Sunday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Circo Voador is still on its birthday roll as the 30 year veteran produces yet another stellar show with Gossip. Be prepared for a night of rock, funk, disco and punk.
LIVE:
Gossip (Lapa)
Beth Ditto and Gossip bring the charisma, the soul, the amazing voice and stage presence which are the catalysts of the incendiary blend of rock, funk, disco and punk. Enjoy the show while Circo Voador continues to celebrate 30 years of amazing shows.
Circo Voador – 10PM
Rua dos Arcos, 1, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2533-0354
Entrance: Check with venue
CLUBS:
Café Del Mar (Copacabana)
This lounge-like setting at one of the most famous beaches in the world serves tapas while in a laid back ambiance overlooking the ocean. Café Del Mar is known for keeping the beaches of Copa alive, even on a Sunday.
Café Del Mar – 6PM
Av Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 3649-9658
Entrance: Check with venue
FBI- Festival de Bandas Independentes (Glória)
Demanding quality music in Rio de Janeiro, FBI was formed, celebrating music, art and poetry. Warming the party up will be DJ Mask followed by bands For Freaks, No!Thanks, Topics Apart and more.
Espaco Marun – 11PM
Rua do Catete, 124, Glória – Tel: (21) 2558-3431
Entrance: R$15 with Lista Amiga & R$25 without
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Rogê (Lapa)
Rogê’s main inspiration for both writing and performing is the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro. He expresses his love of the country and the warmth of the people of Brazil.
Carioca da Gema – 9:30PM
Av. Mem de Sá, 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$20
Roda de Forró Lapa)
Anyone who likes reggae and forró do not want to miss the next “Roda de Forró,” which continues this month at the Centro Cultural Carioca.
Centro Cultural Carioca – 10PM
Rua do Teatro, 37, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2252-6468
Entrance: R$20
PUBS & BARS:
Bar Urca (Urca)
If you have never have been to Bar Urca on a Sunday afternoon to drink beers and eat salgados while watching the sunset, you are missing a big part of what it means to be a Carioca. This establishment has been a hit since 1939.
Bar Urca – 11AM
Rua Cândido Gaffrée, 205, Urca – Tel: (21) 2295-8744
Entrance: Free
Shenanigan’s Live Music (Ipanema)
Shenanigan’s is always a good choice, all the sports games and the only pool table in Ipanema. Sunday is all about NFL as all three games (3PM, 6PM and 10:20 PM) will be on the big screen.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 4PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá, 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: R$10 after 8PM
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