Sunday, March 8, 2015 Nightlife Guide
Tonight the party will host a special Dia Internacional da Mulher (International Women’s Day) edition with things beginning early as always at 5PM and continuing in the chic indoor/outdoor venue until 5AM.
During the night, DJ Babi B-day will spin on the deck while DJs Sabrina Tomé, Miss Klauss and Ani Haze spin inside.
LIVE:
Steve Hackett (Barra da Tijuca)
Tonight former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett brings his Genesis Extended 2015 World Tour to Citibank Hall in Barra da Tijuca.
Salão Nobre do Clube Fluminense – 8PM
Av. Ayrton Senna 3000, Barra da Tijuca – Tel: (21) 2156-7301
Entrance: R$75 – R$350
Circuito Sitio Quntavant (Botafogo)
Today the second edition of the Circuito Sitio Quntavant will take place at the Biblioteca Parque Estadual in Botafogo. Free performances during the day will include, Dedo’s presentation of Dedo 037 at 1PM and Gustavo Torres and JP Caron’s presentation of their musical and technogical experiment, “~ Ø (non-empty)” at 5PM. Both sets of performances are scheduled to take place at the Audiotório Darcy Ribeiro. In the Teatro Alcione Araújo, Chelpa Ferro and Rádio Lixo will perfom 6PM. Entry fee for that performance will be R$20.
Biblioteca Parque Estadual – 1PM
Avenida Presidente Vargas 1261, Centro – Tel: (21) 2332-7225
Entrance: R$0 – R$20
OTHER:
Game Dreams (Centro)
Video games lovers in Rio should head to the Game Dreams event taking place today from 12PM to 7PM in the Centro de Convenções SulAmérica in Cidade Nova, Centro. During the event there will be tournaments, prizes and games exchanges. Tournaments will be played on Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution, Super Smash Bros WiiU, Mortal Kombat, Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3, and more. There will also be Pokémon tournaments and rounds of Yu-Gi-Oh, Vanguard, and Magic.
Centro de Convenções SulAmérica – 12PM – 7PM
Av. Paulo de Frontin 1, Cidade Nova, Centro
Entrance: See Venue for details.
O Mercado (Laranjeiras)
The fashion and art event, “O Mercado” (The Market) returns to Salão Nobre do Fluminense in Laranjeiras for the second day of its “Bye, Bye Verão” (Bye, Bye Summer) edition. The fair is bidding farewell to the season by hosting fashion, craft, decor, music, and food vendors from 2PM to 9PM again day.
Salão Nobre do Clube Fluminense – 2PM – 9PM
Rua Álvaro Chaves 41, Laranjeiras
Entrance: FREE
CLUBS:
Duo (Gávea)
It’s time to end your weekend with the best of house and electro-pop as the weekly Duo party returns to Gávea’s chic 00 (Zero Zero) tonight.
00 (Zero Zero) – 5PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: R$20 – R$40
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
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
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 plays 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
PUBS & BARS:
Go Indie Go @ Saloon 79 (Botafogo)
Get ready for the best of new music in Rio as the Go Indie Go event returns to Saloon 79 in Botafogo. Tonight Daniel Borges, Cafe Republica, Feroli and Baroni will perform live.
Saloon 79 – 6PM
Rua Pinheiro Guimarães 79, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 7544-5151
Entrance: R$15 -R$20
Indie Jam (Laranjeiras)
There will more indie tonight in Laranjeiras as Bar do B presents the third edition of the Indie Jam event. Bands Pessoal da Nasa and Jaya will perform live and DJ Renato Lima will spin between sets.
Bar do B – 7PM
Rua das Laranjeiras 90, Laranjeiras – Tel: (21) 98477-2442
Entrance: R$10 -R$15
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 pancakes, real bagels, sliders, 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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