Wednesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – The Karaokê Indie party returns to Casa da Matriz tonight with a special BBB (Batidão +Bubbles + Beatles) edition tonight.
In addition to eight hours of singing, twenty liters of Batida will be distributed; one hundred meters of bubbles; and DJs Beto Artist and Cris Pita will play the best of pop, rock, national rock, emocore, and The Beatles on the second floor during the night.
Promotions will include two-for-one specials on caipirinhas and Hi-fi’s until 12AM and Ziper will distribute free pizza throughout the night.
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.
Brazil 101: Comedy for Gringos (Leme)
It’s time again for the best stand-up comedy about Brazil in English tonight as Manifesto BCA in Leme will host Brazil 101: Comedy for Gringos. The line-up for the night includes Brazilian comedians Fernando Caruso, Ben Ludmer and Larissa Câmara. Additionally, Amitov will once again serve as Master of Ceremonies.
Manifesto BCA – 7:45 PM
Av. Nossa Sra de Copacabana 22 – Leme– Tel: (21) 96800-8683
Entrance: R$30
CLUBS:
Karaokê Indie (Botafogo)
The Karaokê Indie party returns to Casa da Matriz tonight with a special BBB (Batidão +Bubbles + Beatles) edition tonight. In addition to eight hours of singing, twenty liters of Batida will be distributed; there will be one meters of bubbles; and DJs Beto Artist and Cris Pita will play the best of pop, rock, national rock, emocore, and The Beatles on the second floor during the night. Promotions will include two-for-one specials on caipirinhas and Hi-fi’s until 12AM and Ziper will distribute free pizza throughout the night.
Casa da Matriz – 9PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$35 – R$45
Brota! (Arpoador)
It’s time for the best of funk as the Brota! party returns to the Cave club in Arpoador tonight with special guest MC Carol. Additionally Phael and DJ Residente will perform during the night. Admission is free until 12:30AM for women with their names on the list.
CAVE – 11:55 PM
Rua Francisco Otaviano 20, Arpoador – Tel: (21) 3576-8024
Entrance: FREE until 12:30AM for women with their names on the list, R$30 – R$50
Local Beatz (Copacabana)
Bem Brasil’s Local Beatz party will return to Fosfobox in Copacabana tonight with DJ Haron Dufau and a special guest spinning the best of hip hop, funk, house, EDM, pop rock, and Latin rhythms in the subsolo (basement) and above at the Fosfobar during the night. Promotions will include all your can drink caipifrutas from 11PM to 12AM.
Fosfobox – 11PM
Rua Siqueira Campos 143, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$30-R$50 +
Latin Party (Lapa)
Tonight Pub Kriok again will host the Latin party. During the night DJ Angola will spin the best of reggaeton, trap, funk, trap, pop, Latin beats, and house. Caipirinhas and beers will be free until 12AM.
Pub Kriok – 11PM
Rua Mem de Sa 65 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 99772-9338
Entrance: R$10 – R$30
Breaking Rules (Lagoa)
The Breaking Rules party returns to Miroir tonight with DJs Lorão, Zimba, and Mandraga spinning the best of hip hop, trap, house, funk, deep, and rap throughout the night. Caipirinhas will be free for women until 12AM. Entrance fee is free until 12:30AM for women with their names on the list.
Miroir – 11PM
Avenida Epitácio Pessoa, 1484, Lagoa– Tel:(21) 2513-3898, Whatsapp: (21) 97577-2525
Entrance: See venue for more information.
Substância (Centro)
Tonight La Paz in Centro will host the second edition of the Substância party. Kinkid, Sean Diss, Serp4f, and Gui Toledo will spin during the night and VJ Thiago Atônito will provide visuals during the night.
La Paz – 11:01 PM
Rua do Rezende 82, Centro – Tel: (21) 2509-2403
Entrance: FREE until 12AM with name on the list, R$15 – R$30
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Leo Gandelman and Paula Lima (Lapa)
Leo Gandelman will perform live with Paula Lima tonight at Carioca da Gema in Lapa.
Carioca da Gema – 7:30 PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$25
Marcelle Motta, Daniela Spielmann and Silverio Pontes (Centro)
Daniela Spielmann and Silverio Pontes 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, among others. At 10:30 PM singer Marcelle Motta will perform the best of classic and contemporary MPB.
Rio Scenarium – 7:30 PM and 10:30 PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$35
Quartas do Cacique (Lapa)
It’s time for the best of chorinho and samba de raiz as the Leviano bar and lounge hosts Quartas do Cacique tonight. The quartet Choro de Yara will start the night at 7PM and followed by Quinteto Cacique. Additionally, DJ Chicote will spin during show intervals.
Leviano – 6PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: FREE until 8PM, R$10
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
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)
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.
Blue Agave Ipanema (Ipanema)
Blue Agave Ipanema is always a great place for Mexican food, drinks and live sports. Just around the corner from Posto 9, the bar is also known for its mostly English-speaking staff and the mostly English-speaking crowd which frequents the establishment. Be sure to check out Blue Agave in Copacabana also for a great night out.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 9PM
Vinicus de Moraes 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-92717544-5151
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
Karaokê @ Lord Jim Pub (Ipanema)
It’s also karaoke night at the Lord Jim Pub in Ipanema. During the night there will be promotions on beer and various drinks.
Lord Jim Pub – 8PM to 12AM
Rua Paul Redfern 44, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: R$10 +
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