Thursday July 5th, 2012 Nightlife Guide
Thursday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Doiz is experiencing vast recognition as one of Rio’s hotspots. One reason for this is the Thursday night party Hi-Fi, from local DJs Icaro dos Santos and Saulo Laudares, along with weekly guests, bumping their favorite brand of house music.
CLUBS:
D-Date(Gávea)
D-Date is still going strong, thriving after last weeks packed house and full dancefloor. This week should be no different if not more packed, as resident Bernardo Campos bangs his funky, jackin house stylings along with special guests Pedro Mezzonato and Beto Pedroza.
00 – 10PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: R$25 with guestlist, R$40 without
Veneno (Botafogo)
For 7 years Veneno anticipates 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 have much to see in pop and rock trucks of all ages and slopes, and sound that always surprises 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
Hi-Fi (Humaitá)
Local DJs and designers Icaro dos Santos and Saulo Laudares from the famed Gang Bang parties team up to bring you Hi-Fi, a weekly house party at the ever so elegant Doiz in Humaitá. This week they invite guest Diogo Reis from the popular Moo parties. This night is proving to be quite the success, with great house music and a charming venue with amazing drinks and food.
Doiz – 8PM
R. Capitão Salomão, 55 – Humaitá – Tel:(21) 2179-6620
Entrance: R$10
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Toninho Geraes (Lapa)
Composer Tom Geraes, one of the voices of Martinho da Vila and Zeca Pagodinho, is nearing release of his 3rd CD “Precept”. He will promoting it with a special preview at Carioca da Gema.
Carioca da Gema – 11:00PM
Av. Mem de Sá, 79 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$30
Vinícius Bar (Ipanema)
Looking for a low key romantic place for your Thursday night? Many of artists have performed at this very well known joint in Ipanema.
Vinícius Bar – 8PM
Rua Vinícius de Moraes, 39 – Ipanema- Tel: (21) 2523-4757
Entrance: Not available at time of press
PUBS & BARS:
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
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 – 7PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: R$25 after 8PM
Blue Agave (Copacabana)
Some of the best Mexican food — and the best margarita — in Rio, plus live American and European sports on TV. They also have the original location in Ipanema.
Blue Agave
Rua Aires Saldanha 21C – Copacabana – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free
Mud Bug (Copacabana)
With two locations in Copacabana, Mud Bug providing a great selection of beers and a menu as well. There isn’t much missing from this American style staple. Also expect to hear live jazz, blues, MPB and rock from time to time.
Mud Bug
Rua Rudolpho Dantas 16, Copacabana – Tel:(21) 2543-5052
Entrance: Free
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