Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Wednesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Tonight The Rio Times presents a special event: The Rio Film MixUp. Come together with us at a great Leblon location to mix, mingle and network with those involved or interested in the filmmaking scene in Rio de Janeiro.
Event partners include Steve Solot from the Rio Film Commission, Christina Daniels from Viva Films, and XperienceRio as well as other screenwriters, cinematographers, directors, actors and editors. Hosted at La Calaca, a gourmet Mexican eatery in Leblon, the drink promotion will be 2-for-1 glasses of sangria and bottles of Sol and Budweiser, from 7-8PM and 10PM to Midnight!
Music will be by DJ Slim the Boogieman, so make sure to RSVP here and stay tuned as new partners and special guests are announced.
LIVE:
Todo Mundo é Bom (Botafogo)
Tonight Audio Rebel in Botafogo will host Todo Mundo é Bom.
Audio Rebel – 7:30 PM
Visconde de Silva 55, Botafogo– Tel: (21) 3435-2692
Entrance: R$20
CLUBS:
Lust (Arpoador)
The Cave club in Arpoador will host the Lust party tonight with special guest DJ Yago Gomes. Additionally, DJs Jopabral, Totonete, Felipe Rosa, Gott and resident DJ Higor Olive will spin of funk and more during the night.
CAVE – 11:45 PM
Rua Francisco Otaviano 20, Arpoador – Tel: (21) 3576-8024
Entrance: R$30+
Karaokê Indie (Botafogo)
Casa da Matriz in Botafogo will host the 250th edition of the Karaokê Indie party tonight. In addition to eight hours of singing there will be a giant cake and spinning on the second floor during night to celebrate the anniversary will be eight DJs. Promotions during the event will include two-for-one specials on caipirinha until 12AM and on frozens all night long.
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 and a special guest 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 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
Breaking Rules (Lagoa)
It’s time again for the best of nu-disco, rap, hip hop, deep house and trap as the weekly Breaking Rules party returns to the posh Lagoa nightclub, Miroir tonight. DJs Rama, NobruBlack, and DjMondraga will spin during the night.
Miroir – 11PM
Avenida Epitácio Pessoa, 1484, Lagoa– Tel:(21) 2513-3898, Whatsapp: (21) 97577-2525
Entrance: FREE for women with their names on the list until 12:30AM, R$30 – R$60 +
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Grupo Dose Certa (Lapa)
Tonight Carioca da Gema in Lapa will present a live performance by Grupo Dose Certa.
Carioca da Gema – 8:30 PM and 10:30 PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$25
Roda de Samba with Lucas de Moraes (Lapa)
On Wednesday nights in March, 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.
Leviano – 7PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$10
Jhonson de Almeida and Gilmar Ferreira (Centro)
Gilmar Ferreira will start the night at Rio Scenarium at 7:30PM with the best of modern MPB, jazz, samba de Gafieira, choro, and more. Jhonson de Almeida will follow at 11PM with his reinterpretations of works by Cartola, Luiz Carlos da Vila, Chico Buarque, and João Donato, among others.
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
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 every day.
Avenida Atlantica 1140, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
Entrance: See venue for more information.
Canastra Bar (Ipanema)
Located in the heart of Ipanema, the Canastra Wine Bar offers a great selection of wines and cheeses and is quickly becoming known for its nice atmosphere and friendly service.
Canastra – 6:30 PM – 1AM
Rua Jangadeiros, 42 – Loja B, Ipanema – (21) 99656-1960
Entrance: See venue for details.
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
The Rio Film MixUp @ La Calaca (Leblon)
Come together with us at a great Leblon location to mix, mingle and network with those involved or interested in the filmmaking scene in Rio de Janeiro. The drink promotion will be 2-for-1 glasses of sangria and bottles of Sol and Budweiser, from 7-8PM and 10PM to Midnight!
La Calaca – 7PM-Midnight
Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva, 1240, loja B, Leblon – Tel: (21) 3264-2217
Entrance: Free
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