São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Thursday, October 16, 2025
Tonight’s easy wins: Lupa Santiago & Rodrigo Ursaia Septet — Stevie Wonder in Jazz (Blue Note, Paulista), Viva Tower of Power by FunkiFize (late, Blue Note), Sofia Barion — Ilusões Fugitivas (JazzB, Vila Buarque), and Stand Up Raiz (two seatings) at My F Comedy Club (Cerqueira César).
Also notable: Lino Krizz at Bourbon Street (Moema) and FTMM: Experimento Limite (dança) at Teatro Centro da Terra (Perdizes).
Top Picks Tonight
Blue Note São Paulo — Lupa Santiago & Rodrigo Ursaia Septet: Stevie Wonder in Jazz
- Why picked: A-list SP jazz players rework Stevie’s songbook in a pristine, seated room on Paulista.
- Start: 20:00
- Address: Av. Paulista, 2073, Conjunto Nacional, 2º andar (Consolação)
- Website: bluenotesp.com/shows
- Tickets: Eventim — Stevie Wonder em Jazz
Blue Note São Paulo — Viva Tower of Power by FunkiFize (late show)
- Why picked: Horn-heavy Oakland soul/funk classics delivered by a tight tribute band—perfect after the early jazz set.
- Start: 22:30
- Address: Av. Paulista, 2073, Conjunto Nacional, 2º andar
- Website: bluenotesp.com/shows
- Tickets: Eventim — FunkiFize
JazzB — Sofia Barion: Ilusões Fugitivas (piano/voz)
- Why picked: Intimate downtown set—new voices and originals in a beloved jazz room.
- Start: 21:00
- Address: Rua General Jardim, 43, Vila Buarque
- Info/Reserva: jazzb.com.br/shows
My F Comedy Club — Stand Up Raiz (two seatings)
- Why picked: Thursday’s quickest laughs with a revolving cast—easy walk from Paulista.
- Start: 19:30 and 22:00 (doors 18:30 & 21:00)
- Address: Alameda Santos, 1518, Cerqueira César
- Tickets: Clube do Ingresso — agenda • 19:30 session
Also notable
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Bourbon Street — Lino Krizz (soul/funk)
— Start: evening (check listing); Address: Rua dos Chanés, 127, Moema; Info/Reservas: Bourbon Street posts & Sympla hub.
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Teatro Centro da Terra — FTMM: Experimento Limite (dança)
— Start: 20:00; Address: R. Piracuama, 19, Perdizes; Program: Centro da Terra agenda (16–17/10).
Suggested route
19:10 arrive on Paulista → 20:00 Stevie Wonder em Jazz (Blue Note) → 21:35 hop to JazzB for Sofia Barion (21:00; catch main set) → 22:20 return to Paulista for Viva Tower of Power (22:30) → comedy alternative: swap JazzB for Stand Up Raiz (19:30 or 22:00) a short ride away.
Getting around & quick tips
- Paulista ↔ Vila Buarque ↔ Moema legs run ~15–35 min by app rides on Thursdays—set a pickup point after shows.
- Carry a photo ID; casual/smart-casual works. Recheck ticket QR/door times before leaving.
- Blue Note and JazzB are seated—arrive a bit early for better tables.
Note: Listings verified for Thursday, Oct 16, 2025 (America/São_Paulo). Always confirm on the ticket/venue page for last-minute changes.
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