Thursday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – For seven years, Veneno (Poison) anticipates the start of your weekend the best possible way: lots of good music and beautiful people gathered at Casa da Matriz. Opening with resident DJs Tulio and Newton.
CLUBS:
Baronneti (Ipanema)
Let yourself be seduced at Baronetti at this young and chic Ipanema icon. Music ranges from house to electronic, with occasional hiphop beats.
Baronneti
Rua Barão da Torre, 354 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2227-1354
Entrance: Women R$20, Men R$50 after 12AM
Nossa Sem Hora (Copacabana)
For a laid back lounge like setting, Nossa Sem Hora is your kind of place. Perfect for losing track of time, hence the name! Music ranges from HipHop to Electronic.
Nossa Sem Hora
Av. Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, Copa – Email: [email protected]
Entrance: Not available at time of press
00 – Zero Zero (Gávea)
Kick off your Thursday night with a dose of relaxation at 00. This lounge like setting has a mixture of genres from electronic, house, and hiphop.
00 – 10PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: Not available at time of press
Veneno (Botafogo)
For seven years, Veneno (Poison) anticipates the start of your weekend the best possible way: lots of good music and beautiful people gathered at Casa da Matriz. Opening with resident DJs Tulio and Newton, who have much to see in pop and rock trucks of all ages and slopes, and sound that always surprises may arise throughout the night depending on the weather and inspiration.
Casa da Matriz – 10PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$16 with Lista Amiga, R$28 without
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Happy Night (Lapa)
Thursday is the day to break the routine at La Passion!
La Passion – 10PM
Av. Augusto Severo, 200 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2224.4263
Entrance: R$25
Forróneja com Raíz do Sana + Charles & Juliano (Lapa)
Forróneja com Raíz do Sana + Charles & Juliano brings the mountain region of Rio elements of Brazilian music in a variety show, upbeat and exciting. The group plays forro pe de serra, combining the bay, and xotes xaxados with elements of other styles such as rock, salsa, samba, soul and maracatu.
Lapa 40º – 10:30PM
Rua do Riachuelo, 97, Lapa – Tel: (21) 3147-9005
Entrance: R30
Sonhaço (Lapa)
The set that has accumulated more than fourteen years of experience, plunging ever deeper into the great masters of samba and injects them electrifying energy. Special emphasis is given to the work of João Nogueira, synthesis of samba carioca spirit.
Rio Scenarium – 10PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Lapa – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$15
Sol Maior (Lapa)
The group formed by the samba of wobbly prórpia Lapa runs a samba samba animated by success and also the anthologies of the main samba samba schools in Rio de Janeiro.
Mistura Carioca – 10PM
Av. Gomes Freire, 791, Lapa – Tel: (21) 7726-2206
Entrance: R$15 with Lista Amiga, R$20 without
PUBS & BARS:
Expand Wine Bar (Ipanema)
For a more laid back night with your significant other, Expand Wine Bar is the place to go if you insist on the best wine selection. Sample top-quality and boutique wines, accompanied by pleasant music and small wine dishes.
Expand Wine Bar
Rua Barão da Torre 358, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2523 2747
Entrance: Not available at time of press
Blue Agave (Copacabana)
Mexican bar with an open atmosphere where you can sit and check out all the people that pass by. This Ipanema staple has recently opened the doors to their second location in Copacabana!
Blue Agave
Rua Aires Saldanha 21C – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free
Live Music @ Balcony (Copacabana)
Live music starting at 5:30PM and happy hour specials everyday at this beach-side expat bar. Also serving breakfast 24 hours a day, with great lunch specials as well. Check their website for a feel of the place.
Balcony Bar
Avenida Atlantica, 1424, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2541 8381
Entrance: Free
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