Thursday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Thursday night should be taken seriously at Doiz in Humaita. Created by artists/ DJs Icaro dos Santos and Saul Laudares from BANG GANG, the new weekly HI-FI will provide a delightful climate of house & lounge music at one of the most charming bars in the city, doiZ in Botafogo.
LIVE:
Noel Gallagher (Flamengo)
The ex-band member of Oasis, Noel Gallagher will rock tonight at Vivo Rio. Be sure not the miss his first solo performance in Rio.
Vivo Rio – 9:30 PM
Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 85, Flamengo – (21) 2272-2919
Entrance: R$70 up to R$300
CLUBS:
HI-FI (Humaitá)
Created by artists DJs Icaro dos Santos and Saul Laudares from BANG GANG, HI-FI will provide a delightful climate of house & lounge music at one of the most charming bars in the city, doiZ in Botafogo.
Doiz – 8PM
R. Capitão Salomão, 55, Humaitá – Tel: (21) 2179-6620
Entrance: R$10
Nossa Sem Hora (Copacabana)
For a laid back lounge like setting, Nossa Sem Hora is your kind of place. Perfect for losing track of time, hence the name! Music ranges from hip-hop to electronic.
Nossa Sem Hora – 10PM
Av. Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, Copa – Email: [email protected]
Entrance: Not available at time of press
Veneno (Botafogo)
For 7 years Veneno anticipates the start of your weekend the best possible way: lots of good music and beautiful people gathered at Casa da Matriz. The first track is the responsibility of the resident DJs Tulio and Newton, who have much to see in pop and rock trucks of all ages and slopes, and sound that always surprises may arise throughout the night depending on the weather and inspiration.
Casa da Matriz – 10PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$16 with Lista Amiga, R$28 without
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Forróneja (Lapa)
Enjoy duo Charles & Julian Hinterland with their blend of sertaneja and forro with a presentation at Lapa 40. With a 20-year career, the two brothers hail from Rio de Janeiro where they have just recorded two CD’s of their original sound.
Lapa 40º – 10PM
Rua do Riachuelo, 97, Lapa – Tel: (21) 3147-9005
Entrance: R$30
Vinícius Bar (Ipanema)
Looking for a low key romantic place for your Thursday night? Many of artists have performed at this very well known joint in Ipanema.
Vinícius Bar – 8PM
Rua Vinícius de Moraes, 39, Ipanema- Tel: (21) 2523-4757
Entrance: Not available at time of press
PUBS & BARS:
Expand Wine Bar (Ipanema)
For a more laid back night with your significant other, Expand Wine Bar is the place to go if you insist on the best wine selection. Sample top-quality and boutique wines, accompanied by pleasant music and small wine dishes.
Expand Wine Bar – 9AM
Rua Barão da Torre 358, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2523-2747
Entrance: Not available at time of press
Shenanigan’s Live Music (Ipanema)
Shenanigan’s is always a good choice, with live music, all the sports games and all sorts of pub games such as darts and the only pool table in Ipanema.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 7PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: R$25 after 8PM
Blue Agave (Copacabana)
Some of the best Mexican food — and the best margarita — in Rio, plus live American and European sports on TV. They also have the original location in Ipanema.
Blue Agave – 12PM
Rua Aires Saldanha 21C, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free
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