Thursday, May 10, 2012, Nightlife Guide
Thursday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Fosfobox seems pretty tasty for Thursday night. TASTY is born to bring the best ingredients to make a delicious and unforgettable night featuring American born, Germany-based DJ Seth Troxler, plus support from local talent Bed and Breakfast (Joao Paulo & Marcio Careca), Leo Janeiro and more.
LIVE:
The Kooks (Lapa)
The Kooks presents their new show in Rio de Janeiro. The quartet have packed all their performances in during their last world tour including opening concerts for the Rolling Stones. The Kooks have established themselves as one of the great British bands of today.
Circo Voador – 10PM
Rua dos Arcos, 1, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2533-0354
Entrance: Check with venue
CLUBS:
Tasty with Seth Troxler (Copacabana)
TASTY is born to bring the best ingredients to make a delicious and unforgettable night featuring American born, Germany-based DJ Seth Troxler, plus support from local talent Bed and Breakfast (Joao Paulo & Marcio Careca), Leo Janeiro and more.
Fosfobox – 11:59 PM
Rua Siqueira Campos, 143, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: Tickets range from R$30 to R$50
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)
Created by artists DJs Icaro dos Santos and Saul Laudares from GANG BANG, HI-FI will provide a delightful climate of house & lounge music at one of the most charming bars in the city, doiZ in Botafogo.
Doiz – 8PM
R. Capitão Salomão, 55, Humaitá – Tel:(21) 2179-6620
Entrance: Free
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
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
Sol Maior (Lapa)
The group formed by the samba of wobbly prórpia Lapa runs a samba 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
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 – 9AM
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 – 12PM
Rua Aires Saldanha 21C, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free
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