Tuesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – DJs Rafael Rm2 and Gustavo Tata continue to provide the best of your Tuesday dose of Doiz. Great music selections by two pros, if you haven’t been to Doiz yet, then you are missing a real treat. A nice blend of bar/restaurant and lounge, this new hotspot is quickly getting rave reviews. With incredibly creative drinks, Doiz is a great way to wind the weekend down or start the week up.
CLUBS:
Ya ‘Ya High Fi (Arpoador)
Dj Marcelinho da Lua keeps things real at this weekly vinyl only party at Studio RJ. Everyone knows that vinyl is king and therefore must be heard loud and direct. Come hear classic hits from a variety of genres played well.
Studio RJ – 12PM
Av. Vieira Souto, 110, Arpoador – Tel: (21) 2523-1204
Entrance: Free until midnight, R$15 after with guest list
Mini Menos (Humaitá)
DJs Rafael Rm2 and Gustavo Tata continue to provide the best of your Tuesday dose of Doiz. Great music selections by two pros, if you haven’t been to Doiz yet, then you are missing a real treat. A nice blend of bar/restaurant and lounge, this new hotspot is quickly getting rave reviews. With incredibly creative drinks, Doiz is a great way to wind the weekend down or start the week up.
Doiz – 8PM
R. Capitão Salomão, 55 – Humaitá – Tel:(21) 2179-6620
Entrance: Free
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Turma do Estácio (Lapa)
The education of samba is revived in Lapa, showcasing the essence of samba tradition that has been reinvented in the neighborhood that bears the name.
Cachaçaria Mangue Seco – 9PM
Rua do Lavradio, 23, Lapa – Tel: (21) 3852-1947
Entrance: R$15
Oficina de Percussão (Lapa)
Batuquebato is a new percussion concept in Rio. Speciality, methodology and daring musicality are strong characteristics that define this new school that aims to teach drumming to people with or without musical experience.
Centro Cultural Carioca – 7PM
Rua do Teatro, 37 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2252.6468
Entrance: Free
PUBS & BARS:
Lord Jim’s Pub (Ipanema)
The oldest pub in Rio in its newest guise and a great local crowd. Known for its live music and happy hour.
Lord Jim’s Pub – 7PM
Rua Paul Redfern, 44, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: Not available at time of press
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
Rua Aires Saldanha 21C – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free
Gringo Cafe (Ipanema)
Come get your U.S.A. on at the Gringo Cafe, featuring an array of American food from mac & cheese, to sliders to eggs benedict. Drink specials daily.
Gringo Cafe –
Rua Barão da Torre 240 Loja A – Ipanema
Entrance: Free
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