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.
LIVE:
Pablo Rossi @ Sala Cecília Meireles (Lapa) – The pianist Pablo Rossi presents a program that features works by Beethoven, Chopin and Schumann, as well as transcriptions of works by Mozart and Schubert.
Tickets are between R$20-R$40 and the concert begins at 8PM.
Pablo Rossi – Largo da Lapa, 47 – Lapa
For more information, consult the event page.
PARTY:
Latin Party @ Pub Kriok (Lapa) – The original party that brought reggaeton to Rio is always ready to bring the disorder.
The night is free and has an open bar of beer and caipirinha until midnight. What more could a party need?
DJs Slim, Allan Braz, 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).
Entrance is R$20 and the night gets started at around 11PM.
Latin Party – Rua Mem de Sá 65 – Lapa
For more information, go to the event page.
LIVE:
Sexteto Sucupira @ Casa do Choro (Centro) – The sound of Sexteto Sucupira can be seen as a rich musical journey through the melodies of the world, with Brazil as a starting point.
In their show ‘Paisagens Latinas’ (Latin Landscapes), Sexteto ventures through Latin American rhythms, bringing to the audience a show with unprecedented compositions that mix Afro-Hispanic and Amerindian sounds with Brazilian music.
Sexteto Sucupira are: Alexandre Bittencourt, Rudá Brauns, Felipe Chernicharo, Max Dias, Lucas Videla and Cláudio Lima.
Tickets are R$20-R$40 and the music starts at around 7PM.
Sexteto Sucupira – Rua da Carioca, 38 – Centro
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 FIFA 2018 World Cup action. 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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