Sunday’s Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Pick – Still going strong after its return earlier this year, the popular Arpex Party returns to Barzin Bar and Restaurant in Ipanema, tonight.
For entertainment throughout the night, DJ Daniel Faria will spin the very best of international house, hip hop, funk and reggaeton.
Additionally, saxophonist Marcelo Cebukin will perform live. Promotions will include free caipivodkas until 12AM. The party is a great way to end the weekend.
LIVE:
Batalha de Fanfarras with Cinebloco and Damas de Ferro (Santa Teresa)
Today in Largo das Neves, Santa Teresa it’s time for a Batalha de Fanfarras (Fanfare Battle) as Cinebloco faces off against Damas de Ferro. Get ready for blaring hrons and the best of jazz, rock and fuzz as these two groups meet.
Largo das Neves – 6:55PM
Largo das Neves, Rua Progresso, 05, Santa Teresa
Entrance: FREE
Jazz no Morro (Cantagalo)
Today and tonight, the weekly Jazz no Morro event returns to Gilda in Cantagalo. The Allbrazz Quarteto will perform live and DJ João Santiago will spin the best of Brazilian rhythms, dance and rock during show intervals.
Gilda – 3PM – 11:55PM Morro do Cantagalo – Tel: (21) 97101-8040
Entrance: R$15 – R$30
Falling in Reverse and Issues (Lapa)
Tonight, American post-hardcore band Falling in Reverse (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgWr2nln83s) and American metalcore band Issues (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn55oxf6gCg) will perform live at Circo Voador in Lapa.
Circo Voador – Gates will open at 6PM
Rua dos Arcos, S/N, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2533-0354
Entrance: R$130 – R$260
LuKaSH eM CaNTaR o FoGo with Gabriel Ballesté, Antonio Neves, and Miguel Dias (Botafogo)
Tonight Audio Rebel in Botafogo presents a live performance by LuKaSH eM CaNTaR o FoGo with Gabriel Ballesté, Antonio Neves, and Miguel Dias.
Audio Rebel – 8PM
Visconde de Silva 55, Botafogo– Tel: (21) 3435-2692
Entrance: See venue for details.
El Miraculoso Samba Jazz (Urca)
Weather permitting, the group El Miraculoso Samba Jazz will return to perform live at Urca’s Praia Vermelha today. Consisiting of Henrique Vaz on trumpet; Marcos Luz on bass; Gabriel Barbosa on drums; and Jefferson Moreira on guitar, the quartet are known for great live performances. Check their Facebook page (link below) for postponement notices due to rain before attending.
El Miraculoso Samba Jazz – 4PM
Rua Gomes Carneiro, 132, Ipanema – (21) 2522-8149 / (21) 98899-0828
Entrance: FREE
CLUBS:
Arpex Party (Ipanema)
The Arpex Party returns to Barzin Bar and Restaurant in Ipanema tonight with DJ Daniel Faria spinning funk, house, hip hop and reggaeton and saxophonist Marcelo Cebukin performing live. Additionally caipivodkas will be free until 12AM.
Barzin – 11PM
Rua Vinícius de Moraes 75, Ipanema
Entrance: R$30 – R$50
Duo (Gávea)
It’s time once again for the best of house, electro, and pop as the twelve-hour Duo party returns to Gávea’s chic 00 (Zero Zero) club. DJ Paula Pedroza will start the party around 5PM by spinning on the deck and DJs Marie Bouret, Rafael Calvente, and Dih Cavalcanti will follow, spinning inside throughout the night until 5AM Monday morning.
00 (Zero Zero) – 5PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: Free from 5PM to 8PM, R$20 – R$40 after 8PM.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Roda de Samba and Football with Ballet 2 Passistas (Football) (Lapa)
Sundays are all about samba and soccer at Lapa’s Leviano bar. Every week beginning at 6PM the venue plays live games on their screens with a live performance following the matches. Tonight the group Samba Di Buteco will play classic samba including works by Arlindo Cruz, Zeca Pagodinho and João Nogueira, among others. Additionally, DJ Mukato will spin during show intervals.
Leviano – House opens at 4PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$10-R$20 (Cash Only)
Rogê (Lapa)
It’s time to dance as singer-songwriter Rogê returns for his weekly show at Lapa’s Carioca de Gema. The lively performer will present his own compositions as well as covers of works by Jorge, Djavan, and Jorge Benjor, among others.
Carioca da Gema – 9PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$23
PUBS & BARS:
OMG Lounge (Leblon)
Since its opening in March, the OMG Lounge has been attracting both locals and tourists alike with its intimate atmosphere and new varieties of food and drinks. Promotions include two chopps for R$15.50 and five Miller Lites for R$30.
OMG Lounge – 9PM
Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva, 1321, Leblon – Tel:(21) 3083-6486
Entrance: See venue for more information.
Shenanigan’s (Ipanema)
With classic pub games like darts and pool, Ipanema’s Shenanigan’s is always a great spot to visit. Every Sunday, promotions include two for one Sol beer, caipirinha and caipivodka. Pizza Pub is also only R$10.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 4PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: See venue for details.
Bar Urca (Urca)
If you have never been to Bar Urca on a Sunday afternoon to drink beers and eat salgados while watching the sunset, you are missing a big part of what it means to be a Carioca. This simple establishment on the bayside has been a hit since 1939.
Bar Urca – 11AM
Rua Cândido Gaffrée 205, Urca – Tel: (21) 2295-8744
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 1AM. Boka is known for his varied repertoire that always pleases the crowd.
Restaurante Mab’s –Monday-Thursday 8AM-2AM, Friday-Saturday 9AM to 4AM
Avenida Atlantica 1140, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
Entrance: Free
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