Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, August 24, 2016
During the party, DJs Thai, Schlaepfer, and Rodrigo S. will spin the best of trap, global bass, EDM, and funk in the subsolo (basement) while MrzN and HTPNTS and La Yung Patrick spin above at the Fosfobar.
Additionally during the night, Ruxell and Totonete will spin a special Puff Puff set.
LIVE:
Meia Banda (Botafogo)
Meia Banda will perform live at Audio Rebel in Botafogo tongiht. The group consists of bassist, guitarist, and composer Bruno Di Lullo, Domenico Lancelotti, Estevão Casé, and Eduardo Manso.
Audio Rebel – 8PM
Visconde de Silva 55, Botafogo– Tel: (21) 3435-2692
Entrance: R$20
CLUBS:
Baile do Ademar w/Bloco 7 and Nectar Gang (Centro)
Tonight La Paz in Centro will host the Baile do Ademar with special guests Bloco 7 and Nectar Gang. Additionally during the night, WC Beats, M$E, R3BRKZ, EL Lif, JXNVS, Goranmo, Jimmy Jay, and Dree will spin and MC Daflor will present.
La Paz – 11PM
Rua do Rezende 82, Centro – Tel: (21) 2509-2403
Entrance: R$10 – R$40.
Veneno and Veneno Lab (Botafogo)
The Veneno party is back at Casa da Matriz in Botafogo tonight. For over ten years the weekly events, filled with good music and beautiful people, have helped start weekends early in Rio. Tonight will be no exception as DJs Tulio Araujo and Sal Oliveira will spin the best of rock and pop on the first floor. Additionally, the Veneno Lab the second floor during the night.
Casa da Matriz – 11PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$10 – R$50
Dose Dupla @ Cabaret Lounge (Botafogo)
Cabaret Lounge in Botafogo will host the Dose Dupla party tonight. DJ Luciano Jacaré will spin the best of pop rock, hip hop, and house music and promotions will include two-for-one specials on Heineken and glasses of sparkling wine from 6:30PM to 9:30PM.
Cabaret Lounge – 6:30PM
Rua Voluntários da Pátria 449, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-4126
Entrance: R$15 – R$30
Brass (Copacabana)
It’s time for the best of trap, global bass, EDM, and funk as the Brass party returns to Fosfobox in Copacabana tonight. During the party DJs Thai, Schlaepfer, and Rodrigo S. will spin in the subsolo (basement) while MrzN and HTPNTS and La Yung Patrick spin above at the Fosfobar. Additionally during the night, Ruxell and Totonete will spin a special Puff Puff set.
Fosfobox – 11PM
Rua Siqueira Campos 143, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$10 – R$40
Dose (Arpoador)
The Dose party will return to the CAVE club in Arpoador tonight with DJs spinning the best hip hop, trap, bass and deep house throughout the night. Promotions will include free caipirinhas until 1AM.
Cave – 11:45 PM
Rua Francisco Otaviano 20, Arpoador – Tel: (21) 3576-8024
Entrance: R$20 – R$50
Rendez Vous with DJs Vivi Reis and Adriana Soares (Ipanema)
Tonight the Rooftop Hotel Caeser Park Ipanema again will host the Rendez Vous party. DJs Vivi Reis and Adriana Soares will spin througout the night.
Rooftop Hotel Caesar Park Ipanema – 7PM
Av. Vieira Souto 460 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2441-9450
Entrance: R$20 – R$30
O Clube (Gávea)
Once again the chic indoor/outdoor Gávea venue, 00 (Zero Zero) will host the O Clube party with DJs spinning the best of hip hop and crossovers tonight.
00 (Zero Zero) –11PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: See the venue for more information.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Roda de Samba (Méier)
Tonight Imperator Centro Cultural João Nogueira will host a roda de samba with guests Moacyr Luz, Tempero Carioca, and Sandra Serrado performing live.
Imperator Centro Cultural João Nogueira – 8PM
Rua Dias da Cruz 170, Méier– Tel: (21) 2597-3897
Entrance: R$15 – R$30
Sarah, Marcos Novatto, and Groove Pimenta (Centro)
Beginning at 7:30 PM, Marcos Novatto and Groove Pimenta will perform the best of classic samba, xote, and sambalanço including their reinterpretations of works by Noel Rosa, Chico Buarque, Jorge Ben Jor, Seu Jorge, Bebeto, and Luiz Gonzaga, among others as they present the Baile Brasilerio. Singer Sarah will follow at 11PM with her reinterpretations of works by Beth Carvalho, Martinho da Vila, Zeca Pagodinho, and Cartola, among others.
Rio Scenarium – 7:30 PM and 10:30 PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$30
Noches de Salsa (Lapa)
Lapa’s Leviano bar will host Noches de Salsa tonight with the group Mano a Mano performing live salsa and DJ Angolano spinning raggaeton, bachata, cumbia, salsa, and merengue on the first floor and DJ Chicote spinning the best of all rhythms on the second floor during the night.
Leviano – 9PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$15 – R$30 (Cash only)
Juliana Zanardi (Lapa)
Tonight singer Juliana Zanardi will perform live at Carioca da Gema in Lapa.
Carioca da Gema – 8:30 PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$25
PUBS & BARS:
Turbo Diesel @ Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
It’s time for the best of blues rock as the band Turbo Diesel performs live at Lapa Irish Pub tonight. If you want to hear some great live music while drinking some quality imported beers in a welcoming environment with a friendly crowd, this the place to go.
Lapa Irish Pub
Rua Evaristo da Veiga 147, Lapa – Tel (21) 2221-7236
Entrance: R$10
Rock Back Thursday @ Saloon 79 (Botafogo)
Saloon 79 in Botafogo will host another edition of the Rock Back Thursday tonight. Band Rock Back Band will perform live and DJs Chacal, Pilar Garcez, and Abrahin will spin during the night. Additionally, promotions will include two-for-one specials on Cuba Libre and Hi-Fi unitl 10PM and buy five get one free specials on Budweiser or Stella specials all night.
Saloon 79 – House opens at 8PM
Rua Pinheiro Guimarães 79, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 7544-5151
Entrance: R$10
The Lucky Screw American Irish Pub (Copacabana)
Know for its cold, specialty beers, and great atmosphere, The Lucky Screw American Irish Pub also hosts live music every night of the week except for Wednesdays.
The Lucky Screw American Irish Pub – 5PM – 2AM
Av. Atlântica, 3056, Loja B, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 98317-5258
Entrance: See venue for more information.
Canastra Bar (Ipanema)
The Canastra Wine Bar in Ipanema offers a great selection of wines and cheeses and is quickly becoming known for its nice atmosphere and friendly service.
Canastra – 6:30PM – 1AM
Rua Jangadeiros, 42 – Loja B, Ipanema – (21) 99656-1960
Entrance: See venue for details.
Shenanigan’s (Ipanema)
With 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 Thursdays 6PM-8PM.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 6PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: See venue for details.
Blue Agave Ipanema (Ipanema)
Just around the corner from Posto 9, Blue Agave Ipanema is also known for its mostly English-speaking staff and the mostly English-speaking crowd which frequents the establishment. Be sure to check out Blue Agave in Copacabana also for a great night out.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 9PM
Vinicus de Moraes 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-92717544-5151
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
Live Rock – Lord Jim Pub (Ipanema)
Tonight it’s time for live rock’n’roll at the Lord Jim Pub in Ipanema. Promotions will include two-for-one specials on Jagermeister.
Lord Jim’s Pub – 6PM to 2AM
Rua Paul Redfern 44, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: R$10
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