Sunday, September 21, 2014 Nightlife

Sunday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – It’s time for punk rock tonight at Lapa’s Teatro Odisséia as the American quartet Teenage Bottlerocket performs live for the first time in Rio.

Influenced musically by bands including The Ramones, Misfits, and Screeching Weasel, Teenage Bottlerocket was formed in 2001 in Laramie, Wyoming by twin brothers Ray and Brandon Carlisle.

The complete lineup of the band features Ray and Kody Templeman on vocals and guitar, Brandon on drums and fourth member Miguel Chen on bass.

Teenage Bottlerocket have released five studio albums and after recently signing with Rise Records, anticipate a sixth release later this year. The band also will play in Curitba on the 19th and in São Paulo on the 20th.

LIVE:

Teenage Bottlerocket (Lapa)
American punk rock band Teenage Bottlerocket will perform live tonight at Lapa’s Teatro Odisséia.
Teatro Odisséia – 6PM
Avenida Mem de Sá 66, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / 2224-6367 / 9374-7562
Entrance: R$65

Forró da Rua with Caramuela (Centro)
Tonight Centro’s La Paz club hosts Forró da Rua with the group Caramuela performing live. They will present the best of forró pé-de-serra and their interpretations of classic works by famous Brazilian musicians.
La Paz – 9PM
Rua do Rezende 82, Centro – Tel: (21) 2509-2403
Entrance: See venue for details.

CLUBS:

Duo (Gávea)
End your weekend with house and electro pop at Duo in Gávea’s 00 (Zero Zero). The party begins at 5PM and continues in the chic indoor/outdoor venue until 5AM. Things usually get started on the outdoor deck with DJs Fabiano Pax and Marcia Bertonni and then gradually shifts inside where DJs Mor Rafael Calvente and Dri Toscano usually spin. The weekly event is also known to host special guest DJs.
00 (Zero Zero) – 5PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: R$30

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 – 9:30PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$23

Roda de Samba, Soccer (Football) and Ballet 2 (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 Ballet 2 playing classics of the genre, including works by Arlindo Cruz, Zeca Pagodinho and João Nogueira, among others.
Leviano – 7PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$10-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 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

Mab’s Restaurant and Bar (Copacabana)
The American-owned beachfront restaurant and bar on Copacabana Beach is a great place for food and drinks.
Restaurante Mab’s – Monday -Thursday 9AM-3AM, Friday – Saturday 9AM-9AM
Avenida Atlantica 1140, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
Entrance: Free

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