São Paulo’s midweek live circuit returns to operation tonight after the Monday weekly reset, with three core venues lifting their Tuesday programmes simultaneously. Bona Casa de Música hosts the next edition of “Baú do DJ Zé Pedro” at 20:30 on Rua Dr Paulo Vieira 101 in Sumaré, with the curator and MPB researcher dedicating tonight’s session to singer Claudya through rare archive recordings and career anecdotes. Casa de Francisca’s Porão opens at 21:30 with Xaxado Novo and Tanaka do Pife for a forró set, R$0–R$88 sliding scale via the venue. Blue Note SP reopens after Monday dark with the standard Tuesday Piano Bar Experience format from 19:00, R$25 couvert. Warm dry Tuesday: 28 °C, 15 % rain, the cold front fully past.
At a Glance
| Weather | 28 °C high, 15 % rain, warm and clear through evening (source: weather_fetch) |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:25 / 17:35 (timeanddate.com) |
| Top Event | Baú do DJ Zé Pedro homenagem a Claudya, Bona Casa de Música, Rua Dr Paulo Vieira 101, Sumaré, 20:30, ticketed via Eventim |
| Tip of the Day | Bona is in Sumaré (not Pinheiros, the venue moved in 2023). Vila Madalena (Linha 2-Verde) is the closest metro plus a short ride or 15-minute walk uphill |
Weather & What to Wear
Tuesday peaks at 28 °C with 15 % rain probability, broadly clear skies through the evening per weather_fetch readings at 06:00 BRT. The cold front that dropped São Paulo to 18 °C on Sunday has fully passed; humidity sits around 65 % with light variable winds. Tomorrow Wednesday continues warm at 29 °C with similar conditions. Light cotton or linen for outdoor walks; the indoor venues (Bona, Casa de Francisca Porão, Blue Note SP) all run climate-controlled, so a light layer for the rooms helps. No umbrella needed. The Av. Paulista corridor and Sé area near Casa de Francisca remain busy through the evening at the warm temperature.
Day at a Glance
Chronological
| Time | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 11:30 | Casa de Francisca Largo opens for the day; Salão lunch service through 15:00 | R. Quintino Bocaiúva 22, Sé |
| 12:00 | Blue Note SP Almoço & Jazz lunch service opens | Av. Paulista 2073, Conjunto Nacional |
| 15:00 | Casa de Francisca Salão lunch closes (evening dark Tuesday) | R. Quintino Bocaiúva 22, Sé |
| 19:00 | Blue Note SP evening session starts; Tuesday Piano Bar Experience format, R$25 couvert | Av. Paulista 2073, Conjunto Nacional |
| 20:30 | Bona Casa de Música: Baú do DJ Zé Pedro homenagem a Claudya begins | Rua Dr Paulo Vieira 101, Sumaré |
| 21:30 | Casa de Francisca Porão: Xaxado Novo with Tanaka do Pife, forró set, R$0–R$88 | R. Quintino Bocaiúva 22, Sé |
What to See & Do
Rua Dr Paulo Vieira 101, Sumaré, 20:30, ticketed via Eventim. The Bona’s recurring “Baú do DJ Zé Pedro” series turns its attention tonight to singer Claudya, the Brazilian voice associated with the late-1960s and 1970s pop-MPB axis. DJ Zé Pedro, who has collected discs and videos since age seven and is regarded as one of the leading MPB researchers, presents archive rarities and career stories from his personal collection. The format established in earlier editions (Leila Pinheiro on October 15, 2025; Zélia Duncan on April 2, 2025) combines audio playback, video screenings, and conversation with the audience. Bona Casa de Música was originally inaugurated in Pinheiros in 2015 and reinaugurated in Sumaré in 2023 with greater capacity, under the management of Manuela Fagundes, Kike Moraes and Gustavo Louveira, focused on Brazilian independent music curadoria.
R. Quintino Bocaiúva 22, Sé, 21:30, R$0 to R$88 sliding scale. Casa de Francisca’s Porão (the underground stage with red curtains, opened after the Casa moved to the Palacete Teresa in 2017) hosts Xaxado Novo tonight in a forró programme with guest Tanaka do Pife. The Porão is one of four spaces in the building (Salão, Porão, Largo, Sala B); the Salão runs lunch only on Tuesdays (11:30–15:00) with evening dark, while the Porão and Largo carry the Tuesday programming. The 100 first tickets are gratis with bilheteria distribution; tickets up to R$88 via the venue site. Casa de Francisca holds the APCA 2018 award for Special Project in Music and produces around 600 shows per year across its four stages.
Av. Paulista 2073, Conjunto Nacional 2º andar, Consolação, 19:00 evening session, R$25 couvert. The São Paulo branch of the New York jazz club returns to evening operation after Monday dark. Tuesday format runs the Piano Bar Experience: jazz standards and instrumental sets in the salon at the standard Tuesday couvert of R$25, paired with the room’s full kitchen and cocktail programme. The Almoço & Jazz lunch (12:00–15:00) operates Mon–Fri continuously with free entry. Specific Tuesday programme details at @bluenotesp Instagram day-of. The Blue Note SP, inaugurated February 2019, holds 800 m² and operates under the curadoria of Luiz Calainho and Facundo Guerra in the Conjunto Nacional building, designed by David Libeskind in 1956.
