Thursday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Zero Zero strikes again with D-Date from Pollyana Simones. With a history of incredible nights of house music from the popular KZA parties at Zero Zero, to the Rock-a-holics rock star nights in Copacabana, D-Date is the next phase in her string of successful nights in Rio. Expect beautiful people and spot on beats.
CLUBS:
D-Date (Gávea)
Pollyana Simones and Renato Rossoni team up again to bring you D-Date, the new brainchild from the promoter who brought you KZA, the longest running original house party in Rio. Sure to impress with the beats of DJs HighClass Underground (Rodrigo Peirão and Marcos Leta), DJ Nana Torres (Tropical Beats), DJ HNQO (Hot Creations) and DJ Bernardo Campos (resident).
00 – 10PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: R$25 with guestlist, R$40 without
Hi-Fi (Humaitá)
DJs Icaro dos Santos and Saulo Laudares from the famed Gang Bang parties venture into their new residency at Doiz in Humaitá. Hi Fi sets out to provide top notch house music combined with the charm that is Doiz, with its great atmosphere and incredible drinks.
Doiz – 8PM
R. Capitão Salomão, 55, Humaitá – Tel:(21) 2179-6620
Entrance: R$10
Veneno (Botafogo)
For 7 years Veneno anticipates the start of your weekend the best possible way: lots of good music and beautiful people gathered at Casa da Matriz. The first track is the responsibility of the 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:
Scandallo (Lapa)
Scandallo is a vocal singing group born here in Rio five years ago. Their stylistic interpretations of classic MPB music has made them rising stars
Rio Scenarium – 7PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa, Lapa – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$35
Vinícius Bar (Ipanema)
Looking for a low key romantic place for your Thursday night? Many of artists have performed at this very well known joint in Ipanema.
Vinícius Bar – 8PM
Rua Vinícius de Moraes, 39, Ipanema- Tel: (21) 2523-4757
Entrance: Not available at time of press
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 – 9AM
Rua Barão da Torre 358, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2523-2747
Entrance: Not available at time of press
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
Blue Agave (Copacabana)
Some of the best Mexican food — and the best margarita — in Rio, plus live American and European sports on TV. They also have the original location in Ipanema.
Blue Agave – 12PM
Rua Aires Saldanha 21C, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free
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