Tuesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Karaokê Indie is back again on Tuesday night as Botafogo’s Casa da Matriz hosts a special Welcome to Rio edition of the party.
In celebration of Rio and Brazil, the party will feature special decorations including Brazilian flags. They will also distribute Brazilian themed gifts and stickers throughout the night.
Additionally, 200 shots of Kidoguinhos and 200 Drinkolés will be distributed at the entrance and shots of Chuva cachaça will be distributed from the stage throughtout the night. Other promotions will include two for one on five drinks: caipirinha, caipivodka, Hi-fi, Cuba Libre and Mojito.
Also during the night, in addition to the karaoke on the first floor, the Brasileirinhas party will take over the second floor with DJs Kleber Tuma and Tito spinning the best of classic Brazilian music, MPB, and samba.
CLUBS:
Dobrdinha (Copacabana)
It’s time for the best of pop and rock as the Dobrdinha party returns to Fosfobox in Copacabana tonight.
Fosfobox – 11PM
Rua Siqueira Campos 143, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$30-R$60
Karaokê Indie (Botafogo)
Tonight the Karaokê Indie party is back at Botafogo’s Casa da Matriz for a special Welcome to Rio edition of the party.
Casa da Matriz – 11PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$25-R$40
Bem Brasil – The Rio Hostels Party (Gávea)
The Bem Brasil party returns to 00 tonight with free caipirinhas from 11PM until midnight. DJs Bruno Lima and Ricardo Martins will spin the best of latin rhythms, reggaeton, cumbia, kuduro and hip-hop and the group Bom Batuque will perform live samba. This weekly party is a great opportunity to mix and mingle in one of the chicest venues in Rio.
00 – 11PM
Av. Padre Leonel França 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 78963242
Entrance: R$25 before midnight
Pré-Reveillon (Lagoa)
Tonight Lagoa’s Praia Club hosts a Pré-Reveillon (Pre-New Year’s Eve) party. DJ Dennis and guests will spin.
Praia Club – 11PM
Avenida Borges de Medeiros 1426, Lagoa – Tel: (21) 3798-0552
Entrance: R$30-R$50
Feel Leblon (Leblon)
The weekly Feel Leblon party is back at Sette Leblon bar and lounge tonight. Promotions include all you can drink caipirinhas until midnigt and two for one beers all night long. DJs will keep the party going until 4AM as they spin the best of pop, house, reggaeton, hip-hop and more.
Sette Leblon – 11PM
Avenida General San Martin 1011, Leblon– Tel: 21-32981941
Entrance: R$20-R$40
Blues Night at Barzin (Ipanema)
Tuesday nights are all about blues at Ipanema’s Barzin. The venue, with its sophisticated atmosphere, great service and variety of drinks, is the perfect place to enjoy some great live blues.
Barzin – 11PM
Rua Vinícius de Moraes 75, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2522-1809
Entrance: R$20-R$30
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Ensaio do Bloco Carioca da Gema 2015 (Lapa)
Tonight the Lapa venue, Carioca da Gema, will host Ensaio do Bloco Carioca da Gema 2015 with this week’s special guests Julio Estrela and Marina Iris.
Carioca da Gema – 8PM and 10PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$23
Batuque na Cozinha and Ju Bragança (Centro)
Tonight at Rio Scenarium singer Ju Bragança will return to start off the night at 7:30PM. The group Batuque na Cozinha will follow at 10:30PM with the best of samba.
Rio Scenarium – 7:30PM and 10:30P
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$25- R$40
Jazz Leviano (Lapa)
Tuesday nights are all about jazz at Lapa’s Leviano bar. Tonight special guest GuaraJazz will perform live.
Leviano – 9PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$10-R$15
PUBS & BARS:
Language exchange – Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
Tonight at Lapa Irish Pub, it’s time again for the Portuguese/English language exchange. Set up like speed dating, native English speakers will be paired with native Portuguese speaker at tables. The pairs will then speak English for five minutes followed by Portuguese for five minutes. After those ten minutes, each speaker will move on to a new table and conversation partner. It’s both fun and educational and the R$10 entrance cost includes free food.
Lapa Irish Pub – 7PM
Rua Evaristo da Veiga 147, Lapa – Tel (21) 2221.7236
Entrance: R$10
Blue Agave (Copacabana)
Check out Blue Agave for some of the best Mexican food and the best margaritas in Rio. They also stream American and European sports live.
Blue Agave – 5PM
Rua Aires Saldanha, 21, Copacabana – Tel:(21) 2235-0747
Entrance: Free
Lord Jim’s Pub (Ipanema)
Lord Jim’s Pub is the oldest pub in Rio and is well known for its live music and promotional specials. During Happy Hours (6PM to 8PM) on Mondays through Fridays, the pub offers two for one draft beer. This is also a great place to watch live sports.
Lord Jim’s Pub – 7PM
Rua Paul Redfern 44, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: Free
Mab’s Restaurant and Bar (Copacabana)
This American-owned 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
Shenanigan’s Live Music (Ipanema)
With live music and classic pub games like darts and pool, Ipanema’s Shenanigan’s is always a great spot to visit. Happy Hour is dose dupla (two for one) on Mondays through Fridays 6PM-8PM. Additionally, tacos are half-price on Tuesdays. This is another great place to watch live streaming sports.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 7:00PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: R$10 after 8PM
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