Wednesday, May 7th, 2014 Nightlife Guide
Marky Ramone is the former drummer and only living member of the original lineup of classic punk band the Ramones. He returns to Rio tonight with former Misfits vocalist Michale Graves. The two last appeared in the city during a 2013 Rock in Rio perfomance.
Ramones fans will not be disappointed as the pair, along with the Blitzkrieg Band, are expected to perform punk classics including; “Pet Sematary”, “Sheena Is a Punk Rocker”, “I Wanna Be Sedated”, “I Don’t Want To Grow Up”, and “Rock & Roll High School.”
LIVE:
Marky Ramone (Lapa)
Former Ramones drummer, Marky Ramone, returns to Rio tonight with vocalist Michale Graves to bring classic punk to Lapa.
Teatro Odisséia – 8PM
Avenida Mem de Sá 66, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / 2224-6367 / 9374-7562
Entrance: R$70-R$180
CLUBS:
Karaokê Indie (Botafogo)
Karaokê Indie is back on at Casa da Martiz tonight and there is plenty to sing about. The cost of entry has returned to the low price of R$20 and the event is kicking off again early at 8PM, making it an ideal happy-hour stop. Five drinks; caipirinha, caipivodka, Hi-fi, mate-me por favor and sex on the beach, will be double dose (two for one) and because the cachaça CHUVA cocktails were such a hit at last week’s birthday bash they are back for the event tonight.
Casa da Matriz – 8PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$20
In.Box (Copacabana)
Arrive early tonight at Copacabana’s Fosfobox for unlimited caipifrutas from 10PM-12AM and stay for two-for-one beers and DJs spinning the of best hip-hop and house.
Fosfobox – 10PM
Rua Siqueira Campos 143, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$25-R$40
Afroreggae (Lapa)
Wednesday nights at Lapa’s Leviano Bar mean it’s time for MPB, pop rock and reggae with the group Afroreggae and their weekly show.
Leviano – 9PM
Avenida Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$15-R$20
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Larissa Baq and Fhernanda Fernandes (Centro)
São Paulo, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Larissa Baq starts the night off at Rio Scenarium at 7:30 PM with the sounds of MPB, samba and maracatu. Next, beginning at 10:30 PM, Fhernanda Fernand will bring the sounds of samba as she interprets the works of Noel, Paulo César Pinheiro, Paulinho da Viola, Ataulpho Alves, Ary Barroso and Martinho da Vila.
Rio Scenarium – 7:30 PM and 10:30 PM
Rua do Lavradio 20, Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$25
Bruno Brito and Julio Estrela (Lapa)
Singer and guitarist Bruno Brito will start the night off at Lapa’s Carioca da Gema at 8PM with singer Julio Estrela following at 10PM with his interpretations of the works of Zeca Pagodinho, Roberto Ribeiro, Gonzaguinha, Chico Buarque, Assis Valente, and Miltinho, among others.
Carioca da Gema – 8PM
Avenida Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$23
PUBS & BARS:
Mekong (Leblon)
Those in search of the finest Asian fusion cuisine and some of the tastiest drinks in Rio, need look no further than Leblon’s Mekong.
Mekong – 7PM
Rua General Urquiza 188A, Leblon – Tel: (21) 2243-1040 / (21) 2529-212
Entrance: Free
Mab’s Restaurant and Bar (Copacabana)
American-owned Mab’s Restaurant is a great place for food and drinks and offers beautiful views with its Copacabana beachfront location.
Restaurante Mab’s – 9AM
Avenida Atlântica 1140, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
Entrance: Free
Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
If you are up for quality imported beer and a nice environment to drink it in, this is the place to go tonight.
Lapa Irish Pub – 5PM
Rua Evaristo da Veiga 147, Lapa – Tel (21) 2221.7236
Entrance: R$10
The Clover (Copacabana)
Enjoy imported beers in a great environment at Copacabana’s upscale pub, The Clover. Check out “Midnight Happy Hour” with two for one Budweiser’s starting at midnight!
The Clover Irish Pub – 7PM
Avenida Atlântica 3.056 Lj. B, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-8484
Entrance: Free
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