Friday’s Rio Nightlife Pick A new way to party at Club Silencio in Boate Dama de Ferro. This up and coming scene has DJs spinning into headphones. This joint in Ipanema hosts their Christmas Party.
CLUBS:
Londra (Arpoador)
This is the lobby lounge of the luxury Hotel Fasano. It´s located on the beach avenue in Ipanema. DJ and live jazz. Perfect if you want to have a bit of the good life.
Londa at Hotel Fasano – 9PM
Rua do Mercado, 25 – Praça XV – Centro – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: R$30 for Women, R$80 for Men
Nuth (Barra da Tijuca)
The biggest thing to hit the streets of Barra & Lagoa. Two locations with the same game plan to make sure the night never ends for those who attend. A mixture of house, hip hop, and pop, this nightclub is sure to light up the night.
Nuth – 11PM
Av. Armando Lombardi 999, Barra de Tijuca – Tel: (21) 3153-8595/2495-6008
Entrance: Not available at time of press
Santa Sexta (Leblon)
Friday nights at Melt are the local jump off in Leblon, featuring everything from rock to samba on 2 floors.
Melt – 9PM
Rua Rita Ludolf, 47, Leblon – Tel: (21) 2249-9309
Entrance: R$60 for Men, R$25 for Women
Shh! Club Silencio (Ipanema)
A new way to party at Club Silencio. This up and coming scene has DJs spinning into headphones. This joint in Ipanema hosts their Christmas Party.
Boate Dama de Ferro – 10PM
Rua Vinícius de Moraes, 288 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2247-2330
Entrance: R$20 with Lista Amiga, R$30 without
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Clube dos Democráticos (Lapa)
Bringing together the best musicians of Rio de Janeiro, Democráticos promises the time if your life. With artists such as Nina Wirtti & Noites Brasileiras, Os Miltons, and many more. The goal is to present classics of Brazilian music and its roots.
Clube dos Democráticos – 11:30 PM
Rua do Riachuelo 91/93, Lapa – Tel: (21) 8848-8889
Entrance: R$15 with Lista Amiga, R$20 for women & students, R$25 for men
Grupo Renova Samba (Lapa)
Grupo Renova Samba to perform at Mistura Carioca in Lapa. Before, after and in between, resident DJ Rodrigo Velloso and guests playing all rhythms.
Mistura Carioca – 10PM
Av. Gomes Freire, 791, Lapa – Tel: (21) 7726-2206
Entrance: R$20
Grupo Renova Samba (Lapa)
Grupo Renova Samba to perform at Mistura Carioca in Lapa. Before, after and in between, resident DJ Rodrigo Velloso and guests playing all rhythms.
Quintal Carioca – 10PM
R. do Lavradio, 25, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507.8044
Entrance: R$20
Bloco do Eu Sozinho (Lapa)
This classic album in the career of Los Hermanos, the album “Bloco do Eu Sozinho” comes to a full decade this year. Fundição Progresso will host a celebration of time and receives the last presentation of the project created by drummer Rodrigo Barba, who invited the ex-bandmates trumpet and Gabriel Bubu Bubu (currently in the band Love and Marcelo Camelo).
Fundição Progresso – 11PM
Rua dos Arcos, 24 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2220.5070
Entrance: R$30 for half tickets, R$60 for whole
PUBS & BARS:
Lord Jim Pub (Ipanema)
The oldest pub in Rio in its newest guise and a great local crowd. Known for its live music and happy hour.
Lord Jim Pub – 7PM
Rua Paul Redfern, 63, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2259-3047
Entrance: Not available at time of press
Banana Jack (Ipanema)
This bar specializes in entertainment, attractions and drink specials all night. Call nightly to check entertainment.
Banana Jack – 9PM
Rua Jangadeiros, 06 – Praça General Osório – Ipanema – (21) 2521-9055
Entrance: Not available at time of press
Live Music @ Balcony (Copacabana)
Live music starting at 5:30 PM and nightly drink specials; Great lunch specials. Check their website for latest promotion.
Balcony Bar
Avenida Atlantica, 1424, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2541 8381
Entrance: Free
Blue Agave (Ipanema)
Mexican bar with an open atmosphere where you can sit and check out all the people that pass by. This hot spot in Ipanema not only has some of Rio’s best cocktails, but has recently opened doors to their second location in Copacabana!
Blue Agave
Rua Vinicius de Moraes 68, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free
Shenanigan’s Live Music (Ipanema)
Shenanigan’s is always a good spot to check out on the weekends, with live music and all sorts of pub games such as darts and pool. Local expat joint, so no need to bring your dictionary!
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 9:30 PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: Check for nightly prices
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