Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Nightlife Guide
The venue features a bar and lounge on the first floor and during the Feel Leblon parties, DJs spin the best of house, pop, reggaeton, hip-hop, funk and more in the club area on the second floor.
During the night, promotions include free caipirinhas until midnight and two for one beer all night long.
This party is living up to its promise as a great Tuesday night party as it continues to weekly bring together exchange students and locals for a great night out.
LIVE:
Matriz Live Sessions with Café Frio and Müniz(Botafogo)
Tonight the bands Café Frio and Müniz will perform live as part of the weekly ‘Matriz Live Sessions’ at Casa da Matriz in Botafogo.
Casa da Matriz – 9PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$10-R$15
CLUBS:
Bem Brasil – The Rio Hostels Party (Gávea)
The Bem Brasil party returns to 00 tonight with DJ JR Mahr spinning on the deck outside and DJ Haron spinning the best of Latin rhythms, reggaeton, cumbia, kuduro and hip-hop inside. Caipirinhas will be free from 11PM until midnight and as part of Rio Restaurant Week, which began on March 9th and will continue through the 29th, the restaurant at 00 will be offering special menus. The weekly Bem Brasil party is known for bringing together 60 Rio hostels, locals and visitors to the city. It’s always 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 beer 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: 21-32981941
Entrance: R$20-R$40
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Leo Russo and Alex Ribeiro (Lapa)
Tonight at Lapa’s Carioca da Gema, singer-songwriter Leo Russo will perform live at 9PM with special guest Alex Ribeiro. Russo is known for his reinterpretations of the works of João Nogueira, Paulinho da Viola, and Chico Buarque, among others.
Carioca da Gema – 9PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$23
Jazz Leviano (Lapa)
Tuesday nights are all about jazz at Leviano and for the weekly shows in March, the Lapa bar is presenting singer and percussionist Silvan Galvão and his jazz amazônico sounds live.
Leviano – 9PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$10-R$15
Marcelinho Moreira and Darcy Maravilha da Portela (Centro)
At 7:30 PM, Darcy Maravilha da Portela will start things off tonight at Rio Scenarium with the best of samba. Percussionist Marcelinho Moreira will follow at 10:30 PM with the best of contemporary 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
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 a fun and educational night and the R$10 entrance cost includes free food. Following the Language Exchange tonight, gearing up for its upcoming St. Patrick’s celebrations the pub will host a live performance of traditional Irish music.
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 its well known for 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
Mab’s Restaurant and Bar (Copacabana)
This American-owned restaurant and bar on Copacabana Beach is a great place for food, drinks and entertainment. Every night Tony Boka is performing live from 8PM until midnight. Boka is known for his varied repertoire that always pleases the crowd.
Restaurante Mab’s –Monday-Thursday 8AM-2AM, Friday-Saturday 24 hours
Avenida Atlantica 1140, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
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 – 7PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: R$10 after 8PM
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