Sunday, October 7th, 2012 Nightlife Guide

Sunday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – FBI is not what you may think. Today it stands for the Festival de Bandas Independentes. This night aims to revive the classic feeling of rock ‘n roll, poetry and all around creativity among musicians and artists alike at Espaco Marun in Catete.

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
Av Atlântica 1910 – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 3649-9658
Entrance: Check with venue

FBI- Festival de Bandas Independentes (Catete)
Going in the opposite direction of events devoid of ideology and values​​, the Festival of Independent Bands aim to regenerate the demand for quality music, constructive and intelligent lyrics and a rock attitude that is full of energy.
Espaco Marun – 11PM
Rua do Catete 124 – Catete – Tel: (21) 2558-3431
Entrance: R$15 with guest list, R$20 without

MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:

Rogê (Lapa)
His main inspiration for both writing, and to perform, is the city of Rio de Janeiro, expressing, in addition to the natural warmth of our country, especially the warmth of our people.
Carioca da Gema – 9:30PM
Av. Mem de Sá, 79 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$20

Roda de Forró Lapa)
Anyone who likes reggae and forro do not want to miss the next “Forro Wheel,” which opens this month at the Centro Cultural Carioca.
Centro Cultural Carioca – 10PM
Rua do Teatro, 37 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2252.6468
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
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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