Wednesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Tonight the Cave club in Arpoador will connect the cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro as it hosts the Brota! party.
Bringing the best of funk, MCs Zaac and Jerry will perform live in Rio de Janeiro for the first time tonight during the party.
Additionally, Byano of Baile de Favela, Gott of Freetly, and DJ Residente will perform and spin during the night.
LIVE:
Rio Novo Rock (Méier)
Tonight Imperator Centro Cultural João Nogueira will present Rio Novo Rock with bands From Alaska, Stereophant, and Hover performing live. Additionally during the night, DJ Priscila Dau will spin and VJ Miguel Bandeira wil provide visuals.
Imperator Centro Cultural João Nogueira – 7PM
Rua Dias da Cruz 170, Méier– Tel: (21) 2597-3897
Entrance: R$20 – R$60
Afrika Gumbe (Botafogo)
Tonight the group Afrika Gumbe will perform live at Audio Rebel in Botafogo.
Audio Rebel – 8PM
Visconde de Silva 55, Botafogo– Tel: (21) 3435-2692
Entrance: R$25
CLUBS:
Karaokê Indie Dia Mundial do Rock (Botafogo)
The Karaokê Indie party returns to Casa da Matriz tonight with a special Dia Mundial do Rock (World Rock Day) edition. In addition to eight hours of singing and promotions including two-for-one specials, the party will celebrate rock’n’roll with shots of Jurupinga and Ziper pizza distributed throughout the night. Additionally there will be specials and free shots for those in band t-shrits, dressed as their rock idols and/or for those arriving to the party after a concert. DJs Abrahin and Felipe Eboli will spin the best of rock throughout the night on the second floor.
Casa da Matriz – 9PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$35 – R$45
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 +
Happy Hour with Karaokê (Botafogo)
Tonight the Cabaret Lounge in Botafogo will host the Quarta (Wednesday), Happy Hour with Karaokê party. There will be a live band for karaoke and DJ Mary Dee will spin during the event. 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: Free for women until 8PM, R$20
Latin Party (Lapa)
Tonight Pub Kriok 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
Brota! (Arpoador)
The Cave club in Arpoador will host the Brota! party tonight with MCs Zaac and Jerry and DJs Byano, and Residente spinning and performing during the night.
CAVE – 11:50PM
Rua Francisco Otaviano 20, Arpoador – Tel: (21) 3576-8024
Entrance: R$30+. See venue for more information.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Partido A3 (Lapa)
It’s time for the best of samba tonight as Carioca da Gema presents Partido A3 with André Pressão, Fernando Procópio, and Tonico Ferreira.
Carioca da Gema – 7:30PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$25
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 Edu Rio will spin during show intervals.
Leviano – 6PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: FREE until 8PM, R$10
Branka, Daniela Spielmann, Zé da Velha, and Silverio Pontes (Centro)
Daniela Spielmann, Zé da Velha, and Silverio Pontes will start the night at Rio Scenarium at 7:30PM with their reinterpretations of works by Pixinguinha, Severino Araujo, K-ximbinho, Chico Buarque, and Tom Jobim. Singer-songwriter Branka will follow at 10:30PM with the best of samba and Brazilian rhythms.
Rio Scenarium – 7:30PM and 10:30PM
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
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 Pub – 8PM to 12AM
Rua Paul Redfern 44, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: R$35 for women, R$40 for men
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.
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.
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.
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.
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