Thursday, February 2nd, 2012, Nightlife Guide
Thursday’s Rio Nightlife Pick At the bottom of Pão de Açúcar, Zozô hosts some great entertainment filled with virtual games, jugglers, & dancing. A restaurant during the day, a nightclub at night, Zozô will give you the best of both worlds.
CLUBS:
Zozô (Urca)
At the bottom of Pão de Açúcar, Zozô hosts some great entertainment filled with virtual games, jugglers, & dancing. A restaurant during the day, a nightclub at night, Zozô will give you the best of both worlds.
Zozô – 11PM
Av Pasteur, 520 . Praia Vermelha, Urca – Tel: (21) 2542 9665
Entrance: Not available at time of press
Nossa Sem Hora (Copacabana)
For a laid back lounge like setting, Nossa Sem Hora is your kind of place. Perfect for losing track of time, like the name explains! Music ranges from Hip-Hop to Electronic.
Nossa Sem Hora
Av. Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, Copa – Email: [email protected]
Entrance: Not available at time of press
00 – Zero Zero (Gávea)
Kick off your Thursday night with a dose of relaxation at 00. This lounge like setting has a mixture of genres from electronic, house, and Hip-Hop.
00 – 10PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540 8041
Entrance: Not available at time of press
Veneno (Botafogo)
For the last seven years Poison anticipated the start of your weekend the best possible way: lots of good music and beautiful people gathered at Casa da Matriz. The first track is the responsibility of the resident DJs Tulio and Newton, who mix lots of pop and rock tracks of all ages. It’s a sound that always surprises and may arise throughout the night depending on the weather and inspiration.
Casa da Matriz – 10PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226 9691 / (21) 2266 1014
Entrance: R$16 with Lista Amiga, R$28 without
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Sil Hendges (Lapa)
Piano and voice, some special guests and a repertoire of songs that inhabit the hearts and minds. The Beatles, Chico Buarque, Caetano Veloso, Elis Regina, Janis Joplin, Tom Jobim, with much respect, passion and reverence for these great composers and interpreters they make music.
Lapa Café – 8PM
Av. Gomes Freire, 457 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 3971 6812
Entrance: R$10
Sol Maior (Lapa)
The group formed by the samba of wobbly prórpia Lapa runs a samba school animated by success and also the anthologies of the main samba schools in Rio de Janeiro.
Mistura Carioca – 10PM
Av. Gomes Freire, 791, Lapa – Tel: (21) 7726 2206
Entrance: R$15 with Lista Amiga, R$20 without
Vinícius Bar (Ipanema)
Looking for a low key romantic place for your Thursday night? Many of artists have performed at this very well known place in Ipanema.
Vinícius Bar – 8PM
Rua Vinícius de Moraes, 39 – Ipanema- Tel: (21) 2523 4757
Entrance: Not available at time of press
PUBS & BARS:
Banana Jack (Ipanema)
This bar specializes in entertainment, attractions and drink specials all night. Call nightly to check entertainment.
Banana Jack – 9PM
Rua Jangadeiros, 06 – Praça General Osório – Ipanema – (21) 2521 9055
Entrance: Not available at time of press
Blue Agave’s Pre (Copacabana)
Mexican bar with an open atmosphere where you can sit and check out all the people that pass by. This hot spot in Ipanema not only has some of Rio’s best cocktails, but has recently opened its doors in their second location in Copacabana!
Blue Agave
Rua Aires Saldanha 21C – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 3592 9271
Entrance: Free
Live Music @ Balcony (Copacabana)
Live music starting at 5:30PM and nightly drink specials; Great lunch specials. Check their website for latest promotion.
Balcony Bar
Avenida Atlantica, 1424, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2541 8381
Entrance: Free
Barzin (Ipanema)
Enjoy a sunny morning on the beach. Then meet friends for lunch, chat, have a beer cold and crackling with a good laugh. This is the lifestyle of Rio and inspired by Barzin and it brings a new concept in the late afternoon and evening of Ipanema. Great happy hour spot for those looking to meet new people.
Barzin
Rua Vinicius de Moraes 75, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2522 1809
Entrance: Not available at time of press
Expand Wine Bar (Ipanema)
For a more laid back night with your significant other, Expand Wine Bar is the place to go if you insist on the best wine selection. Sample top-quality and boutique wines, accompanied by pleasant music and small wine dishes.
Expand Wine Bar
Rua Barão da Torre 358, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2523 2747
Entrance: Not available at time of press
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