Tuesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – It’s time for the best of hip hop, trap, rap, and more as Teatro Odisseia hosts the Flow party tonight. DJs Passos and Strike will spin during the night.
Shots of cachaça and Jurupinga will be distributed throughout the party and promotions will include two-for-one specials on caipirinha until 1AM and on Budweiser beers for R$7.50.
Teatro Odisseia is one of the largest venues in Lapa, the hub of music for Rio de Janeiro known for large street party atmosphere and several music venues.
LIVE:
Ponto de Equilíbrio (Lapa)
Brazilian group Ponto de Equilíbrio will launch their new album Essa é a Nossa Música live at Circo Voador in Lapa tonight. André Sampaio and Os Afromandinga will perform to open the night.
Circo Voador – 6PM
R. dos Arcos, s/n – Centro – Tel: (21) 2533-0354
Entrance: R$50 – R$100
Falso Coral and Elboni (Botafogo)
Tonight at Audio Rebel in Botafogo, groups Falso Coral and Elboni will perform for the first time live in Rio. False Corl is a São Paulo band, who released their first EP entitled “Folia” earlier this year in February and are known for their alternative rock and pop sounds. Elboni is a project formed by Brazilian musician Rubens Filho that welcomes guest musicians from across South American and France to perform a unique blend of electro-folk, pop, alternative and hard rock.
Audio Rebel – 7:30PM
Visconde de Silva 55, Botafogo– Tel: (21) 3435-2692
Entrance: R$20
CLUBS:
Flow (Lapa)
DJs Passos and Strike will spin the best of hip hop, trap, rap, and more as Teatro Odisseia hosts the Flow paty tonight. Shots of cachaça and Jurupinga will be distributed throughout then night. Additional promotions will include two-for-one specials on caipirinha until 1AM and on Budweiser beers for R$7.50.
Teatro Odisséia – 11PM
Visconde de Silva 55, Botafogo– Tel: (21) 2226-9691
Entrance: FREE entry until 12AM for those with their name on the friends’ list, R$15 – R$30
Balão Mágico (Lapa)
Tonight Raízes da Lapa will host the Balão Mágico party. There will an open bar from 11PM to 12AM and promotions will include two-for-one specials on Antárctica, Heineken, Budweiser, and Guitts. Shots of Catuaba will be distributed throughout the night. DJs Miguel Cruz, Wess, Felipe Dom, and Carol will spin during the party.
Raízes da Lapa – 11PM
Avenida Mem de Sá 21 -Lapa – Tel: (21) 96958-8877
Entrance: R$15 – R$30
Transemais no Dia do Sexo (Botafogo)
It’s time for the best of MPB, hip hop, rock, soul and funk as Casa da Matriz in Botafogo hosts the Transemais no Dia do Sexo party tonight. DJs Bella, Collet, Gomes, and Matheus Marins will spin during the night.
Casa da Matriz – 11PM
R. Henrique de Novais, 107 – Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691
Entrance: R$15 – R$30
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 Jägermeister 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
Bem Brasil – The Rio Hostels Party (Gávea )
The Bem Brasil party will return to 00 (Zero Zero) in Gávea tonight with Bruno Lima followed by 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.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Nelson Felix (Lapa)
Tonight singer Nelson Felix will perform live at Carioca da Gema in Lapa.
Carioca da Gema – 9PM
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 the best of soul, pop, and MPB 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)
Bruno Sotto and Ana Costa (Centro)
Beginning at 7:30PM, singer Ana Costa will perform her lively repertoire, including songs from her 3rd album entitled, Hoje é o Melhor Lugar, to start the night at Rio Scenarium. Bruno Sotto will follow at 11:30PM with his reinterpretations of works by Jorge Aragão, Almir Guineto, João Nogueira, D. Ivone Lara, Roberto Ribeiro, Paulinho da Viola, Fundo de Quintal, and Zeca Pagodinho, among others.
Rio Scenarium – 7:30 PM and 11:30 PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$35
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
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. Additionally, there will be live music 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.
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.
Bar 48 (Ipanema)
Located in the heart of the Ipanema neighborhood, Bar 48 (Quarenta e Oito) is one of the hottest new bars in the city. Owned and operated by French expats, the bar is making a name for itself by hosting live music, DJ sets and by offering a nice atmosphere and great mixed drinks including caipirinhas.
Bar 48 – 11AM – 3PM and 6PM – 3AM
48 Rua Teixeira de Melo – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2548-8484
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 – 2AM
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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