Wednesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Barzin in Ipanema has ramped things up for the summer season and incorporated some new musical programming upstairs in the club lounge space Laje. Tonight will feature the new hip hop night Quarta Black. The event will happen every Wednesday in the heart of Zona Sul (South Zone). The party begins around 8PM on the second floor with a double dose of caipifrutas and all your favorite sports programming.
The third floor opens up around 11PM with the DJ talent for the night features local beat masters Be Jones and Mondraga. Tonight will showcase the release of new clothing lines from Mufa, Cabron, El Phante and Hage Surfboard.
CLUBS:
Quarta Black (Ipanema)
Ipanema has a new hip hop night at the funky upstairs club lounge of Barzin. The third floor space, known as Laje, will play host to hip hop DJs every Wednesday.
Barzin – 11PM
Rua Vinícius de Moraes 75, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2522-1809
Entrance: R$20- R$50
Latin Party (Copacabana)
Latin Party at Guimo’s Pub in Copacabana happens every Wednesday with a Latin fused night of music, dancing and socializing.
Guimo’s Pub – 9PM
Av. Nossa Senhora de Copacabana 1077, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 7727-0609
Entrance: R$22 with guest list, R$38 without
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Marina Iris (Lapa)
Marina Iris is known for her classic samba done right at Bar Carioca da Gema, featuring a variety of favorite Brazilian hits from João Nogueira, Pedro Caetano and much more.
Carioca da Gema- 9:30PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$20
Quarta Democrática (Lapa)
Northeastern Brazil invades Rio with your weekly dose of forró, accordion-fueled country tunes. With artists such as Marcia Guzzo and Band, Edson Duarte, & DJ Sergio Feijó.
Clube dos Democráticos – 11PM
Rua do Riachuelo 91/93, Lapa – Tel: (21) 8848-8889
Entrance: Women R$10 until 11PM / Men R$13 until 11PM / R$16 until midnight
PUBS & BARS:
Mekong (Leblon)
The Asian fusion restaurant hosts an early evening party featuring tasty food, flashy drinks, and tunes from the likes of DJ Mary Byker.
Mekong – 7PM
Rua General Urquiza 188A, Leblon – Tel: (21) 2243-1040 / (21) 2529-212
Entrance: Free
Mab’s Restaurant and Bar (Copacabana)
The new American-owned beachfront restaurant and bar on Copacabana Beach is a great place for food and drinks.
Restaurante Mab’s – 9AM
Avenida Atlantica 1140, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
Entrance: Free
Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
If you are up for some Irish beer and a nice environment to drink it in, this is the place to go. On Wednesdays you can loosen up by singing some rock ‘n’ roll tunes as it’s Karaoke night.
Lapa Irish Pub – 5PM
Rua Evaristo da Veiga 147, Lapa – Tel (21) 2221.7236
Entrance: R$10
The Clover (Copacabana)
Come enjoy the true benefits of an upscale pub including great imported beers and a great environment. Check out “Midnight Happy Hour” with two for one Budweiser’s starting at midnight!
The Clover – 5PM
Av. Atlântica 3056 Lj. B, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-8484
Entrance: Free
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