Rio Nightlife Guide for Sunday, August 23, 2015
The event will feature the best of alternative and underground fashion, a thrift shop, cupcakes, DJs spinning and the band Fuzzcas performing live.
During this edition there will be Pin-Up contests, makeup sessions, the Erotic Noir fair (for attendees 18+), and a photography exhibition, “Mulheres” (Women), featuring the works of Jota Zeferino.
Additionally DJs Dvogt, Flavio Watson, and special guest DJ Dame will spin throughout the event.
LIVE:
Cafe Frio, La Nuova, and Cheddars (Botafogo)
It’s time for the best of experimental rock tonight as Subsolo presents the bands Cafe Frio, La Nuova, and Cheddars performing live.
Audio Rebel – 6PM
Visconde de Silva 55, Botafogo– Tel: (21) 3435-2692
Entrance: R$12 – R$20
OTHER:
Praça (Lapa)
The Praça event returns with a new edition today at Circo Voador beginning at 4PM. Started in June earlier this year, the goal of the monthly event is to provide a cultural space for creating and performing projects including parties, debates, screenings, alternative publication releases, poetry, theater and more. Today the bands Biltre and Fanfarra Black Clube will perform live and DJ Lili Prohmann will spin. Garis em Ação, Coletivo Bravos, and Sarau do Escritório will make presentations, and DJ, VJ, and architect Montano in collaboration with Eugênio Thomann will present the installation “Encaixotados.” The installation is a loop of photographs linked with corresponding sounds.
Circo Voador – 4PM
Rua dos Arcos, S/N, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2533-0354
Entrance: R$10 – R$20
Barzar Noir (Lapa)
Teatro Odisséia and Chopperia Brazooka will host the Barzar Noir, Pin-Up edition, from 3PM to 10PM. During this edition there will be Pin-Up contests, makeup sessions, the Erotic Noir fair (for attendees 18+), and a photography exhibition, “Mulheres” (Women), featuring the works of Jota Zeferino. Additionally the band Fuzzcas will perform live and DJs Dvogt, Flavio Watson, and special guest DJ Dame will spin throughout the event.
Teatro Odisséia – 3PM – 10PM
Rua da Relação, 03, Centro – Tel: (21) 9770-7594
Entrance: R$5
CLUBS:
Duo (Gávea)
It’s time once again for the best of house, electro, and pop as the twelve-hour Duo party returns to Gávea’s chic 00 (Zero Zero) club. DJ Lennox will start the party around 5PM by spinning on the deck and DJs Babi, Diego Valente, and Tatah Toscano will follow, spinning inside throughout the night until 5AM Monday morning.
00 (Zero Zero) – 5PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: Free from 5PM to 8PM, R$20 – R$40 after 8PM.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Roda de Samba and Football with Ballet 2 Passistas (Football) (Lapa)
Sundays are all about samba and soccer at Lapa’s Leviano bar. Every week beginning at 6PM the venue plays live games on their screens with a live performance following the matches. Tonight the group Samba Di Buteco will play classic samba including works by Arlindo Cruz, Zeca Pagodinho and João Nogueira, among others. Additionally, DJ Mukato will spin during show intervals.
Leviano – House opens at 4PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$10-R$20 (Cash Only)
Rogê (Lapa)
It’s time to dance as singer-songwriter Rogê returns for his weekly show at Lapa’s Carioca de Gema. The lively performer will present his own compositions as well as covers of works by Jorge, Djavan, and Jorge Benjor, among others.
Carioca da Gema – 9PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$23
PUBS & BARS:
Arpex Party (Ipanema)
The Arpex Party returns to Barzin Bar and Restaurant in Ipanema tonight with DJ Daniel Faria spinning funk, house, hip hop and reggaeton and saxophonist Marcelo Cebukin performing live. Additionally caipivodkas will be free until 12AM.
Barzin – 11PM
Rua Vinícius de Moraes 75, Ipanema
Entrance: R$30 – R$50
OMG Lounge (Leblon)
Since its opening in March, the OMG Lounge has been attracting both locals and tourists alike with its intimate atmosphere and new varieties of food and drinks. Promotions include two chopps for R$15.50 and five Miller Lites for R$30.
OMG Lounge – 9PM
Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva, 1321, Leblon – Tel:(21) 3083-6486
Entrance: See venue for more information.
Shenanigan’s (Ipanema)
With classic pub games like darts and pool, Ipanema’s Shenanigan’s is always a great spot to visit. Every Sunday, promotions include two for one Sol beer, caipirinha and caipivodka. Pizza Pub is also only R$10.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 4PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: See venue for details.
Bar Urca (Urca)
If you have never been to Bar Urca on a Sunday afternoon to drink beers and eat salgados while watching the sunset, you are missing a big part of what it means to be a Carioca. This simple establishment on the bayside has been a hit since 1939.
Bar Urca – 11AM
Rua Cândido Gaffrée 205, Urca – Tel: (21) 2295-8744
Entrance: Free
Gringo Cafe (Ipanema)
The Gringo Cafe brings all things great about America to Ipanema, including beers, food and atmosphere. Go there to enjoy waffles, pancakes, BBQ, real bagels, sliders, great cakes and more.
Gringo Cafe – 11AM
Rua Barão da Torre 240 Loja A, Ipanema- Tel: (21) 3813-3972
Entrance: Free
Mab’s Restaurant and Bar (Copacabana)
This American-owned restaurant and bar on Copacabana Beach is a great place for food, drinks and entertainment. Every night, Tony Boka is performing live from 8PM until 1AM. Boka is known for his varied repertoire that always pleases the crowd.
Restaurante Mab’s –Monday-Thursday 8AM-2AM, Friday-Saturday 9AM to 4AM in the morning
Avenida Atlantica 1140, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
Entrance: Free
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