Wednesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Club Workout is part of new craze that involves partying hard while you exercise.
Having taken New York by storm, the movement has now arrived in Brazil bringing its high-octane, high-energy classes to the clubs of São Paulo and Rio.
At CAVE, in Arpoador, every Wednesday night, join fellow work-out buddies for an aerobic twerk class and release your inner diva! Classes run from 8PM – 9PM.
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O Club Workout (Arpoador)
The O Club Workout (The Workout Club) returns to Rio’s Cave club in Arpoador tonight for another high-energy edition. Get you Lycra on for the aerobic twerk class inspired by pop-diva choreography. The event lasts approximately one hour.
CAVE – 8PM – 9PM
Rua Francisco Otaviano 20, Arpoador – Tel: (21) 3576-8024
Entrance: Single class R$25; ten classes (valid for 3 months) R$200.
CLUBS:
Local Beatz (Copacabana)
Bem Brasil’s Local Beatz party returns to Fosfobox in Copacabana tonight with DJ Haron Dufau spinning the best of hip hop, funk, and Latin rhythms. Caipifrutas will be all you can drink from 11PM to 12AM.
Fosfobox – 11PM
Rua Siqueira Campos 143, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$30-R$50
Karaokê Indie (Botafogo)
Tonight Casa da Matriz in Botafogo will host Special Double Yellow Submarine: Pool Party + Beatles. Yes, that’s right. They will have a pool in the house! On the second floor Dj Mario Mamede will only be playing Beatles songs. Plus two-for-one specials on five drinks: caipirinha, caipivodka, Hi-Fi, Cuba Libre and mojito.
Casa da Matriz – 9PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$25-R$40
Latin Party Rio (Copacabana)
Tonight the weekly Latin Party Rio returns to Guimo’s Pub in Copacabana. During the party DJs Mateus and Jo will spin the best of reggaeton, merengue, salsa, pop, house, and hits. Caipirinhas will be free until 11PM and beer will be unlimited until midnight.
Guimo’s Pub – 10PM
Av. Nossa senhora de Copacabana 1077, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$10 – R$30
Breaking Rules with with D-Ryder and Saddam (Lagoa)
It’s time for the best of rap, hip hop, deep house and trap as the weekly Breaking Rules party returns to the Lagoa nightclub, Miroir. Tonight the event will welcome special guest MC Novinho da Praça, with resident DJs Lorão, Mondraga, Nicko and Roffer taking to the decks too.
Miroir – 1AM
Avenida Epitácio Pessoa, 1484, Lagoa– Tel:(21) 2513-3898, Whatsapp: (21) 97577-2525
Entrance: See venue for details.
O Melho Happy Hour da Zona Sul (Botafogo)
Tonight the Cabaret Lounge in Botafogo will host O Melhor Happy Hour da Zona Sul (The Best Happy Hour in Zona Sul). Entry is free for women and they will receive a “welcome drink” until 8PM. Promotions will include two-for-one specials on Premium Sol and glasses of sparkling wine from 6PM until 9:30PM.
Cabaret Lounge – 7:30 PM
Rua Voluntários da Pátria 449, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-4126
Entrance: FREE for women until 8PM, R$20 for men all night and for women after 8PM.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Grupo Semente (Lapa)
Tonight at 9:30 PM in Carioca da Gema, the Grupo Semente will perform live with singer Teresa Cristina. Special guest Dorina Barros will join the group during the show tonight. Acclaimed singer Bruno Cunha performs his successeful repertoire at one of Rio’s most-loved Samba spots.
Carioca da Gema – See venue for more information.
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$25
Quarta Samba Clube with Lucas de Moraes (Lapa)
Lucas de Moraes is back by popular request and will be bringing his high-energy samba to Lapa tonight. Additionally during the night, the venues plays live ongoing soccer games on its big screen. DJ Gustavo Goranmo will spin during show intervals.
Leviano – 9PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$10
Private Event (Centro)
Rio’s temple to samba, Rio Scenarium, is closed tonight for a private event. Try again tomorrow.
Rio Scenarium
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
PUBS & BARS:
RockOKÊ – Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
Every Wednesday night is RockOKÊ (Karaokê Rock) night at Lapa Irish Pub. If you’re looking for quality imported beer and a nice environment to drink it in before, during and after belting out some classic rock tunes, this is the place to be tonight.
Lapa Irish Pub – 9PM
Rua Evaristo da Veiga 147, Lapa – Tel (21) 2221-7236
Entrance: R$10
Blue Agave Ipanema (Ipanema)
For great Mexican food, drinks and live sports, be sure to check out the original Blue Agave in Ipanema.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 1PM – 3AM
Vinicus de Moraes 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-9271/7544-5151
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
Ferro e Farinha (Catete)
With Neapolitan-style gourmet pizza finished off with unique toppings, Ferro e Farinha in Catete is a great place to drop in before heading out for a night on the town.
Ferro e Farinha – Wednesday through Saturday, 7PM to 11:30 PM, Sunday 6:30PM – 11PM (hours may be subject to change)
Rua Andrade Pertence 42D, Catete, RJ
Entrance: Free. Food and drink prices vary.
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