Saturday, January 3, 2015 Nightlife Guide
Celebrate the summer with tequilas, margaritas, tequila popsicles and the party’s trademark drink, the TeKiller Bomb, made with tequila, Red Bull and Jägermeister.
During the night, the Battle of Tequila game will return, as will the Moshboat and the Beerbong of Desperado. There will also be bodyshots on stage with Anninha Wolff.
DJs Thiago Halleck, Roberto Cruz, Fernando Prado, Renato Lima, Mario Mamede, Wilson Power, Vitor Medina, Ingrid Grundig, and Ian Gar6 will spin to keep the party going through the night.
CLUBS:
Bruna is the New Black (Botafogo)
Tonight Casa da Matriz will host the Bruna is the New Black party. The event will celebrate the best female rockers on the first floor with DJs Andrea Mafer, Ivy, Larissa Conforto, and Lia Novello spinning bands and artists that will include St. Vincent, Paramore, La Roux, Ladytron, Kittie, Metric, Haim, Pitty, Crystal Castles, Lana Del Ray, Within Temptation, and Fiona Apple, among many others. Also on the second floor during the night, DJs ITR3PICO and ELEUTÉRIO will spin the best of dubstep and trap.
Casa da Matriz – 11PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$20-R$65
Crossfade (Arpoador)
Tonight the Cave club in Arpoador presents the Crossfade party with very special guest DJ Nina Soul. A native of Argentina, Soul will spin a very special blend of the best of house, dub and soul. DJs Zuim, Ananda Nobre,and Renato Bastos will also spin during the night.
Cave– 11:45PM
Rua Francisco Otaviano 20,Arpoador – Tel: (21) 3576-8024
Entrance: R$40-R$60
Requebra (Centro)
Tonight Espaço Acústica will host Requebra, Just Dance 2nd edition. Three stages of DJs will spin the best of pop, hits, funk, mashups, and hits. VJs Vino and Edu Matias will provide visual projections during the night.
Espaço Acústica – 11PM
Praça Tiradentes, 2, Centro– (21) 2232-1299
Entrance: R$20-R$35
Dance Floor (Glória)
La Passion Club in Glória will host the Dance Floor event with DJ Rodrigo Mattos and guests spinning various beats tonight. There will be an open bar until 4AM with beer, vodka, Hi-Fi, Blue Hawaii, Malibu Pine Apple, Sex on the Beach, Cuba Libre, water and soda. Additionally, Budweiser, Stella, Belvedere Vodka, and tequila will be two for one all night long.
La Passion Club – 10PM
Avenida Augusto Severo 200, Glória – Tel: (21) 2222-0667
Entrance: R$30-R$70
Na Batida! (Gávea)
00 in Gávea will host the Na Batida! party with DJs Saddam, Felipe Guga and Cadinho spinning throughout the night.
00 (Zero Zero) – 4PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: $R30-R$60
TeKiller (Lapa)
The TeKiller party returns to Lapa’s Teatro Odisséia tonight with the Férias en Cancún edition. Take a vacation without leaving the city with DJs Thiago Halleck, Roberto Cruz, Fernando Prado, Renato Lima, Mario Mamede, Wilson Power, Vitor Medina, Ingrid Grundig, and Ian Gar6 spinning throughout the night. Celebrate the summer with tequilas, margaritas, tequila popsicles and the party’s trademark drink, the TeKiller Bomb, made with tequila, Red Bull and Jägermeister.
Teatro Odisséia – 11PM
Avenida Mem de Sá 66, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / 2224-6367 / 9374-7562
Entrance: R$20-R$35
Wake Up (Copacabana)
It’s time again for the best of pop, indie and hits as the Wake Up party returns to Fosfobox in Copacabana tonight. DJs Schlaepefer, Beto Artista and FL3SH Disco will spin the best songs and mixes of 2014. VJ JuJu will provide visual projections. Additionally during the night, the TILT! party will take place at the Fosfobar with DJs Janco Tianno and Wilson Power spinning rock and hits through the night.
Fosfobox – 11PM
Rua Siqueira Campos 143, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$25-R$50
Putzbrilha (Centro)
It’s time for the best of pop, bass, house, hip-hop, funk, and indie rock as the Putzbrilha Party returns to Centro’s La Paz tonight. There will be a special Dobradinha party DJ set. Additionally, DJs Fernando Schlaepfer, Larissa Busch, Isabella de Castro with Aline Dias, Artur Ferraro, and Bruno Machado will spin during the night.
La Paz – 11:45PM
Rua do Rezende 82, Centro – Tel: (21) 2509-2403
Entrance: R$20 -R$40
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Claudinho Guimarães and Marina Iris (Lapa)
Singer Marina Iris will start the night off at Carioca da Gema at 9:30 PM and Claudinho Guimarães will follow at 11:30PM. Guimarães released his first album entitled, A Luz do Criador in 2009 and is well known for his lively performances.
Carioca da Gema – 9:30PM and 11:30PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$30
Adilson da Vila and Velha Guarda Musical da Vila Isabel and Cartola de Noel (Centro)
At 8PM, Cartola de Noel will start off the night. Then Adilson da Vila and Velha Guarda Musical da Vila Isabel follow at 11PM with the best of samba.
Rio Scenarium – 8PM and 11PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$25- R$40
Leviano Rock Night (Lapa)
The bands Midnight Hour and Cântarus will perform the best of National pop rock and International rock on the first floor of the Leviano bar in Lapa as part of the Leviano Rock Night. On the second floor, the trio Johnnys will perfrom the best of the works of Pharrell Williams, Maroon 5, The Police and more.
Leviano – 9PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$20-R$30
PUBS & BARS:
Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
It’s time for more classic rock as the band Balba performs live tonight at Lapa Irish Pub. If you are looking to hear some great live music while drinking some quality imported beers in a welcoming environment with a friendly crowd, this is the place to go tonight.
Lapa Irish Pub – 9PM
Rua Evaristo da Veiga 147, Lapa – Tel (21) 2221.7236
Entrance: R$10- R$20
Saloon 79 (Botafogo)
Saloon 79 provides a unique environment for drinking, eating and rocking out. The fun indoor decor creates a great vibe and this original rocker bar gets loud at night with live bands.
Saloon 79 – 7PM
Rua Pinheiro Guimarães 79, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 7544-5151
Entrance: R$20
Gringo Cafe (Ipanema)
The Gringo Cafe brings all things great about America to Ipanema, including beers, food and atmosphere. Go there to enjoy pancakes, real bagels, sliders, and more.
Gringo Cafe – 11AM
Rua Barão da Torre 240 Loja A, Ipanema- Tel: (21) 3813-3972
Entrance: Free
Academia da Cachaça (Leblon)
For all things cachaça go here; it’s their specialty. They offer great caipifrutas and caipirinhas.
Academia da Cachaça – 9PM
R. Conde Bernadotte 26, Leblon – (21) 2239-1542
Entrance: Free
Lord Jim’s Pub (Ipanema)
This is the oldest pub in Rio and it’s well known for its live music and happy hour.
Lord Jim’s Pub – 7PM
Rua Paul Redfern 44, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: Free
Mab’s Restaurant and Bar (Copacabana)
This American-owned restaurant and bar on Copacabana Beach is a great place for food and drinks. Additionally, every Saturday, Sunday,Thursday and Friday night, Tony Boka performs live from 8PM until midnight. Boka is known for his varied repertoire that always pleases the crowd.
Restaurante Mab’s –Monday-Thursday 9AM-3AM, Friday-Saturday 9AM-9AM
Avenida Atlantica 1140, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
Entrance: Free
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