Thursday, October 16, 2014 Nightlife Guide
The event kicks off with an open bar that remains open until 4AM. Drinks on the bar include 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 available at the bar until midnight and Sparkling wine for women. Additionally, Temakeria will provide Japanese cuisine during the party.
To keep things going throughout the night DJs Ronaldo and Rodrigo Mattos will spin the best of house, hip hop, and funk.
CLUBS:
Subb (Copacabana)
Fosfobox presents the Subb party tonight with special guest DJ Bjorn Wilke and DJs Amadeo and Sean Diss spinning in the venue’s subsolo (basement) and DJs Leo Mendes (also known as Delusiohm) and Fabio Vassalo spinning above at the Fosfobar.
Fosfobox – 10PM
Rua Siqueira Campos 143, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$20-R$40
MIXIN’ (Copacabana)
The MIXIN’ party returns and Copacabana’s Cave will host the first of three of the event’s Thursday night parties this month tonight with DJs Nuts, Negralha, KL Jay, Rodrigo S., and Nedu Lopes spinning and Aori as the Master of Ceremony.
Cave– 10PM
Rua Francisco Otaviano 20, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 3576-8024
Entrance: R$40-R$60
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 with Túnel do Tempo on the second floor. Promotions during the night include two for one caipirinhas, caipivodkas, Cuba Libres and Hi-Fi’s until 1AM.
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 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: $R20-R$40
Yes! We Love Passion (Glória)
The weekly Yes! We Love Passion party returns to La Passion Club in Glória. The event features an open bar until 4AM and DJs Ronaldo and Rodrigo Mattos spinning the best of house, hip hop, and funk.
La Passion Club – 9PM
Avenida Augusto Severo 200, Glória – Tel: (21) 2222-0667
Entrance: R$10-R$60
Alberto Dias and Carol Legally (Lagoa)
DJs Alberto Dias 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:
Tempero Carioca and Inácio Rios (Lapa)
It’s all about samba at Lapa’s Carioca da Gema as singer Inácio Rios gets things started at 8:30PM and Tempero Carioca follows at 10:30PM with veterans of the samba genre delivering one of the best rodas de samba in the city tonight.
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 guest Mestrinho. 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
Gafiera Carioca and Mal de Raz (Centro)
At 7:30PM, the group Mal de Raiz will get things started at Rio Scenarium with the sounds of samba and their reinterpreations of the works of Toninho Geraes, Noca da Portela, Mauro Diniz, Dorina, Juliana Diniz, Nelson Sargento, and Tia Surica, among others. The group Gafieira Carioca will follow at 10:30PM with their unique blend of everything from rock to samba to boosa nova.
Rio Scenarium -7:30PM and 10:30PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$25- R$40
PUBS & BARS:
MADE in ROCK- Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
The energetic trio MADE in ROCK returns to Lapa Irish Pub tonight and will perform the best of rock, with their covers including songs by The Who, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Beatles, Black Sabbath, Ramones and more. 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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