Tuesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Bem Brasil, Cariocas and foreigners’ favorite Tuesday’s sweet escape, returns to Barzin Live tonight, in Ipanema, at 11PM.
The party includes live “roda de samba”, run by group Pretensão, and an eclectic set list with Brazilian funk, house, hip hop and reggaeton, making everyone dance all night long. Promotions on caipirinhas until 1AM.
LIVE:
Eletrupiniquim (Lapa)
Tonight, band Eletrupiniquim presents a new musical proposal to the audience, mixing jazz acoustic music to electronic rhythms, like drum’n bass, deep house and hip hop.
Casa do Baco – 9PM
Rua da Lapa, 243 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 3439-9929
Entrance: R$10
CLUBS:
Festa Bem Brasil (Ipanema)
One of the trendiest parties in Rio, where Brazilians and foreigners always end up hanging out together. Besides DJ Haron Dufau, who will be playing a set list with the best of hip hop, house, reggaeton and funk, group Pretensão (Pretension) will be in charge of the live samba music.
Barzin Rio Live – 11PM
Rua Vinicius de Moraes, 75 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2522-1809
Entrance: R$20 – R$50
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Samba Chula em Trans-Missão (Botafogo)
Tonight, traditional masters from Bahia’s samba (from an area called Recôncavo Baiano) gather at Etnohaus, in Botafogo, to close the project “Samba Chula em Trans-Missão” and present the best samba de roda one can listen to.
Etnohaus – 8PM
Rua das Palmeiras, 26 – Botafogo – Tel: (21) 4107-8406
Entrance: R$20
Mãeana + Letícia Persilles (Ipanema)
Singers Mãeana and Letícia Persilles meet on Teatro Ipanema’s stage tonight, presenting their unique repertoires of experimental independent Brazilian music.
Teatro Ipanema – 8:30 PM
Rua Prudente de Morais, 824 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-3750
Entrance: R$15 – R$30
PUBS & BARS:
Comuna (Botafogo)
Botafogo’s favorite bar for undergrad students and hispters. Comuna is famous for its homemade burgers and variety of beer labels.
Comuna – 7PM
Rua Sorocaba, 582 – Tel: (21) 3579-6175
Entrance: FREE
Canastra Bar (Ipanema)
The Canastra Wine Bar in Ipanema offers a wide choice of wines and cheeses and is quickly becoming known for its trendy 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)
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.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 1PM
Vinicus de Moraes 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
Lord Jim’s Pub (Ipanema)
Lord Jim’s Pub is the oldest pub in Rio and its well known for live music and promotional specials. During Happy Hours (6PM to 8PM) on Mondays through Fridays, the pub offers two for one draft beer. This is also a great place to watch live sports.
Lord Jim’s Pub – 7PM
Rua Paul Redfern 44, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: Free
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