Wednesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – After six years of productions in Rio de Janeiro, Bem Brasil heats up Wednesday nights with the premiere of their new night: In.Box at Fosfobox in Copacabana. The party will feature DJs playing house and hip hop both on both dance floors. Arrive early to receive two hours of free unlimited caipirinhas and put down as many as you can.
Bem Brasil is well known in the nightlife scene of Rio de Janeiro, hosting various events for cariocas, tourists, expats, visitors and just about anyone who likes to go out and have a good time. Tonight is just the newest addition to an already busy weekly calendar of events. DJs for the night include DJ Dymytryus from São Luis do Maranhão holding down the house music in the basement and DJ Haron handling the upstairs hip hop room.
CLUBS:
In.Box (Copacabana)
The gang from Bem Brasil are starting up a new Wednesday night at the ever famous Fosfobox club in Copacabana. The night will feature a mixup of hip hop upstairs and house downstairs, featuring DJs Haron Dufau and Dymytryus. Arrive early for two hours of free caipirinhas.
Fosfobox – 11:30 PM
Rua Siqueira Campos, 143, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$40 for men, R$30 for women, R$25 with flyer or guest list until 12AM
Latin Party (Copacabana)
The popular Latin Party is on again in Copacabana at Guimos Pub. Come join a slew of people from all corners of the world as they drink, dance and socialize to the sultry rhythms of Latin beats.
Guimos Pub – 9PM
Av. Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, 1077, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 7727-0609
Entrance: R$22 with guest list, R$38 without
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Quarta Democrática (Lapa)
Northeastern Brazil invades Rio with your weekly dose of forró, accordion-fueled country tunes. With artists such as Marcia Guzzo and Band, Edson Duarte, & DJ Sergio Feijó.
Clube dos Democráticos – 11PM
Rua do Riachuelo, 91/93, Lapa – Tel: (21) 8848-8889
Entrance: Women R$10 until 11PM / Men R$13 until 11PM / R$16 until midnight
Grupo Tendências (Lapa)
The samba group Grupo Tendências takes you on a Brazilian musical journey with hits ranging from Cartola, Paulinho da Viola, João Nogueira, Fundo de Quintal, Jorge Aragão, Almir Guineto, Zeca Pagodinho and more.
Lapa 40º – 11:30 PM
Rua do Riachuelo, 97, Lapa – Tel: (21) 3147-9005
Entrance: R$30
PUBS & BARS:
Mekong (Leblon)
The Asian fusion restaurant hosts an early evening party featuring tasty food, flashy drinks, and tunes from the likes of DJ Mary Byker.
Mekong – 7PM
Rua General Urquiza, 188A, Leblon – Tel: (21) 2243-1040 / (21) 2529-212
Entrance: Free
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.
Restaurante Mab’s – 9AM
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. On Wednesdays you can loosen up by singing some rock ‘n’ roll tunes as it’s Karaoke night.
Lapa Irish Pub – 5PM
Rua Evaristo da Veiga, 147, Lapa – Tel (21) 2221-7236
Entrance: R$10
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