Tuesday, January 13, 2015 Nightlife Guide
Brazilian and expat professionals and amateurs are encouraged to attend and give stand-up comedy a try during what promises to be a great night of laughs.
The events, which take place in both Rio and São Paulo, are run by Kim Levone’s production company Improbable Comedy with the help of Finnish comedian Harri Soinila. Levone was recently named one of Rio de Janeiro’s 10 most interesting gringos of 2014 by The Rio Times.
This will be the event’s third edition at Mab’s, an American-owned restaurant and bar on Copacabana Beach, known for great food, drinks and a spectacular view. The R$20 entry fee tonight even includes a free caipirinha.
LIVE:
Montanee and Water and Man (Botafogo) It’s time for the best of alternative rock and rock as the bands Montanee and Water and Man perform live tonight at Botafogo’s Casa da Matriz as part of the weekly Matriz Live Sessions.
Casa da Matriz – 11PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$25-R$40
OTHER:
Stand-Up Comedy in English @ Mab’s Restaurant and Bar (Copacabana)
The Stand-Up Comedy in English event returns to Mab’s in Copacabana tonight for its first show of the year in Rio.
Restaurante Mab’s – 8:30 PM
Avenida Atlantica 1140, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
Entrance: R$20, includes one free caipirinha.
CLUBS:
Dobradinha (Copacabana)
It’s time for the best of hip hop and neofunk as the Dobradinha party returns to Fosfobox in Copacabana tonight. Celebrating the summer season, promotions will include two for one hi-fi all night and two for one Jägermeister until 1AM. Vezpa pizzas will be distributed to everyone waiting in line to get in and as always, twins pay half price entrance.
Fosfobox – 11PM
Rua Siqueira Campos 143, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$30-R$60
Bem Brasil – The Rio Hostels Party (Gávea)
The Bem Brasil party returns to 00 tonight with free caipirinhas from 11PM until midnight. DJs Bruno Lima and Ricardo Martins will spin the best of latin rhythms, reggaeton, cumbia, kuduro and hip hop and the group Bom Batuque will perform live samba. This weekly party is a great opportunity to mix and mingle in one of the chicest venues in Rio.
00 (Zero Zero) – 11PM
Av. Padre Leonel França 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 7896-3242
Entrance: R$25 before midnight
Feel Leblon (Leblon)
The weekly Feel Leblon party is back at Sette Leblon bar and lounge tonight. Promotions include all you can drink caipirinhas until midnight and two for one beers all night long. DJs will keep the party going until 4AM as they spin the best of pop, house, reggaeton, hip hop and more.
Sette Leblon – 11PM
Avenida General San Martin 1011, Leblon – Tel: (21) 3298-1941
Entrance: R$20-R$40
Blues Night at Barzin (Ipanema)
Tuesday nights are all about blues at Ipanema’s Barzin. The venue, with its sophisticated atmosphere, great service and variety of drinks, is the perfect place to enjoy some great live blues.
Barzin – 11PM
Rua Vinícius de Moraes 75, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2522-1809
Entrance: R$20-R$30
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Ensaio do Bloco Carioca da Gema 2015 (Lapa)
Tonight Carioca da Gema will host Ensaio do Bloco Carioca da Gema 2015 with this week’s special guests Ana Costa and Julio Estrela.
Carioca da Gema – 8PM and 10PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$23
Mulato Velho and Beatriz Farias and Julieta Brandão (Centro)
Tonight at Rio Scenarium singer Julieta Brandão will start off the night at 7:30 PM with her versatile samba sounds. Then at 10:30 PM, Mulato Velho and Beatriz Farias will follow with more of the best of samba.
Rio Scenarium – 7:30 PM and 10:30 PM
Rua do Lavradio 20 casa, Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$25-R$40
Jazz Leviano (Lapa)
Tuesday nights are all about jazz at Lapa’s Leviano bar and tonight special guest Guarajazz will perform live.
Leviano – 9PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$10-R$15
PUBS & BARS:
Language exchange – Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
Tonight at Lapa Irish Pub it’s time again for the Portuguese/English language exchange. Set up like speed dating, native English speakers will be paired with native Portuguese speaker at tables. The pairs will then speak English for five minutes followed by Portuguese for five minutes. After those ten minutes, each speaker will move on to a new table and conversation partner. It’s both fun and educational and the R$10 entrance cost includes free food.
Lapa Irish Pub – 7PM
Rua Evaristo da Veiga 147, Lapa – Tel (21) 2221-7236
Entrance: R$10
Blue Agave (Copacabana)
Check out Blue Agave for some of the best Mexican food and the best margaritas in Rio. They also stream American and European sports live.
Blue Agave – 5PM
Rua Aires Saldanha 21, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2235-0747
Entrance: Free
Lord Jim’s Pub (Ipanema)
Lord Jim’s Pub is the oldest pub in Rio and is well known for its live music and promotional specials. During Happy Hours (6PM to 8PM) on Mondays through Fridays, the pub offers two for one draft beer. This is also a great place to watch live sports.
Lord Jim’s Pub – 7PM
Rua Paul Redfern 44, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
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. Additionally, tacos are half-price on Tuesdays. This is another great place to watch live streaming sports.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 6PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: R$10 after 8PM
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