We have the top three picks for this Sunday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
LIVE:
Dona Onete @ Praça Mauá (Centro) – Dona Onete, Queen of Carimbó, arrives on the stage of WoW – Women of the World Festival – to close the program of the festival, presenting a concert of her greatest hits.
This free event begins at 8:30PM and is a great opportunity to see a true Brazilian musical legend up close and live.
Dona Onete – Praça Mauá – Centro
For more information, check the event page.
PARTY:
DNA Social Club @ Barzin Rio (Ipanema) – DNA Social Club is the new club for Sundays at Barzin. The weekend doesn’t end until this event does. From 9PM onwards their second floor lounge will open up where you can enjoy a great drink while listening to some deep house to get you into the mood for the evening. DJ Damn, Dan! Daniel Paiva will be providing the tunes on the second floor.
Then from 11PM onwards, the party will continue to the third floor, a totally covered and air conditioned environment, where DJ Rogério Mussel Júnior, DJ MV Marcus Vinícius Russo, DJ Guilherme St, and DJ Fernando Castilho will be spinning the best tunes until dawn. This week they have a special ‘buy early’ drinks offer, where if you buy a drink you get another free DNA drink. This offer runs until midnight. Entrance is between R$20-R$60 and doors open at 9PM.
DNA Social Club – Rua Vinícius de Moraes, 75 – Ipanema
For more information, head to the event page.
LIVE:
Samba Do Xoxó @ Samba da Urca (Botafogo) – Here comes another edition of Samba da Urca, outdoors and surrounded by joy for the most Brazilian of rhythms.
From the producers of Casa Rosa Feijoada, Samba dos Guimarães, Samba da Lagoa, Samba da Lua Cheia, Samba das Laranjeiras, this live ‘roda da samba’ (samba circle) is bound to be a most entertaining way to say goodbye to the weekend.
Tickets are between R$20-R$35 and the music begins at 6:30PM.
Samba da Urca – Avenida Pasteur, 436 – Botafogo
For more information, take a look at the event page.
LOUNGES, PUBS &; BARS:
Bar Urca (Urca)
Sunday afternoon drinking whilst eating salgadinhos and watching the sunset at Bar Urca is a regular pastime in Rio de Janeiro. This simple establishment on the bayside has been a hit since 1939.
Bar Urca – 11AM
Rua Cândido Gaffrée 205, Urca – Tel: (21) 2295-8744
Entrance: Free
Adega Pérola (Copacabana)
Preserving a vintage decoration, Adega Pérola’s specialty is its delicious Portuguese-Brazilian finger food, served to you quickly at the bar’s counter area.
Adega Pérola – 11AM
Rua Siqueira Campos, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2255-9425
Entrance: FREE
Blue Agave (Ipanema)
Just around the corner from Posto 9, Blue Agave Ipanema is also known for its mostly English-speaking staff and the international crowd which frequents the establishment. Be sure to check out Blue Agave in Copacabana also for a great night out.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 2PM
Vinicus de Moraes 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
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