Sunday, April 19, 2015 Nightlife Guide
The event takes place as part of Fosfobox’s 11 year anniversary parties. The venue began hosting anniversary events on the 15th and will continue to celebrate through the 25th.
Tonight DJs Fabiano Moreira, Beto Artista,Schlaepfer, Yurievitch,Strauss, Jeff Oliveira, Matheus G., Doug Def, Julie Lima, and Fernando Henri will spin in the subsolo (basement) while VJ Maddog provides visuals. Also during the night, DJs Larissa Busch, Tomás Tróia, Sal, Grazzia, Polly, Ivy, Julia Gameiro and Raphael Narciso will spin at the Fosfobar.
OTHER:
Anime Wings (Bonsucesso)
Today the Anime Wngs convention returns with cosplay, contests, workshops. videogame tournaments, anime quizzes, K-pop dance groups, and more. This edition of the event will take place at UNISUAM (Centro Universitário Augusto Motta) located in Bonsucesso.
UNISUAM – 12PM – 7PM
Avenida Paris 72, Bonsucesso – Tel: (21) 3882-9797
Entrance: See venue for details
Expo Ceviche Rio 2015 (Humaitá)
Today from 12PM to 7PM the Casa de España, located in the neighborhood of Humaitá, will host the Expo Ceviche Rio 2015. Celebrating Peruvian cuisine and culture, the expo will feature food offerings from six Rio and São Paulo restaurants and will include live music, dancing, a workshop and various other activities.
Casa de España – 12PM – 7PM
Rua Maria Eugênia, 300, Humaitá – Tel: (21) 3882-9797
Entrance: R$10
CLUBS:
Duo (Gávea)
It’s Sunday and that means it’s time to end your weekend with the best of house and electro-pop at Duo in Gávea’s 00 (Zero Zero). Tonight things will begin early, as always, at 5PM. DJs Renato Bastos will spin outside on the deck to start off the party and DJs MaJera, Dri Toscano, and Rody will follow by spinning inside until 5AM.
00 (Zero Zero) – 5PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: Free from 5PM to 8PM, R$20 – R$40 after 8PM.
Sundae Tracks (Botafogo)
The popular Sundae Tracks party returns to Casa da Matriz in Botafogo tonight with DJ Melvin spinning the best of rock on the first floor and special guests Crazy Nights with Raphaêl Rataus and Fred Dfre spinning on the second floor.
Casa da Matriz – 11PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691
Entrance: R$25 – R$40
Fosfo Alternativo (Copacabana)
Tonight Fosfobox in Copacabana continues to celebrate its 11th anniversary by hosting the Fosfo Alternativo party. DJs Fabiano Moreira, Beto Artista, Schlaepfer, Yurievitch, Strauss, Jeff Oliveira, Matheus G., Doug Def, Julie Lima, and Fernando Henri will spin in the subsolo (basement) while VJ Maddog provides visuals. Additionally during the night, DJs Larissa Busch, Tomás Tróia, Sal, Grazzia, Polly, Ivy, Julia Gameiro and Raphael Narciso will spin at the Fosfobar.
Fosfobox – 11PM
Rua Siqueira Campos 143, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$30
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Roda de Samba and Soccer (Football) (Lapa)
Sundays are all about samba and soccer at Lapa’s Leviano bar. Every week beginning at 5PM the venue streams live games on their screens with samba dancers following the matches and the group Samba Di Buteco playing classics of the genre, including works by Arlindo Cruz, Zeca Pagodinho and João Nogueira, among others. DJ Mukato will also spin during the night.
Leviano – 5PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$10-R$20
Rogê (Lapa)
It’s time to dance as singer-songwriter Rogê returns for his weekly show at Lapa’s Carioca de Gema. The lively up-and-coming performer will present his own compositions as well as covers of works by Jorge, Djavan, and Jorge Benjor, among others.
Carioca da Gema – 8:30PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$23
PUBS & BARS:
Cavern Rock @ Saloon 79 (Botafogo)
Tonight Cavern Produções will present Cavern Rock at Saloon 79 in Botafogo. Pop-punk band Irreversivel, post-hardcare band For Annie, and metalcore band Visceral Fear will perform live.
Saloon 79 – 6PM
Rua Pinheiro Guimarães 79, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 7544-5151
Entrance: R$15
Shenanigan’s (Ipanema)
With classic pub games like darts and pool, Ipanema’s Shenanigan’s is always a great spot to visit. Every Sunday, promotions include two for one Sol beer, caipirinha and caipivodka. Pizza Pub is also only R$10.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 4PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: See venue for details.
Bar Urca (Urca)
If you have never been to Bar Urca on a Sunday afternoon to drink beers and eat salgados while watching the sunset, you are missing a big part of what it means to be a Carioca. This simple establishment on the bayside has been a hit since 1939.
Bar Urca – 11AM
Rua Cândido Gaffrée 205, Urca – Tel: (21) 2295-8744
Entrance: Free
Gringo Cafe (Ipanema)
The Gringo Cafe brings all things great about America to Ipanema, including beers, food and atmosphere. Go there to enjoy waffles, pancakes, BBQ, real bagels, sliders, great cakes and more.
Gringo Cafe – 11AM
Rua Barão da Torre 240 Loja A, Ipanema- Tel: (21) 3813-3972
Entrance: Free
Mab’s Restaurant and Bar (Copacabana)
This American-owned restaurant and bar on Copacabana Beach is a great place for food, drinks and entertainment. Every night, Tony Boka is performing live from 8PM until midnight. Boka is known for his varied repertoire that always pleases the crowd.
Restaurante Mab’s –Monday-Thursday 8AM-2AM, Friday-Saturday 24 hours
Avenida Atlantica 1140, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
Entrance: Free
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