Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Tuesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations will begin early at Lapa Irish Pub tonight with the band Tailten performing the best of traditional Irish music live. St. Paddy’s day is officially on Thursday, March 17th this year, but naturally the celebrations will start early at this Irish outpost in the heart of Lapa.

The international party will continue throughout week with a specially-themed Rockokê (Karaokê+Rock) night on Wednesday night; U2 tribute band U2 Cover and the band Punching Namard performing the best of U2, Irish punk and traditional Irish music on Thursday; the Band Motogun performing on Friday; and Caio Gregory and the Magnatas performing the best of traditional Irish music, U2, the Cranberries and more on Saturday.

LIVE:

Audio Rebel Convida Curated by Chico Dub (Botafogo)
Tonight Audio Rebel in Botafogo will host the second of seven nights of the debut edition of Audio Rebel Convida. Curarted by cultural producer Chico Dub, the series features performances of contemporary music, free improvisation, sound installations, dance performances and a discussion with Brazilian and international artists. Tonight the Numduo with electric bassist Bruna Lobo and Felipe Zenicola bassist of the Chinese Cookie Poets, and Somnomono with visual artists Paulo Caetano and Julia Malafaia will perform.
Audio Rebel – 8PM
Visconde de Silva 55, Botafogo– Tel: (21) 3435-2692
Entrance: R$20

Alabama Shakes (Lapa)
Tonight Grammy-winning American blues rock band Alabama Shakes will return to Rio to perform to a solodout crowd in Circo Voador in Lapa. The group was last in the city at part of the 2013 Lollapalooza Side Shows lineup
Circo Voador –10PM
Av. Ayrton Senna, 3000 – Barra da Tijuca – Tel: (21) 2533-0354
Entrance: SOLDOUT

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 specials on Budweiser long neck 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: 21-32981941
Entrance: R$10 – R$30

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 Pretensão and DJs Luciano Roffer 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 10PM until midnight.
Miroir – 11PM
Av. Epitácio Pessoa, 1484 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2513-3898
Entrance: R$40 +. See venue for more information.

MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:

Késía Estácio (Lapa)
Tonight singer Késia 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 Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$25

Daniel Neves and Luíza Dionisio (Centro)
Singer Luíza Dionisio will start the night at Rio Scenarium tonight beginning at 7:30PM with her reinterpretations of sambas by Wilson Moreira and Luiz Carlos da Vila, among others. Then at 11:30PM, musician Daniel Neves will perform the best of samba including his reinterpretations of works by Zé Ketti, João Nogueira, Cartola, and Nelson Cavaquinho, among others..
Rio Scenarium – 7:30 PM and 11:30 PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$35

Baile Misturadxs (Lapa)
Tonight Leviano Bar in Lapa will host Baile Misturadxs.
Leviano – 10PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$10

Trapicheando @ Trapiche Gamboa (Gamboa)
On Tuesday in March, Trapiche Gamboa is hosting rodas de sambas with singer Maryzelia.
Trapiche Gamboa – 8:30 PM.
Rua Sacadura Cabral, 155, Gamboa– Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$15

PUBS & BARS:

Taliten @ Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
Band Talilten will perform the best of traditional Irish music tonight live at Lapa Irish Pub. 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.

Mab’s 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 Mab’s Mondays through Saturdays from 6PM to 10PM. Boka is known for his varied repertoire that always pleases the crowd.
Restaurante Mab’s – 9AM to 4AM everyday.
Avenida Atlantica 1140, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
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. Atlântica, 3056, Loja B, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 98317-5258
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. 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.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 7PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: See venue for details.

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) 3592-92717544-5151
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 Jim’s Pub – 7PM
Rua Paul Redfern 44, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: R$10

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