Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, February 16, 2016
During the night, DJ JR Mahr will spin the best of hip hop and DJ Haron Dufau will spin the best of house, hip hop, funk, reggaeton, and cumbia. Additionally, the band Pretenso will perform the best of samba live.
Make sure to get there early as caipirinhas are free until 12AM.
CLUBS:
Feel Leblon (Leblon)
The weekly Feel Leblon party is back at Sette Leblon bar and lounge tonight. Promotions include all you can drink caipirinhas until midnight and two-for-one beers all night long. During the event DJs Lautaro, Jonatan K, and Rafael Pyro will spin the best of electronica, trap, house, indie rock, funk Carioca, hip hop, reggaeton, and samba.
Sette Leblon – 11PM-5AM
Avenida General San Martin 1011, Leblon – Tel: (21) 3298-1941
Entrance: R$10 – R$40
Bem Brasil – The Rio Hostels Party (Ipanema)
The Bem Brasil party will once again take place at Miroir in Ipanema tonight. It will include live samba from the band Pretenso and DJs Luciano Hoffer and Haron Dufau spinning the best of hip hop, Latin rhythms, reggaeton, cumbia, and kuduro throughout the night. Additionally, promotions will include free caipirinhas from 11PM until midnight.
Miroir – 11PM
Av. Epitcio Pessoa, 1484, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2513-3898
Entrance: R$40 +. See venue for more information.
Bombs: Happy Hour (Centro)
Tonight La Paz in Centro will host Bombs: Happy Hour. The event will feature four DJs spinning the best of rap from the Eightees to the present on La Paz’s second floor throughout the night.
La Paz – 7PM
Rua do Rezende, 82 – Centro
Entrance: R$10 – R$30
MUSICA BRASILEIRA:
Késía Estácio (Lapa)
Tonight singer Késía Estácio returns to perform live at Carioca da Gema in Lapa. Estácio cites influences including Elis Regina, Djavan, and Chico Buarque, among others, and tonight she will perform the best of MPB, samba, soul and pop.
Carioca da Gema – 7:30 PM
Av. Mem de S 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$25
Famlia Moadir and Marcos Sacramento (Centro)
Marcos Sacramento will start the night at Rio Scenarium tonight beginning at 7:30 PM with his reinterpretations of various Brazilain bossa novas. The group Famlia Moadir will then follow at 11PM with their reinterpretations of works by Cartola, Nelson Cavaquinho, Roberto Ribeiro, Paulinho da Viola, and Martinho da Vila, among others.
Rio Scenarium – 7:30 PM and 11PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$35
Fernanda Santanna and DJ Sandro Black (Lapa)
Fernanda Santanna will present her show “Brasilidades” live tonight at Leviano Bar in Lapa. Additionally during the night, DJ Sandro Black will spin the best of Fela Kuti, Miles Davis, James Brow, Stevie Wonder, Billie Holiday, and Amy Winehouse among others.
Leviano – 9PM
Mem de Sa 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$15
Trapicheando @ Trapiche Gamboa (Gamboa)
On Tuesdays in February, Trapiche Gamboa is hosting the Trapicheando project with Roberto Moreno, Pipa Vieira, Rafael Santos, Mingo Silva, Jorge Alexandre and Marcos Antonio Alcides performing live.
Trapiche Gamboa – 8:30 PM
Rua Sacadura Cabral, 155, Gamboa – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$15
PUBS & BARS:
Irish Session @ Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
It’s time for the best of traditional Irish music as Lapa Irish Pub presents the Irish Session. If you’re looking for quality imported beers and a welcoming environment to drink them in while listening to great live music, Lapa Irish Pub is the place to go.
Lapa Irish Pub – 7PM
Rua Evaristo da Veiga 147, Lapa – Tel (21) 2221-7236
Entrance: See venue for more information.
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. Atlntica, 3056, Loja B, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 98317-5258
Entrance: See venue for more information.
Blue Agave Ipanema (Ipanema)
For great Mexican food, drinks and live sports, be sure to check out the original Blue Agave in Ipanema.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 1PM-3AM
Vinicus de Moraes 68, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-9271 / (21) 7544-5151
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
Games Night – Lord Jim Pub (Ipanema)
It’s time to play darts, chess, and FIFA 2014 on XBOX 360, as the Lord Jim Pub hosts the weekly Games Night event tonight. Promotions include two-for-one specials on Jim’s Lager until 12AM. There will also be live rock’n’roll.
Lord Jims Pub – 7PM
Rua Paul Redfern 44, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: R$10
Mabs Restaurant and Bar (Copacabana)
This American-owned restaurant and bar on Copacabana Beach is a great place for food, drinks and entertainment. Additionally, Tony Boka will be playing at Mabs now everyday of the week from 6PM to 10PM. Boka is known for his varied repertoire that always pleases the crowd.
Restaurante Mabs 9AM-4AM everyday.
Avenida Atlantica 1140, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
Entrance: See venue for more information.
Shenanigans (Ipanema)
With classic pub games like darts and pool, Ipanema’s Shenanigans is always a great spot to visit. Happy Hour is dose dupla (two for one) on Mondays through Fridays 6PM-8PM. Additionally, tacos are half-price on Tuesdays. This is another great place to watch live streaming sports.
Shenanigans Irish Pub 7PM
Rua Visconde de Piraj 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: See venue for details.
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