Saturday, June 2, 2012, Nightlife Guide
Saturday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – After going 3 years and 8 months strong at Fosfobox, Base has relocated to the incredible venue Espaco Acoustica to better serve their crowd, which has grown exponentially. The best in electronic and hip hop, expect to hear killer beats from Simple Jack, Toucan, Felipe Fella and more.
LIVE:
Outside Party Queens (Lapa)
With the intention of renovating the sounds of House and Pop, Outside Party will be a show you won’t soon forget. Get ready to enjoy “Las Bibas From Vizcaya,” composed by Dolores de Las Dores and Marisa Fine Touch, both the alter ego of DJ and producer George M.
Circo Voador – 10PM
Rua dos Arcos, 1, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2533-0354
Entrance: Check with venue
Los Hermanos (Lapa)
After their three day Rio Tour, Los Hermanos have decided to give yet another performance at Fundicão Progresso. With the huge success of last weeks shows, they have decided to throw in one more in appreciation of their adoring fans.
Fundição Progresso – 11PM
Rua dos Arcos, 24, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2220-5070
Entrance: Check with venue
CLUBS:
Base (Centro)
After going three years and eight months strong at Fosfobox, Base has relocated to the incredible venue Espaco Acoustica to better serve their crowd, which has grown exponentially. The best in electronic and hip-hop, expect to hear killer beats from Simple Jack, Toucan, Felipe Fella and more.
Espaço Acústica – 11PM
Praça Tiradentes, nº 02 e 04, Centro – Tel: (21) 2222-7525
Entrance: tickets range from R$20 to R$50
Stereo Zero Blast Edition (Gávea)
Kick off your Saturday night with a dose of class at 00. This lounge like setting has a mixture of genres from electronic, house, and hip-hop. Tonight is a special edition with DJ Rodrigo Viera.
00 – 10PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: R$40
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Clube dos Democráticos (Lapa)
Bringing together the best musicians of Rio de Janeiro, Democráticos promises the time if your life. With artists such as Nina Wirtti &; Noites Brasileiras, Os Miltons, and many more. The goal is to present classics of Brazilian music and its roots.
Clube dos Democráticos – 11:30 PM
Rua do Riachuelo 91/93, Lapa – Tel: (21) 8848-8889
Entrance: R$15 with Lista Amiga, R$20 for women & students, R$25 for men
Gabriela Melin e Grupo P´ratubate (Lapa)
This young singer who is about to release his first CD with samba hits from Arlindo Cruz, Joao Donato, and Carlos Colla. This will mark the beginning of his tour of classic samba roots, ranging from Santa Rosa to Zeca Pagodinho.
Mistura Carioca – 10PM
Av. Gomes Freire, 791, Lapa – Tel: (21) 7726-2206
Entrance: R$25
Vinícius Bar (Ipanema)
Looking for a low key romantic place for your Thursday night? Many of artists have performed at this very well known joint in Ipanema.
Vinícius Bar – 8PM
Rua Vinícius de Moraes, 39 – Ipanema- Tel: (21) 2523-4757
Entrance: Not available at time of press
PUBS & BARS:
Blue Agave (Copacabana)
Some of the best Mexican food — and the best margarita — in Rio, plus live American and European sports on TV. They also have the original location in Ipanema.
Blue Agave – 12PM
Rua Aires Saldanha 21C, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free
Lord Jim’s Pub (Ipanema)
The oldest pub in Rio in its newest guise and a great local crowd. Known for its live music and happy hour.
Lord Jim’s Pub – 7PM
Rua Paul Redfern, 44, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: Not available at time of press
Si Señor (Ipanema)
This new Mexican restaurant and bar has finally opened its doors in Rio. With an exciting menu of classic Mexican dishes and drinks, Si Senor may put the ´picante´ back your life. With success already in São Paulo, the new Leblon location is already started a buzz throughout Rio.
Si Señor – 5PM
Rua General San Martin 1011, Leblon – Tel:(21) 2249-2161
Entrance: Free
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