Sunday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Nuth has something to prove, that rock still lives and breathes here in Rio. Come see them make their point at the new event FBI, the Independent Bands Festival. Get your nightly dose of rock n roll at this beautiful venue in Barra da Tijuca. Drink specials offered all night.
LIVE:
Next Generation Festival 2 (Lapa)
The Next Generation Festival is an event created and produced by Rockers Web, bringing to Brazil new bands that are emerging on the scene of the rock and pop world. These are bands that are already big hit with the teen audience over the Internet, especially in Brazil. The event will feature Mayday Parade, The Summer Set, Every Avenue and Downtown Fiction.
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 – 5PM
Av Atlântica 1910 – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 3649-9658
Entrance: Check with venue
FBI eliminatoria 13 (Barra da Tijuca)
Come check out the FBI – Independent Bands Festival which will prove that rock lives in Rio and the poets are alive. Going in the opposite direction of events that are devoid of ideology and values, the Festival of Independent Bands generate the demand for quality music, constructive and intelligent lyrics and a rock attitude that is full of energy.
Nuth – 11PM
Av. Armando Lombardi 999, Barra de Tijuca – Tel: (21) 3153-8595/ 2495-6008
Entrance: Check with venue
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Micheline Cardoso (Lapa)
This special night of samba features Micheline Cardoso at the restaurant/ nightclub Catrin in the heart of Lapa. Come experience this great new location with a brand new roda de samba!
Catrin – 8PM
Rua Men de Sa 63, Lapa – Tel:(21)2222-0328
Entrance: R$15
Rogê (Lapa)
His main inspiration for both writing, and to perform, is the city of Rio de Janeiro, expressing, in addition to the natural warmth of our country, especially the warmth of our people.
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 forro do not want to miss the next “roda de forró,” which opens 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
Rua Cândido Gaffrée, 205, Urca – Tel: (21) 2295-8744
Entrance: Free
Shenanigan’s Live Music (Ipanema)
Shenanigan’s is always a good choice, with live music, all the sports games and all sorts of pub games such as darts and the only pool table in Ipanema.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 4PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: R$10 after 8PM
Caroline Café (Lagoa)
The Caroline Cafe is the most well known pub in Jardim Botânico, premised on the idea of merging modernity with casual chic. Located in the heart of Jardim Botânico, with beautiful sunsets at Dois Irmãos.
Caroline Café – 11AM
Rua J. J. Seabra 10, Jardim Botânico – Tel: (21) 2540-0705
Entrance: Free
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