Wednesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Wednesday nights heat up as the Latin Party at Guimos Pub kicks off yet another edition. The unique party celebrates all things Latino, with the music, drink specials and of course the beautiful people. Situated in the heart of Copacabana, the party offers free beer until midnight, unlimited caipifrutas until eleven plus lots of shots and drinking games.
The Latin Party is a popular and very successful weekly event that attracts a variety of international and local people in Rio de Janeiro. Every week the party welcomes foreign students, hostel dwellers, locals and Latinos of Rio to form a lively and cosmopolitan party crowd. If you are interested in learning some moves, there are Latin dance classes available until 10PM.
CLUBS:
Latin Party (Copacabana)
Wednesday nights just got a bit hotter with the newest addition to the hump day madness. Latin Party is on again with Latin rhythms and people from all corners of the world. Lots of gorgeous people with great DJs and an excellent venue.
Guimos Pub – 9PM
Av. Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, 1077, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 7727-0609
Entrance: R$22 with guest list, R$38 without
In.box (Copacabana)
The gang from Bem Brasil have launched a new Wednesday night party at Rio’s premier underground club, Fosfobox, in Copacabana. The night will feature a mixup of hip hop upstairs and house downstairs, with 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
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
Mulato Velho & Simone Lial (Lapa)
Mulato Velho & Simone Lial perform a show focused on the variety of Brazilian music, played with a style that blends the diversity of Rio de Janeiro.
Rio Scenarium – 10PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa, Lapa – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$15 with guest list, R$20 without
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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