São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Friday, April 12, 2019

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.
LIVE:
Àttoxxá (Pinheiros) – One of the big names of Bahia Bass Music, Àttoxxá will be performing tonight at Casa Natura Musical, in Pinheiros.
Made up of Rafa Dias (DJ), Oz (drums and vocal), Raoni Knalha (vocal), and Chibatinha (guitarist), and followed by percussionists Léo Brown and Tuta, Àttoxxá blends global references from the Bass culture with the beat of Atocha and other local genres.
Band OQuadro will be opening the night.
Casa Natural Musical – Rua Artur de Azevedo, 2134, Pinheiros.
Check the event for further details.
PARTY:
VOODOOHOP (Centro) – Those looking for an alternative night experience cannot miss the 10th anniversary of the VOODOO party tonight.
A self-entitled outlandish art collective, VOODOO brings visual arts, performances, and over 20 DJs to Trackers tonight, one of the coolest spots in São Paulo’s alternative scene.
VOODOOHOP will take over Trackers until Sunday, April 14th, 1 AM. Tickets can be purchased for both one or two nights of event.
Trackers – Rua Dom José de Barros, 337, Centro.
Check the event for further details.
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
4×4 canta Martinho (Bixiga) – Located in the bohemian neighborhood of Bixiga, Casa Barbosa is one the region’s great samba houses.
Tonight, Casa Barbosa hosts 4×4. The group will pay homage to master Martinho da Vila, a living samba legend from Rio.
Casa Barbosa – Rua Rui Barbosa, 559, Bixiga.
Check the event for further details.
LOUNGES, BARS & PUBS:
Frank Bar (Bela Vista)
In the exquisite Maksoud Plaza is Frank Bar, a bohemian tribute to Frank Sinatra. It was elected one of the world’s 100 best bars in 2017 and 2018 by “The World’s 50 Best Bars,” and “the best in São Paulo” by Folha de São Paulo in 2016 and 2018.
Frank Bar – 6PM – 2AM
Maksoud Plaza, Rua São Carlos Do Pinhal, 424, Bela Vista – Tel: (11) 3145-8000
Entrance: FREE
Bar do Luiz Nozoie (Saúde)
Most bars have their traditions, but Bar do Luiz Nozoie’s is unique: All beer bottles are plunged into freezing water with coarse salt for 20 minutes before being served. Also, their seafood appetizers are a must-have.
Bar do Luiz Nozoie – 6PM – 11PM
Avenida do Cursino, 1210, Saúde – Tel.: (11) 5061-4554
Entrance: FREE
Bar Zur Alten Muhle (Brooklin)
Bar Zur Alten Muhle has been keeping the German spirit alive in Brooklin for the past four decades. There, you can find find the best German beer and cuisine – try their eisbein, kassler, or paprika schnitzel.
Bar Zur Alten Muhle – 12PM – 12AM
Rua Princesa Isabel, 102, Brooklin – Tel: (11) 5044-4669
Entrance: Free
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