Wednesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Tonight and tommorow night Quintavant will present American drummer Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth performing live at Audio Rebel in Botafogo.
During the shows, Shelley will play with his quartet Gata Pirâmide.
In addition to Shelley, Gata Pirâmide consists of Guilherme Valério of bands HAB e Valério; Paulo Kishimoto of Forgotten Boys, and José Barrichello.
LIVE:
Steve Shelley and the Gata Pirâmide (Botafogo)
Tonight and tomorrow night, Steve Shelley and the Gata Pirâmide will perform live at Audio Rebel in Botafogo. The Gata Pirâmide is a quartet formed by Sonic Youth’s Steve Shelley and features Guilherme Valério, Paulo Kishimoto, and José Barrichello.
Audio Rebel – 8PM
Visconde de Silva 55, Botafogo– Tel: (21) 3435-2692
Entrance: R$35
CLUBS:
Karaokê Indie (Botafogo)
The Karaokê Indie party returns to Casa da Matriz tonight with seven hours of singing and two-for-one specials on caipirinhas and frozens until 12AM. Additionally, Ziper will distribute pizza throughout the night.
Casa da Matriz – 9PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$15 – R$30
Breaking Rules (Lagoa)
It’s time again for the best of rap, hip hop, deep house and trap as the weekly Breaking Rules party returns to the posh Lagoa nightclub, Miroir tonight. DJs Shark, Donnie Jay, And1 DJ, and Igor Sardinha will spin and caipirinhas will be free for women until 12:30 AM.
Miroir – 11PM
Avenida Epitácio Pessoa, 1484, Lagoa– Tel:(21) 2513-3898, Whatsapp: (21) 97577-2525
Entrance: Women with their names on the list get in free until 12:30 AM, R$30 +
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 throughout 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 +
Quarta (Botafogo)
Tonight the Cabaret Lounge in Botafogo will host the Quarta (Wednesday), “O Melhor Happy Hour da Zona Sul” (The Best Happy Hour in the South Zone) party. The will be karaoke and DJ Mary Dee will spin during the event. Promotions will include two-for-one specials on Sol Premium and sparkling wine from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
Cabaret Lounge – 6PM
Rua Voluntários da Pátria 449, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-4126
Entrance: Entry for women is free until 8PM, R$20 for men
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Tempero Carioca and Tomaz Miranda (Lapa)
Tomaz Miranda will perform to start the nigth at Carioca da Gema and Tempero Carioca will follow with veterans of the samba genre delivering one of the best rodas de samba in the city tonight.
Carioca da Gema – 8:30 PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$25
Lucas de Moraes (Lapa)
On Wednesday nights in April, 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.
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$10 – R$20 (Cash only)
Dudu Oliveira, 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. Then Dudu Oliveira will follow at 10:30 PM, with a performance of authentic Brazilian instrumental jazz.
Rio Scenarium – 7:30 PM and 10:30 PM
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
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 – 6:30 PM – 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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