We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below there is a list of bars and pubs that are always a good option.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Sexteto Sucupira (Centro) – Tonight, the great Sexteto Sucupira will be starring at Instituto Cultural Ruínas, at 9PM.
The band will make everyone shake it with the most vibrant combination of forró and gypsy music until 4PM.
Instituto Cultural Ruínas – Praça Tiradentes, 75 – Centro
Check the event for further details.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Samba Pede Teresa (Centro) – The great “roda de samba” Pede Teresa is back to Centro tonight, at Arco do Teles, at 6PM.
The group will play the best samba classics at Arco do Teles, but will also bring a selected repertoire of contemporary compositions.
Pede Teresa – Arco do Teles, Centro
Check the event for further details.
LIVE:
Daniela Spielmann Trio (Leblon) – The great Oscar Bistro Bar hosts tonight the Daniela Spielmann Trio, which will perform at 8PM.
Composed of musicians Daniela Spielmann (sax), Sheila Zagury II (piano) and Rodrigo Villa (doublebass), the trio will present a fine repertoire of jazz standards.
Oscar Bistro Bar – Rua Dias Ferreira, 64 – Leblon
Check the event for further details.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
This is the place to be tonight for belting out rock classics in a lively environment whilst drinking imported beer.
Lapa Irish Pub – 7PM
Rua Evaristo da Veiga, 147 – Lapa – Tel (21) 2221-7236
Entrance: R$10
Pavão Azul (Copacabana)
Pavão Azul is a lively bar in Copacabana, famous for its exceptionally cold beers and prawn pastels. It gets crowded there every night, making every day of the week seem like the weekend.
Pavão Azul – 6:30 PM – 1AM
Rua Hilário de Gouvêia, 71 – Copacabana – (21) 2236-2381
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 (Ipanema)
Blue Agave Ipanema is a great place for good Mexican food, drinks and live sports. It also has English-speaking staff and is a popular expat hangout. Be sure to check out Blue Agave in Copacabana also for a great night out.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 9PM
Rua Vinicius de Moraes, 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-92717544-5151
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
Flashback (Ipanema)
Flashback is a wonderful high-end restaurant with plenty of classical music and photos decorating the walls. Tonight, between 7PM and 9PM the restaurant will serve a happy hour with two for one on caipivodkas and Stella Artois. The caipivodkas are made fresh with either lime, strawberry or passionfruit as well as additional herbs added in for a taste explosion.
Flashback – 7PM
Rua Paul Redfern, 33 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2274-7657
Entrance: FREE
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