We have the top three picks for this Saturday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
LIVE:
Ilê Aiyê (Pompéia) – The majesty of Afro-Brazilian music came all the way from Bahia to perform tonight at Sesc Pompéia: the amazing Ilê Aiyê.
An all-in-one Carnival bloc, cultural-educational institution and band, Ilê Aiyê will hypnotize the audience by rescuing Afro-Brazilian roots with outstanding dance, vibrant percussion, and celestial singing.
São Paulo singers Paula Lima and Ellen Oléria will be special guests in this show.
Sesc Pompéia – Rua Clélia, 93, Pompéia.
Check the event for further details.
LIVE:
Los Hermanos (Água Branca) – Having marked the generation of 20 and 30 year-olds, the Los Hermanos band will perform tonight at Allianz Parque, in Água Branca.
After 4 years away from the stage, the band is touring South America. They promise to please the audiences with their best career hits.
Allianz Parque – Rua Palestra itália, 200, Água Branca.
Check the event for further details.
PARTY:
Existe Amor em SP (Consolação) – Espaço Desmanche is hosting tonight the party Existe Amor em SP, a twelve-hour music marathon.
Resident DJs will play the hottest from Brazilian funk, Latin rhythms, and pop music. Singer Jobson Lima will perform at 9 PM. There will be twofers on gin tonic and Catuaba until 12 PM, and entrance is free all night long!
Espaço Desmanche – Rua Augusta, 765, Consolação.
Check the event for further details.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Empanaderia do Seu Zé (Vila Madalena)
The best Chilean empanadas one could ever find in São Paulo are in Empanaderia do Seu Zé. The informal environment, cold beer, and fresh empanadas attract all kinds of people from São Paulo’s West Zone.
Empanaderia do Seu Zé – 10 AM – 1 AM
Rua Fradique Coutinho, 875, Vila Madalena – Tel: (11) 3815-8858
Entrance: Free
Charles Edwards (Itaim Bibi)
Self-acclaimed São Paulo’s bar for flirting, the Charles Edward Pub is a great spot for upscale beers, tasty appetizers, and dinner.
Charles Edward – 6 PM – 4 AM
Rua Miriti (corner of Avenida Pres. Juscelino Kubitschek, 1400 T1, Itaim Bibi – Tel: (11) 3031-0955
Entrance: Free
Mercearia São Roque (Jardim Europa)
Located in the upper-class neighborhood of Jardim Europa, Mercearia São Roque combines romantic architecture and a lovely food and drink menu.
Mercearia São Roque – 12 PM – 12 AM
Rua Amauri, 35 – Jardim Europa – Tel: (11) 3085-6647
Entrance: Free
Bar Zur Alten Mühle (Brooklin)
Working in Brooklin for almost four decades, the bar fills São Paulo’s bohemian scene with some original German spirit. At Zur Alten Mühle, one can find great German labels and try classic German dishes, like Eisbein, Kassler, and Paprikaschnitzel.
Bar Zur Alten Muhle – 12 PM – 12 AM
Rua Princesa Isabel, 102, Brooklin – Tel: (11) 5044-4669
Entrance: Free
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