Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, September 28, 2018

We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.

PARTY:
GINGA @ Teatro Odisséia (Lapa) – GINGA presents a lively party of pop, funk, hip-hop and more at Lapa’s famous Teatro Odisséia.

The first floor will be playing all the hits of pop and funk, with DJ sets from Katlyn Maravilha (MARA | Tram of Wonders), Viviane Rezende (BLISS), and DJ MΔLEX (Me So Horny | KNow).

The second dance floor will be playing more hip-hop, r ‘n’ b, and rap music, with DJ sets from Anderson America (Puff Puff Bass), Glaucia Tavares (Batekoo | Velcro).

There’s an open stage for the best dancer plus free shots for anyone who has the courage to get up there.

Tickets are between R$10-R$15 and the night gets going at 11PM.

GINGA – Avenida Mem de Sá 66 – Lapa

For more information, check the event page.

LIVE:
Naomi Kumamoto e Ronaldo do Bandolim @ Casa do Choro (Centro) – Casa do Choro hosts Ronaldo do Bandolim and Naomi Kumamoto for an evening of live music.

Ronaldo do Bandolim had the opportunity, a few years ago, to perform with Naomi in Osaka, Japan, before she came to live in Rio de Janeiro, where, throughout this time, she has contributed a lot of talent and musicality to the cultural life of the city.

In the repertoire of their show will be pieces by Ernesto Nazareth, Scott Joplin, Juventino Maciel, and other South American authors.

Tickets are between R$20-R$40 and the performance begins at 7AM.

Naomi Kumamoto e Ronaldo do Bandolim – Rua da Carioca, 38 – Centro

For more information, head to the event page.

PARTY:
Rockland feat. Keep on Rockin @ Casa da Matriz (Botafogo) – Rockland and Keep on Rockin present a double night of rock and indie music.

Dancefloor one will feature plenty of indie and rock music, with a special emphasis on the music of The Neighborhood and The Arctic Monkeys

Dancefloor two will be playing pop and funk. DJs DJ Buba (Android Paranoid), DJ Igor Boechat (Flammable), DJ Burgos (Keep On Rockin) will make it impossible for you to stop dancing, almost.

The drinks offers are double servings of caipirinhas and gin tonics until 2AM.

Rockland feat. Keep on Rockin – Rua Henrique de Novaes 107 – Botafogo

For more information, go to the event page.

LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:

Winehouse (Botafogo)
Winehouse is a wine bar run by a British expat that has brought an eclectic range of wines to Rio including a mix of fabulous national wines and international favorites. There is also a great selection of nibbles and cheese boards. For those that aren’t too keen on wine, there is plenty of beer and cocktail options too. Happy hour begins at 5PM and finishes at 8PM.
Winehouse – 5PM
Rua Paulo Barreto, 25 – Botafogo – Tel: (21) 3264-4101
Entrance: FREE

Void/House of Food (Botafogo)
Blending culinary, drinks and fashion, the bar/store invites a different chef to prepare a new menu every week. Besides great imported beer labels, it usually serves delicious veggie food and homemade burgers.
Void Botafogo – 11AM
Rua Voluntários da Pátria, 31 – Botafogo – Tel: (21) 3593=3326
Entrance: FREE

Pavão Azul (Copacabana)
Pavão Azul is a lively bar in Copacabana, famous for its exceptionally cold beers and prawn pastels. It gets crowded there every night, making every day of the week seem like the weekend.
Pavão Azul – 6:30 PM
Rua Hilário de Gouvêia, 71 – Copacabana – (21) 2236-2381
Entrance: FREE

Canastra Bar (Ipanema)
The Canastra Wine Bar in Ipanema offers a great selection of wines and cheeses and is quickly becoming known for its nice atmosphere and friendly service.
Canastra – 6:30 PM
Rua Jangadeiros, 42, Loja B – Ipanema – (21) 99656-1960
Entrance: See venue for details.

Blue Agave (Ipanema)
Blue Agave Ipanema is always a great place for Mexican food, drinks and for watching live sport streams and broadcasts. Just around the corner from Posto 9, the bar is also known for its mostly English-speaking staff and crowd which frequents the establishment. Be sure to check out Blue Agave in Copacabana also for a great night out.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 1PM
Rua Vinicus de Moraes, 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-92717544-5151
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.

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Related coverage: Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, September 27, 2018 · Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, September 26, 2018 · Rio Nightlife Guide for Saturday, September 29, 2018 · Rio Nightlife Guide for Sunday, September 30, 2018

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