Sunday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Tonight’s Miley Cyrus’s Bangerz Tour 2014 makes a stop at Rio’s Praça da Apoteose. The venue is a part of the famed Sambódromo, home to the yearly Rio Carnival competitions and Cyrus’s show promises to make it just as colorful.
Well known for her controversial appearances and performances, Cyrus is currently on tour in support of fourth studio album entitled, Bangerz.
Cyrus rose to fame playing the lead role in the Disney Channel children’s television series, Hannah Montana, a teen who lived a secret live as a pop star. Cyrus has since transformed into a real international pop sensation and her hits songs include “Party in the U.S.A.,” “Wrecking Ball“, and “We Can’t Stop“,
LIVE:
Miley Cyrus (Mal. Hermes)
Miley Cyrus’s Bangerz Tour 2014 makes a stop at Rio’s Praça da Apoteose tonight.
Praça da Apoteose – 8:30PM
R. Aurélio Valporto 115, Mal. Hermes- Tel: (21) 3390-6670
Entrance: R$280-R$650
CLUBS:
Duo (Gávea)
End your weekend with house and electro pop at Duo in Gávea’s 00 (Zero Zero). The party begins at 5PM and continues in the chic indoor/outdoor venue until 5AM. Things usually get started on the outdoor deck with DJs Fabiano Pax and Marcia Bertonni and then gradually shifts inside where DJs Mor Rafael Calvente and Dri Toscano usually spin. The weekly event is also known to host special guest DJs.
00 (Zero Zero) – 5PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: R$30
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Rogê (Lapa)
It’s time to dance as singer-songwriter Rogê returns for his weekly show at Lapa’s Carioca de Gema. The lively up-and-coming performer will present his own compositions as well as covers of works by Jorge, Djavan, and Jorge Benjor, among others.
Carioca da Gema – 9:30PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$23
Roda de Samba, Soccer (Football) and Ballet 2 (Lapa)
Sundays are all about samba and soccer at Lapa’s Leviano bar. Every week beginning at 5PM the venue plays live games on their screens with samba dancers following the matches and the group Ballet 2 playing classics of the genre, including works by Arlindo Cruz, Zeca Pagodinho and João Nogueira, among others.
Leviano – 7PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$10-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 simple establishment on the bayside has been a hit since 1939.
Bar Urca – 11AM
Rua Cândido Gaffrée 205, Urca – Tel: (21) 2295-8744
Entrance: Free
Mab’s Restaurant and Bar (Copacabana)
The American-owned beachfront restaurant and bar on Copacabana Beach is a great place for food and drinks.
Restaurante Mab’s – Monday -Thursday 9AM-3AM, Friday – Saturday 9AM-9AM
Avenida Atlantica 1140, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
Entrance: Free
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