Tonight in Rio: Maria Bethânia records a special show at Vivo Rio (18:00), Blue Note anchors Sunday with Rodrigo de Jesus Trio — Brasil Experience (19:00), Audio Rebel spotlights Arthur Martins (19:00) in Botafogo, and Beco das Garrafas hosts the Alafiá Jazz Club (20:00) in Copacabana; daytime culture includes the 11:00 “Janeiro Interações Municipal” matinée at the Theatro Municipal.
Top Picks Tonight
Maria Bethânia — 60 Anos de Carreira (18:00) — Vivo Rio
- Why picked: A landmark recording night from an MPB icon in a classic bayfront venue.
- Start: 18:00 (doors per venue)
- Address: Vivo Rio, Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 85, Parque do Flamengo
- Tickets/Info: Ticketmaster • Vivo Rio
Rodrigo de Jesus Trio — Brasil Experience (19:00) — Blue Note Rio
- Why picked: A crisp, modern MPB-jazz set in a comfortable, seated seaside room.
- Start: 19:00
- Address: Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
- Tickets/Info: Blue Note shows • Eventim
Arthur Martins — Audio Rebel (19:00)
- Why picked: Intimate Botafogo stage for a songwriter set — discovery vibes and close-up sound.
- Start: 19:00 (house from ~18:30)
- Address: R. Visconde de Silva, 55, Botafogo
- Tickets/Info: Audio Rebel event
Alafiá Jazz Club (20:00) — Beco das Garrafas / Little Club
- Why picked: Elegant, close-up bossa/jazz night in the cradle of Bossa Nova.
- Start: 20:00 (Sunday)
- Address: Rua Duvivier, 37, Copacabana
- Event page: Shows — 18/jan
Also notable
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Janeiro Interações Municipal — matinée (11:00)
— Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro, Praça Floriano s/n, Centro. Fever listing (18/01)
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Na Farra — Nattan + Menos é Mais (evening)
— gramado do Riocentro. Producer post (18/01)
Suggested route
Beach to Botafogo: Start 19:00 at Blue Note (Rodrigo de Jesus Trio), hop 10–12 minutes to Audio Rebel (Arthur Martins 19:00—main set rolls past 19:30), and finish back seaside for a late drink.
Recording night plan: Anchor 18:00 at Vivo Rio (Maria Bethânia), then head 20:00 to Beco das Garrafas (Alafiá Jazz Club) for a seated nightcap.
Getting around & quick tips
- Prefer registered taxis/ride-hailing between Flamengo ↔ Copacabana ↔ Botafogo; Metro (Cinelândia/Carioca ↔ Siqueira Campos/Cantagalo) is reliable pre-midnight.
- Arrive 20–30 minutes early for seated rooms; bring photo ID. Most venues accept cards.
- If you’re moving after the Vivo Rio show, allow buffer for exit crowds along the Aterro.
Listings gathered for Sunday, January 18, 2026. Recheck ticket status and set times close to showtime.