Thursday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Tonight the popular Wobble party returns to Fosfobox in Copacabana with very special guest DJ Marky.
Marco Antonio Silva, also known as DJ Marky is a Brazilian DJ who revolutionized the Drum ‘n’ Bass genre. Tonight he will present his first album,’My Heroes.”
The Wobble party is well known for hosting both national and international special guests. Additionally, the party’s creators and crew of residents, Rodrigo S., Fabio Heinz, and Marginal Men, the duo of DJs Gustavo Elsas and Pedro Fontes, always spin the best of funk, trap, grime, UK garage, bass, and more during every edition of the party.
LIVE:
Jorge Amorim and Tribo (Botafogo)
Tonight Quintavant Qtv will present Jorge Amorim and Tribo live at Audio Rebel in Botafogo. Jorge Amorim is a drummer and percussionist who studied jazz and drum techniques with Steve McCraven, drummer of Archie Shepp. Amorim released his debut album, Ritual of Music, in 2000 and collaborated with musicians Hank Schroy and Vernon Reid of Living Colour and his second album, Orixás.
Audio Rebel – 8PM
Visconde de Silva 55, Botafogo– Tel: (21) 3435-2692
Entrance: R$15
CLUBS:
Clube Black (Gávea)
Tonight the Clube Black party returns to Gávea’s chic club 00 (Zero Zero) with DJs Flavia Xexeo, Saci, Lulinha, and Bruno Vinelli spinning the best of hip hop throughout the night.
00 (Zero Zero) –11PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: R$20-R$40
Veneno (Botafogo)
It’s time again for the Veneno party tonight at Botafogo’s Casa da Matriz. For over ten years the weekly events, filled with good music and beautiful people, have helped start weekends early in Rio. Tonight will be no exception as DJs Tulio Araujo and Beto Artista will spin the best of rock and pop on the first floor and the Beats party will take over the second floor during the night.
Casa da Matriz – 11PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$20-R$35
Wobble with DJ Marky (Copacabana)
The popular Wobble party is back at Fosfobox in Copacabana with the very best of global bass, trap, UK garage and Drum ‘n’ Bass tonight with very special guest DJ Marky. As always, the Wobble crew with Rodrigo S., Fabio Heinz, and Marginal Men will spin during the party.
Fosfobox – 11PM
Rua Siqueira Campos 143, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$22-R$50
Naldo Benny (Lagoa)
On Thursday nights in July, the posh Lagoa nightclub, Miroir, is hosting Naldo Benny and weekly live performances of his works featured in his DVD “Multishow ao vivo: Naldo Benny.” Additionally each week Benny welcomes special guests.
Miroir – 11PM
Avenida Epitácio Pessoa, 1484, Lagoa– Tel:(21) 2513-3898, Whatsapp: (21) 97577-2525
Entrance: See venue for details.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Sarah and Áurea Martins (Centro)
Tonight singer Áurea Martins will start the night at Rio Scenarium at 7:30PM by celebrating what would have been the 95th birthday of Elizeth Cardoso, Martins’ teacher and friend. Guitarist Luca Porto, bassist Pedro Aune, drummer Marcus Thadeu and keyboard Kiko Horta will accompany Martins during the tribute. Singer Sarah will follow at 10:30PM with the best of samba.
Rio Scenarium – 7:30PM and 10:30PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$25- R$40
Salsa and Forró Leviano (Lapa)
Tonight at Lapa’s Leviano bar it’s time to dance as the group Mano a Mano starts things off at 8PM with salsa and merengue on the first floor. Later on the second floor the weekly Forró Leviano party will present a live performance by Estopim and Trio pé de Serra. Additionally, DJ Angolano will spin salsa and DJ Léo Araripe will spin forró during the night.
Leviano – 8PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$15-R$25 (Cash only)
Toninho Geraes and Nelson Felix (Lapa)
Tonight at 8:30 PM, Nelson Felix will start things off at Carioca da Gema with the best of samba. Then, composer and singer Toninho Geraes will follow at 10:30PM. Geraes has composed for artists including Martinho da Vila and Zeca Pagodinho and during his show tonight, he will sing their hits, as well as his own compositions. Additionally, he will reinterpret the works of Moacyr Luz, Paulinho da Viola, and Chico Buarque, among others.
Carioca da Gema –8:30PM and 10:30PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$15-R$25 (Cash only)
PUBS & BARS:
Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
If you want to hear great live music while drinking some quality imported beers in a welcoming environment with a friendly crowd, this is the place to go tonight.
Lapa Irish Pub
Rua Evaristo da Veiga 147, Lapa – Tel (21) 2221-7236
Entrance: R$10
The Clover Irish Pub (Copacabana)
Get ready for the best of soft rock as The Clover Irish Pub presents a live acoustic performance by Patrícia Damasceno and Daniel Filgueiras tonight.
The Clover Irish Pub – 9PM
3056 Avenida Atlâtica, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 3256-3366
Entrance: See venue for more information.
OMG Lounge (Leblon)
Tonight it`s time for the best of live jazz at the new OMG Lounge in Leblon. Opened in March, the OMG Lounge has been attracting both locals and tourists alike. In addition to offering an intimate atmosphere and new varieties of food and drinks, the venue is hosting events on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.
OMG Lounge – 9PM
Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva, 1321, Leblon – Tel:(21) 3083-6486
Entrance: See venue for more information.
Don’t Hide (Ipanema)
Tonight the Don’t Hide weekly party returns to the Da Vincci Lounge in Ipanema. Caipirinhas will be free until midnight and DJs Ricardo Martins and Guga Fernandes will spin the best of house, deep house, reggaeton, cumbia, hip hop and funk chic throughout the night.
Da Vincci Lounge – 11PM
Rua Gomes Carneiro, 132, IPANEMA – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: R$30-R$50
Tem Rock @ Saloon 79 (Botafogo)
Tonight Saloon 79 in Botafogo will present Tem Rock with Quinta Sarjeta and Fazendou playing the best of international classes and paying special tribute to Jimi Hendrix.
Saloon 79 – House will open at 7PM and the show will begin at approximately 9PM.
Rua Pinheiro Guimarães 79, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 7544-5151
Entrance: R$15 – R$20
Shenanigan’s (Ipanema)
With 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 Thursdays 6PM-8PM.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 6PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: See venue for details.
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
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