Tuesday, April 10, 2012, Nightlife Guide

April 3, 2012 | Filed underNightlife Guide | Posted by Mike Frugaletti

Tuesday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Studio RJ is always a good choice for Tuesday nights in Rio. In honor of the space’s former function as a jazz bar, Tuesdays are jazz night at Studio RJ. If you have not yet been to this incredible space, then you are missing out on a classy live lounge with an ocean view.

CLUBS:

Noite Jazzmania (Arpoador)
In honor of the space’s former function as a jazz bar, Tuesdays are jazz night at Studio RJ. If you have not yet been to this incredible space, then you are missing out on a classy live lounge with an ocean view.
Studio RJ – 8:30 PM
Av. Vieira Souto, 110, Arpoador – Tel:(21) 2523-1204
Entrance: Contact Venue

MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:

Samba di Buteco (Lapa)
The union of three great friends who had the samba idea to hold an event without leaving their respective groups led the result of Samba di Buteco, with typical Brazilian rhythm.
Mofo Lapa – 9PM
Av. Mem de Sá , 94 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-9851
Entrance: R$15 with Lista Amiga, R$20 without

Quintal do Roda (Lapa) 
The group is a classic tour of samba, as well as the successes of a great party. The repertoire, Noel Rosa, Ataulfo ​​Alves, Nelson Cavaquinho, Guilherme de Brito, Ismael Silva, Top Hat, Candle, Silas de Oliveira, among others.
Café Cultural Sacrilégio – 9PM
Av. Mem de Sá, 81, Lapa – Tel: (21) 3970-1461
Entrance: R$20

PUBS & BARS:

Lord Jim’s Pub (Ipanema)
The oldest pub in Rio in its newest guise and a great local crowd. Known for its live music and happy hour.
Lord Jim’s Pub – 7PM
Rua Paul Redfern, 44, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: Not available at time of press

Blue Agave (Copacabana)
Some of the best Mexican food — and the best margarita — in Rio, plus live American and European sports on TV. They also have the original location in Ipanema.
Blue Agave – 12PM
Rua Aires Saldanha 21C, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free

Live Music @ Balcony (Copacabana)
Great lunch specials and live music starting at 5:30 PM every day. Make sure to check the web site for a feel of the place.
Balcony Bar – Open 24 hours
Avenida Atlantica, 1424, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2541-8381
Entrance: Free

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Monday, April 9, 2012, Nightlife Guide

April 3, 2012 | Filed underNightlife Guide | Posted by Mike Frugaletti

Monday’s Rio Nightlife Pick - Your best bet to kick off the week is to get in with the locals at Pedra do Sal in downtown Centro with classic samba with an emphasis on the music’s African roots.

CLUBS:

Flashback (Barra)
The best in disco, 80s, and 90s pop with DJ Bernard de Casteja.
Nuth – 9PM
Av. Armando Lombardi 999, Barra da Tijuca – Tel: (21) 3575-6850
Entrance: R$40 Men, R$30 Women

Café Del Mar (Copacabana)
This lounge-like setting at one of the most famous beaches in the world serves tapas while in a laid back ambiance overlooking the ocean. Café Del Mar is a perfect way to start the week.
Café Del Mar – 6PM
Av Atlântica 1910, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 3649-9658
Entrance: R$30

Doiz (Humaitá)
If you haven’t been to Doiz yet, then you are missing a real treat. A nice blend of bar/restaurant and lounge, this new hotspot is quickly getting rave reviews. With incredibly creative drinks and DJs, Doiz is a great way to wind the weekend down.
Doiz – 8PM
R. Capitão Salomão, 55, Humaitá – Tel:(21) 2179-6620
Entrance: Free

MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:

Pedra do Sal (Gamboa)
Classic roda de samba with an emphasis on the music’s African roots. One of the best in the city performs every Monday night in the Gamboa area of Centro.
Pedra do Sal – 6PM
Rua Argemiro Bulcão, 38, Gamboa – (21) 9528-5060
Entrance: Free

PUBS & BARS:

Blue Agave (Ipanema)
Some of the best Mexican food — and the best margarita — in Rio, plus live American and European sports on TV. They also have their new second location in Copacabana.
Blue Agave – 12PM
Rua Vinícius de Moraes, 68, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free

Shenanigan’s Live Music (Ipanema)
Shenanigan’s is always a good spot to check out on the weekends, with live music and all sorts of pub games such as darts and pool. Monday is also half-price steak night until 9PM.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 7PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: R$10 after 8PM

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Friday, November 25th, 2011, Nightlife Guide

November 22, 2011 | Filed underNightlife Guide | Posted by Kim Dumo

Friday’s Rio Nightlife Pick: We have a very special event for you Gringos out there tonight. Eu Amo Baile Funk will be the hottest event in Lapa this Friday at Circo Voador, featuring the best music of the latest culture in Brazil.

