Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, February 17, 2016
In addition to eight hours of attendees singing the best hits of the summer tonight, there will be one hundred meters of bubble wrap and shots of Cachaça Chuva and pizza from Ziper will be distributed. Promotions will include two-for-one specials on five drinks; caipirinha, caipivodka, Hi-fi, mojito, and Cuba libre.
Additionally, DJs Julia Garcia and Suirá will spin the best of pop, EDM and hip hop on the second floor during the night.
LIVE:
Marcos Campello and Natali Abrahamsen Garner (Botafogo)
Marcos Campello of the Chinese Cookie Poets and Norwegian musician Natali Abrahamsen Garner will perform live at Audio Rebel in Botafogo tonight.
Audio Rebel – 8PM
Visconde de Silva 55, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 3435-2692
Entrance: See venue for more information.
Quarta Sertaneja a Original (Leblon)
Tonight Sette Leblon will host a new edition of Quarta Sertaneja a Original with live sertaneja. There will also be Universitário karaoke with Rick Lima and DJ Paulinho spinning the best of house, hip hop, and funk. Promotions will include two-for-one specials on beer until 12AM.
Sette Leblon – 10PM
Avenida General San Martin 1011, Leblon – Tel: (21) 3298-1941
Entrance: FREE for Women with names on the list until 11:30 PM, R$30 – R$60
Quartas Brasileiras do Imperator(Méier)
Tonight Quartas Brasileiras do Imperator will present a live performance by singer and pianist Leila Pinheiro at Imperator Centro Cultural João Nogueira in Méier.
Imperator Centro Cultural João Nogueira – 4PM
Rua Dias da Cruz 170, Méier – Tel: (21) 2597-3897
Entrance: See venue for more information.
CLUBS:
Karaokê Indie (Botafogo)
Tonight the Karaokê Indie party returns to Casa da Matriz in Botafogo. In addition to eight hours of singing tonight, shots of Cachaça Chuva and pizza from Ziper will be distributed and there will be one hundred meters of bubble wrap. Promotions will include two-for-one specials on five drinks; caipirinha, caipivodka, Hi-fi, mojito, and Cuba libre. Additionally, DJs Julia Garcia and Suirá will spin the best of pop, EDM and hip hop on the second floor during the night.
Casa da Matriz – 9PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$35 – R$45
Local Beatz (Copacabana)
Bem Brasil’s Local Beatz party returns to Fosfobox in Copacabana tonight with DJ Haron Dufau spinning the best of hip hop, funk, house, EDM, pop rock, and Latin rhythms. Caipifrutas will be all you can drink from 11PM to 12AM.
Fosfobox – 11PM
Rua Siqueira Campos 143, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$30 – R$50
La Fiesta – Latin Party (Copacabana)
Tonight New Mariuzinn Copacabana will host the La Fiesta – Latin Party. DJ Guga Fernandes will spin the best of Latin rhythms and promotions will include two-for-one specials on Gin and Tonic, Cuba Libre, Sex on the Beach, Screwdriver, Blue Lagoon, and Hi Fi. Caipirinhas will be free until 12AM and two-for-one for the rest of the night.
New Mariuzinn Copacabana – 11PM
Avenida Nossa Senhora 435, Copacabana– Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: R$40 – R$60
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Claudinho Guimarães (Lapa)
Tonight Carioca da Gema will host a roda de samba with singer-songwriter and instrumentalist Claudinho Guimarães. Guimarães released his first album entitled, A Luz do Criador in 2009 and is well known for his lively performances.
Carioca da Gema – See venue for more information.
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: See venue for more information.
Roda de Samba with Lucas de Moraes (Lapa)
On Wednesday nights in February, Leviano in Lapa is continuing to host rodas de sambas with Lucas de Moraes. During the nights, de Moraes is performing his reinterpretations of works by João Nogueira, Beth Carvalho, Zeca Pagodinho, and Clara Nunes, among others. DJ Gustavo Goranmo is also spinning during show intervals.
Leviano – 7PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$10
Papagaio Sabido and Gafieira na Surdina (Centro)
The group Gafieira na Surdina will open the night at Rio Scenarium at 7:30 PM with the best of gafieria. The group Papagaio Sabido will follow at 11PM with the best of modern Gafieira.
Rio Scenarium – 7:30 PM and 11PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$35
PUBS & BARS:
RockOKÊ – Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
Every Wednesday night is RockOKÊ (Karaokê Rock) night at Lapa Irish Pub. If you’re looking for quality imported beer and a nice environment to drink it in before, during and after belting out some classic rock tunes, this is the place to be tonight.
Lapa Irish Pub – 9PM
Rua Evaristo da Veiga 147, Lapa – Tel (21) 2221-7236
Entrance: R$10
Open Bar – Lord Jim Pub (Ipanema)
Tonight from 8PM to 12AM, the Lord Jim Pub will host its weekly open bar with chopp and caipirinha.
Lord Jim’s Pub – 8PM to 12AM
Rua Paul Redfern 44, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: R$35 for women, R$40 for men
Ferro e Farinha (Catete)
With Neapolitan-style gourmet pizza finished off with unique toppings, Ferro e Farinha in Catete is a great place to drop in before heading out for a night on the town.
Ferro e Farinha – Wednesday-Saturday, 7PM-11:30 PM, Sunday 6:30 PM-11PM (hours may be subject to change)
Rua Andrade Pertence 42D, Catete, RJ
Entrance: Free. Food and drink prices vary.
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 now everyday of the week 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.
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