Thursday, November 6, 2014 Nightlife Guide
Scheduled to become a weekly performance at the cafe, Mandell is well known around Rio’s South Zone and West Zone.
He has performed at Barzin, Ecletico, Fasano, Cabaret Lounge, Paris6, and Star Pub, among other venues in the city. Additionally, he peformed several times previously at the Gringo Café during the venue’s recent Gringo Halloween movie screeening event series.
“We met William while he was performing at another location and invited him to participate in our Halloween event,” Sam Flowers, owner of the Gringo Café, told The Rio Times. “People really enjoyed his act and he suggested staging a weekly show.”
Known for his amazing illusions that include a R$100 bill appearing out of thin air, mind reading, and much more, Mandell’s performance promises to delight and amaze the entire family.
“He has a natural charm and really connects with the audience,” said Flowers. “His warm and fun style is a great fit for Gringo Café.”
OTHER:
Curta Cinema 2014
The Curta Cinema 2014 festvial continues today with free screenings of over 250 short films from 31 countries. The screenings are taking place throughout the city in venues including Estação Botafogo, Centro Cultural Justiça Federal (CCJF), Cinemaison and Escola de Artes Visuais do Parque Lage. See the site below for more information about the festival and today’s screenings. Curta Cinema 2014 will run through November 12th.
Various Venues – Various screening times
Entrance: Free
Feira na Rosenbaum (Ipanema)
The first Rio edition of the Feira na Rosenbaum continues at Espaço Redentor in Ipanema today with exhibitors showcasing the finest jewelry, clothing, accessories and home decor. Curated by famous Brazilian designers, Cristiane Rosenbaum and Marcelo Rosenbaum, fair exhibitors also include Zizi Carderalli, Sergio Matos, Mercatto Casa, Heloisa Galvão, Cynthia Gavião, Evelyn Tannus, Fetiche Design, Oferenda Objetos, and Paula Mourão, among others. The fair will continue through the 8th.
Espaço Redentor – 11AM-8PM
Rua Redentor 64, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: Free
Close Up Magic Show with William Mandell (Ipanema)
Tonight American illusionist William Mandell returns to the Gringo Café in Ipanama from 8PM to 11PM for a Close up Magic Show that promises to amaze all in attendance.
Gringo Cafe – 8PM-11PM
Rua Barão da Torre 240 Loja A, Ipanema- Tel: (21) 3813-3972
Entrance: Free. Food and drinks prices vary.
Panorama Festival 2014 (Centro)
Spanish choreographers Jorge Dutor and Guillem Mont de Palol will present their work “#LosMicrófonos” at 3PM and 9PM at Espaço Cultural Municipal Sérgio Porto in Humaitá and Galpão do Dirceu will again present their “RaSHa Rua” show at Oi Futuro Flamengo at 5PM as part of the ongoing 23rd edtion of the Panorama Festival.
Panorama Festival 2014 – 3PM, 5PM and 9PM
Espaço Cultural Municipal Sérgio Porto, Rua Humaitá 163, Humaitá and Oi Futuro Flamengo, Rua Dois de Dezembro 63, Flamengo.
Entrance: R$30 (Some events are free).
CLUBS:
Veneno (Botafogo)
Casa da Matriz’s weekly Veneno events, filled with good music and beautiful people, have helped weekends start early in Rio for over ten years. Tonight is no exception as DJs Tulio and Beto Artista, jump start the party by spinning pop and rock anthems on the first floor and the Meninas Veneno spin the best of hits past and present on the second floor.
Casa da Matriz – 11PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$16-R$28
Old is Black (Gávea)
Gávea’s chic club 00 (Zero Zero) hosts the Old is Black event again tonight with DJs RV, Vinelli, Lulinha and Farinha spinning the best of Motown, soul, bambatta, club bangers and trap.
00 (Zero Zero) – 10PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: R$20-R$40
Yes! We Love Passion (Glória)
Tonight La Passion Club in Glória will host the Yes! We Love Passion party featuring an open bar until 4AM and DJs Rodrigo Mattos and Raphael de Luca spinning the best of house, hip hop, and funk. The open bar will have Antarctica beer, vodka, Hi-fi, Blue Hawaii, Malibu, Sex on the Beach, Cuba Libre, Lagoa Azul, water and sodas. There will also be Red Bull on the open bar until midnight and Sparkling wine for women. Additionally, Temakeria will provide Japanese cuisine.
La Passion Club – 9PM
Avenida Augusto Severo 200, Glória – Tel: (21) 2222-0667
Entrance: R$10-R$60
Giovannetti and Carol Legally (Lagoa)
DJs Giovannetti and Carol Legally will spin the best of house and EDM at the posh Lagoa venue Miroir tonight.
Miroir – 11PM
Avenida Epitácio Pessoa, 1484, Lagoa– Tel:(21) 2513-3898
Entrance- See venue for details.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Toninho Geraes and Marcelle Mota (Lapa)
Marcelle Mota will gets things started at 8:30PM tonight at Carioca da Gema and singer Toninho Geraes will follow at 10:30PM. Geraes has composed for artists including Martinho da Vila and Zeca Pagodinho and during his show tonight, he will sing their hits, as well as his own compositions. Additionally, he will reinterpret the works of Moacyr Luz, Paulinho da Viola, and Chico Buarque, among others.
Carioca da Gema – 8:30PM and 10:30PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$25
Forró and Salsa Leviano (Lapa)
Tonight at Lapa’s Leviano bar it’s time to dance as the group Mano a Mano starts things off with salsa and merengue on the first floor, while on the second floor the weekly Forró Leviano party will present Marcelo Mimoso and special guests Fidélis do Arcodeon and Durval Pereira. Additionally DJ Angolano will spin salsa and DJ Léo Araripe will spin forró during the night.
Leviano – 8PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$15-R$25
Bossa do Samba and Gabriel Versiani (Centro)
At 7:30PM singer-songwriter Gabriel Versiani will start off the night at Rio Scenarium by performing the best of samba jazz, bossa nova and classic samba. The group Bossa do Samba will follow at 10:30PM with their vibrant show full of songs influenced by choro, bossa nova, jazz, MPB, and funk.
Rio Scenarium -7:30PM and 10:30PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$25- R$40
PUBS & BARS:
Divina Decadencia Band at Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
It’s time for the best of 60s and 70s rock n roll as Divina Decadencia Band plays live at Lapa Irish Pub tonight. If you are looking to drink some quality imported beers in a welcoming environment with a friendly crowd, this is the place to go.
Lapa Irish Pub – 8PM
Rua Evaristo da Veiga 147, Lapa – Tel (21) 2221.7236
Entrance: R$10
Saloon 79 (Botafogo)
Saloon 79 provides a unique environment for drinking, eating and rocking out. The fun indoor decor creates a great vibe and this original rocker bar gets loud at night with live bands.
Saloon 79 – 7PM
Rua Pinheiro Guimarães 79, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 7544-5151
Entrance: R$20
Mab’s Restaurant and Bar (Copacabana)
This 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
The Clover (Copacabana)
Come enjoy the true benefits of an upscale pub including great imported beers in a great environment.
The Clover – 7PM
Av. Atlântica 3.056 Lj. B, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-8484
Entrance: Free
Shenanigan’s Live Music (Ipanema)
With live music and classic pub games like darts and pool, Ipanema’s Shenanigan’s is always a great spot to visit. Happy Hour is dose dupla (two for one) on Mondays through Fridays 6PM-8PM.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 7:00PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: R$10 after 8PM
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