Saturday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – The pick for the night is a Live show at Fundacao Progresso in Lapa. The Ouro da Casa festival brings home Gold again at Fundacao Progresso. In this edition the stage gets more eclectic with Maurice Baia from Lapa, famous for such hits such as “The Soundtrack of Life” and “Habeas Corpus”, along with a mixture of xotes, xaxados, maracatus and flasks with the rock band Raiz do Sana.
LIVE:
Ouro da Casa – Baia e Raiz do Sana(Lapa)
The Ouro da Casa festival brings home Gold again at Fundacao Progresso. In this edition the stage gets more eclectic with Maurice Baia from Lapa, famous for such hits such as “The Soundtrack of Life” and “Habeas Corpus”, along with a mixture of xotes, xaxados, maracatus and flasks with the rock band’s Raiz do Sana.
Fundição Progresso – 11PM
Rua dos Arcos, 24, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2220-5070
Entrance: Contact Venue
CLUBS:
Nuth (Barra da Tijuca)
One of the few joints in Rio with a spacious venue, nice jungle theme, three floors and a pool table. There is also another location in Lagoa so be sure to check them both out.
Nuth – 11PM
Av. Armando Lombardi 999, Barra de Tijuca – Tel: (21) 3153-8595/ 2495-6008
Entrance: Not available at time of press
Stereo Zero (Zero Zero) (Gávea)
While enjoying the incredible ambiance of 00, listen for the unmistakable sound of vinyl, filled with sounds of new releases and classic remixes from indie rock, pop, new disc, house and more with DJs Cobra e José Roberto Mahr!
00 – 10PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: starting from R$25
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Liga do Choro (Lapa)
Come enjoy the sounds of Choro at this classic Rio venue. Exploring improvisation in the music stylings of Ernesto Nazareth, Jacob’s Mandolin, and K-Pixiguinha ximbinho.
Rio Scenarium – 9:30 PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa, Lapa – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$35
Clube dos Democráticos (Lapa)
Bringing together the best musicians of Rio de Janeiro, Democráticos promises the time if your life. With artists such as Nina Wirtti &; Noites Brasileiras, Os Miltons, and many more. The goal is to present classics of Brazilian music and its roots.
Clube dos Democráticos – 11:30 PM
Rua do Riachuelo 91/93, Lapa – Tel: (21) 8848-8889
Entrance: R$15 with Lista Amiga, R$20 for women & students, R$25 for men
PUBS & BARS:
Blue Agave (Copacabana)
Some of the best Mexican food — and the best margarita — in Rio, plus live American and European sports on TV. They also have the original location in Ipanema.
Blue Agave – 12PM
Rua Aires Saldanha 21C, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free
Lord Jim’s Pub (Ipanema)
The oldest pub in Rio in its newest guise and a great local crowd. Known for its live music and happy hour.
Lord Jim’s Pub – 7PM
Rua Paul Redfern, 44, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: Not available at time of press
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