Sunday, April 29, 2012, Nightlife Guide

Sunday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Sunday night will be well spent at Espaço Acústica. All we can say about this party is be prepared to get your drink on! Sponsored by Absolute, this party is going to be filled with drinks and more drinks. Celebrating their Eastern Edition, also expect to be drinking plenty of Sake too. If you are still able to move, get down to the sounds of Pop, Rock and Electro.

CLUBS:

Café Del Mar (Copacabana)
This lounge-like setting at one of the most famous beaches in the world serves tapas while in a laid back ambiance overlooking the ocean. Café Del Mar is known for keeping the beaches of Copa alive, even on a Sunday.
Café Del Mar – 6PM
Av Atlântica 1910, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 3649-9658
Entrance: Contact venue

All Cool Party (Centro)
All we can say about this party is be prepared to get your drink on! Sponsored from Absolute, this party is going to be filled with drinks and more drinks. Celebrating their Eastern Edition, also expect to be drinking plenty of Sake too. If you are still able to move, get down to the sounds of Pop, Rock and Electro.
Espaço Acústica – 11PM
Praça Tiradentes, nº 2 e 4, Centro – Tel: (21) 2232-1299
Entrance: R$30

MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:

Samba di Buteco (Lapa)
The union of three great friends who had the samba idea to hold an event without leaving their respective groups led the result of Samba di Buteco, with typical Brazilian rhythm.
Mofo Lapa – 9PM
Av. Mem de Sá , 94, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-9851
Entrance: R$15 with Lista Amiga, R$20 without

Bohemia Carioca (Lapa)
The group provides a great history in the story of samba. The repertoire includes Noel Rosa, Ataulfo ​​Alves, Nelson Cavaquinho, Guilherme de Brito, Ismael Silva, Top Hat, Candle, and Silas de Oliveira, among others.
Café Cultural Sacrilégio – 9PM
Av. Mem de Sá, 81, Lapa – Tel: (21) 3970-1461
Entrance: R$20

PUBS & BARS:

Bar Urca (Urca)
If you have never have 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 establishment has been a hit since 1939.
Bar Urca – 11PM
Rua Cândido Gaffrée, 205, Urca – Tel: (21) 2295-8744
Entrance: Free

Shenanigan’s Live Music (Ipanema)
Shenanigan’s is always a good choice, with live music, all the sports games and all sorts of pub games such as darts and the only pool table in Ipanema.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 4PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: R$10 after 8PM

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