CLUBS:

On the Floor (Botafogo)
To kick off On the floor, let’s unite the parties of DJ’s C’est La Vie, Fri Tape, and Pop Up Way Out for a big party! Cold, cheap beer, good music, boats, special lighting, music requests on the track and Jogação!
Bar da Rampa – 11PM
Av. Vieira Souto, 110, Arpoador – Tel: (21) 2523-1204
Entrance: R$20 with Lista Amiga, R$30 without

Santa Sexta (Leblon)
Friday nights at Melt are the local jump off in Leblon, featuring everything from rock to samba on two floors.
Melt – 9PM
Rua Rita Ludolf, 47, Leblon – Tel: (21) 2249-9309
Entrance: R$60 for Men, R$25 for Women

Dirty Pop (Botafogo)
Dirty Pop brings BACK 2 BASICS Casa da Matriz to rescue the precepts of their very first edition. This party is going back to its roots with DiskMtv’s, Radiola’s, Hitparade, and many more!
Casa da Matriz – 8PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes, 107 – Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2286-5257
Entrance: $20 until 1 am on the list, $25 after 1am on the list and $30 with no name on the list

MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:

Eu Amo Baile Funk (Lapa)
We have a very special event for you Gringos out there tonight. Eu Amo Baile Funk will be the hottest event in Lapa this Friday at Circo Voador, featuring the best music of the latest culture in Brazil.
Circo Voador – 11PM
Rua Arcos – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2533-5873
Entrance: R$30

Batuque na Cozinha (Lapa)
The samba group, which follows the pattern of the groups of the 70s and 80s, is a classic tour of samba, ranging from Santa Rosa to Zeca Pagodinho.
Lapa Na Pressão – 9PM
R. Mem de Sá, 59 – Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-0580
Entrance: R$15 before 9PM, R$25 after 9PM

Perdidos na Selva (Lapa)
The rapper, Black Alien, will be performing a repertoire of the night and brings success of his debut album “Babylon by Gus – Vol 1: The Year of the Monkey” – that have letters on the social condition of Brazil, together with the pace of ragga dance – as well as songs that will be present in his next work, titled as “Babylon by Gus – Vol 2: The Legend of the Holy Wino.” During the show they will be recording the 1st Black Alien DVD.
Parada da Lapa - 10PM
Rua dos Arcos, 24, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2524-2950
Entrance: R$30

Roda de Forró (Lapa)
Anyone who likes reggae and forro do not want to miss the next Roda de Forró which opens this month at the Centro Cultural Carioca. Roda de Forró happens every week, bringing together the best groups of its kind in Rio club scene, always with special guests.
Centro Cultural Carioca – 9PM
Rua do Teatro, 37, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2252-6468
Entrance: R$20

PUBS & BARS:

Blue Agave (Ipanema)
Mexican bar and restaurant with an open atmosphere where you can sit and check out all the people that pass by. Has the best margaritas in Ipanema, and also ask them about the new spot in Copacabana that just opened.
Blue Agave
Rua Vinicius de Moraes 68, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free

Academia da Cachaça (Leblon)
This bar specializes in the local booze cachaça and the different fruit drinks caipifrutas and caipirinhas.
Academia da Cachaça 
Rua Conde Bernadotte 26, Leblon – (21) 2239-1542
Entrance: Call for nightly prices

Live Music @ Balcony (Copacabana)
Great lunch specials, live music starting at 5:30PM and nightly drink specials and free hors d’oeuvres for paying customers everyday at 5PM.
Balcony Bar
Avenida Atlantica, 1424, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2541 8381
Entrance: Free

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Monday, November 21st, 2011, Nightlife Guide-RIO DE JANEIRO

November 15, 2011 | Filed underNightlife Guide | Posted by Kim Dumo

Monday’s Rio Nightlife Pick: Monday nights at Nuth have a more laid back crowd so don’t expect a nightclub. Join in on the fun with their set up pool table and relaxing ambiance. There is also another location in Lagoa so be sure to check them both out.

CLUBS:

Nuth (Barra da Tijuca)
Monday nights at Nuth have a more laid back crowd so don’t expect a nightclub. Join in on the fun with their set up pool table and relaxing ambiance. There is also another location in Lagoa so be sure to check them both out.
Nuth – 11PM
Av. Armando Lombardi 999, Barra de Tijuca – Tel: (21) 3153-8595/2495-6008
Entrance: Not available at time of press

Melt Party (Leblon)
Melt is one of the best spots in Leblon for a good time on a Monday night. On the bottom floor a nice lounge area, second floor has a dance floor. They have everything from samba to rock. Be sure to call ahead for the genre.
Melt – 9PM
Rua Rita Ludolf, 47, Leblon – Tel: (21) 2249-9309
Entrance: R$60 for Men, R$25 for Women

MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:

Grupo Molejo (Barra da Tijuca)
Samba for your Monday night with free caipirinhas for ladies until midnight. Samba do Bom and Tokito DJ open.
Barril 8000 Praia – 10PM
Av. Sernambetiba, 8000, Barra da Tijuca – (21) 2433-1730
Entrance: Women free until midnight, men R$10 until midnight

Roda de Samba at Pedra do Sal (Gamboa)
Classic samba with an emphasis on the music’s African roots. One of the best in the city.
Pedra do Sal – 6PM
Rua Argemiro Bulcão, 38, Gamboa – (21) 9528-5060
Entrance: Free

PUBS & BARS:

Live Music @ Balcony (Copacabana)
Great lunch specials, live music starting at 5:30PM and nightly drink specials and free hors d’oeuvres for paying customers everyday at 5PM.
Balcony Bar
Avenida Atlantica, 1424, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2541 8381
Entrance: Free

Blue Agave (Ipanema)
Mexican bar and restaurant with an open atmosphere where you can sit and check out all the people that pass by. Has the best margaritas in Ipanema, and also ask them about the new spot in Copacabana that just opened.
Blue Agave
Rua Vinicius de Moraes 68, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-9271
Entrance: Free

Delirium Café (Ipanema)
There isn’t a better way to cure the Monday blues than with a large selection of boutique, imported beers.
Delirium Cafe – 6PM
Rua Barão da Torre de Novaes, 183, Ipanema – (21) 7897-9250
Entrance: Free

Boteco Salvação (Botafogo)
Traditional boteco style with some extra finishing touches. A cozy atmosphere with nice TVs and pool tables upstairs.
Boteco Salvação – 6PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes, 55, Botafogo – (21) 2226-9691 / 2539-0216
Entrance: Free

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