Saturday, June 9, 2012, Nightlife Guide
Saturday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Pimp Meu Bigode can be understood as Pimp My Mustache! At the ever popular and multi-leveled Espaco Acoustica, you can expect to see all kinds of beautifully mustached folks rocking out to the mixed sounds of pop, funk, rock and everything else under the sun.
LIVE:
Titãs (Lapa)
After such success with their last show at Circo Voador, the Titãs have extended their performance to include one extra show of Cabeca Dinossauro. Launched in 1986, Cabeca Dinossauro was a milestone in the history of the Titans and the Brazilian rock. It was their third album, which brought a synthesis of their musical language to their own inventive and original style.
Circo Voador– 10PM
Rua dos Arcos, 1, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2533-0354
Entrance: Check with venue
Scott Feiner & Pandeiro Jazz(Lapa)
New Yorker Scott Feiner has been in Rio since 2001 and his innovative mixture of the Brazilian pandeiro with jazz has received international aclaim. This performance will feature the highly-respected guitarist Alexandre Carvalho along with Rafael Vernet (piano) and Bruno Aguilar (bass)
TribOz – 11PM
Rua Conde de Lages, 19, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2210-0366
Entrance: R$20
CLUBS:
Pimp Meu Bigode (Centro)
The best translation for this title is Pimp My Mustache! At the ever popular and multi-leveled Espaco Acoustica, you can expect to see all kinds of beautifully mustached folks rocking out to the mixed sounds of pop, funk, rock and everything else under the sun.
Espaço Acústica – 11PM
Praça Tiradentes, nº 02 e 04, Centro – Tel: (21) 2222-7525
Entrance: R$25 with guestlist, R$40 without
Glück (Botafogo)
Glück. With an interesting name, the idea behind it is feel-good music. DJs Cau Lopes and Daniel Lucas will be playing balearic disco, slomo disco, synthpop, boogie woogie and more. Music to feel good and to dance the night away.
Comuna – 11PM
Rua Sorocaba, 585, Botafogo- Tel:(21) 3253-8797
Entrance: R$15 with guestlist, R$25 without
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
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
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
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
Mud Bug (Copacabana)
Mud Bug is a new bar, restaurant and with two locations in Copacabana. Providing a great selection of beers and a menu as well, there isn’t much missing from this new American style venue. Also expect to hear live jazz, blues, MPB and rock from time to time.
Mud Bug – 5PM
Rua Rudolpho Dantas 16, Copacabana – Tel:(21) 2543-5052
Entrance: Free
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