R. Quintino Bocaiúva 22, Sé, 11:30–00:00 Tuesday, free entry. The outdoor Largo da Misericórdia space at Casa de Francisca operates Tuesday from 11:30 through midnight with rotating DJs and the casa‘s bar service. Free entry, no ticket required. The Largo is the casa’s most accessible space (the Salão runs lunch only Tuesday, the Porão has the ticketed Xaxado Novo programme tonight, the Sala B operates Tue+Wed for separate ticketed shows). Useful as a pre-Porão warmup or as a standalone Tuesday option for those staying in the Sé area.
Where to Eat & Drink
| Venue | Cuisine / Style | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Brahma — Av. São João 677, Centro | Boteco since 1948 at the “Sampa” corner; samba live daily, kitchen open through 02:00 | R$50–90/person |
| Família Mancini — R. Avanhandava 81, Bela Vista | Italian cantina classic; signature canelone à la Mancini and the rotisserie | R$80–140/person |
| Mocotó — Av. Nossa Senhora do Loreto 1100, Vila Medeiros | Sertanejo cuisine by chef Rodrigo Oliveira; signature dadinhos de tapioca and mocotó | R$70–130/person |
| Tordesilhas — Al. Tietê 489, Higienópolis | Brazilian regional fine dining; signature pato no tucupi and moqueca capixaba | R$160–260/person |
| Rabo di Galo — R. Haddock Lobo 1571, Cerqueira César | Cocktail bar at Rosewood São Paulo; nightly from 19:00, walk-in | R$40–80/cocktail |
Getting Around
MetrôSP: Tuesday standard weekday hours, Linhas 1, 2, 3, 4 and 15 run 04:40–00:00, last departures around 23:30 from end stations. Bona Casa de Música in Sumaré: Vila Madalena station (Linha 2-Verde) is the nearest, then a 15-minute uphill walk along Rua Dr Paulo Vieira or a R$10–15 ride. Casa de Francisca: Sé (Linhas 1 and 3) or São Bento (Linha 1-Azul) both serve R. Quintino Bocaiúva at 5–7 minutes’ walk through Centro Histórico. Blue Note SP: Consolação (Linha 2-Verde) is the nearest at 4 minutes’ walk to Conjunto Nacional. Bar Brahma and República venues: República (Linhas 3-Vermelha and 4-Amarela) at the door. Uber and 99: Tuesday surge is low across the city; Sé to Sumaré runs typically R$22–35, Paulista to Sumaré R$18–28. Late return after 23:30: ride-hailing is the practical default, particularly from Sumaré back to the Zona Sul or Av. Paulista.
Safety & Practical Tips
- Bona is in Sumaré, not Pinheiros: the venue moved from its original Pinheiros location in 2023 to the larger Rua Dr Paulo Vieira 101 address in Sumaré. Confirm the address before riding; older online listings still reference the Pinheiros location. Sumaré is residential and well-lit around the venue, but plan transit before the show ends.
- Sé and Centro Histórico awareness: Casa de Francisca sits on R. Quintino Bocaiúva, well-policed and busy through evening hours. After 00:00, the surrounding Centro Histórico thins out; call a ride from the venue door rather than walking to Sé station for the late return.
- Av. Paulista corridor: well-lit and busy through midnight on a Tuesday; the inner streets parallel to Paulista (R. Augusta around the Augusta Hill, Al. Casa Branca) are quieter. Standard pickpocket awareness for the Paulista weekday crowd.
- Borogodó dark Tuesday: Pinheiros’ anchor samba bar runs Wednesday through Sunday only and is closed tonight. The Pinheiros nightlife is quieter than its weekend peak; the Bona crowd in Sumaré is a separate axis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baú do DJ Zé Pedro at Bona Casa de Música?
Baú do DJ Zé Pedro is a recurring archive-listening series at Bona Casa de Música in São Paulo, presented by DJ Zé Pedro, who has collected discs and videos since age seven and is regarded as one of the leading MPB researchers. Each edition focuses on a Brazilian artist; tonight’s session at 20:30 honors singer Claudya. Past editions have featured Leila Pinheiro on October 15, 2025, and Zélia Duncan on April 2, 2025. Tickets via Eventim.
Is Casa de Francisca Salão open on Tuesdays?
Casa de Francisca’s Salão operates lunch only on Tuesdays, from 11:30 to 15:00, with the evening dark per the venue’s official schedule. The Porão (underground stage) and Largo (outdoor terrace, 11:30–00:00 free entry) carry Tuesday evening programming; the Sala B operates Tuesdays and Wednesdays only with separately ticketed shows. Tonight’s Porão programme is Xaxado Novo with Tanaka do Pife at 21:30, R$0 to R$88.
How do I get to Bona Casa de Música in Sumaré?
Bona Casa de Música is at Rua Dr Paulo Vieira 101 in Sumaré, having moved from its original Pinheiros location in 2023. The closest metro is Vila Madalena station on Linha 2-Verde, then a 15-minute uphill walk or a R$10 to R$15 ride. From Av. Paulista, ride-hailing typically runs R$18 to R$28; from Sé, R$22 to R$35. The neighborhood is residential and well-lit; plan transit back before the show ends since metro service stops around 00:00.
What time does Blue Note SP open on Tuesdays?
Blue Note SP at Av. Paulista 2073, Conjunto Nacional 2º andar, opens for the Almoço & Jazz lunch service Mondays through Fridays from 12:00 to 15:00 with free entry. The evening salon reopens Tuesdays at 19:00 in the Tuesday Piano Bar Experience format with R$25 couvert, after the Monday weekly dark. Specific Tuesday programming appears at @bluenotesp on Instagram day-of and at the Eventim ticketing page. The casa is dark Mondays only; Tuesday through Sunday operates regularly.
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Updated: 2026-05-05T15:00:00Z by Adele Cardin · RT SP Nightlife Desk