Wednesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – The Karaokê Indie party is back at Casa da Matriz in Botafogo tonight with a special Véspera de Feriado edition and celebration of the fifth anniversary of the party at the venue.
In addition to eight hours of singing, there will be decorations and a giant cake. Shots of Jurupinga will be distributed and Ziper will distribute pizzas, wraps, and burgers.
On the second floor during the night DJ Edinho will spin indie with Chacal; Mamede will spin rock with Arlei Hey Hey; Pilar Garcez will spin pop with Speedy; and Phunktronick will spin EDM with Abrahin.
Promotions during the night will include two-for-one specials on caipirinha and frozens until 12AM and buy two get one free specials on Heineken long necks.
LIVE:
Ana Lomelino and Bem Gil (Botafogo)
Tonight Voz EletrYka will present Ana Lomelino and Bem Gil live a Audio Rebel in Botafogo.
Audio Rebel – 8PM
Visconde de Silva 55, Botafogo– Tel: (21) 3435-2692
Entrance: R$20
Mart’nália (Méier)
It’s time for the very best of samba tonight as singer Mart’nália presents her show “Misturando” live at Imperator Centro Cultural João Nogueira in Méier.
Imperator Centro Cultural João Nogueira – 4PM
Rua Dias da Cruz 170, Méier– Tel: (21) 2597-3897
Entrance: R$30 – R$60
Quartaneja (Leblon)
Tonight Sette Leblon will host a special Véspera de Feriado edition of Quartaneja party. During the night, Rick Lima will perform and there will be Karaokê Universitário on the first floor. Additionally, the band Evidências will perform on the second floor. Promotions will include two-for-one specials on beer until 12AM and entrance fee for women is free until 11:30PM.
Sette Leblon – 10PM
Avenida General San Martin 1011, Leblon – Tel: (21) 3298-1941
Entrance: Women get in free until 11:30PM, R$30 – R$60.
CLUBS:
Breaking Rules with Big Syphie (Lagoa)
It’s time again for the best of nu-disco, rap, hip hop, deep house and trap as the weekly Breaking Rules party returns to the posh Lagoa nightclub, Miroir tonight with very special guest Big Syphie. Syphie has previously worked and toured with Pitbull. He is also know for his remixes of artists including Flo-rida, Lady Gaga, Enrique Inglesias, and Trey Songz. Additionally spinning during the night will be DJs Nobru, Mondrage, Zimba, and Roffer.
Miroir – 11PM
Avenida Epitácio Pessoa, 1484, Lagoa– Tel:(21) 2513-3898, Whatsapp: (21) 97577-2525
Entrance: R$20 – R$40 +
Local Beatz (Copacabana)
Fosfobox continues its celebration of its 12th anniversary with Bem Brasil’s Local Beatz party tonight. DJ Haron Dufau and a special guest will spin the best of hip hop, funk, house, EDM, pop rock, and Latin rhythms throughout the night and caipifrutas will be all you can drink from 11PM to 12AM.
Fosfobox – 11PM
Rua Siqueira Campos 143, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$30-R$50 +
Lacre, Red Lipstick Edition (Lapa)
Tonight Teatro Odisséia will host a special Red Lipstick edition of the Lacre party. DJs Tamy and Polly Black will spin the best pop, funk, and hip hop and Yas Werneck will MC during the night.
Teatro Odisséia – 11:40 PM
Visconde de Silva 55, Botafogo– Tel: (21) 2226-9691
Entrance: See Venue for more information.
Karaokê Indie (Botafogo)
Karaokê Indie returns to Casa da Matriz in Botafogo tonight with a special Véspera de Feriado edition and celebration of the fifth anniversary of the party at the venue. In addition to eight hours of singing, there will be decorations and a giant cake. Shots of Jurupinga will be distributed and Ziper will distribute pizzas, wraps, and burgers. On the second floor during the night, DJs will spin indie, rock, and EDM.
Casa da Matriz – 9PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$35 – R$45
Neon Premium (Copacabana)
Tonight New Mariuzinn Copacabana will host the Neon Premium party. There will be glow sticks, neon paint, black lights and a four-hour open bar from 11PM to 3AM with Absolut, Red Label, Chandon, beers, tropical drinks, caipirinhas, Sex on the Beaches, Blue Lagoons, Scewdrivers, Cuba Libra, water, and more. Additionally during the night, DJ Luccio will spin the best of funk, house, hip hop, reggaeton, cumbia, and deep house. .
