Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, December 19, 2018

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

PARTY:
Karaokê Indie @ Casa da Matriz (Botafogo) – This is the summer premiere of Karaokê Indie at Casa da Matriz, and they’ve brought in a pool to help people keep cool in the mad heat. People can come in their bathing suits, flip flops. And to give it that extra carioca flavor, there will be 200 packs of globo biscuits distributed plus free scoops of rum-flavored ice cream all night.

There will be, of course, Karaokê Indie on the main stage, featuring thousands of songs to choose from. On top of that, DJ Chacal (Indie Karaoke / Mallander Nights), DJ Molla (Radio Mix Fm), DJ Alvares (Aka Phunktronick), and DJ Iggor Ahends (E eu que era Emo? / Indie Karaoke) will be lighting up the other dance floor with plenty of hits to keep everyone dancing until dawn.

Tickets are between R$10 – R$30 and the night starts at 10PM.

Karaokê Indie – Rua Henrique de Novaes 107 – Botafogo

For more information, head to the event page.

LIVE:
Tributo a Olga Praguer Coelho @ Sala Cecília Meireles (Lapa) – Nelson Freire, Fábio Zanon, Marcia Taborda and Rosana Lamosa present a selection of works as tribute to the singer and guitarist Olga Praguer Coelho.

The evening will feature a selection of songs from Olga Praguer Coelho’s repertoire: Brazilian, classical and Spanish music, including compositions by Heitor Villa-Lobos, Federico Moreno Torroba, García Lorca, and Frédéric Chopin.

Tickets are between R$20 – R$40 and the performance starts at 8PM.

Tributo a Olga Praguer Coelho – Largo da Lapa, 47 – Lapa

For more information, go to the event page.

PARTY:
Latin Party @ Pub Kriok (Lapa) – The original party that brought reggaeton to Rio is always a sure bet to kick some energy and attitude into the midweek.

The night has an open bar of beer and caipirinha until midnight. What more could a party need? Two-for-one on caipirinha and catuaba until 1AM? How about some drinking games, random shots, and dance-offs? DJ Slim and DJ Muchacho Malo plus VJ Rafael C are going to be taking over two floors of Pub Kriok and pumping out some of the finest reggaeton, funk and pop all through the night.

On the first floor will be reggaeton, latin pop, world music, hiphop, pop and much more. On the second floor will be merengue, trance, salsa, funk and a whole lot more Miami-style rhythms. After midnight there is a two-for-one offer on caipirinha and catuaba. There will be great photographers capturing the magic, LED light shows, excellent air-conditioning over three floors. This is a night that will go on for a long time (eight years running so far).

The night starts at 11PM and is free until midnight if you put your name on the event wall, otherwise entry is R$20 all night.

Latin Party – Rua Mem de Sá 65 – Lapa

For more information, go to the event page.

LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:

Casa Momus (Lapa)
Run by two Italian expats, Momus’ interior design is already worth the experience. Among Momus’ highlights are its carefully prepared classic drinks, like the bloody mary (R$27), the pisco sour (R$28) and the negroni (R$28).
Casa Momus – 11:30 AM
Rua do Lavradio, 11 – Lapa – Tel (21) 3852-8250
Entrance: FREE

Mama Shelter (Santa Teresa)
Originally inaugurated in Paris, the boutique hostel and bar offers the perfect environment for enjoying a drink and a snack in style – specially on Fridays and Saturdays, when DJs spin on the house.
Mama Shelter
Rua Paschoal Carlos Magno, 5 – Santa Teresa – Tel: (21) 3980-0300
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 – 1AM
Rua Hilário de Gouvêia, 71 – Copacabana – (21) 2236-2381
Entrance: FREE

Canastra Bar (Ipanema)
The Canastra Wine Bar in Ipanema offers a wide choice of wines and cheeses and is quickly becoming known for its trendy atmosphere and friendly service.
Canastra – 6:30 PM – 1AM
Rua Jangadeiros, 42, Loja B – Ipanema – (21) 99656-1960
Entrance: See venue for details

Blue Agave (Ipanema)
Blue Agave in Ipanema is a great place for Mexican food, strong drinks and watching the latest domestic and international sports. They have English-speaking staff and is a popular expat hangout in Ipanema. Be sure to check out Blue Agave in Copacabana also for a great night out.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 2PM
Rua Vinicius de Moraes, 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-92717544-5151
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.

Flashback (Ipanema)
Flashback is a high-end restaurant with plenty of classical music and photos decorating the walls. Tonight, between 7PM and 9PM the restaurant will serve a happy hour with two for one on caipivodkas and Stella Artois. The caipivodkas are made fresh with either lime, strawberry or passionfruit as well as additional herbs added in for a taste explosion.
Flashback – 7PM
Rua Paul Redfern, 33 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2274-7657
Entrance: FREE

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