Thursday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – The new party T-Hauz is going off tonight at the magnetic venue 00, located in Gavea. T-Hauz is the new music and art fused event happening every Thursday featuring a blend of pop music outside and house music inside. The new endeavor will bring together music, art and culture. Special drink and food menus are offered early while the restaurant is in operation, then the party begins as the massive indoor dancefloor and system unleash for the night.
Resident DJ Bruno Correira will be holding down the weekly selection, playing his blend of house and techno. Correira, best known for the famed summer parties “F!the Beach” here in Rio de Janeiro, has traveled the world and played alongside some of the top names in the business, such as Green Velvet DJ Hell and Matthew Dear. He will be joined by various guests from week to week.
CLUBS:
Nuth (Barra da Tijuca)
The biggest thing to hit the streets of Barra & Lagoa. Two locations with the same game plan to make sure the night never ends for those who attend. A mixture of house, hip hop, and pop, this nightclub is sure to light up the night.
Nuth – 11PM
Av. Armando Lombardi, 999 – Barra de Tijuca – Tel: (21) 3153-8595/2495-6008
Entrance: Check with venue
T-Hauz (Gávea)
Bruno Correira heads up the new Thursday night house party T-Hauz at 00 in Gavea. Featuring local and out of town guests, plus an array of art and culture fused into each night. Expect T-Hauz to become a regular Thursday night staple for house and pop music.
00 – 7PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca, 240 – Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: R$25 with guest list, R$40 without
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Mofo (Lapa)
Even though Carnaval is over, you can still see the music that drives it at Mofo’s. Tonight is a special roda do samba, featuring some of the top sambistas in the business.
Mofo Lapa – 9PM
Av. Mem de Sá, 94 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-9851
Entrance: Check with venue
Forró do Mercado e Mano a Mano + Dj Chicote (Lapa)
Thursday nights at Leviano are strictly for those who want to dance to quality music! The night will feature the best of salsa, forrogroovejazz, samba and more!
Leviano – 10PM
Mem de Sá, 47 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$20
PUBS & BARS:
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 – 7PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá, 122A (Upstairs) – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: R$25 after 8PM
Meza Bar (Humaitá)
Meza bar serves excellent tapas style plates along with a classy menu of quality drinks and shots. A very unique atmosphere and hip menu makes Meza bar one of Rio’s favorite nightime location.
Meza Bar – 9PM
R. Capitão Salomão, 69 – Humaitá – Tel: (21) 3239-1951
Entrance: R$15
Mab’s Restaurant and Bar (Copacabana)
The new American-owned beachfront restaurant and bar on Copacabana Beach is a great place for food and drinks to kick off Saturday night.
Restaurante Mab’s – 5PM
Avenida Atlantica, 1140 – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
Entrance: Free
Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
If you are up for some Irish beer and a nice environment to drink it in, this is the place to go. With its trendy decor, this pub attracts many different kinds of people and offers Guinness and the German brand of Erdinger.
Lapa Irish Pub – 5PM
Rua Evaristo da Veiga, 147 – Lapa – Tel (21) 2221-7236
Entrance: R$10
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