New Mariuzinn Copacabana – 11PM
Avenida Nossa Senhora 435, Copacabana– Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: R$40 – R$100
Quarta (Botafogo)
Tonight the Cabaret Lounge in Botafogo will host a special Vèspera de Feriado edition of the Quarta (Wednesday), “O Melhor Happy Hour da Zona Sul” (The Best Happy Hour in the South Zone) party. DJ Mary Dee will spin during the event and promotions will include two-for-one specials on Sol Premium and sparkling wine from 6:30PM to 9:30PM.
Cabaret Lounge – 6PM
Rua Voluntários da Pátria 449, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-4126
Entrance: R$15 – R$30
Senses (Arpoador)
The Cave club in Arpoador will host a special edition of the Senses party. The second edition of the party will feature DJs Rafa Lacoste, Simonetti, Baln, Lofaro, and Defahk spinning throughout the night.
CAVE – 11:45PM
Rua Francisco Otaviano 20, Arpoador – Tel: (21) 3576-8024
Entrance: R$30 – R$40
CL∆PS 4e20 (Centro)
Tonight La Paz in Centro will host the CL∆PS 4e20 party. DJs Fé da Mangueira, Bia Marques, M$E, and Ritmo de Favela will spin upstairs while the Good Kidz and Street Crew perform downstairs.
La Paz – 11PM
Rua do Rezende 82, Centro – Tel: (21) 2509-2403
Entrance: R$10 – R$20
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Inácio Rios and Mosquito (Lapa)
Tonight Mosquito will start the night at Carioca da Gema in Lapa and Inácio Rios will follow.
Carioca da Gema – 8:30PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$25
Orquestra Tons do Rio (Lapa)
Tonight Leviano in Lapa will host Orquestra Tons do Rio. During the event, Vassia Tolstoi will be joined by Maira Freitas and Arlindo Neto for a night of live Brazilian music, soul, and jazz. Additionally, DJ Chicote will spin during the night.
Leviano – 9PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: See venue for more information.
Gafieira Carioca, Gafieira na Surdina, Daniela Spielmann, Silverio Pontes, and Zé da Velha (Centro)
Daniela Spielmann, Silverio Pontes, and guest, Zé da Velha will start the night at Rio Scenarium at 7:30 PM with their reinterpretations of works by Pixinguinha, Severino Araujo, K-ximbinho, Chico Buarque, and Tom Jobim. Gafieira Carioca will follow at 11PM with the best of gafiera, samba rock, and bossa nova.
Rio Scenarium – 7:30 PM and 11PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$35
PUBS & BARS:
RockOKÊ – Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
Every Wednesday night is RockOKÊ (Karaokê Rock) night at Lapa Irish Pub. If you’re looking for quality imported beer and a nice environment to drink it in before, during and after belting out some classic rock tunes, this is the place to be tonight.
Lapa Irish Pub – 9PM
Rua Evaristo da Veiga 147, Lapa – Tel (21) 2221-7236
Entrance: R$10
Véspera do Feriado @ Saloon 79 (Botafogo)
Tonight Saloon 79 in Botafogo will host the Véspera do Feriado party with The Police tribute band, The Badcops performing live. Additionally, DJs Trovão and Rafael Barreto will spin during the night.
Saloon 79 – The house will open at 8PM and the Badcops are scheduled to begin at 10PM
Rua Pinheiro Guimarães 79, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 7544-5151
Entrance: FREE
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.
Canastra Bar (Ipanema)
Located in the heart of Ipanema, the Canastra Wine Bar 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.
Shenanigan’s (Ipanema)
With classic pub games like darts and pool, Ipanema’s Shenanigan’s is always a great spot to visit. This is another great bar for watching live 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 – 5PM – 3AM
48 Rua Teixeira de Melo – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2548-8484
Entrance: See venue for details.
Blue Agave Ipanema (Ipanema)
For great Mexican food, drinks and live sports, be sure to check out the original Blue Agave in Ipanema. Just around the corner from posto 9, the after-beach crowd tends to stop by and stay all night. Another perk here is most of the staff and clientele can speak English.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 1PM – 3AM
Vinicus de Moraes 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-92717544-5151
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
Open Bar – Lord Jim Pub (Ipanema)
Tonight from 8PM to 12AM, the Lord Jim Pub will host its weekly open bar with chopp and caipirinha.
Lord Jim’s Pub – 8PM to 12AM
Rua Paul Redfern 44, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: R$35 for women, R$40 for men
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