Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, June 20, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option.
PARTY:
Groove Party #59 @ Ganjah Lapa (Lapa) – The groove is back this Thursday at Ganjah Lapa, so head down to this fantastic space for a fun and funky night of golden oldies.
Resident DJ Bruno X, Marie Linhares, and Jimmy Jay will get you dancing in no time at this lively night that is all about representation and resistance.
11 PM is kickoff time and tickets are R$10.
Groove Party #59 – Rua do Rezende, 82 – Lapa
For more information, head to the event page.
LIVE:
Moyseis Marques canta Chico Buarque @ Blue Note Rio (Lagoa) – A real treat for all you MPB fans out there, as Moyseis Marques brings his award-winning Chico Buarque tribute to the stage.
You’ll hear a wonderful contemporary Brazilian artist channeling one of the unique Brazilian voices of the twentieth century — a treat for music fans old and young!
The music begins at 8 PM, and tickets are R$90.
Moyseis Marques canta Chico Buarque – Av. Borges de Medeiros, 1424 – Lagoa
For more information, try the event page.
PARTY:
Terraço do Amor @ Terraço Lagoa (Lagoa) – Head up to Terraço do Amor for a special “feriado” (holiday) edition of CarnaCopa.
This mega terrace structure will hold a huge “roda da samba” (samba circle) in its center, plus Carnival bloco Fica Comigo will perform their first show since March. You’ll have an open bar from 3 PM to 5 PM, and then you can dance until 2 AM to the top DJs.
This all-day party starts at 3 PM, and tickets start from R$90.
Terraço do Amor – Borges de Medeiros – Lagoa
For more information, head to the event page.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Mississippi Delta Blues Bar (Gamboa)
As the name suggests, this is the place to go in Rio for live American-style blues music. Coupled with a Soul Food-inspired menu (their mac’n’cheese is excellent), plenty of bourbons, crafts beers, and a pool table, this place makes for an atmospheric hangout, whether there’s a band playing (and there usually is) or just the jukebox.
Mississippi Delta Blues Bar – 7 PM
Rua Pedro Ernesto, 89 – Gamboa – Tel.: (21) 2510-6061
Entrance: R$15-R$20 cover if there’s a band playing, otherwise free.
Symposium Bistro (Laranjeiras)
Run by Uruguayan expat José Hodara, the bistro offers the best national and international labels, which can be accompanied by a selection of cheeses, sausages or a main dish, like the majestic Uruguayan chorizo beef.
Canastra – 6:30 PM
Rua Ipiranga, 65 – Laranjeiras – (21) 2205-3122
Entrance: Free
Pub Escondido (Copacabana)
Those into the pub atmosphere will also love Pub Escondido, a discrete venue with premium beer labels, modern design, and a cool vibe. The pub offers 24 different beer taps.
Pub Escondido – 6 PM
Rua Aires de Saldanha, 98 – Ipanema – Tel.: (21) 2522-9800
Entrance: Free. Food and drink prices vary.
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