dobradinha team of DJs will spin the best of rock, pop, Tecno Maresias, funk, and axé.
Ziper will distribute pizza to those waiting in line to enter the party, and, as always, twins pay only one entrance fee. Inside there will be two-for-one specials on Jagermeister and promotions on caipirinha and Heineken.
OTHER:
Aussie Athlete Support Party (Copacabana)
Show your support for Australian athletes tonight in Copacabana at the Aussie Athlete Support Party. In order to accommodate more people, the party has been moved to the Clubhouse Rio. During the event, DJ Don Jay will spin the best of Aussie tunes.
Clubhouse Rio – 8PM
R. Saint Roman, 184 – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 3586-0456
Entrance: FREE, but limited capacity so arrive early.
Brazil 101 @ Lord Jim’s Pub (Ipanema)
It’s time for some of the best stand-up comedy about Brazil in English tonight as the Lord Jim Pub hosts Brazil 101: Comedy for Gringos. The line-up of comedians will include Ben Ludmer, Larissa Câmara and Smigol.
Lord Jim’s Pub – 8PM, Doors open at 6PM
Rua Paul Redfern 44, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: R$100
LIVE:
Bibiana Petek Trio Botafogo)
Tonight the Bibiana Petek Trio will perform live at Audio Rebel in Botafogo. Petek is a composer and instrumentalist inspired by artists including Chico Buarque, Elza Soares, and Tom Jobim, among others.
Audio Rebel – 8PM
Visconde de Silva 55, Botafogo– Tel: (21) 3435-2692
Entrance: See venue for more information.
CLUBS:
Hostel Party (Lagoa)
Tonight the posh venue Miroir in Lagoa will host the Hostel Party with DJ Daniel Tremmel and a special guest 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 live samba from the band Pretensão and 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.
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 – 5AM
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 caipirinha and Heineke. 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:
Marcelle Motta (Lapa)
Tonight singer Marcelle Motta will perform live at Carioca da Gema. The show will include Motta’s reinterpretations of works by Elis Regina, Paulinho da Viola, João Nogueira, Dona Ivone Lara, João Bosco, Djavan, Milton Nascimento, and Gilberto Gil, among others.
Carioca da Gema – 9:30PM
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 – 8:30PM.
Rua Sacadura Cabral, 155, Gamboa– Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$15
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. There will be live music following the Language Exchange.
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 – 6:30PM – 1AM
Rua Jangadeiros, 42 – Loja B, Ipanema – (21) 99656-1960
Entrance: See venue for details.
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 Mondays through Fridays 6PM-8PM. Additionally, tacos are half-price on Tuesdays. This is another great place to watch live streaming sports.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 7PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
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.
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