Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, May 30, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
PARTY:
Tropikintas @ Bar do Nanam (Centro) – Head down to the famous “Beco das Artes” alleyway for one of the liveliest nights in the city.
At this Thursday’s Tropikintas you’ll be able to rock out to the Afroribeirinhos group and get down to the latest carimbó, cumbia, guitarrada, salsa, bolero and many more tropical delights courtesy of DJ Rod (Festa Fayah).
This free party starts at 9 PM.
Tropikintas – Beco das Artes – Centro
For more information, try the event page.
LIVE:
Orquestra Sinfônica Brasileira @ Theatro Municipal (Centro) – Come see the third concert in the “Série Mundo” (World Series) program, this time the focus of the night being Mexico, with Miguel Salmon Del Real conducting the Orquestra Sinfônica Brasileira.
You’ll be treated to works by Mexican composers José Pablo Moncayo and Eduardo Gamboa, as well as Symphony No. 8 by Czech composer Dvorak.
Tickets are available from R$10 and the night begins at 8 PM.
Orquestra Sinfônica Brasileira – Praça Marechal Floriano, s/n – Centro
For more information, check the event page.
LIVE:
Jazz ‘n’ Tonic @ Meza Bar (Botafogo) – Stop by at the chic and classy Meza Bar in Botafogo for an evening of smooth jazz and even smoother gin and tonics.
You’ll be treated to two sets of live jazz plus “Pimp my G&T” where you can make your own gin and tonic just how you like it!
This free event begins at 7 PM.
Jazz ‘n’ Tonic – R. Capitão Salomão, 69 – Botafogo
For more information, head to the event page.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Mississippi Delta Blues Bar (Gamboa)
As the name suggests, this is the place to go in Rio for live American-style blues music. Coupled with a Soul Food-inspired menu (their mac’n’cheese is excellent), plenty of bourbons, crafts beers, and a pool table, this place makes for an atmospheric hangout, whether there’s a band playing (and there usually is) or just the jukebox.
Mississippi Delta Blues Bar – 7 PM
Rua Pedro Ernesto, 89 – Gamboa – Tel: (21) 2510-6061
Entrance: R$15-R$20 cover if there’s a band playing, otherwise free.
Symposium Bistro (Laranjeiras)
Run by Uruguayan expat José Hodara, the bistro offers the best national and international labels, which can be accompanied by a selection of cheeses, sausages or a main dish, like the majestic Uruguayan chorizo beef.
Canastra – 6:30 PM
Rua Ipiranga, 65 – Laranjeiras – (21) 2205-3122
Entrance: Free
Pub Escondido (Copacabana)
Those into the pub atmosphere will also love Pub Escondido, a discrete venue with premium beer labels, modern design, and a really cool vibe. The pub offers 24 different beer taps.
Pub Escondido – 6 PM
Rua Aires de Saldanha, 98 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2522-9800
Entrance: Free. Food and drink prices vary.
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