Wednesday, May 16, 2012, Nightlife Guide
Wednesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Club Miroir in Lagoa has been a huge success since its opening earlier this year. Situated in a beautiful and central location of Lagoa, the club offers not only amazing music and decor, but a real taste of Rio.
CLUBS:
Miroir (Lagoa)
A beautiful blend of amazing venue and killer sound. This hot spot is located in Lagoa, with amazing night time views, expect a night of high class beats.
Miroir– 11PM
Avenida Epitácio Pessoa, 1484, Lagoa – Tel:(21) 2513-3898
Entrance: Starts at R$30
Karaokê Indie (Botafogo)
Express yourself, Karaoke Night at Casa da Matriz. Weekly ritual for those who attend so this ain’t no joke, bring your game face!
Casa da Matriz – 8PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$20 with Lista Amiga, R$25 without
X-Tudo (Ipanema)
The term X-Tudo is also a summary of everything that we can expect from Brazil. This GLB-friendly venue throws a party of everything Brazil; current amazing remixes, B-Sides, vintage hits, mashups, Latin music, and MPB.
Galeria Café
Rua Teixeira de Melo, 31 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2523-8250
Entrance: R$22 with Lista Amiga, R$38 without
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Bruno Lara (Lapa)
At Mofo you can enjoy various music styles focused on Jazz, Rock, Blues, Brazilian music. This week Mofo welcomes Bruno Lara as he releases his new CD “Positivo!”.
Mofo Lapa – 9:30PM
Av. Mem de Sá , 94 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-9851
Entrance: R$17
Grupo Semente (Lapa)
Grupo Semente has been a success since their debut seven years ago in Rio. From Noel Rosa to Chico Buarque, a Gonzaguinha to Ismael Silva and Paulinho da Viola. Samba straight from the source.
Carioca da Gema – 10PM
Av. Mem de Sá, 79 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$20
PUBS & BARS:
Mekong (Leblon)
The Asian fusion restaurant hosts an early evening party featuring tasty food, flashy drinks, and tunes from the likes of DJ Mary Byker.
Mekong – 7PM
Rua General Urquiza, 188A, Leblon – Tel: (21) 2243-1040 / (21) 2529-212
Entrance: Free
Blue Agave (Ipanema)
Some of the best Mexican food — and the best margarita — in Rio, plus live American and European sports on TV. They also have their new second location in Copacabana.
Blue Agave
Rua Vinícius de Moraes, 68, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free
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