Saturday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – After a successful opening edition, Caio Braz, host of Fashion GNT and DJ Yugo of Rhythms of Music, present the second edition of Melody at Fosfobox. Come enjoy some serious pop music done with style.
LIVE:
Los Hermanos (Lapa)
Part of a three day performance, Los Hermanos will play again at Fundicao Progresso. Los Hermanos began their tour of 11 state capitals to celebrate fifteen years of life and music. Expect an incredible show as they perform all their popular past and recent hits.
Fundição Progresso – 11PM
Rua dos Arcos, 24 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2220.5070
Entrance: Check with venue
CLUBS:
Becape (Gávea)
Saturday night hip hop is showcased by long time resident DJ and music curator DJ Saddam. Come enjoy the sultry sounds of classic underground hip hop at this chic location accompanied by great food and drinks.
00 – 10PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: R$40
Melody (Copacabana)
After a bombastic (succssful) opening edition, Caio Braz, host of Fashion GNT and DJ Yugo of Rhythms of Music, present the second edition of Melody. Come enjoy some serious pop music done with style.
Fosfobox
Rua Siqueira Campos, 143 – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$25 with guestlist, R$40 without
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Forró com Márcia Guzzo (Lapa)
If Forró is your bag, then go no further than Rio Scenarium on Saturday night. Márcia Guzzo brings this classic Brazilian style to one of the most well known venues in Rio.
Rio Scenarium – 2:30AM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Lapa – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$35
Gafieira com Signus e Carlinhos de Jesus (Lapa)
Gafieira com Signus commands the samba stage with all the best in current and classic hits as well as guest Carlinhos de Jesus to complete the evening.
Lapa 40º – 10PM
Rua do Riachuelo, 97, Lapa – Tel: (21) 3147-9005
Entrance: R30
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
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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