Tonight in Rio: Blue Note pairs Flávia Bittencourt’s Dominguinhos–Zé Ramalho tribute at 20:00 with Domenico Botelho Ensemble’s late “Paisagens Sonoras” set at 22:30; Audio Rebel hosts Zaina Woz & Luapsy at 20:00 in Botafogo; Lapa offers a classic mid-week combo with Quartas de Samba at Rio Scenarium and “Bico Doce” at Carioca da Gema from 18:30; Beco das Garrafas runs Jobim at 20:00 (Little Club) and Dilma Oliveira at 21:00 (Bottle’s Bar).
Top Picks Tonight
Flávia Bittencourt — Dominguinhos a Zé Ramalho (20:00) — Blue Note Rio
- Why picked: A warm, high-caliber MPB set in a comfortable, seated seaside room.
- Start: 20:00
- Address: Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
- Website/Tickets: Blue Note Rio • Eventim (venue hub)
Zaina Woz & Luapsy — Audio Rebel (20:00)
- Why picked: Indie/alt discovery night in Botafogo’s cult room—intimate stage, serious music heads.
- Start: 20:00 (house ~19:00)
- Address: R. Visconde de Silva, 55, Botafogo
- Tickets/Info: Audio Rebel event • Sympla
Domenico Botelho Ensemble — “Paisagens Sonoras” (22:30) — Blue Note Rio
- Why picked: A late, atmospheric closer a few steps from the beach—great after-dinner option.
- Start: 22:30
- Address: Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
- Tickets/Info: Eventim • Artist post
Quartas de Samba com Grupo Arruda — Rio Scenarium (from ~19:00)
- Why picked: Photogenic three-floor samba house with a reliable mid-week roda and DJs.
- Start: From ~19:00 (check entry window on ticket page)
- Address: Rua do Lavradio, 20, Centro (Lapa)
- Tickets/Info: Venue hub • Quartas de Samba
Do Samba-Enredo ao Samba-Canção com Cremilson “Bico Doce” — Carioca da Gema (18:30)
- Why picked: Mid-week Lapa staple with a crowd that sings every chorus.
- Start: 18:30 (house opens 18:30)
- Address: Av. Mem de Sá, 79, Lapa (Centro)
- Website/Tickets: “Upcoming events” (Jan 14) • Shows page
Also notable
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Thiago Genthil canta Jobim e Outras Bossas (20:00)
— Beco das Garrafas — Little Club, Rua Duvivier, 37, Copacabana. Event page
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Dilma Oliveira (21:00)
— Beco das Garrafas — Bottle’s Bar, Rua Duvivier, 37, Copacabana. Event page
Suggested route
Beachline loop: Start 20:00 at Blue Note (Flávia Bittencourt), taxi 10–12 min to Botafogo for Audio Rebel (Zaina Woz & Luapsy), then circle back to Blue Note for the 22:30 Domenico Botelho Ensemble.
Lapa focus: Begin 18:30 at Carioca da Gema (Bico Doce), stroll Rua do Lavradio for Rio Scenarium’s Quartas de Samba, and finish with a late cab to Copacabana if you want the 22:30 Blue Note closer.
Getting around & quick tips
- Use registered taxis/ride-hailing between Copacabana, Botafogo and Lapa; Metro is reliable pre-midnight (Cinelândia/Carioca ↔ Siqueira Campos/Cantagalo).
- Arrive 20–30 minutes early for seated clubs; bring photo ID. Most venues accept cards.
- Keep phones secure in Lapa after dark; set a clear meet point if splitting groups.
Listings gathered for Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Recheck ticket status and set times close to showtime.