Wednesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – La Fiesta – Latin Party returns to New Mariuzinn in Copacabana tonight with DJ Guga Fernandes spinning the very best of Latin rhythms throughout the night.
Promotions will include 2-for-1 specials on Gin Tonic, Cuba Libre, Sex on the Beach, Screwdriver, Blue Lagoon, and Hi Fi all night.
Additionally, caipirinhas will be free until 12AM and two-for-one for the rest of the night.
LIVE:
Quarta Sertaneja a Original (Leblon)
Tonight Sette Leblon will host a new edition of Quarta Sertaneja a Original with the band Evidências performing live. There will also be Universitário karaoke with Rick Lima and DJ Paulinho will spin the best of house, hip hop, and funk. Promotions will include two-for-one specials on beer until 12AM.
Sette Leblon – 9PM
Avenida General San Martin 1011, Leblon – Tel: (21) 3298-1941
Entrance: FREE for Women with names on the list until 11:30PM, R$30 – R$60
CLUBS:
Karaokê Indie (Botafogo)
The Karaokê Indie party returns to Casa da Matriz in Botafogo tonight and in addition to eight hours of singing, caipirinhas will be two-for-one until midnight and there will be two-for-one specials on frozen drinks and distribution of brownies and pizzas by Ziper. Additionally during the night, DJ Edinho will spin the best of rock on the second floor.
Casa da Matriz – 9PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$15-R$30
Local Beatz (Copacabana)
Bem Brasil’s Local Beatz party returns 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. 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 +
La Fiesta – Latin Party (Copacabana)
Tonight New Mariuzinn Copacabana will host the La Fiesta – Latin Party. DJ Guga Fernandes will spin the best of Latin rhythms and promotions will include two-for-one specials on Gin Tonic, Cuba Libre, Sex on the Beach, Screwdriver, Blue Lagoon, and Hi Fi. Caipirinhas will be free until 12AM and two-for-one for the rest of the night.
New Mariuzinn Copacabana – 11PM
Avenida Nossa Senhora 435, Copacabana– Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: R$40 – R$60
Breaking Rules (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. DJs Mondraga, Alle, Roffer, and Zimba will spin during the night.
Miroir – 11PM
Avenida Epitácio Pessoa, 1484, Lagoa– Tel:(21) 2513-3898, Whatsapp: (21) 97577-2525
Entrance: FREE for women with their names on the list until 12:30AM, R$30 – R$60 +
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Claudinho Guimarães (Lapa)
Singer-songwriter and instrumentalist Claudinho Guimarães and guests will perform live at Carioca da Gema in Lapa tonight. Guimarães released his first album entitled, A Luz do Criador in 2009 and is well known for his lively performances.
Carioca da Gema – 8:30 PM and 10:30 PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$25
Roda de Samba with Lucas de Moraes (Lapa)
On Wednesday nights in March, Leviano in Lapa is continuing to host rodas de sambas with Lucas de Moraes. During the nights, de Moraes is performing his reinterpretations of works by João Nogueira, Beth Carvalho, Zeca Pagodinho, and Clara Nunes, among others.
Leviano – 7PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$10
Jhonson de Almeida and Gilmar Ferreira (Centro)
Gilmar Ferreira will start the night at Rio Scenarium at 7:30 PM will the best of MPB, samba jazz, samba de Gafieira, choro, and more. Jhonson de Almeida will follow at 11PM with his reinterpretations of works by Cartola, Luiz Carlos da Vila, Chico Buarque, and João Donato, among others.
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
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 now everyday of the week 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.
The Lucky Screw American Irish Pub (Copacabana)
Know for its cold beer, specialty beers, and great atmosphere, The Lucky Screw American Irish Pub also hosts live music every night of the week except for Wednesdays. Additionally, this is a great place to watch live sports.
The Lucky Screw American Irish Pub – 5PM-2AM
Av. Atlântica, 3056, Loja B, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 98317-5258
Entrance: Free
Bar 48 (Ipanema)
The new 48 Bar is one of the hottest new destinations in the city. Owned and operated by French expats, the bar is making a name for itself by hosting live DJ sets and by offering a nice atmosphere and great wine specials and mixed drinks including – of course – caipirinhas.
Bar 48 – 6PM-3AM
48 Rua Teixeira de Melo, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2548-8484
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 a great place to watch live streaming sports, both international and national.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 7PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: See venue for details.
Blue Agave (Ipanema)
For great Mexican food, drinks and live sports on the two TVs, be sure to check out the original Blue Agave in Ipanema. Located in the center of Ipanema a couple blocks from Posto 9, this in-door/out-door bar is a home away from home for expats and travelers.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 1PM – 3AM
Vinicus de Moraes 68, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-9271 / (21) 7544-5151
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
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